[MetroPCS] 3G Speeds & Settings + Help Getting 3G! |PRL 3032 Released!|

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EddieZ2

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3g fix

This was reposted by tropicalbrit elsewhere and thanks for that.
This worked for me after trying and giving up...
Here goes.

Be on a Sense Rom to do all of this.

Back up a nandroid backup. Download all the latest radios and make sure you use AmonRa to do everything. Put the radios on your sd card. Get the MSL reader from the Market and get your MSL number. Write it down, you will need it !.

Wipe your Dalvik and cache.
Flash radio - reboot
Flash WIMAX - reboot
Flash PRI - reboot
FLash NV - reboot

Using the Sense ROM update PRL. REBOOT again !

Get into dialer and enter ##3282# - go to edit.
Enter MSL number - data profile - hit the menu button and choose restore - Phone will reboot and go to defaults. When it says UPDATING PRL hit cancel.

Enter ##3282#, then enter MSL, got adavanced and change proxy ports to 0 and proxy addresses to 0.0.0.0 - hit menu and save changes. get to home screen and reboot.

Then do a full wipe at least a few times and install you new rom.

Thanks again to whoever came up with this. I can't take credit but it was the only thing that worked for me. I never had 3g until I did this. I takes time but it's worth it.
 
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JD2589

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EddieZ2 said:
This was reposted by tropicalbrit elsewhere and thanks for that.
This worked for me after trying and giving up...
Here goes.

Be on a Sense Rom to do all of this.

Back up a nandroid backup. Download all the latest radios and make sure you use AmonRa to do everything. Put the radios on your sd card. Get the MSL reader from the Market and get your MSL number. Write it down, you will need it !.

Wipe your Dalvik and cache.
Flash radio - reboot
Flash WIMAX - reboot
Flash PRI - reboot
FLash NV - reboot

Using the Sense ROM update PRL. REBOOT again !

Get into dialer and enter ##3282# - go to edit.
Enter MSL number - data profile - hit the menu button and choose restore - Phone will reboot and go to defaults. When it says UPDATING PRL hit cancel.

Enter ##3282#, then enter MSL, got adavanced and change proxy ports to 0 and proxy addresses to 0.0.0.0 - hit menu and save changes. get to home screen and reboot.

Then do a full wipe at least a few times and install you new rom.

Thanks again to whoever came up with this. I can't take credit but it was the only thing that worked for me. I never had 3g until I did this. I takes time but it's worth it.
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Hey,

Is this for Sprint users...?

JD
 
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JD2589 said:
Hey,

Is this for Sprint users...?

JD
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Looks like it is... lol :p

---------- Post added at 11:29 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:24 AM ----------


Quote was taken from this
blakklanta said:
I flashed the 2.2 rom, and added the apn through voice dialer, everything works (the market is slow connecting, working on that now). Waiting for an evo to come in to check out the settings, then will post them here(I hear he is pulling good 3g speeds and market loads instantly -I am in Atl).

Edit***
Changed prl to 3025, went from 1x to 3g .7mb down .7up. Speed change is obvious, market loads in 2 seconds, still can't download software. Error downloading. Ha, went in to recovery and wiped cache. Working!!!! Thanks to you guys again!!!!
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Not sure if this could help us users that don't get 3g, but is it as simple as a wipe?!
 
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charlie03

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It does seem it is for sprint users. I am still getting some issues with losing data and going into the analog b mode. I am hoping that is a good sign and they are working on the towers. I am still waiting to see if the user that is near us is going to post his screen shots. He is saying he gets 3G here in Dallas/Ft. Worth.
 
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killa57

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Well my wife got 3g in waxahachie tx 1st time ever.It's in Ellis county on her optimus she's on prl 3025. I looked at my cell phone 1x omg.
 
jsho31

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charlie03 said:
It does seem it is for sprint users. I am still getting some issues with losing data and going into the analog b mode. I am hoping that is a good sign and they are working on the towers. I am still waiting to see if the user that is near us is going to post his screen shots. He is saying he gets 3G here in Dallas/Ft. Worth.
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Here they are. I got 3G again last night but not where i live, only when i go to my moms house in Garland.
 

