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[EVO 4G Android Development] trim81:
use prl 40057 (using it on my palm pre, and it gives me a SOLID EV signal (no jumping back and forth to 1X) on my Palm Pre in Los Angeles/ Pasadena, CA.

http://www.the-answerman.com/sidlist/prl/40057.prl

*credit here: http://forums.precentral.net/palm-p...lm-pre-while-roaming-alltel-flagstaff-az.html

++++please report success/failure
[EVO 4G Android Development] rsgordon:
I tried searching this tread and got through about 10 pages without seeing the following issue...

When I navigate to this thread on my Evo, I attempt to download the PRL by clicking on the link. When I click the link I get this message:

<Unknown>

Ww.the-answerman.com

<Cannot download. The content is not supported on this phone.

Any ideas?
[EVO 4G Android Development] |Jason8|:
Here are some QR codes for easy downloading:

40060 PRL, original Alltel PRL suggested by original post.

60655 PRL, newest Sprint PRL. Restore this if you have issues.

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40057 PRL, older Alltel PRL, suggested by a user in this thread.
[EVO 4G Android Development] Krynj:
That's pretty strange. I've been able to download them just fine. If all else fails, just download Opera Mini and download it. Or just download it from your PC and transfer it via USB or WiFi to your Evo.
[EVO 4G Android Development] Hrshycro:
Okay, so my Evo is rooted using the unrevoked method and I'm about one house away from good sprint 3g service and good sprint service, but I usually have enough 3g for it to work in the house.

Will this basically enable me to use verizon's data network at my house as "roaming"? They have perfect service over my house. ;)
[EVO 4G Android Development] Krynj:
I had no luck with that PRL. Maine here.
[EVO 4G Android Development] rsgordon:
Thanks man! I was using dolphin HD browser and the oem browser worked perfect.
[EVO 4G Android Development] madunix:
from what i understand, there's a project currently under production to switch to the best towers around us on its own??? if this is the case, i don't mind waiting... i just wish there was something i cud do to help out the dev lesson his work load... too bad idk how to program =*( waaamp... wammmpp....
[EVO 4G Android Development] Techknowfile:
^^^^I'm endersama :)
[EVO 4G Android Development] epphllps:
Re: *techknowfile's* - Hack the HTC EVO - 3G w/o Sprint EVDO coverage!

Can't wait for any further developments myself. Helps my inside the house signal dramatically and saves battery life. Only problem is losing 3g data and it doesnt come back typically. I will be patient and see where this goes gladly!!
[EVO 4G Android Development] Magus_doc:
Im getting SMS with 4 hours added to the time.

Channel number is 589

Ss is at 94

I’m quit happy with hack but, is there any fix for the SMS timing. I did reboot and updated the profile that did not help. Anyone else having this problem?

Please advise thank you.
[EVO 4G Android Development] krazyflipj:
This pro works better for me than stock at work. I'm at el centro in ca
[EVO 4G Android Development] Techknowfile:
its been mentioned by at least one other in the thread. I am assuming you get the texts automatically but the time itself is off?
[EVO 4G Android Development] epphllps:
Has anyone, say in the SE US (TN) been able to get a 3g data lock that doesn't consistently drop with any of the PRLs? Once I can figure this out or get a solid 3g lock that doesn't drop and not return I will definitely be donating to you Tech :)
[EVO 4G Android Development] Krynj:
I'm having an issue with incorrect timestamp on the stock PRL. I notice it only when I'm roaming. The timestamp on incoming text messages are 4 or 5 hours ahead, which screws up the order in the messaging app. I've had to use Handcent to circumvent this issue. The time is still off, but it doesn't screw up the message order.
[EVO 4G Android Development] distincthead:
I've been able to edit the stock PRL and prevent dropping 3g, and have reduced latency, servers on speed test show up as local, etc. but I'm still working on it.
[EVO 4G Android Development] epphllps:
That's great distinct! Look forward to trying out your work. This also allows the increased coverage with VZW towers correct?
[EVO 4G Android Development] distincthead:
Thnx. Yes, same idea as the original poster. Hopefully he'll have some free time to work on an update. Until then, since I'm interested, I'm messing around on my own.
[EVO 4G Android Development] animal7296:
I am very thankful for this and it works awesome. Just wanted to point out that not only do I now have EVDO but it has also gotten rid of the ring delay on my hero . Also no direct to voicemail.
[EVO 4G Android Development] Magus_doc:
Yes that’s the problem. Not a big thing for now, but would be nice to have the messages not getting out of order. But either way this thing of yours is quite nice. Thank you.
[EVO 4G Android Development] daPorkchop:
In Nashville. Can't get a look for more than a couple mins. It keeps saying Error 67 too. So, iunno. Hope someone is able to hack this well! :P
[EVO 4G Android Development] Bluesun_Evo:
First off, thank you so much for posting this. I did this today and now have full bars everywhere I go, and much faster data to boot :).

