[Q] Epic 4G - Issues with Verizon PRL asking to Activate

I've searched high and low and haven't found an answer. So here we go...

I have a stock Epic 4G running Gingerbread FC09 (firmware 2.3.6) that is activated on Straight Talk (Walmart Wireless!). I am able to upload new PRLs using QPST 2.7 Build 323. My problem is after the PRL is uploaded and i'm roaming on VZW, if I make a phone call, i get the message "welcome to Verizon, your phone is not active...". Text and data isn't working either. I have tried many different PRLs, all with the same result.

Is there a PRL that i can use to avoid the VZW activation or any other way around it? Can I possibly change some settings with QPST??

All i'm looking for is a way to roam on VZW with my Epic. I know it's possible with Sprint service, but I'm not sure if it's possible on Straight Talk.

My current PRL with ST is 32030
My friend with a GS3 on Sprint has PRL 25017 (he is able to roam on VZW)

Thanks in advance!

Mr_You said:

From some quick searching. Straight Talk does not provide roaming. That is why you are receiving this message.

If you want to roam on Verizon then I would 1) find a Sprint MVNO that permits roaming and 2) use the Roam Control app to force the Epic 4G to roam on Verizon at 800Mhz.

I use Ting (with the latest PRL) and enable forced roaming with Roam Control and it works great. PM if you want $25 Ting referral credit.

After activating with the new MVNO I would suggest installing CyanogenMod stable along with the temporary Samsung FC09 installation.

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I'll have to check out Ting, i'm not familiar with them. If they allow roaming on VZW, that sounds like the answer I'm looking for!

I searched the Play Store and could only fine "Not Roam Control". Is that the same as Roam Control?

Do you have a link for installing the CyanogenMod??

Thanks for the help!

Mr_You said:

Roam Control is available here:

See the how to install CyanogenMod link on this page:

I only recommend installing the stable version right now if your phone is a "daily driver".

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Understandable. Anything else you can recommend doing to the Epic 4g??

Mr_You said:

You might also set animation scales to .5x ... Its under Developer options which can be accessed by selecting "System settings -> About phone -> Build number", over and over until Developer options is unlocked.

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I will take it all into consideration. I have the rest of this month with Straight Talk (since I've already paid for it), so it will be a few weeks before i make the switch.

Are you able to data roam on Ting? I can't seem to find a clear answer.