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[EVO 4G Android Development] Techrocket9:
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You understood.

Updating your phone undoes root. Usually, updates also make rooting impossible. UnrEVOked Forever is a special package for rooted phones that operates on a level below the updates. This means that you will be able to update your phone (e.g. to Android 3.0 when it is released) and still root them. Forever.

It won't be undone by an update, unlike a regular root.

When you do this, the phone accepts files that were not produced by HTC. If you replace the Radio or the HBOOT (The thing that is used to flash other things) with an invalid file (say, one made for a different phone), you will brick your phone. However, this only happens if you

do

something stupid. It is not a random risk.

You can reverse everything. The root is undone by running the file I previously mentioned, and UnrEVOked forever can be undone by running the S-ON version of UnrEVOked forever.
[EVO 4G Android Development] f2pyx:
wow...thanks
[EVO 4G Android Development] f2pyx:
how can i change MDN, MIN. and MSID on the htc evo?

also is there anyway to get a free registered version of cmda workshop to uinlock the phone?

even though i already have my msl code, i cannot use qpst to program the phone.
[EVO 4G Android Development] Techrocket9:
That kinda stuff is out of my league. You need someone with experience, especially since CDMA workshop is dangerous.

I think we've hijacked this thread long enough. I suggest you make a thread in Q&A and continue over there.
[EVO 4G Android Development] cl191:
Anyone got warning/extra charged for using this? I've been using this since day one and everything is fine, until recently I looked at my bill and it's now detecting the data I used using this prl hack as "roaming". I have logged about 5gb as "roaming" last month but it's still saying I have unlimited roaming and I didn't receive any warning or anything yet.
[EVO 4G Android Development] thacounty:
You need the programming codes. ##768# I think.

No.
[EVO 4G Android Development] mekaneck:
Well I finally got this hack working, and I didn't have to call Sprint. I last tried the 00001.prl about 5 days ago, got the "verizon is unable to authenticate..." error, and switched back to 60671. Since then all I have done is update my profile thru my phone (not by calling sprint), and now all 3 hacked prls work. When I first had the issue, I tried multiple times to update my profile via the same method, and it never helped. I don't know what was different this time, maybe sprint did something on their end for some reason and the profile updating had nothing to do with it. Either way, everything is working now. So if anyone is having the issue and doesn't want to call sprint, just keep trying, and keep updating your profile, it worked for me eventually.
[EVO 4G Android Development] flam253:
Hey man, changing just the PRL of your phone will only make it roam. that doesn't mean you will have flashed your phone to verizon, hence the word roam. you're still with whatever carrier you have originally and only leeching off verizon's towers. if you actually wanted to use this phone on another carrier you will need to do a lot more =)
[EVO 4G Android Development] churro7:
whomevers using this hack still which prls work best?

better yet which ones give sprint on home only and 3g roaming when well roaming
[EVO 4G Android Development] Techrocket9:
It depends on where you live.

None of them. :(
[EVO 4G Android Development] churro7:
anyone in california?
[EVO 4G Android Development] raptoreb:
Warning

Hello,

I've been using this since it first popped up. Sprint coverage has been fine just about everywhere I've been since switching to Sprint 6+ years ago. I just transferred to a new school and the 3 buildings on campus near each other that I have to practically live in (get there at 8am, often leave between 2 and 4am) have **** for service. 1 to no bars for Sprint so I'd often not get calls or texts. (I suspect this might relate to the T-Mobile and Verizon towers on top of the building near where I am at... ) Anyways this hack came out and gave me full bars even in the elevator. I have been using it since. I just received a letter in the mail saying I had an excessive amount of voice and/or data roaming usage and that they'd watch my account and terminate service if they continued to see a large amount. If I get the time, I'll photoshop out all personal identifying data and post the letter. I love Sprints pricing. Despite the $10 "premium data that isn't 4G" charge which sucks and I fought tooth and nail over, they're still cheaper then others. Also, TEP is awesome and saved my ass many times. I don't want to switch or be canceled but...

[EDIT] Just checked online. I used about 2.2 gigs the previous billing cycle roaming (all roaming ... no nonroaming) and i've used 1.2 this soon to end month billing cycle. I'm not even sure why I used that much, I haven't used Pandora since the summer and everything else is just mostly email checking and occasional web search/wiki article.