Unfortunately, however, I'm another affected by the timestamp issues. Every text I get comes in with a +4 hour difference in time. On my phone, sent messages show the correct time, so as others mentioned, the messages get all out of order.

Any suggestions are greatly appreciated :)

Thanks again!
[EVO 4G Android Development] roshambo:
I'm in Nashville too and am using the 40060 PRL. For the first hour or so I kept getting the error 67 and then it finally "locked in". Once or twice a day I might get this error, but other than that, it's been working great. You might just want to give it some time after you install the PRL?
[EVO 4G Android Development] Techknowfile:
It's interesting that my old forum thread on precentral had resurfaced here. The 40057 prl is what I used to use, and found that 40060 worked better (even on my pre). I apologize for not having any updated posts foryou all, its been a busy week with a few new clients and I just found out financial aid is cutting me off so I need to decide what im doing with my life from here.

Im still convinced the error 67 is unrelated (spoke with sprint and it has been a very common problem).

I promise to have those requested tutorial out today, and also will be setting up a data server to collect information from people who are willing to do slightly more extensive tests and provide feedback on location, speeds, etc.
[EVO 4G Android Development] Wabem:
I'm in Knoxville and keep getting the Error 67 too. I had a lock for a while then started getting the error again. I love it when it works though :D. Thanks Techknowfile!

P.S. I am running this on a Hero. Just thought that might be something to mention.
[EVO 4G Android Development] distincthead:
Awesome, I'm up for collaboration/testing. I'd love to get a perfect PRL working for the New England region.
[EVO 4G Android Development] daPorkchop:
Yep. Sitting at my desk at home with 60665 i get like 300kps d/l. With 40060 i get like 800-900kps. :(
[EVO 4G Android Development] daPorkchop:
You mean like Sprint won't connect to those towers when roaming? Cause it dosen't happen with their List.

Edit: Could we combine the two? Make it a giant list? Iunno how it works so im just throwin that out.
[EVO 4G Android Development] Undef:
Success (ish) in Thousand Oaks, CA

No speed increase over either the stock Sprint PRL (60665) or the OP VZW (40060) in this area, as both 40060 and 40057 use the Kansas server. .30 down and .70 up is all I can get from the office, on any PRL so far.

But, the point of this, for me, is to try for coverage at home, where I get -115db on the EVDO connection, rendering my shiny new EVO nearly useless to me. :mad:

Looking forward to the "auto-tower" PRL update...
[EVO 4G Android Development] magicalan:
ok so mine had at least 600 kbps now it has 300 lol its worse

does it depend like if verizon sucks in your area not ti put this hack on the phone?
[EVO 4G Android Development] trim81:
Yes, I figured that by reading your Original Post and you mentioned coming from Palm Pre...that you are the same person.

I look forward to the new tutorial...hopefully you can get it out tonight.

At the moment, my speeds are good on the Palm Pre, but the lag time when tethering is 400ms+ for the first hop (KS)
[EVO 4G Android Development] snowglyder:
Went from 2 bars to 5! Speeds not the greatest, but did improve: ~250kbps/300kbps to now ~600kbps/700kbps. I'm in AZ, noticed OP is too. Texting time is accurate for me. I did notice that when I ran speedtest app again, I couldn't select an AZ server. Kept giving me midwest servers. aGPS is working fine. *2 gives me Verizon customer service. I did notice that the ip showing in speedtest changed to a different range. Not sure if that's normal...
[EVO 4G Android Development] Techknowfile:
Where are you at in AZ
[EVO 4G Android Development] bitsrunner:
Re: *techknowfile's* - Hack the HTC EVO - 3G w/o Sprint EVDO coverage!

Texting time here in Oregon is fine too, however I did notice a slow down of 3g and 4g. Around 200 to 500kbps on 3g using VZ towers with the OP (40060) prl.