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Techno_plumber

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Ok so made the trip to plano today.had 3g leaving haltom city until I got into euless dropped out to 1x ask the way down 121 and 635 until I got to irving dallas border got 3g at royal and luna but speed test showed 115 ping 89k down and 49k up then no 3g again until 15th and alma but before I could test dropped out no 3g any where else in plano I went all east I of custer from plano pkwy to spring creek that s all I know at this point my ex s new man has metro stock everything non rooted and they actually pushed 3025prl to his phone and he claims to get 3f ask over colin county so I don't know

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I was getting it on the southern side of Plano heading into Garland. That's where I did those speed test a page or 2 back.

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Techno_plumber

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Yeah I was really hoping to see what the 800k range felt like but I guess out wasn't meant to be back in haltom now with my little old 128k...gawd remember when that was just smoking fast if you had a128k dedicated line you were some hot ****......yeah I know I just aged myself

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HELP !!!!imsi

HELP !!! I WAS MESSING AROUND WITH MY IMSI NUMBER ON MY FLASHED EVO ,TRY TO COPY ASCEND SETTNGS WITH 3G AND ITS A NO GO :D:eek: I DIDNT WRITE DOWN MY IMSI HELPPP!! TAMPA,FL LOCATION,I HAVE NO SERVICE:D
 
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HELP !!! I WAS MESSING AROUND WITH MY IMSI NUMBER ON MY FLASHED EVO ,TRY TO COPY ASCEND SETTNGS WITH 3G AND ITS A NO GO :D:eek: I DIDNT WRITE DOWN MY IMSI HELPPP!! TAMPA,FL LOCATION,I HAVE NO SERVICE:D
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Hey,

You got to be careful when changing settings.
I'm pretty sure you can call MetroPCS and ask them for it, Although most of the times its your 10 digit phone number, try that and if it doesn't work you'll need to call MetroPCS.

killa57 said:
Off topic but can someone upload the advance setting apk ? They removed it from market :(
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Hey,

Here's a link:
http://db.tt/6ivdnEvU

JD
 
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    [MetroPCS] 3G Speeds & Settings + Help Getting 3G!

    MetroPRL Website

    Thread Introduction & Purpose:

    Welcome,

    You guys can call me JD, I created this general thread so MetroPCS users with flashed HTC EVO phones can post their 3G speeds & locations, and get help on obtaining 3G signal and other MetroPCS related things such as MMS settings. I'm open to answering any questions you guys may have to the best of my knowledge.
    MetroPCS is currently updating 20% of there towers from 1X to 3G.

    MetroPCS 3G Coverage Map:
    Provided by Cellular Maps

    View attachment 762378

    Simple Steps to getting 3G:

    1.Download and Write one of the following PRL's:

    3019, 3020, 3022, 3023, 3024, 3025, 3026, 3027, 3028, 3029, 3030, 3031, 3032, 3033, 3035
    PRL Download Website
    PS: While at the Website, Please click on some ads, in support to maintaining the website up to date. Thank You. :)

    Writen HTC EVO PRL Update Guide

    Here's a HTC EVO PRL Video Update Tutorial created by Mikekelso421:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gP4xR_rmPrU&list=UUxqzz5EkFT8YZpnC9UZR6-A&feature=plcp


    2.In QSPT Service Programming under M.I.P tab set the Mobile IP behavior to 'Simple IP' This will allow your phone to connect to 3G when available or 1X when not in a 3G service area.

    If there is 3G signal in your area after completing these 2 simple steps you should now have 3G.

    If your still having trouble getting 3G and your sure theirs 3G in your area theres still hope, Try forcing 3G by setting your EVO into HDR Mode.

    My Exact DFS Settings & Guide

    1. Register, Create Account!
    2. Download & Install. DFS.exe
    3. Dial ##DIAG# On EVO.
    4. Connect to PC.
    5. Open DFS.
    6. Enter Login Info.
    7. You'll enter Demo Mode (Allows Full Access of Program.) :D
    8. Next To Ports, Next to Open Close Ports button, There's a drop down menu, Choose your phone (HTC Diagnostic Interface (COM #)
    9. Then Click Open/Close Port Button until it opens your port and all your phones info appear in yellow in the Equipment screen.
    10. Press SPC send button (Unlocks Phone. ;))
    11. Go to the Programming Tab, Where you'll find, Nam, Data, Mobile IP Tabs
    12. Nam Tab> Read> Edit Settings> Write!
    13. Data Tab> Read> Edit Settings> Write!
    14. Mobile IP Tab> Read> Edit Settings> Write!