The thing that sucks is whether I'm using Verizon or Sprint's data... it doesn't really cost them anything it's all made up values between them.
[EVO 4G Android Development] Techrocket9:
Actually, I think it costs Sprint a great deal. Whenever you roam, Sprint pays Verizon by the minute.

Sent from my unhappy EVO.
[EVO 4G Android Development] WillJitsu:
I got this working with PRL 00001 and I can confirm that it is using Verizon towers. The only issue I'm experiencing is the 3G connection goes in and out. I read in the OP that I should disable data roaming, but I've already confirmed that this is disabled. Is anyone else experiencing this, and if so, is there a fix? Thanks!
[EVO 4G Android Development] Marlowr05:
I'm a little scared to do this lol. I have a rooted evo and am currently running fresh 3.3.0.0 and switching between Cyanogen mod 6. How do i do this without screwing anything up too badly.
[EVO 4G Android Development] dcmtnbkr:
Do exactly what it says, but in fresh. You wont be able to apply the change in CM. Unless you use cdma workshop or qpst to do it. That's up to you though.
[EVO 4G Android Development] dcmtnbkr:
Also, keep in mind, if you talk while doing this, it uses minutes, no matter when or who you are calling.
[EVO 4G Android Development] d.ocon86:
##775# dont work

so i installed the EPST.apk file and i still cant get the ##775# to work or any other combination any help would be great
[EVO 4G Android Development] imex99:
Installed the new fresh update and of course it changed the epst file. I loaded the one that has been working and installed and can't do ##775# now..... Been using this prl hack for months and load old epst and then it's fixed but not working yet....

Anyone get it to work with new leaked update?
[EVO 4G Android Development] Techknowfile:
TechKnowFile says hello

OK, so.... I have been jam packed busy working on my career and have definitely neglected xda-dev and my current app project. Sorry about that. My new job at Sony Online Entertainment begins tomorrow, which means my derailed enigma of a life is finally back on track. :D

What does all of this mean for you readers? TECHKNOWFILE IS BACK! (for realz this time, I promise). Soon I will be releasing a new site dedicated to my android hack n slash projects where you will be able to convey your comments and suggestions on what you would like your smart phones to be capable of doing, and have be able to converse with me daily about them. The intent of this is not to steal away any of XDA's traffic... what I wish to accomplish just requires something a little more structured than just a 140 page forum thread.

Happy to be back, I will keep you all updated and get your roaming shenanigans back in working order ASAP. I just moved into a new house and unfortunately do not yet have a router, so my interwebz usage will be slightly limited until my first paycheck. Once my network is up and running all of this will become a reality very quickly.

PLEASE start sending me PM on the current EPST issues IN DETAIL so I have a general idea of what I've missed the past months.

As always, feel free to hit the donate button below. TTY all soon.
[EVO 4G Android Development] Techrocket9:
Yay!

Yay! :)
[EVO 4G Android Development] thacounty:
This is good news!!
[EVO 4G Android Development] noob_2010:
I notice I was on sprint stock prl 60671 I have only one bar and it shows the triangle symbole. So I install pretty much any other prl(0337) and it still gives me 1 bar but without the roaming symbol. Sprint does not have coverage in my area but verizon does so how can I get it to connect to verizons tower?
[EVO 4G Android Development] oski252:
thanks for the info......
[EVO 4G Android Development] Bloodykiller86:
Hey techknowfile i know this is a lil off topic but would it be possible to apply this hack to MetroPCS customers? Maybe hack our PRL to get on Verizon's EVDO?
[EVO 4G Android Development] squirmingnoodle:
how could I do this on a AOSP rom like cm6 or ultimate droid?
[EVO 4G Android Development] tom1l21:
As of right now, you can't.
[EVO 4G Android Development] Bloodykiller86:
u have to load your prl through qpst or epst from the phone and the only way to do that is on a sense based rom so just nandroid load a Sense rom either do ##3282# or if u have the DIAG drivers do ##3424# and open up QPST on your comp and and just read from your phone..u have to know the msl or spc as they call it, then just go to the roam tab click on the prl part and load his prl and then write to phone and your good.
[EVO 4G Android Development] tom1l21:
If you nandroid back up then load sense rom and do the above steps followed by a restore of your back up, won't it be over written? I thought nandroid backed up EVERYTHING.
[EVO 4G Android Development] crookedtrails:
Nandroid does backup most of everything (especially the Amon-RA-Recovery, which also backs up the wimax partition), but the PRL is not one of the things backed up, so you can switch back and forth between ROMS and the PRL will remain the same, unless you do a PRL update through this method or through a sense ROM's software update section under settings.
[EVO 4G Android Development] tom1l21:
Cool I'll give this a shot. Only down side will be that it'll take about 30 mins to nandroid back up, load stock, then nandroid restore, but it's better than nothing!
[EVO 4G Android Development] tom1l21:
I used the 000001.prl and it's acting kinda weird. In my house I'm getting two bars and intermittent data (3G and 1x). Any idea why? I have good verizon service in my area. Using cm6.1
[EVO 4G Android Development] stu19:
So, how does this adjustment impact 4g? I am in cleveland where Verizon's 4g network is being rolled out, and Sprint's is also being rolled out but has not been officially announced yet.

