yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[EVO 4G Android Development] tom1l21:
Is this rom sense based? I believe it needs to be for the ##775# to work.
[EVO 4G Android Development] wifiguru:
Its not AOSP based... but he did say that he "removed most of sense"

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=828933

I guess I'll have to try with another mod before I give up.
[EVO 4G Android Development] wifiguru:
Works!

HAHA! It works! (Using Calkulin's EViO 1.6)

Will watch my "roaming" usage on my Sprint.com account, but this really works!

Went from 1 bar to 4 bars, when I call an invalid number I get a VZW message, and I get full 3G.

SWEET!

Using 51831.prl in the San Francisco Bay Area...
[EVO 4G Android Development] dcmtnbkr:
cdma workshop trial version
[EVO 4G Android Development] tom1l21:
I had hi hopes for this hack, but for me, running cm6.1 on evo, the intermittent data drop is just too frequent for me. It'll fall out and take 5 min to come back. Even rebooting, it takes minutes to find a mobile data connection. Is it just my rom/phone or is everyone else seeing very frequent data drops? It makes this hack unusable for me.
[EVO 4G Android Development] :
Same problem... it didn't do this like 3 months ago. Though the 01337 prl is much much more stable than something like the 41003

I don't understand why it drops, maybe they are trying to kick off bandwidth abusers... with some agressive QOS. Or it's a phone problem :? Cause I tether my phone to my laptop, and the connection seems to regain itself when the phone is active and not in sleep.
[EVO 4G Android Development] krazykevin76:
For those who are getting letters or calls from sprint about to much roaming, about what limit do you have to get to before they say something? I'm curious because I have unlimited data and talk. I wondering just how much is unlimited? Right now I'm at 650 megs of data 3 to 400 minutes.
[EVO 4G Android Development] :
According to the website there is unlimited roaming, and if they ask for w/e reason(even thoguh they shouldn't I've put 2 gigs of roaming in a month), just tell them that your phone goes into roaming a lot, and you use pandora radio...?
[EVO 4G Android Development] MrGreg:
Here's a good rule of thumb, straight from Sprint.com

People do use more data and minutes than that without problems, but there are no guarantees!
[EVO 4G Android Development] JTNiggle:
Yeah, some people have had trouble doing a lot less then others. I have been lucky so far, but I have also had multiple conversations with Sprint about it. I basically told them that I was going be roaming a lot because of the lack of solid service in my area, and that I use a lot of data intensive apps combined with plenty of web browsing. When the CS rep told me that I may be subject to cancellation because of my 5gb of data roaming, I just say, fine, if you wont let me roam, I'll give my money to Verizon and not have to deal with the issue. Ever since then, they have been very helpful with everything, even given me extra anytime minutes for free when I ran out because of roaming too much. I'd say that they are a lot less likely to give you grief about it if you're up front with them. Like they say, honesty is the best policy, also extreme kindness when talking to them.
[EVO 4G Android Development] tom1l21:
Yeah I noticed the 1337 prl to be better than most but still none of them are reliable at all. I wondrr what is going on here...
[EVO 4G Android Development] randomjon:
Force closing

i reflashed the phone with a new PRL files and the dialer still FC's when i attempt to dial *2, i know im on verizon because of other factors but is it typical for the phone to FC or is it just me?
[EVO 4G Android Development] wifiguru:
This has been working great for me!

I even loaded PRL on datacard, and can get EVDO Rev. A roaming on Verizon ;-)