    Be careful while changing setting, look over things more than twice, If you need help on anything I'm here, Live Support :D!

    My Nam Tab:

    View attachment 772873

    My Data Tab:

    View attachment 772872

    Check out the Mode Settings under the Data Tab in the Mode Box ;)

    My Mobile IP Tab:

    View attachment 772874

    My Exact EPST Settings for Comparison:

    To view & edit yours:

    1. Dial ##3282# (##DATA#)
    2. Enter Edit Mode
    3. Enter SPC: 000000
    4. Compare.
    Code: 
    Data Profile:
Active Profile: 1 (Mines is 1, but it depends on which profile is set up on your phone for MetroPCS)
User Name: 786#######@mymetropcs.com
SPI MN-HA: 1234
SPI MN-AAA: 1234
Reverse Tunnel Preferred: Enable
Home IP Address: 0.0.0.0
Primary Home Agent: 0.0.0.0
Second Home Agent: 0.0.0.0
HA Shared Secret: ****** (MetroPCS MSL Code)
AAA Shared Secret: ****** (MetroPCS MSL Code)
DSA Server URL: https://dsa.spcdnsnet:443/dsa/ (Still on Sprints, but seems to not affect anything.)

EVDO:
DDTM: Disable
Preferred Mode: Automatic

Advanced:
MEID(HEX): (Your MEID)
P_REV: IS-2000 (6)
SCM: 58
Slot Mode: Enable
Slot Cycle Index: 2
MCC: 310
MNC: 00
MSID:786#######
ACCOL:5
Vocoder: Enable
EVRC-B: Disable
Home Orig: EVRC
Roam Orig: Voice 13K
LBS PDE IP:  (?)
LBS PDE PORT:  (?)
Home Sys Registration: Enable
Foreign SID Registration: Enable
Foreign NID Registration: Enable
DDTM: Disable
Home SID/NID #1: 6503/65535
MMS Server URL: http://mms.metropcs.net:3128/mmsc
RTSP Proxy  Port: 0
RTSP Proxy Address: rtsp.vog.sprintpcs.com (Still Sprints)
HTTP PD Proxy Port: 0
HTTP PD Proxy Address: pd.vog.sprintpcs.com (Still Sprints)

    Hope this helps you guys! :D

    Steps to manualy setting your EVO into HDR Mode:

    *Warning: Manually forcing your phone into HDR Mode or Digital Mode my cause issues like your PRL going into 0000 IF your phone has been MEID repaired. You know who you are so do not attempt this if your HTC EVO was MEID repaired. Only try this if your are sure your HTC EVO was not MEID repaired.

    1. Dial ##3424# (Sets your phone in Diag mode).
    2. Connect your EVO to PC thourgh USB.
    3. Open QPST.
    4. Start Clients>Service Programming.
    5. Read from phone.
    6. Go to System tab.
    7. Set your Preffered Mode to: HDR only
    8. Write to Phone.

    Reboot your phone and your HTC EVO should now be forced to connect to 3G!

    The reason why I ask you guys to do this by QPST rather than by Advanced Settings is because most of the times you change it on Advanced Settings but it really doesn't change anything.

    Although you guys can check to see if your connected to Evdo using Advanced Settings App. Open the app and go into Phone Information, take a look at your Network Type it should now say CDMA- EvDo rev. A!
    Screenshot:
    View attachment 767449

    MetroPCS MMS Fixes:

    It works with Most roms. Tested and Confirmed on Swagged Out Stock. :D

    Flash an MMS script compatible with your rom.
    __
    [New MMS Script for 4.67]
    Created by Mteezey
    4.67 MMS Script Mteezey
    __

    MetroPCS APN Settings:


    1.Download APN Manager from the Android Market.
    2.Create a new APN and enter these settings:

    • APN: internet
    • Proxy: wap.metropcs.net:3128
    • Port: 3128
    • UserName: Phone#@mymetropcs.com
    • Password: MSL code*
    • Server: wap.metropcs.net
    • MMSC: http://mms.metropcs.net:3128/mmsc
    • MMS Proxy: wap.metropcs.net
    • MMS Port: 3128
    • MCC: 310
    • MNC: 004
    • APN Type: MMS

    3. Download Any Cut from the Android Market, then create an activity, apns on your homescreen.
    Open apns choose MetroPCS and edit then authentication type to pap or chap. If no APN exists create a new one and fill it in with the info above.