I am downtown right now, and on Verizon if I hit the 4g button, it does light up and I am able to get superior speeds than with it off.

However, Sprint's 4g works where I am at right now as well.

Are the two 4g systems compatable?

Here are my speed tests. I did 3 tests on each network:

1500-3500 down on verizon, 1000 up

3000-3500 down on sprint, 1000-1200 up
[EVO 4G Android Development] randomjon:
I just updated to the 00001.prl I believe its working but I can't test the *2 function, my dialer force closes when I press call. When I call false numbers I do get transferred to Verizon however. I don't notice a difference in 3g connection as of right now because Sprint works well here but ill test my house eventually, it has horrible Sprint coverage but awesome VZW coverage. So did I do it right?
[EVO 4G Android Development] Castlerealty:
This is great.... I was only getting 1x on my evo, now after doing the hack getting full 3g. Spoke with sprint and they have only voice where I live. They told me that they have an agreement with verizon to use their towers. 1536kbs vs. 20kbs heck yea. Also no problems after hack. Been useing for about a week.
[EVO 4G Android Development] chasedw2:
U think is have better luck going online and talking thru chat? Also how do you get to the wpst menu
[EVO 4G Android Development] crpercodani:
I didn't try online but you could do that. Make sure you get technical support when you call and select the option for having trouble with calls or something like that. Then when you get someone just say you were in a chat last night on sprint.com and the person was telling you to dial ##DATA# and go into edit mode and change the slot index but you need the MSL code to do it and the chat got cut off. That worked perfect for me so I would keep trying.
[EVO 4G Android Development] chasedw2:
Ugh okay here goes
[EVO 4G Android Development] bconn:
Works great

it works great for me. speeds increase depending on service. went from .3 mbps to .7, now to 1.5
[EVO 4G Android Development] distincthead:
You're only 70 miles away from me. This hack worked like a charm for me, and I'm in a fairly poor VZ coverage area (3 bars on my VZ phone). FWIW, my VZ phone drops calls like mad up in your area even when getting 2 to 3 bars.
[EVO 4G Android Development] chasedw2:
wooohhooooo finally talked to someone who was willin to do it.. thx 4 help i got it.
[EVO 4G Android Development] distincthead:
Yeah, I have found that if you're friendly, a little bit of social engineering goes a long way. I just acted kind of aloof, said I had a friend that "worked for you guys" and that my phone was "messing up calls", and that he said something about "slot indexes", but I had the instructions he wrote down in my office at work but that I was at home so I couldn't tell her exactly, but knew I needed the MSL. She was more than ready to hand it over and even told me to call back if I had any questions and couldn't reach my friend. LOL
[EVO 4G Android Development] krazyflipj:
Usually when you roam your battery drains faster. Does this hack drain battery more?
[EVO 4G Android Development] dcmtnbkr:
Doesnt seem like it, but ive only been using it since last night. Will report more if it does.
[EVO 4G Android Development] krazyflipj:
I ended up doing this hack anyway lol. With this hack, i now am able to use 3G (Sprint doesn't offer 3G where I'm at). I will post back with results.
[EVO 4G Android Development] Scrooge276:
3G speed

I am not getting huge numbers, average around mid 500's, but for me as I said last night regardless I am getting much better signal quality for calls so it is well worth it!

One question, can Sprint or VZW ever figure this out and undo it? As more and more jump on the band wagon I would hate to see this go away since it is such a nice find!
[EVO 4G Android Development] Lyvewire:
"If you get a 3g connection from this but it keeps dropping, try turning OFF data roaming. Thanks |Jason8|"

I have a 4G Sprint Evo. I been in dying need to force roam like you would never believe. I was just saying how I would definetely pay for this when I came across this post in another forum. My question is how do you know if your roaming or not. On my Touch Pro 2 you'd see a triangle and it provided an option showing "roam only". On this phone I only see the 3G fading in and out. Maybe I'm missing something

Also which Preferred Mode is best to force roaming?

