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[Epic 4G Android Development] ykman1:
Well Thanks to this post I now have data working but it seems slow, and I did come from a Incognito? In the network type i have; cdma1xrtt. I think Im only on 1x so how do I get it on 3g? Thanks.
[Epic 4G Android Development] ykman1:
Yea, I can't be gettin 3g cause its pretty slow but I am getting 4g! Not like that helps cause theres like one spot in my city that gets it smh... anyway, again... what am I missing? I also wanna add that my data keeps turning on and off, like my 3g icon will show and then not show, weird? Thanks!
[Epic 4G Android Development] ykman1:
Thank you, I did this and now have data, but I'm only getting 1x, and have no idea how to get the 3g goin now?.
[Epic 4G Android Development] alnova1:
Just a long shot but in this setting here:

PPP Config

Um settings:

tethered nai: boostmobile.com

user ID: phonenumber@boostmobile.com

check the 1xEVDO->1x box

Did you check the 1xEVDO->1x box? I didn't and I have 3g speeds so maybe try un-checking it if you did. Like I saaid its probably a long shot..I'm not a pro at all but what the hell...can't hurt.
[Epic 4G Android Development] ykman1:
You my friend are a BOSS! THANK YOU! That did it! I just unchecked that x1 box you told me bout and left my id blank as it was original and that fixed it!
[Epic 4G Android Development] alnova1:
Glad i could help. Im really just learning the ropes on this stuff but im glad my trial and error could help someone else. Enjoy Boost!
[Epic 4G Android Development] ykman1:
Now after I did all of this, what happens if I port a different number to it from a previous line? Will it just update itself with the new number or am I back at square one?
[Epic 4G Android Development] alnova1:
That my friend I have no experience and no idea about. I ported my number to Google Voice when they first started offering it so I could switch to different carriers and it wouldn't matter what number they gave me. It seems like I saw someone in the Evo section saying something about porting a number and had a problem but I'm not really sure. Maybe someone else can help you on that one.
[Epic 4G Android Development] ykman1:
Yea, I seen that same post, was just wondering if it was different with the Epic... So whats the best way to start all over if I have to? Like, how do I get my phone back to stock Sprint if need be? Thanks.
[Epic 4G Android Development] Leviuqse:
you *might* only have to change the MIN\MDN number.

the best way to return it to "stock" sprint..you have the delete the boost mobile profile, and return the original aaa and ha keys, if you didnt back up the original keys, those are lost forever...sprint will have to do a DMU reset (not sure if they do this, but verizon does) to restore new keys and profile to your phone.
[Epic 4G Android Development] netghozt:
I know the OP stated that the Incognito is the easiest donor phone to use. But isnt the Incognito just a rev.0 device or is it a rev.A device? I tried searching for the specs online and concluded it is a rev.0 phone.

What determines the 3G speeds on the EPIC? the donor phone or the EPIC itself? thanks.

Lastly, what is the average speeds do you get on the EPIC?

thanks.
[Epic 4G Android Development] ykman1:
Well after a few days of this working just fine, I got a text saying "Welcome to Boost"?? And now my Data is acting crazy, speeds are up, down, up, down?? Basically its acting like it was when I was on Sprint legit cause all they did was throttle me! Bastards! lol
[Epic 4G Android Development] ykman1:
Its rev. A cause thats what shows up on the Epic after you do it... Also, I get the same results on speed as I did before. 3G and 4G. Its all the same sh!t dude, your on the same network regardless...
[Epic 4G Android Development] ykman1:
Thanks... Bottom line is if I port a number, the worst that can happen is I just hook it back up to QPST and change the new info to match but I'm sure it will all be the same besides those numbers... My question I guess was if you need the incognito on for the number to port properly... But it dont matter cause Im bout to find out anyway lol, Ill let yall know how I make out when its ported.
[Epic 4G Android Development] scottyd035ntknow:
Shouldn't need the Incognito on since the Epic will show up as the Incognito as far as boost is concerned but that is niether here nor there.

As far as boost speeds... expect the same garbage 3g speeds as Sprint. I usually hover around 300-500kbps down and slower up in central NJ. Many times it is worse though. However, when I was in Nashville, TN on business last March, I was seeing consistant 1000+kbps down even in the busiest part of the day. So it really does depend on where you live. Still, for $45/mo now with the shrinkage starting to take effect I have absolutely zero complaints. I cut my phone bill in half and got MORE services by doing this.