    -Make sure to enable created APN in APN Manager.
    -Also if your MMS still isn't working make sure the metropcs.sh file from the script is in the correct place, if it is execute it. If It's not etract it from the script, and place it in the root of the internal memory, set permissions, and then execute it.
    *If you want to figure of your MetroPCS MSL code check out whiterabbit.org

    My Location & Current Setting & Speed:

    • Location: Miami, FL
    • Speed:1766D 532U
    • PRL: 3022
    • Radio:2.15.00.11.19
    • ROM: Swagged Out Stock
    • Screen Shot For Proof:
    View attachment 759864

    User Confirmed MetroPCS 3G Locations:

    • Miami, FL [JD2589]
    • Sanford, FL [chad9f9]
    • Hialeah, FL [ronwins]
    • Stockton, CA [edgeez25]
    • Atlanta, GA [rovertech1]
    • Lakeland, FL [StarfleetcCommunications]
    • Bartow, FL [StarfleetCommunications]
    • Davenport, Fl [marcnoel101]
    • Manteca, CA [montecristo1]
    • French Camp, CA [montecristo1]
    • Lathrop, CA [montecristo1]
    • Tracy, CA [montecristo1]
    • West Palm Beach, FL [pimpmack]
    • Hudson Country, CT [medinab77]
    • Fort Pierce, FL [pimpmack]
    • Port St Lucie, FL [Mikekelso421]
    • Ypsilanti, MI [bill48105]
    • Ocala, FL [mikeuriah]
    • Sacramento, CA [chainsaw5001]
    • Modesto,CA [discobiscuit]
    • Bakersfield, CA [yknujssab]


    Big Thanks to all users above :D

    Problems/Solutions:

    Stuck in Digital Roaming Mode?


    Disclaimer

    I'm only providing this information to help out MetroPCS users, Please proceed with caution and at your own risk. Anything that happens is your responsibility. I am not responsible for any damages you cause to your phone hardware, software, service provider account, or any other damages that might result from your usages of this information.
    This is a friendly warning, Proceed with caution.

    _______

    I'm currently a college student and have many expenses, If you guys appreciate my work and time dedicated to helping others, consider donating. All donations are welcome.

    Thank You.



    -For those of you guys that are mobile here's a direct link:
    JD2589 XDA Donations

    If you have any other questions or need help just ask.

    Happy Posting :D

    Also, If you find this information or my posts helpful in anyway, besides donating, hit the 'Thanks' button. Thank You!​

    JD
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    killa57
    here you go guys the new prl file 3026
    http://www.mediafire.com/?qbozy3km16ydyb4
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    3029 PRL!

    I was working on a new customers phone today and came in with an EVO preflashed (talk+txt) from MetroPCS with a 3029 PRL. I will rip it and upload later...

    Here it is, I haven't tried it yet but 3G works on the EVO!
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    yknujssab
    PRL 03028

    Hello, been following this thread for about 2 weeks. Lots of good info. I just registered so I can post this. Anyways, I have an Evo flashed to Metro. I've done everything but no 3G here in Bakersfield, CA. My wife has a Admire, also no 3G. I was messing with hers today and noticed that the PRL was reverted to 3026. She had 3027 when I had checked it before. So I did the *228 to update. And lo and behold 3028!!! Hopefully I wake up to 3G. Doubt it since I think Bakersfield is capped. Anyways, I hope this helps someone out there.
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    mteezey
    mteezey
    There's a lot more to it that setting that to auto for those of us in markets that aren't connecting. My how I wish it were that simple. I've cloned metro phones and tried a million different combinations of data settings. Different profiles different shared secret passwords and still nothing. As long as you have followed the guide in the op you will get 3g from first boot if you are in a 3g area. Also all roms made for a cdma phone are automatically set to cdma auto prl. Imo its more along the lines of metro putting there evdo connections out over 1700 mhz signal which sprint phones do not have radios to support. Browse the thread a little from pages 80-100 u.should be able to find a lot of the tests I have done with modifying apks from metro wildfire amongst a lot of other things.

    Sent from my PG86100 using Tapatalk 2
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