4g dropped down to around 1mbps it used to be closer to 3

I will say I do get noticeably better coverage at home where Sprint has marginal coverage and my house blocks signal

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[EVO 4G Android Development] snowglyder:
I'm in Tucson
[EVO 4G Android Development] distincthead:
Re: *techknowfile's* - Hack the HTC EVO - 3G w/o Sprint EVDO coverage!

yeah it seems to be primarily those of us on the east coast who are affected by the time stamp issue. i'm gonna assume it's a geographical location issue, but i haven't had time to screw around with the file yet...
[EVO 4G Android Development] snowglyder:
So I was trying to make a call by dialing a local number and I got a Verizon message telling me that I have to dial an area code while placing a roaming call. So would the call still not show up on Sprint as roaming? How would this affect Sprint's any mobile to mobile, since its only free when on their network?

I get the 2 beeps when placing a call as well.
[EVO 4G Android Development] distincthead:
I can't vouch for your situation, but I got my bill today having used these PRLs for a lot of talk time, and no roaming was indicated. I even went so far as to call Sprint to see if I had ever roamed with this account. The answer: no.

As far as the area code goes, all of my contacts and what not are programmed with the area code, because around here you can't dial out without one anymore. :-/
[EVO 4G Android Development] snowglyder:
Yeah, all of my contacts have area codes in them as well, so its not a big deal really. Just an observation. Did you notice if your bill still showed any mobile to mobile minutes used?
[EVO 4G Android Development] distincthead:
Yeah, it displays m2m minutes & SMS just like it would were I on the sprint networks.
[EVO 4G Android Development] driguez:
Damn i was excited since i have crappy reception at home, cant get 3G to stick, full bars but 3G comes for a few sec and drops. :mad: Using 40060 btw. Will keep an eye on this thread to see if anything comes along for the central Florida area.
[EVO 4G Android Development] epphllps:
Re: *techknowfile's* - Hack the HTC EVO - 3G w/o Sprint EVDO coverage!

Yeah... I made a post earlier about the SE US and the ability to keep 3g data. Hopefully some of the soon to come modified prls will give us better performance or at least an idea of what we need to do.
[EVO 4G Android Development] distincthead:
Perhaps we could turn this into a communal effort, "open source" as it were... ;)
[EVO 4G Android Development] epphllps:
I'm all for it. Guess I need to do my research on modifying PRLs now :)
[EVO 4G Android Development] trim81:
...any updates?

I am using this on a Palm pre... but seems this prl hack is not too stable, been getting so many Data connection errors today, here in Los Angeles
[EVO 4G Android Development] itmustbejj:
Re: *techknowfile's* - Hack the HTC EVO - 3G w/o Sprint EVDO coverage!

I had written this off a loss until tonite. I was.getting 300 down/500 up on Sprint and around 100/80 on the VZ PRL. I tried the VZ PRL again tonight without success, so I updated back to Sprint (or so I thought). I rebooted and started getting crazy numbers 1.2mbps down and 800 up only to hit *2 to find I'm still on VZ prl. Weird but working. As long as 3g holds up I'm happy.

Edit: just got 1.6mbps down and 1.1 mbps down on 3g. Holy ****....somebody pinch me.

Edit Again: Well this morning as soon as I left my house my signal got all kinds of flaky and 3g speeds went anemic. I keep going from close to full signal, to no signal and 3g wanders on and off with pedestrian speeds.....there is definately potenital here, but more refinement is needed.

Has anyone looked into combining this with some of the ##DATA# tweaks that were seen to make a huge difference on the Pre? Their ##DATA# menu seems different than ours but I'm sure there are buffer settings somewhere to tweak. See here:

http://forums.precentral.net/palm-p...6242-increase-speed-your-evdo-connection.html
[EVO 4G Android Development] brianb7590:
I'm hoping its just me, but, has anyone's camera stopped working after you applied the different PRL? I'm on the 40060 if it matters.

EDIT: Must have been something else because I performed a full wipe and its working again.
[EVO 4G Android Development] distincthead:
Yeah it must have been, the PRL has nothing to do with that hardware.
[EVO 4G Android Development] InfiniteReality:
My Results

I did the whole upgrade to EVO thing from a Palm Pro which only connected at 1X in a decent size city. Sprint's been promising me that Lake Charles 3G since 2006-2007 (I call several times a year to ask) and of course they never come through. So when I picked up my EVO I was initally was excited to see the "3G" icon on it yet when I used the data the speeds SUCKED and aren't any better than 1X. The max I could get was 100K, which pisses me off cause I have to pay this $10 surcharge and get absolutely nothing out of it other than I own an EVO.