One question I have though, is anyone else in NJ randomly losing all connectivity for 5-10 minute intervals? Might be the tower around here but not sure. Happened to me 2 nights ago at about 3AM and today at 11AM. Comes back on its own shortly afterwards... no idea.

Sent from my Epic 4G on boost mobile. Syndicate ROM, Genocide 1.4GHZ.
[Epic 4G Android Development] picklerick:
there are 3 mistakes in the guide(first post) that should be updated

the first is:

it should be changed to:

in M.IP settings for
profile 0 the NAI is MEID(DEC)@hcm.sprintpcs.com
Example: [email]26844444444444@hcm.sprintpcs.com[/email]

and the second is:

it should be changed to:

AN settings
User ID: [email]26844444444444444@hcm.sprintpcs.com[/email] (this is just an example you replace the 268****** number with your MEID(DEC) number

and the third mistake is to CHECK the 1xEVDO->1x box. it should be changed to UNCHECK the 1xEVDO->1x box

also my profiles from my donor phone show the MEID as HEX (A00000444444444@hcm.sprintpcs.com) and not as DEC, same thing for the PPP AN userID. I haven't tried the DEC values for the MEID but I am assuming they work since no one has complained.

other than that this is a great and easy to follow guide, thanks
[Epic 4G Android Development] Necrosan:
You don't need to set those correctly at all if you're going back to sprint.

Just write the original meid, ##786# reset then OTA activate it... Why are you guys making your lives so hard?

And to the guy wondering about porting a number in/changing number - you NEVER need to turn your donor on again after you get your info from it.

Just change the MDN/MSID and be done...
[Epic 4G Android Development] picklerick:
This guide is to activate 3g data on boost mobile not to go back to sprint service.
[Epic 4G Android Development] scottyd035ntknow:
Agreed, I'm getting really sick of all the off topic posts. I'm still subscribed to this thread to help anyone with legit issues though.

Sent from my Epic 4G on boost mobile. Syndicate ROM, Genocide 1.4GHZ.
[Epic 4G Android Development] Suprize3131:
Step 18 is a life saver ive been hating my phone for know reason lmao :D
[Epic 4G Android Development] luvjones305:
WOW

my internet stop working after 5 months today but my phone still on to make calls. i went on facebook an alot of people having the same issue on their original boostmobile phone. i think they update the PRL i contacted boostmobile customer service an they refresh my phone an it still have no web it come on an cut off back an fourth its annoying but i still see the same PRL from before 61007 an my internet was really fast no lag who having this issue.
[Epic 4G Android Development] luvjones305:
Ok now my 3G is back on I guess they fixed my problem they think my phone is a samsung rant lol but its the dohnor phone for my epic 4g lol. but now its back on it was the prl they updated it for me so you guys should try that wish u luck let boost update it contact them through email with your phone number an security pin an they will handle it sorry if I write sloppy
[Epic 4G Android Development] ykman1:
My 3g is real spotty? And, I don't get all my text? Anyone?
[Epic 4G Android Development] sdwyz74:
what up this is your boy just stuck on this stupid shift and i can not find the nvitem to read/write for the AAA short 6 digit pass all though i did learn alot after being up for 3 days messing with this peace of ^)*^)_*& anyway PLEASE ADVISE everything is work and i had to manually write everything ##3282# and nvitem write 465,466,1190,1192 & 1194 but after sitting up trying to figure the hex values out i LEARNED A SUPER AMOUNT OF KNOWLEDGE just not what nvitem to read the AAA short=6digit password ???

ps i tried 3 HTC EVO SHIFT's and none will hook up to QPST i get error online connection failure Unspecified Error
[Epic 4G Android Development] scottyd035ntknow:
Did anyone else in NJ just start getting terrible reception? I am getting 1-2 bars now and sometimes have to go outside to call... updated prl and nothing. When I go 30 miles down to the shore its fine... guessing one of Sprint's towers is tango uniform?

Sent from my Epic 4G on boost mobile. Syndicate ROM, Genocide 1.4GHZ.
[Epic 4G Android Development] :
will try it
[Epic 4G Android Development] scottyd035ntknow:
Mine was really spotty at my house randomly last week but it appears to be fixed and with better coverage than before. If your 3G works at all then you did this guide properly or it wouldn't work period. How is the service out near you? Remember boost mobile is Sprint towers ONLY, so you won't be able to roam onto Verizon or other CDMA towers like actual Sprint customers. It might just be a simple case of you not being close enough to a tower.

