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Changing the way it dials...

I did try to search using the search in terms of area codes and what not and didn't find anything. Here is my problem. I got the Touch HD in which i bought in HK last year. I brought it back with me to Canada in which in order to dial somebody's number u have to dial 604-123-4567 . 604 is the area code. So i default set the area code to 604.
However, now that i moved back to HK. the numbers are still showing up like it was in Canada so it becomes (111)1-234 because hk numbers go xxxx-xxxx with no area codes ( except when u dial internationally). Is there a way to change it? I remember changing it before but i don't know how..
I don't want my hk numbers showing up like 604 , it is hard to tell and very annoying. I removed the 604 from the area code already and set my phone to a hk cell phone provider.. I'm using a WM Dialer with WM 6.1..
I also have contacts that are both canada and hong kong.
Thanks

Supergluey said:
I did try to search using the search in terms of area codes and what not and didn't find anything. Here is my problem. I got the Touch HD in which i bought in HK last year. I brought it back with me to Canada in which in order to dial somebody's number u have to dial 604-123-4567 . 604 is the area code. So i default set the area code to 604.
However, now that i moved back to HK. the numbers are still showing up like it was in Canada so it becomes (111)1-234 because hk numbers go xxxx-xxxx with no area codes ( except when u dial internationally). Is there a way to change it? I remember changing it before but i don't know how..
I don't want my hk numbers showing up like 604 , it is hard to tell and very annoying. I removed the 604 from the area code already and set my phone to a hk cell phone provider.. I'm using a WM Dialer with WM 6.1..
I also have contacts that are both canada and hong kong.
Thanks
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You have to change your regional settings to HK

leftkats said:
You have to change your regional settings to HK
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OMG!! THank you! I knew there was something i need to change!! Stupid me for nto recognizing it is the regional settings. It works perfectly now..

Query answered, thread closed

Im so confused!

Ok, heres my problem. I have a Verizon XV6900. I am currently on a local CDMA carrier. How can I get my HTC to work on my network, my network excepts outside phones so I know they will do it. Ive read about the Coke unlocker but I am confsued. Does the unlocker make it so you can use the phone on any CDMA network or just so you can put custom ROMs to it? Thank you very much, ive done alot of reading but I just need some clarification. Thanks.

PlaskiBass09 said:
Ok, heres my problem. I have a Verizon XV6900. I am currently on a local CDMA carrier. How can I get my HTC to work on my network, my network excepts outside phones so I know they will do it. Ive read about the Coke unlocker but I am confsued. Does the unlocker make it so you can use the phone on any CDMA network or just so you can put custom ROMs to it? Thank you very much, ive done alot of reading but I just need some clarification. Thanks.
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The coke unlocker is so you can install new/different ROMs on you device. What you really want to do is a full flash to your carrier. Who is your carrier? I might have some good pointers or even a tutorial I can point you too.

I have a local carrier called cellcom, theyre a local CDMA company.

I did a quick search and it seems like there is some sort of cellcom rom or something out there for the Vogue, so if you can find that, you shouldn't have an issue. I couldn't point you in the direction of that though, didn't find a download of any sort, just some random info.

PlaskiBass09 said:
I have a local carrier called cellcom, theyre a local CDMA company.
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Well that's a new one to me! But any way to flash over to them from Verizon you will need to gather some basic information like:
PRL files
MNC #
SID/NID #
activation number.
To get your web MMS working you will need to know other setting like HDr/ppp username and passwords. server names ports proxys, etc. Those you might need to get from cellcom.
There is alot of info that you can pull from a current handset if you have one and some that you will need to ask them for.
Here is a LINK for a tutorial I wrote for flashing the Vogue to cricket just replace all the cricket info with the cellcom info. If you have a question on the tutorial post it in that thread. I monitor it better then here.

From what ive read I can use an alltlell rom and it would work. Could someone tell me how to go about this so cellcom can activate it because I dont have any codes or anything. Thanks.