BUT, my datacard only allows 300MB roaming, which this deducts usage out of :(

My EVO w/ Unlimited plan shows "Unlimited MB" for roaming though...
[EVO 4G Android Development] jhoffy22:
What are the negative implications/dangers of doing this currently?
[EVO 4G Android Development] jhoffy22:
I'm having a little bit of trouble with this...I did everything that you said in your directions, and then when I go to Update PRL and make sure the proper choices are chosen, it shows nothing. It's not finding the PRL for some reason.
[EVO 4G Android Development] jhoffy22:
I manually entered the PRL "00001.prl" into the box below folder and then clicked "Ok" and then clicked "menu" and commit changes and now I have no service at all! Not sure how to fix this problem! I even tried to update PRL and it stays stuck on "Checking for PRL update" for about 5 minutes. I would appreciate it if someone could help me out. Thanks.
[EVO 4G Android Development] DonSolo:
EXCUSE MY IGNORANCE BUT WILL THIS ALLOW ME TO HAVE DATA CONNECTION EVEN THOUGh I DON"T HAVE ONE?
[EVO 4G Android Development] :
No if anything it will make it worse, as you will have to pay roaming data.
[EVO 4G Android Development] noob_2010:
You may be in deep poop. Find sprint's stock PRL(60670 I think) or just put the 000001.prl file in the root of your SD card. Make sure in the PRL menu you select the "all" option so it will look everywhere on your SD card
[EVO 4G Android Development] johncjenc:
Just find a sprint prl and load it manually the same way you loaded the tech one. The phone won't update prl via data connection if there is none. You should always keep a sprint stock prl on hand bc of possible data connection loss.
[EVO 4G Android Development] jhoffy22:
Got it guys, thanks. Any way to figure out what PRL is the number 1 priority in my area for Verizon and Sprint?
[EVO 4G Android Development] noob_2010:
Hey guys, how can you tell if the hack is working? like when you are on Verizon's network? does it say "Verizon" at the unlock screen instead of "sprint"?? would you have to press *2?? Please someone, anyone,anybody,somebody answer this
[EVO 4G Android Development] JTNiggle:
You can dial *2, and sometimes nothing will happen, or it will force close. Either of those means ur on Verizon. Or you can dial a number w/o the area code, while on verizon you will get a verizon error message.
[EVO 4G Android Development] bosslabs:
Hi Tecknowlife, I can't download the 0000.1prl file..is the link down ? please check thanks
[EVO 4G Android Development] oOflyeyesOo:
Has anyone made a toggle widget to switch networks yet?
[EVO 4G Android Development] kthejoker20:
200/k down 100k up on sprint

1800/k down and 1000/k up on verizon 00001 prl

sprint sucks
[EVO 4G Android Development] Bloodykiller86:
technofile please can u make something similair to this but for metroPCS users. Most of us are on 1x and it really sucks! also people who cant load PRL. just download QPST 2.7 build 323(or higher) or CDMA Workshop 2.7 and put your phone in diag mode. DIAG drivers are in my MetroPCS provisioning guide. then just load the PRL. if u want to go back to stock u can find PRL's here
[EVO 4G Android Development] ShadowDrake:
RoamControl on the market. $4 is steep but it saves you a restart and you'll actually have a reminder (roaming icon) when you're off-sprint.
[EVO 4G Android Development] itsachirpthing:
Mr. Gregg's Roam controll works well. However, when you force roam you will not be able to get 3G data speeds, only 1x.
[EVO 4G Android Development] noob_2010:
Finally! VERIZON has come to my EVO(lol)

I need someone's opinion on something.

I notice regardless of what PRL I use it's pretty much the same. So yesterday driving in a good 3g area covered by sprint( I think) so I decided to update my PRL(60672) and then my profile. I then switched to SPRINT ONLY and ROAM DATA off. I had coverage with sprint. So then I decided to go back to 0337 prl and I still had sprint 3g coverage but it never showed any bars UNTIL i used data(strange) so when I got back HOME(No sprint coverage) I decided to use the 00001prl and notice I never get any bars until I use the internet or something.(still Sprint only and Roam Data OFF)....Well I notice I still get 1 bar, if I hold the phone still I can get 3 bars. Decided to make a phone call(without area code) and I got a Verizon message so this means it works. But I only had 1 bar still on a average

Question: You think the signal I get is do to some bariers in my house? Like I heard if you have metal roofs or something it blocks the signal??(I do have metal roofs) I'm asking because according to Verizon they have FULL 3g coverage in my area(stallo,ms look it up) Even when Im not on Verizon connection at my house I still get 1 bar so I'm thinking something is blocking my signal. When I had 3 bars I got about 1.1mbps* of speed.

Sorry for the long post, hopefully someone will read this........
[EVO 4G Android Development] :
Cant' you know, walk outside?

On another note, I am hating Sprint's QOS, or I don't even know if it's sprint, but my Data keeps getting shunted off. It worked when this hack was brand new flawlessly... or mostly flawless.
[EVO 4G Android Development] beechum1:
Stock ROM, rooted, 00001.prl, roaming to Sprint only, and in Tijuana, otay mesa area, and I get 3 to 6 bars and 3g data. If I had Paypal I'd donate for sure. You've saved me money and amazing frustration.