You could always turn off the Epic and turn your Incognito back on to see how the 3G works on that POS and if you are getting texts on it. Personally I don't even know where my Incognitos (put the wife on a boosted Epic too) even are anymore...
[Epic 4G Android Development] Leviuqse:
sup guys, so is been a good ride so far, unfortunately my epic is dying, the soft keys are not working anymore plus my phone is almost 1 year old, so is time to upgrade to a new phone...

my next target is the evo 3d!!!111!!(shift+1)!!!!

so far I'm having difficulty finding the right stuff to have it working with boost mobile, but hopefully I get it fully working son..
[Epic 4G Android Development] Ma$etas:
let me know if you ever know how to do the SGS2 thinking of getting that phone but want it on boost
[Epic 4G Android Development] scottyd035ntknow:
IMO the evo shift is a massive downgrade. You could just pull your whole profile from your current epic and rip it to a new/used one from the evilbay.

Sent from my Epic 4G on boost mobile. Syndicate ROM, Genocide 1.4GHZ.
[Epic 4G Android Development] Leviuqse:
The evo shift???

I said the evo 3D !!!!

Sent via the pirated premium XDA app
[Epic 4G Android Development] bobbijackson:
Can any one provide some help?

I followed the instructions to the T and I get no service. At one point I was getting the message about sprint having trouble activating my account and to dial *67 then i tried some other changes and i got the sprint activation screen but still that just stayed on my screen forever.

Any ideas ?
[Epic 4G Android Development] scottyd035ntknow:
If you get no service whatsoever like no voice then your epic is not on boost to begin with. As the very first post in this thread states, this is a guide on how to get the data working on an epic ALREADY flashed to boost mobile.

And no, nobody is going to tell you how to flash to boost as it is against the tos of these forums. Ask google.

Edit, also you do not activate a flashed phone, it will just work upon bootup since the boost service will already be active. If you are getting an activation notice then you did something wrong.

Sent from my Epic 4G on boost mobile. Syndicate ROM, Genocide 1.4GHZ.
[Epic 4G Android Development] scottyd035ntknow:
Lol I saw (shift+1) and my brain went "evo shift".

I dunno I still consider that a downgrade but this is coming from someone who sees the whole 3D thing as an expensive gimmick. Plus after having the brilliant qwerty keypad that the epic does I am likely going to ride these epics for as long as possible or until someone else comes out with a phone too good to pass up.

Sent from my Epic 4G on boost mobile. Syndicate ROM, Genocide 1.4GHZ.
[Epic 4G Android Development] garyf:
I don't want any details. (But I may ask for search terms later).

But yes or no, does anyone have 4g working for an Epic on Boost mobile?

If so, just say yes so I can know it's possible and that it may be worth further research.
[Epic 4G Android Development] scottyd035ntknow:
There may be a hack but I know from experience that when I am in a 4g zone it will detect but then a screen will pop up saying it is $10 a day to use...

I haven't researched further since that was when I was on a trip and the 4g wimax is not available where I live.

Sent from my Epic 4G on boost mobile. Syndicate ROM, Genocide 1.4GHZ.
[Epic 4G Android Development] Leviuqse:
Si
[Epic 4G Android Development] ariethekid:
First off, the phone is on the verizon network. I have modified the Verizon Wireless PRL to work with the phone so that roaming is correct. I have a problem with getting data to work properly. Its strange, followed all the steps and the data arrows came up. Except I can't connect to anything. When I do the *#4636*1111# code and go to phone and run a ping test it says IO:Exception failure or something on the HTTP Client but passes on pinging google.com and Pinging Ip address.

I copied NV item 465 466, 906, 910, 1192, and 1194 to get the data arrows to come up.

Now this is the strange part...

When I open the market, it shows the loading screen, and all of a sudden data is working. and pretty fast too! like 500kbps-1.6 Mbps most of the time. I've seen as fast as 1.9 Mbps.

Whats even stranger is that when I make or receive a call, data just dies...

I can no longer use data. I have to wait about 10 minutes or so and then I will have to either reboot the phone or go to airplane mode, force quit the market a few times and reload it to get data back on. I've played with a lot of settings and I really am puzzled on this one. I've flashed sprint phones before and this is the first time i've come across this.

I suspect it has something to do with the phones method of initializing the connection or maybe something to do with the telephony database or something.

Anyone have an idea on how to fix this or what could be causing it?

