[SCRIPT]Sprint GNex MSL Finder v1.2 [Updated 12.4.12] - Find your MSL the easy way!

-viperboy- · Apr 27, 2012

MSL Finder is a very simple script that will find your MSL on your Sprint Galaxy Nexus. Some might think "Well, why use this when we have apps like MSL Finder?" As of now, none of the MSL readers in the market can find the MSL. I have tested this extensively on Team EOS build 5 and it works for me just fine every time. I also flashed this with the latest TWRP. If you have any issues, please let me know!

What does this script do?

Install Busybox if not installed
Find the MSL
Save it automatically to your sdcard (/sdcard/msl.txt)
Read MSL from saved file
Delete MSL file

How do I install it?

If you download the flashable.zip below:

Download the file below and put it on your sdcard
Reboot to recovery and flash!

If you download the non-flashable.zip below:

Extract the .zip
Place "msl" in /system/bin
Place "busybox" in /data/local (if you don't have busybox installed already)
Set all permissons on /system/bin/msl via Root Explorer or similar

OR

Use adb to set the permission

Code:

adb shell chmod 777 /system/bin/msl

How do I use it?

Open Terminal Emulator, or similar (NOTE: You can do "adb shell" and run it from there as well)
Type "su" (lowercase, no quotes - approve Superuser request if prompted)
Type "msl" (lowercase, no quotes)
Follow the prompts
NOTE: This was designed to run at stock font size on Terminal Emulator
~~NOTE: The correct code to enter is *#*#DATA#*#*, the directions might have a typo within the script. Will be fixed in next build.~~

Credits and thanks

-viperboy- for the script
bigrushdog for implementation!
myn for the idea to capture MSL!
drdrewdown for the instructions!
Let me know if I missed anyone!

Download
MSL Finder v1.1 FLASHABLE - https://dl.dropbox.com/u/6621763/Sprint_MSL_Finder_v1.2.zip
MSL Finder v1.1 NON-FLASHABLE (just the .zip) - http://bit.ly/IGpbwx

-viperboy- · Apr 27, 2012

FAQ

Q: Can I run the script without root?
A: No, because we are reading the logcat from the phone, we need root access. However, if you forget to type su before running, the script will attempt to run as root anyway.

Q: Why isn't the option for reading or deleting the MSL present?
A: The script knows if the file exists or not. If you don't see the options, a valid MSL has not been found

-viperboy- · Apr 27, 2012

Changelog

v1.2

Fixed typo for the code to be dialed

v1.1

Added busybox check and install
Clear screen everytime main menu loads

v1

Initial Release

malibu_23 · Apr 27, 2012

Thx homie. Worked great.
Stock rooted

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus

bigrushdog · Apr 27, 2012

Ha nice work bro. You snuck this one past me. But I'm downloading now.

tridogg97 · Apr 27, 2012

? Why doesn't msl work for debug menu. Thanks Viper it does work for data menu though.

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mocsab · Apr 27, 2012

What is MSL?

I would imagine the fact that I don't know what MSL is - demonstrates that I don't need to download this - but my curiousity is piqued -

What is MSL ? Why do I want to find it ?

Another nooblike question I am sure - don't worry - it won't be the last -

jesusice · Apr 27, 2012

tridogg97 said:
? Why doesn't msl work for debug menu.

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I noticed that too. But it does work for *#*#data#*#* which is where the good stuff is.

mocsab said:
I would imagine the fact that I don't know what MSL is - demonstrates that I don't need to download this - but my curiousity is piqued -

What is MSL ? Why do I want to find it ?

Another nooblike question I am sure - don't worry - it won't be the last -

MSL is Master Security Lock. It is unique to your phone and is needed to gain access to certain parts of your phone. Get your MSL and in the dialer input *#*#3282#*#* and then input your MSL. You will now be able to edit many things having to do with your radio and network connection that you probably should not be messing with

- in layman's terms cuz they're the only ones I know

-viperboy- · Apr 27, 2012

bigrushdog said:
Ha nice work bro. You snuck this one past me. But I'm downloading now.

Sorry dude haha didn't wanna blow up your twitter/IRC/gTalk about it late last night lol

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Wordlywisewiz · Apr 27, 2012

Viperboy does it again!

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hb-kevin · Apr 27, 2012

I tried this and it didn't work for me. Do I need to be on a stock rom? I'm on CM9 kang right now with Franco kernel.

Basically I did su then msl then home to dial pad where I put #*#*3282#*#*, then I pull notification bar back to terminal and hit enter where it immediately fails.

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LordLugard · Apr 27, 2012

I think your issue might be that you're running CM rom. In the past, CM roms have always had an issue with EPST menus on CDMA phones.

-viperboy- · Apr 27, 2012

LordLugard said:
I think your issue might be that you're running CM rom. In the past, CM roms have always had an issue with EPST menus on CDMA phones.

I think that's also the problem. Try the Team EOS build, works really nice and is a great ROM.

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meatgel · Apr 28, 2012

It didn't work for me, either. I just get errors and then it comes back with "Your MSL is ."

I am rooted/stock. I haven't flashed a ROM yet. Would that matter?

LancerEVA06 · Apr 29, 2012

meatgel said:
It didn't work for me, either. I just get errors and then it comes back with "Your MSL is ."

I am rooted/stock. I haven't flashed a ROM yet. Would that matter?

Install busybox from the Play Store, should work right away.

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-viperboy- · Apr 29, 2012

meatgel said:
It didn't work for me, either. I just get errors and then it comes back with "Your MSL is ."

I am rooted/stock. I haven't flashed a ROM yet. Would that matter?

LancerEVA06 said:
Install busybox from the Play Store, should work right away.

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Good call, I didn't even think about that. I will make the next version check for busybox and install if the user wants. Thanks for the feedback

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-viperboy- · Apr 29, 2012

Updated to v1.1

Should work for people on stock that don't have busybox by installing it if they would like it installed. Other wise, you will get an error message and you can install via Busybox Installer (or similar) in the Market.

Smurph82 · Apr 30, 2012

Hey viperboy I think your command should read "*#*#DATA#*#*" not "#*#*DATE#*#*" Also I could not get busybox install had to use installer from the market. Just FYI buddy.

-viperboy- · Apr 30, 2012

Smurph82 said:
Hey viperboy I think your command should read "*#*#DATA#*#*" not "#*#*DATE#*#*" Also I could not get busybox install had to use installer from the market. Just FYI buddy.

I don't think it says "DATE" anywhere, does it? This is what the script tells your for instructions:

Code:

"Hit the home button so that terminal stays running"
"and go into the Dialer. Type "#*#*DATA#*#*" and"
"come back to this terminal. Once you have done this"
"please press Enter."

Good feedback about the busybox install, thanks! No one has said if the new build worked or not and I already had busybox so I couldn't test. What errors did you get?

zwfln · Apr 30, 2012

Team EOS build 5

hi viperboy Team EOS build 5 where find?

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