13 Dec: right, so all that, Data Roaming Unchecked, Roaming: Sprint only selected. I'm charged 3300$ in Intl Data Roaming. If they don't get rid of the charges, guess I'm going to Cricket.
[EVO 4G Android Development] noob_2010:
Strange, all a sudden if I sit my phone beside the window I get 2 bars(3 frequently) with evdo_A. about 1.0mbs* of speed. pretty good because my DSL lite(att) is slower than that... So yeah it seems like it's my house and the deep rural area I life in because my sister has the older sprint blackberry and only get 2 bars of 1x and me and my mother get about 1 bar of 1xrtt service with our other cellphone company(cellular south)
[EVO 4G Android Development] JTNiggle:
Just something to remember, your signal bars are not indicative of your data signal strength. The signal bars are for voice only, and they aren't even very accurate for that.

If you really want to see your data signal strength, dial ##debug# and select EVDO Engineering. You will see a bunch of info, Rx Power is what you want to look at. You can watch it for a minute or two and see that it doesn't really change in sync with your signal bars.
[EVO 4G Android Development] noob_2010:
Yeah the sprint guy told me that last month when I told him about my poor signal, he offered a antenna type of thing that would boost 1x signal but it would cost $5 a month so I was like forget it....It's kind of strange though, they should also include a signal bar for data too. Now everyone thinks the "signal" bar is for voice and data. well I'll be.
[EVO 4G Android Development] Raptor567:
jc, Based on the posts I've read it seems this is a hybrid Sprint/VZ PRL. Is that accurate? Also if that is the case, would this PRL have any benefit to people already on VZ?
[EVO 4G Android Development] mic.mayorga:
so i did this but no service but sprint gives me service at home so i put the latest sprint prl back on and i have serious issues. im always on 1x, never on 3G! and i have like 0 bars when 3g actually shows, and 3 bars when 1x shows. someone help :(
[EVO 4G Android Development] Adam1422:
I live in MN

So when I go up north to visit my inlaws and have not coverage what so ever with sprint would this hack work. Everyone up there is on the verizon network and get great speeds. When I go on roaming up there it says I am on the Verizon network but I get horrible speeds.
[EVO 4G Android Development] bcarter2000:
Here is another one you can use. It works down South anyway.

Just rename it 40060.prl

Edit: THIS IS NOT FLASHABLE!!
[EVO 4G Android Development] dtr145r:
wow verizons 3g is way better than sprints in my area.

it took a little research until i could figure this out. i had to read 2 different forums, some things aren't accurate but i finally got it.

heres my before and after.
[EVO 4G Android Development] tom1l21:
Dont' know if it's because I am running CM6.1 on my EVO, but I can never get a stable connection using any of the Verizon PRL's. It will get more bars with the VZW prl's, but the data will drop out intermittently. It happens so frequently and for at least 20 secs that it makes this hack unusable for me. Not sure why it work so well for others.
[EVO 4G Android Development] dtr145r:
hmmmm idk i recall reading something about cm6... i think it was about epst not working with non stock keyboards..
[EVO 4G Android Development] tom1l21:
I was able to get the PRL by flashing stock sense rom and then doing the EPST code there. It is just that it doesn't run well with the constant data drops. Dont' know if its a function of CM 6.1 or not.
[EVO 4G Android Development] LoneStarPhD:
Haven't read this long thread completely, but Sprint is actively terminating accounts that roam too much.
[EVO 4G Android Development] itsachirpthing:
I would love to see an app to switch PRL's on the fly rather than going through a full reboot each time. Anyone else seen or heard of such?

Also, is there a method to chaning the NAM on the Evo to NAM2 possible? The sprint PRL could be loaded to NAM1 and Verizon (or Hybrid) to NAM2? Used this back on my WinMo days, but unsure how to show the NAM2 on the EVO.
[EVO 4G Android Development] dtr145r:
i dont believe this. i guess ill find out myself :)
[EVO 4G Android Development] dtr145r:
im pretty sure all manual prl's have to reboot... it doesnt take long to switch between prl's so another app would be meaningless.

the app you already use to switch between prl's is called epst.apk :)
[EVO 4G Android Development] alexwhatpr:
from where can I get more verizon prl?
[EVO 4G Android Development] dtr145r:
http://www.corolada.com/prl/
[EVO 4G Android Development] JTNiggle:
+1

I tried out a bunch of PRL's from there in the beginning. But, I just ended up proving that the 01337 PRL works the best for me.

Techknowfile, we really need some love on the app for this! I would kill to be able to switch PRL's while on CM. Nandroiding back and forth every day has become tiresome. I would love a good reason to donate to you again. :D
[EVO 4G Android Development] Black SER:
Trying to install this

As of Android Froyo 2.2 the stock EPST app no longer contains ##PRL# functionality. In order to fix this, download THIS apk file and use Root Explorer to copy the DL over the EPST in /system/app/ (must be mounted as R/W. Long click the file->Permissions->check all. Then single click the new EPST.apk and install it.