THANK YOU OP for this hack, I did just as your write up said and in less than 10 minutes (including calling Sprint for MSL) I now succesfully have "real" 3G data!! I get an average of about 850k and seen it as high as 1364k. I've tried turning data roaming off and still get the same speeds. :)

Also I had 2 EVO's side by side. Mine with the hack and the other with out, both ran the speed test and it's night/day difference in speed. :)

I'm still amazed how easy this was to do and now I can FINALLY enjoy my phone outside of my house's wifi!!
[EVO 4G Android Development] itmustbejj:
Those who this is working for, do you hold on to your 3G signal or does it constantly turn on and off. I got a great signal with great speed at home (where I have wifi and don't need it) but when I leave my house my signal goes to hell and I can't hold a 3g signal.
[EVO 4G Android Development] krazyflipj:
How can you tell your 3G signal turns on and off? To my knowledge the 1x signal never shows up even if ur not in a 3G location. The only way i'm able to test 3G is via speedtest app.
[EVO 4G Android Development] arozer:
I made an account on this forum JUST to reply here, and to say THANKS TechKnowFile!!

I tested my phone out a few times before doing this and got the results @ 212.203kbps at best.

After doing it I got 1,630Kbps!!!

Wow. Very impressive man. I even cleared out my cache before trying again so I actually get the right results.

Couldn't be happier.

Thanks bro.

Edit: Tested a few more times, not quite 1630, but still getting above 500 everytime.
[EVO 4G Android Development] itmustbejj:
Well when my 3g icon in status bar disapears I have no data connection whatsoever. I can't run a speedtest app or connect to the internet.
[EVO 4G Android Development] epphllps:
Re: *techknowfile's* - Hack the HTC EVO - 3G w/o Sprint EVDO coverage!

Where r you located itmustbejj?
[EVO 4G Android Development] trim81:
solid over here in Los Angeles...
[EVO 4G Android Development] krazyflipj:
Oh ok. I thought u were getting 1x icon
[EVO 4G Android Development] trim81:
OP: hate to be a nag, but any updates?

You must be busy...but perhaps you can at least let us know how to get the LOCAL settings to stick in QPST Roaming List Editor?
[EVO 4G Android Development] driguez:
Re: *techknowfile's* - Hack the HTC EVO - 3G w/o Sprint EVDO coverage!

I'm thinking since there was never Alltel wireless in FL, we folks are out of luck?

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[EVO 4G Android Development] itmustbejj:
Just north of Indianapolis, I am in great coverage area (for Sprint) according to coverage maps, but I am lucky to get above 300kbps. With this PRL hack I got crazy numbers on the VZ towers (1.6mbps/1.1mbps at one point) in my house, but traveling outside of my house (couple mile radius) the signal is horrible and I can't hold a 3g connection.

Just to be clear this modified PRL only accesses Alltel towers, right? So just because Verizon has awesome service around here I would only connect to select towers that were formerly alltel, right?
[EVO 4G Android Development] epphllps:
Re: *techknowfile's* - Hack the HTC EVO - 3G w/o Sprint EVDO coverage!

I have a much improved signal in my house due to the prl but I lose my data connection too much. If it connects to Alltel towers only then I am boggled because there was never Alltel coverage in my area.
[EVO 4G Android Development] trim81:
never had Alltel here in Los Angeles, and I get full bars with solid EV

...........if anyone knows how to make a LOCAL prl please share
[EVO 4G Android Development] epphllps:
Re: *techknowfile's* - Hack the HTC EVO - 3G w/o Sprint EVDO coverage!

Looking for the same as trim...how to lock onto local towers a bit better. Once we get a brief on how to do this I'm going to start playing with these files myself.
[EVO 4G Android Development] bitsrunner:
I don't think its an "Alltel Towers Only" thing, I don't believe we ever had Alltel here in Oregon, but it makes a noticeable difference.

Also, I'm not having any problems with losing 3G connectivity, it always seems to be up whenever I use my phone.

My 3G is slower now though, haven't gotten any of the crazy high VZ numbers some of you other people are getting.
[EVO 4G Android Development] epphllps:
Re: *techknowfile's* - Hack the HTC EVO - 3G w/o Sprint EVDO coverage!

It seems that the western US is keeping a lock on 3g data where as the further east you go, data is not as reliable. Solutions anyone?
[EVO 4G Android Development] YourOwnFear:
Im having trouble with the driver. Im using Windows 7. When i go to install the driver I chose htcdiag.inf and in the model window it shows "HTC Remote NDIS Based Driver". I click next and i get a driver warning telling me that windows doesnt recognize the driver as the proper one for the device and after i finish installing it i get the "this device cannot start (code 10)" message. I followed all the steps to the letter. Could I have made a small mistake somewhere?
[EVO 4G Android Development] extrafuzzyllama:
roaming might be free on sprint but that doesnt mean they want u roaming that much
[EVO 4G Android Development] TheBiles:
I'm guessing we have to do this after every new ROM, right?
[EVO 4G Android Development] crpercodani:
So I don't know if alltell had any service in my area, if I flash this am I going to be using VZW's 3G?
[EVO 4G Android Development] 1wingangel:
So, basically, this hack allows you to have Verizon's 3g coverage on sprints Evo?