Automatic

HDR Only

Digital Only

CDMA Only

I have no clue what they mean but I know you can change this by pressing ##3282#
[EVO 4G Android Development] crpercodani:
I get great VZ coverage with my Droid, and I can compare it to the Evo using that prl and it's the same. Only problem is I keep losing the 3G and anything that needs a data connection says one isn't available.
[EVO 4G Android Development] dcmtnbkr:
You can not force your evo to roam without applying this hack, follow the instructions in the first post to apply it. Your phone doesnt think that it is roming so you will not get the triangle, but it will be connected to verizon's towers.
[EVO 4G Android Development] krazyflipj:
Also, to verify if it worked dial *2. If it says welcome to verizon wireless, the hack was done successfully
[EVO 4G Android Development] krazyflipj:
Also, would this hack work on any other sprint phone?
[EVO 4G Android Development] Lyvewire:
I had did the hack already but didnt know it was done til I did *2 like you said!! Holy sh@!..I'm pumped since this was almost a deal breaker for me coming from a sluggish Touch Pro 2 that did force roam (with hack of course).

Is there a way to toggle between my normal carrier Sprint and force roaming faster? Or do I just need to do this hack everytime I want to roam which doesnt take long I guess. I'm the biggest noobie hacker you ever met. So dont mind if I dont already know some of these things.
[EVO 4G Android Development] ourprisonplanet:
HUGE question... Because of the fact that your force roaming... Can anyone confirm that this does not, in fact, take away from your anytime minutes???Because you only get free mobile to mobile when not roaming... Any clarification would be awesome... Because I'm now kinda worried to call out anywhere in fear of this...
[EVO 4G Android Development] Techknowfile:
I can promise these are standard PRL files, not location specific.

this has already been discussed in great detail

There is actually a different option in there somewhere for changing the settings to EVDO Rev A only, though i forget where it is. The only problem with taking that route is that you won't get 1x (phone calls, txt messages). This is what prompted me originally to find a way to utilize the 3g i knew was here but still have full functionality.
[EVO 4G Android Development] Marlowr05:
Ok I have a few questions. I was under the impression that a Sprint phone could not use Verizon 3g due to the difference in frequency that both providers use. I know that Sprint uses 1900 mhz and I believe Verizon uses 800 mhz. Please correct me if I am wrong.

Next question if I get this to work. Will Sprint or Verizon see this as roaming data or negative. Thanks again in advance.
[EVO 4G Android Development] Techrocket9:
The two 4G systems are completely incompatible. Sprint is WiMax and Verizon is LTE.

Sorry. It's kinda like the difference between GSM and CDMA.
[EVO 4G Android Development] JTNiggle:
4G is not touched with this hack. You will still be on Sprint 4G just like before.

Any updates on the App for this?
[EVO 4G Android Development] deseo:
Yea I love too if there was something to get better speed on metropcs
[EVO 4G Android Development] tom1l21:
I have two ovservations/questions so far...

I either have 3G or no data, does this hack not allow (in any way) to have 1x when 3G isn't available?

Secondly, when I'm at -80dBm, I have one bar. What are the new signal bar/numerical values after the hack.
[EVO 4G Android Development] clockcycle:
Updated using 00001.prl, rebooted phone, dialed *2 and it gives me Verizon. Sprint Zone shows Voice and 3G connecting.

I run Speedtest, can connect and FCC force closes.

I called myself from a land line, my phone doesn't ring, eventually lands on voice mail.

-CC

EDIT: After about 3 mins 3G icon appeared. Ran speedtest.net app, got 122kbps download 19 kbps upload. 2 mins later 3G drops, looks to be intermittent on mine.

What differences are there with the alternative PRLs?

Installed 01337.prl, got 3G to show right after boot up, ran speedtest.net app got 121kbps download 14 kbps upload. 3G icon stays up and goes dormant, like normally.
[EVO 4G Android Development] JTNiggle:
I have had a lot better luck with the 01337 PRL as well, but still get some intermittent data issues. When I do, a reboot takes care of it and everybody's happy again.