It seems like the apk is longer available at that link. Does anyone have a valid link to download a valid apk file? Also i will be installing this with Droid Explorer/busybox any advice?
[EVO 4G Android Development] Black SER:
bump bump!
[EVO 4G Android Development] dtr145r:
these are the 2 files needed

you will also need msl reader from the market. its free.

you need that code to open epst

hope this helps :)
[EVO 4G Android Development] Black SER:
^^

thank you!
[EVO 4G Android Development] Black SER:
Ok I got this installed and got Verizon with *2. But the data speeds are pretty slow compared to Sprints. Wife has a completely stock Evo and is lurking in the background to see why she should root, but am getting LOL'd at because this whole root thing is taking all of our valuable time hahaha. Is the PRL 0001 in the OP the correct file for the Southern California area? Thanks
[EVO 4G Android Development] jay713:
Will this work on cricket too? I have a Evo flashed on cricket with no data plan so i'd love it if it did.
[EVO 4G Android Development] 1Brite1:
Yea! This definitely works. Now, the BIG question is why is the Sprint network being so slow? I thought it was an issue with bad 3G radios. I was about to turn it back in. However, I am going from the <50kbps, mostly about <10 for download speeds for about a week. So, now I am getting 2-3MBPS downloads.....I really think that we need to be contacting Sprint and making a fuss. There is no excuse. Also, if you run 3Gtest.....mine shows that all ports are closed except for 22SH....thus the reason why I can't access certain websites? Anyone experience this? I think this should rate a sticky but then I am afraid that I will somehow lose the almost 4G speeds I am now getting. DEVS.......would really love some insight as to what you think is going on. It is happening to people all over. I think Sprint is capping and throttling now for EVO users. Why else would Sprint used to have hight speeds, now barely connect at less than dial-up speeds. But, if you change the PRL.....it works like it is blazingly fast? Others, please feel free to add your experiences and speeds with this hack and without.....if you were having problems to begin with. I am so excited that I can actually surf the web. But, I do know certain sites still don't want to connect.....yes, porn sites.....like Cam4.com but they always used to.

Okay....this does work and increases speed dramatically.....never lost connection hiking and watching YouTube.....a first!! However, it does lose phone service as it says it can't connect to the Verizon authorization service. Is there a fix for this?
[EVO 4G Android Development] josh995:
Ok, this thread has 146 pages, and I've been skimming... but can't really see much.

I'm running cm6. Can I follow the instructions on the first post, and get correct results?

EDIT:

OK, well I installed the EPST file from above... and I did the whole check all then install new EPST file... (I think?) I just clicked it and it had an 'install' option.

But then I go to dial ##775# and nothing happens. I also dial ##775 and ##778 and hit dial, and no box pops up to enter my MSL...

I call *2 and it force closes. I call a number with no area code and I hear a guys voice telling me I dialed a bad number or whatever, but don't hear anything about verizon..

So... Am I on Verizons network, or not?
[EVO 4G Android Development] noob_2010:
anyone have the espt file because i can't download it. it takes me to another website....
[EVO 4G Android Development] noob_2010:
nevermind got it to work by just deleting and replacing with the one posted earlier
[EVO 4G Android Development] kperry1911:
Try this, It's the EPST from version Android 2.1. I just used root explorer and replaced the existing EPST from2.2 with the older 2.1 version and was good to go.

Some ROM's like Myn's Warm TwoPointTwo seem to have the EPST version that will allow you to enter the ##... dialer codes.

Good luck!

-kp
[EVO 4G Android Development] 1Brite1:
I just had the same thing happen when I switched from Mik-Froyo Beta 4.....it worked....when I switched to grooveDroid....it wouldn't let me install....first said I didn't have the "unauthorized installation" setting checked. Then, when I did, it said there was a parsing error. So, I switched back to the Mik-Froyo...the EPST now works. You will know if you are on Verizon if your speed tests improve by 1000%. I am using xtremelab test as it will do a 2MB download test which is more reliable. For now, I have to manually switch back to the old PRL is I want to make a phone call.....but worth it if I can get these speeds....which when I got my EVO...it did have.....
[EVO 4G Android Development] JTNiggle:
Yeah, non of the ## codes will work on any AOSP Rom, CM6 for example. You'll have to be on a stock based Sense ROM, using the Sense dialer to do any of the ## codes, ##775# for example. I run CM6.1.1 myself right now, and just keep a nandroid of a sense ROM to go back to when I need to swap PRL's. It's kind of a pain in the ass, still waiting for Techknowfile to deliver the sweet app that does it for me. :D
[EVO 4G Android Development] NewZJ:
this is a life saver for sure, was getting 10kb on sprint, 15kb on "roam only" option in roam control, updated the 00001prl and now I'm downloading at 220kb
[EVO 4G Android Development] totalnub911:
This hack has dramatically improved my data speeds. As others have reported, sprint's 3g speeds have been utter **** the past few weeks.