The best of both worlds?
[EVO 4G Android Development] Jus10o:
No not right.. A rom wont upgrade your PRL or change it.

A RUU might change your PRL but a ROM wont change it.
[EVO 4G Android Development] psufan5:
Wonder if it would be possible to have an app created for this purpose.. to switch you back and forth. There are times in the fall when I wont have coverage on anyones wireless (other than verizon). Would be nice to have this option to switch to roaming so i I could connect to the tower there :)
[EVO 4G Android Development] Krynj:
I am also having this issue. Using Windows 7 x64. Any help would be appreciated, because I've been looking for this type of hack for days.

Many thanks for your efforts, OP.
[EVO 4G Android Development] Saturn2K:
I am also getting this error.
[EVO 4G Android Development] :
So basically this will allow us to roam off VZW towers. So coverage as far as voice and data shouldn't be an issue?
[EVO 4G Android Development] YourOwnFear:
I was able to use the driver and get the prl on the phone using the non 64bit version of Win 7.
[EVO 4G Android Development] techwerkz:
These drivers will work for Win7 x64:

http://www.techwerkz.com/evo/HtcUsbMdmV64.zip

Instead of htcdiag.inf use the HtcUsbMdmV64.inf. Works for me.
[EVO 4G Android Development] dmc971989:
has anyone tried the Hotspot app after doing this?

or just the wired "internet sharing" option that pops up when you plug your evo into a computer via USB?

i know on the Hero the "internet sharing" feature would work on with certain PRL's but with the original sprint ones we would get the same error 67 that the hotspot app gives when you try to use it
[EVO 4G Android Development] Techknowfile:
the mobile hotspot still gives the error 67, unfortunately.
[EVO 4G Android Development] techwerkz:
So how would you verify it infact roams to a VZW tower? I know you can see the different PRL in Software Information ... outside of that, what can you do to test?
[EVO 4G Android Development] Techknowfile:
The easiest way is to dial *2 and see if you get Verizons customer service

If i remember correctly, 770 is verizon's EVDO channel. type ##DEBUG# and choose EVDO eng. Check the channel #
[EVO 4G Android Development] techwerkz:
Said the number was not in service (worked prior, had to call to get my MSL). Also the channel shows 582, and the IP is coming back to Sprint. Guessing Sprint just has better service where I am currently. Will test this at a location I know is bad for Sprint.

Also my incoming SMS times are off by +4 hours from -5 GMT. Outgoing shows normal.
[EVO 4G Android Development] Techknowfile:
You will always have a sprint IP with this method, that is part of what makes it so brilliant. SMS times shouldn't be off, check your clock date?

Also, try restarting your phone (power off and back on)
[EVO 4G Android Development] techwerkz:
Tried that, no luck. Updated back to the current PRL and SMS times are back to normal. I will try again in a bit. The Win7 drivers I posted worked on my other Win7 x64 computer as well, so I can confirm they are working.

Where did you get the PRL you posted?
[EVO 4G Android Development] Techknowfile:
lol, copy the link and then remove the prl file name in your browser
[EVO 4G Android Development] bitsrunner:
I'm all in for helping develop/test as well.
[EVO 4G Android Development] itmustbejj:
Anyone have any idea the PRL number of the default PRL that comes on the Evo?
[EVO 4G Android Development] steindog99:
60665

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[EVO 4G Android Development] steindog99:
I just got done running tests on all the available PRLs in this thread. I am in Madison, WI. These were done on Sprint CDMA Hero. I used dslreports mobile speed test for all of them, with a cache clear before each test. The following is what I got:

60665(Sprint): *2 connectes to Sprint, 641kb down, no 3g drop

40057: *2 connects to Verizon, 104kb down, lots of 3g drop

40060: *2 connects to Verizon, 75kb down, only 2G

41003: *2 does nothing, 78kb down, only 2G, cell signal shows roaming triangle

51831: *2 connects to Verizon, 114kb down, keeps 3g

Sprint 60665 PRL is the winner hands down. Not that 641kb is fast, but it is better than the others.

Hope this helps anyone who might be thinking about trying these out in southern WI.