Hey... This thing makes phone calls too!
[EVO 4G Android Development] noob_2010:
To be clear, when you install the new PRL through your phone do you press*2 to activate verizon's 3g network???
[EVO 4G Android Development] coopapi:
I can't get anymore than x1 speeds when on any of the Verizon PRLs. Anyone know what I can try to get actual 3G speeds on my EVO? Heck, I use the Roam Control app that I downloaded from the market and I get x1 speeds... :rolleyes:

EDIT: Ok, 5 minutes later and I am getting 3G speeds on VZW. Hmmm...
[EVO 4G Android Development] tom1l21:
Why is the data drop intermittent? What causes this exactly? I never had data drop before using sprint network, even with data roaming on.

Also, to be clear, do you set your system to automatic and check "data roaming on" when using this hack? Those two settings are whats found under "wireless networks" while running cm6.1
[EVO 4G Android Development] coopapi:
I am also having crazy intermittent issues. Does anyone know a fix for this?
[EVO 4G Android Development] JTNiggle:
With this hack, and the 00001/01337 PRL's, you will actually want to turn OFF data roaming and set to Sprint Only. With these PRL's, ur phone thinks Verizon is a part of our home network. This should help with some of the intermittent issues, maybe.

I did not do anything other than reboot my phone after setting the PRL, and it always works just fine. Ur location may drastically effect ur results, this doesn't benefit everyone yet.

On the intermittent data, I'm not sure what the issue is. I would guess that its having a harder time holding onto the Verizon tower, maybe authentication difficulties.

Hey... This thing makes phone calls too!
[EVO 4G Android Development] noob_2010:
Can somene help me, I can't get no more than 1 bar in my rural area. 1x. on sprint's 60670 stock prl i get 1x with the roaming triangle. so I used 01337prl from this thread and get 1 1x bar but it's still with sprint(using a network coverage checker) so no matter what PRL I use I get 1x all the time. Sometimes I use verizon/altel PRLs and get a "Prefered system" or "alliance Parter" as the coverage provider when I check but it still says 1xrtt with 1 bar.

Note: Verizon has 3g coverage in my rural area, sprint doesn't according to their map but not sure.
[EVO 4G Android Development] JTNiggle:
Try a couple of THESE PRL's. They should be Verizon only, and you will get the roaming triangle, and hopefully Verizon 3G. Just unzip it and toss it on ur sd card. I have used all of them, and confirmed roaming on Verizon 3G in Vancouver, WA. Hopefully they work for you. They may be a little less stable, as such I don't use them every day, but I did get the fastest speeds with the 51831, 1.9 - 2.1 down, but it was very intermittent for me.
[EVO 4G Android Development] noob_2010:
My results are below :( still the same 1x. I know verizon has coverage here in my area(stallo,MS) which is 15mins from the nearest city(philadelphia,MS)

Am I doing something wrong here? after the phone reboots do you have to wait 20 mins or something or dial*2(usually takes me to sprint's data/voice test or a black screen)

40065= sprint as network provider/1x and 1 bar.No roaming. goes back and forth from Evdo_O and 1xrrt.

41003= "Digital Roaming" as network provider/1x(some evdo_o with 1 bar). Shows roaming symbole.

51638= "alliance partner"as network provider/1x with 1 bar. shows roaming symbol.

51831= "Digital Roaming" as network provider/1x/with 1 bar. doesn't show roaming symbol.
[EVO 4G Android Development] tom1l21:
Is there an explanation for the intermittent drop of 3G?

Also, is everyones signal bars not matching up with your dBm reading? I'm getting only one bar even though it reads-80 dBm
[EVO 4G Android Development] noob_2010:
based off my results above, either im doing something wrong or no Verizon roam agreement in my area?
[EVO 4G Android Development] noob_2010:
Yea I must be a few that doesn't benefit from this. Kinda sucks I bet when I move to a city it will work,pointless then
[EVO 4G Android Development] Marlowr05:
When on Verizon does this count as roaming data. just curious because.i know you only get 300mb of roaming on Verizon.
[EVO 4G Android Development] wifiguru:
EPST

I can't get EPST to work for me, it is getting pretty annoying.

Using SynergyROM 2.1...

Followed instructions on copying the EPST.apk over in R/W mode, even rebooted... but ##775# just doesnt work.

Have tried almost everything.

Any other tips?
[EVO 4G Android Development] KwestJones:
Just got my notice for using too much roaming data because of this hack. I just happened to update my PRL back to sprint's recently, although download speeds are lower.

just an FYI