I went from 120kbps to over 1500kbps!

Something is clearly wrong with sprint and their towers. I'm in Indianapolis running cm 6.1.1.

Question, as this directs the phone to use Verizon towers, does this mean that I could be billed for high roaming data usage?

The evo is my only source of internet right now and I use roughly 7-8GB of data each month.

Also, could this affect call quality?
[EVO 4G Android Development] bmxrider4444:
Isn't there a setting in CM to switch to roaming only in Settings> Wireless&Networks>Mobile Networks>System Select?

Sent from everywhere but nowhere.
[EVO 4G Android Development] danEVO1000:
Yes, but in my area it doesn't work for crap. You select use only affiliated networks. It connects with x1 on cm...Sprint is faster at my house anyways. I also flashed the 00001 prl on a virus rom (shotty 3g using the 00001 prl) and then switched back to cm. It worked as intended but again the service for me was worse...
[EVO 4G Android Development] GrandMstrBud:
Step 3: Dial ##775#, a password prompt should appear. Enter your MSL into this box->hit OK->tap on the "Update PRL" button. Make sure "All Folders" and "Type: prl files" are selected. You should see the downloaded PRL (00001.prl) on the list; Select the PRL->Press Menu->Commit.

NOTE: If dialing ##775# doesn't do anything, try dialing ##775 or ##778 (then hit call).

On CM 6.1 and dialing the ##775#, ##775, and the ##778 do not work.
[EVO 4G Android Development] totalnub911:
Yes, this is known and has been mentioned many times. CM and all the other AOSP roms do not have the EPST (phone programming tools) with them, and currently aren't compatible.

What you need to do is, nandroid backup your CM6, flash to a sense based rom (Myn's works great) and then do step 3. After you're done, restore your backup, and enjoy faster service.

BTW, this hasn't affected my cellular calls at all, everything is working nicely :)

^per my question earlier, are we technically roaming? Can sprint charge us extra?
[EVO 4G Android Development] JTNiggle:
C'mon guys read a little, I just answered this literally 5 posts above you!
[EVO 4G Android Development] JTNiggle:
lol, maybe I should refresh more before posting :p Thanks for the infomative post though.

As far as roaming goes, YES you will be roaming. Sprint will know you are roaming, and even though you may be making mobile to mobile calls, they will be counting towards your anytime allowance. Make sure you have enough minutes. I had to upgrade to the 3000 minute plan to keep this hack on my phone.
[EVO 4G Android Development] azyouthinkeyeiz:
"It isn't in my three foot parameter so it can't possibly be true..." nobody was asking you what you thought, just giving you facts.. And yes its true..

Do a google search before saying something... and getting yourself in trouble...
[EVO 4G Android Development] GrandMstrBud:
I guess I better refresh the page prior to posting huh?
[EVO 4G Android Development] igtheactt1:
Instead of saying google it, why dont you post a credible link that proves this?
[EVO 4G Android Development] josh995:
Woohoo I got it to work! I used speedtest to test data, just for reference.

Before hack:

680kbps download

275kbps upload

After hack:

1121kbps download

223kbps upload

So I know to just update prl to remove... but if I want to put it back to Verizon, I can just dial ##775# and follow the steps again and I'll be back on Verizon, correct?

Also, what's the consensus on roaming? Is this or not? I have simply everything data plan...
[EVO 4G Android Development] Marlowr05:
I also want to know. After reading through this thread I have seen yes it roaming and no lol. Can we please get a straight answer. I am thinking about trying it. Use cyanogenmod 6.1
[EVO 4G Android Development] dtr145r:
YES it definitely roams
[EVO 4G Android Development] therealdjlink@gmail.com:
Interested...

Considering I work for Sprint and have everything for free (including roaming) this might be something else I do to my EVO when I get home.
[EVO 4G Android Development] javidnky2005:
The link to epst.apk is now dead, can you please repost?