I've also attached the 52341 PRL from verizon for anyone that might need it. It is modified to work on Sprint phones.
[Epic 4G Android Development] Leviuqse:
As far as I know the extracting and pasting nv items to galaxy s phones is buggy and often run into problems,

What are u describing is really weird, I have no idea what is going on, u should try to odin the epic to stock and start from 0 and try extraxting and keying the passwords and usernames in qpst, don't copy and paste nv items

I once saw a fascinate in boost which could not go to the internet without sending a picture message first after boot

Sent via the pirated premium XDA app
[Epic 4G Android Development] ariethekid:
Well I dont know. I originally keyed the nv items by hand. And I had the same problem. I'm going to dig deeper and figure out what is causing this. I used qxdm to key in the nv items the first time around. And ive been using cdma workshop to copy paste the codes. Its wierd because after the data kicks in everything works mms and all. I wonder if sending an mms will jump start my data. Ill try that. If I learn anything else ill let you know.
[Epic 4G Android Development] scottyd035ntknow:
I too may be jumping ship back to big red... I suspended my service for 4 months to make sure I wanted to keep boost but my wife wants an iphone and is due for an upgrade... plus we are grandfathered in for verizon unlimited data since we've had a plan since last year and I would only pay $118/mo for 2 phones... military discount... plus I really want a droid 3...

Sent from my Epic 4G on boost mobile. Syndicate ROM, Genocide 1.4GHZ.
[Epic 4G Android Development] luvjones305:
Hi do any has the back up apn in their sd card to receive pictures. mines just got deleted an now I can't receive any pics can some on upload it on here for boostmobile so I can put that back in my sd card to get pictures again thanks.
[Epic 4G Android Development] scottyd035ntknow:
It never got removed from the thread... page 6.

Sent from my Epic 4G on boost mobile. Syndicate ROM, Genocide 1.4GHZ.
[Epic 4G Android Development] scottyd035ntknow:
Also beginning to wonder how easy it would be to put the new EVO 3D onto boost... I know it is a royal pain to pull some of the needed info off the original EVO but it can be done. The rest should be identical...
[Epic 4G Android Development] luvjones305:
HI

its working now with out the apn its using the regular one from the phone it dont say boost when i look at the apn setting
[Epic 4G Android Development] scottyd035ntknow:
That is odd, you sure you aren't on wifi? On wifi it won't matter. I would change out the APN for the one in the thread anyway if I were you. Takes literally 10 seconds with APN backup/restore.
[Epic 4G Android Development] scottyd035ntknow:
Ah goddamit I had my wife's Epic today next to mine and I noticed a pretty drastic difference in brightness and color accuracy. Hers is about 6 months newer than mine and my screen is starting to get a slightly darker bluish hue to it... I'm guessing this is what happens to AMOLED screens as they age? I could always just spend the $80 to get a new screen since the Epic is easy enough to break down into all its parts but at this point I am really on the fence about sticking with boost.

There are a BAZILLION new phones coming out that just smoke the **** out of the Epic now although it has been my favorite phone to date. I suppose I could eventually find a way to flash the 3D or maybe even the MoPho to boost but by the time I get done with all the headache it seems like it might not be worth it...
[Epic 4G Android Development] Chessman:
Noob here, how do I get to this PPP Config? Do I need to hook my epic up to computer or can I just do this with phone by itself?? I'm just sure how to get to these settings.
[Epic 4G Android Development] scottyd035ntknow:
Im not trying to be an ass but if you read the directions you would know this.
[Epic 4G Android Development] Chessman:
Help with the steps

Okay, I read the directions but am still not clear on what I need to do since my phone was already flashed by someone else and considering I don't have a physical donor phone to reference. Now, with that said...I'm looking for other ways to do this fix since I'm unable to follow step by step. I figured I may need to start at step #15...however I need help getting to the PPP Config. if you or someone else would be nice enough to help me with this simple question I'd appreciate it. Or at least point me in the right direction.

Thanks
[Epic 4G Android Development] SweetBearCub:
In other words, you do not have the required donor Sanyo Incognito with an active Boost Mobile account?

If that's the case, I doubt you will be successful, as the values we need must be pulled from a specific (and active) phone.
[Epic 4G Android Development] Digglez:
With cdma workshop I belive

sent from my epic on boost mobile
[Epic 4G Android Development] Digglez:
Yeah chessman if you don't have the donor phone from whoever you had flash it you might have to go buy an incognito and completley redo your phone

sent from my epic on boost mobile
[Epic 4G Android Development] Esteef:
Flashed to Nexus S, need help with MMS and Data

Already have a Nexus S flashed to Boost, just need help setting up 3G. I had it for 2 seconds and then it just disappeared for good.

