Boost Mobile Moto E4 XT1766 MOT1766ABB on Tello

[nookin]

Have anyone had success with using Boost Mobile Moto E4 (Stock) on other MVNO like Tello? I did a device swap over Tello's website. After PRL / Profile Update, I was able to make phone calls. But data does not work at all. I update PRL/Profile with Wi-Fi off, and the LTE symbol is seen. But after that, it disappeared and I get no data at all.

 

[tl11]

Hi Nookin, this worked for me: https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-e4/how-to/guide-add-edit-apns-ncq26-69-64-sperry-t3822394

I used the APNs from here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/general/help/tello-apn-settings-t3409432

Added these for the "Sprint mms" APN:
MMS port: 80
MCC: 310
MNC: 120

Everything now works for me, calls/data/mms. Good luck!

 

[nookin]

Hi Nookin, this worked for me: https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-e4/how-to/guide-add-edit-apns-ncq26-69-64-sperry-t3822394

I used the APNs from here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/general/help/tello-apn-settings-t3409432

Added these for the "Sprint mms" APN:
MMS port: 80
MCC: 310
MNC: 120

Everything now works for me, calls/data/mms. Good luck!

Did you do it after installing the last OTA? From what I am reading, I need to root my phone just to get to the APN menu?

I am thinking of paying someone on eBay to do it. The listing seem to claim that I can use the phone for domestic GSM carriers too.

 

[tl11]

Did you do it after installing the last OTA? From what I am reading, I need to root my phone just to get to the APN menu?

I am thinking of paying someone on eBay to do it. The listing seem to claim that I can use the phone for domestic GSM carriers too.

Yup, I did this after the last OTA update (NCQS26.69-64-10). Yes, root is required to get to the APN menu. By adding the APNs, calls/texts/data now works for me on Tello.

I was able to use the Boost Moto E4 on Ting (T-Mobile MVNO) by: unlock the bootloader, install twrp, and install a custom rom (RR or Lineage).

I believe GSM carriers only work with a custom rom; because the stock rom is what carrier/sim locks the phone. Since Boost and Tello uses Sprint's network, they can be used with the stock rom.

 

[nookin]

This post says recent OTA (NCQS26.69-64-8) blocks the ability to use other carriers with custom ROM:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=77620899&postcount=10
I don't know if reflashing to earlier build can make it work or not.

 

[tl11]

This post says recent OTA (NCQS26.69-64-8) blocks the ability to use other carriers with custom ROM:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=77620899&postcount=10
I don't know if reflashing to earlier build can make it work or not.

My phone is on 64-10 and Tello works. I think the recent OTA update only blocks GSM carriers. Carriers that use Sprint's network are fine (e.g. Tello)

 

[nookin]

I had the Boost phone rooted and APN changed to work on Tello. But I made a mistake of taking the latest OTA. What can I do to restore?

 

[nookin]

Update: I managed to boot the phone again after using the following instruction:

https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4/help/troubleshooting-twrp-boot-loop-ota-t3714325

My phone still ended up wiped of any data (factory reset). I don't know if it is because of that or something the phone owner done earlier.