Any Successful Nexus S flashers can help me out to get 3G working I would gladly appreciate it.

Voice and Text is already working.

Thanks in advance :)
[Epic 4G Android Development] Digglez:
Have you checked your apn settings and copied the aa and AAA (I think that's the right acronym) from your donor phone

sent from my epic on boost mobile
[Epic 4G Android Development] Esteef:
slow slow sllooooowww speeds.

I was able to get 3G, and MMS working but it's incredibly slow....

It shows the 3G icon at top for like 10 seconds and then automatically switches to the 1x icon afterwards... also, GPS stays flashing forever.

I can't even begin to think what to do next. :(

once again, thanks in advance :)

(Nexus S on Boost Mobile)

* I also saw a lot of people from Miami, FL on this forum, anyone from Miami here have any issues with the network speeds? Let me know how your epic/nexus on boost is doing please :)
[Epic 4G Android Development] Esteef:
Having this phone at 1x sucks .... it shows 3G once in a while but it maxes out at like 15-20 KB/sec....
[Epic 4G Android Development] SweetBearCub:
If it drops to 1x and other Sprint phones in your area show 3G, then you missed a step in this guide somewhere.

Note that the speed of the connection is not a reliable indicator, as a 3G connection's speed is completely variable based on tower load at that moment in time, terrain, weather, building construction, atmospheric conditions, etc.

Also, from the 1st post in the thread here, item 19:

19. If you want to check you are connected to a 3g (EvDo) network, Dial *#info*1111# hit phone information then scroll down to see if you're connected to cdma1xrtt or evdo, you should see CDMA -EvDo rev. A in the "network type" (thanks zipxavier)

YOU MUST BE IN A EVDO AREA!!!!!

Note that this method to verify 3G connectivity is only proven to work on the phone this guide was written for - The Sprint Epic 4G.
[Epic 4G Android Development] Esteef:
Yea it says CDMA - 1xRTT unfortunately...

Wonder what I could of missed...
[Epic 4G Android Development] garyf:
Has anyone tried this with one of the gingerbread roms? Are there any issues regarding that?
[Epic 4G Android Development] null_x86:
Ok, so I am assuimg to do this you HAVE to have a donor phone correct? No way to do this without just calling and manually activating the ESN (and if they ask, tell them its a Prevail?)? And if in fact we HAVE to have a donor phone, do we HAVE to have the Incognito or will this work with others (IE cheapest Boost phone is the LG 102)?
[Epic 4G Android Development] SweetBearCub:
The very first post in this thread answers all your questions..
[Epic 4G Android Development] scottyd035ntknow:
Also the OP clearly states that discussing how to actually put a phone on boost is not to be talked about... and no we aren't being dicks, it is against the toe you agreed to when you registered.
[Epic 4G Android Development] djoan07:
Hello! i need help with this please!

Let's talk about the part 4,

4.Go to the Memory tab and in the Memory / Eeprom section Read Address 0363:0000 with 65536 size, this will create a file so save it in your desktop

NOTE: you may be have to read it twice, a lot of times the phone will not respond, try again and again and again until you get a 64kb .bin file in your desktop, if it keeps to giving you a hard time, disconnect in CDMA WS and try again, or reboot both your computer and the phone and keep trying

I can't get the 64kb bin, it says that is out of range, and i write this one 0363:0000 , i try for many times and nothing happen, i restarted the computer and the phone, nothing', i close and disconect the CDMA WS, and nothing... can some one help me with this ?

i'm doing this with a TP2 unlocked to boostmobile... that's can be the problem?
[Epic 4G Android Development] SweetBearCub:
Probably, since the guide was specifically written for a Sanyo Incognito donor phone.
[Epic 4G Android Development] xopher.hunter:
quick question, when it says never turn the incognito on again does that mean i cant use it to flash my gf's epic too?
[Epic 4G Android Development] Leviuqse:
do you guys have different ROMS? my wife's epic was stock and i used to have ACS frozen or something like that and the screen on mine was "dim" i think it was becasue it was using something for screens that had the "blue tint"

check for typos on both your profiles and flash the ah and aaa for profile 0 first and then flash aaa\ah for profile 1, sometimes i have problems getting 3g to work as well if I try to flash both profile's keys at the same time