PlaskiBass09 said:
From what ive read I can use an alltlell rom and it would work. Could someone tell me how to go about this so cellcom can activate it because I dont have any codes or anything. Thanks.
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You can put an alltel ROM on it but you will still need some of the setting I mentioned above unless they are an alltel MVNO which would technically make them a Verizon MVNO now. But anyway here is a LINK to all the shipped ROMs for the Vogue I would start there with a shipped and then upgrade after you have it activated.
Be sure to unlock with coke unlocker first and follow all the instructions.

Well I previously had a razor that was from US Cellular and that worked fine and was activated perfectly but I read in my research that someone had a US Cellular Vogue and it wouldnt activate with cellcom. Is there a way I can just get the unlock code and then have them activate it without messing with the ROMs?

PlaskiBass09 said:
Well I previously had a razor that was from US Cellular and that worked fine and was activated perfectly but I read in my research that someone had a US Cellular Vogue and it wouldnt activate with cellcom. Is there a way I can just get the unlock code and then have them activate it without messing with the ROMs?
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The easiest way to do it find out the PRL & activation code for the OTASP and see if it will program the PST automatically. If it will OTASP successfully you will have at least talk and text.
and it won't touch the ROM.
Your unlock code for a Verizon device will be 000000. F.Y.I.

Could you explain to me how to do that? Im sorry but im a complete newb.

PlaskiBass09 said:
Could you explain to me how to do that? Im sorry but im a complete newb.
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The PRL file is going to be the hard part, I did a quick search and came up empty handed.
For the OTASP I would say call your carrier and ask for it. Most carriers are like *228, *2, *22804, etc, etc.
If you find out the important info I can tell you how to use it.

This site will give you a little bit of intell on PRL's SIDs MNC's and different info you will need. http://www.roamingzone.com/

Ok, I used the service menu and pulled some info out of my rumor. I have the PPPID, PPP Pass, SID, NID, and PRL. I guess the only thing im missing is the MNC and the OTASP number. Im gonna call cellcom in the morning for the OTASP number but does anyone know where I can find the MNC.

PlaskiBass09 said:
Ok, I used the service menu and pulled some info out of my rumor. I have the PPPID, PPP Pass, SID, NID, and PRL. I guess the only thing im missing is the MNC and the OTASP number. Im gonna call cellcom in the morning for the OTASP number but does anyone know where I can find the MNC.
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Pulled it from my last posted link
here it is Cellcom MNC 600
Now on your PRL you will need the file if you don't have it post your PRL number here and I'll see if I can help you locate it.

My PRL number is 10010. But I guess cellcom doesnt do over the air activation, I called and asked them, so whats my next step? I really really appreciate all the help your giving me on this. Its nice to find an online community that is actually helpful.

PlaskiBass09 said:
My PRL number is 10010. But I guess cellcom doesnt do over the air activation, I called and asked them, so whats my next step? I really really appreciate all the help your giving me on this. Its nice to find an online community that is actually helpful.
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Well so now you will need to manually program it with all your gathered information. To do so you are going to access the PST program by dialing ##778# or ##778snd then it will bring up another window click on edit enter 6 0's. Frfom there find all the info that you will need to replace and replace it. As for a PRL file it is a scarce creature for cellcom. I would recommend asking them if they might be able to refer you to where to get it.

try this one it works for me!!!
I have got HTC P3050 (TELUS) I have got a procedure to unlock SPRINT TOUCH but anyone can tll me that it will work for TELUS TOUCH i want to use it in India it may be any network
here is the procedure:
I did this for my Sprint Touch. I am still using it in the USA but my phone has been modified to support other carriers with no problem.
The steps are simple:
Here is what you need to do:
1. Download GetSPC(attached below)
2. Unzip to desktop
3. Turn off phone and remove battery.
4. Write down your HEX ESN
5. Power your device back on
6. Connect via ActiveSync or WMDC
7. Copy entire folder to main memory on device.
8. Run GetSPC.exe
9. In the top box type in your HEX ESN(make sure caps is on)
10. Click generate or whatever the button is named
11. The resulting number should be a 6 digit number, your MSL, write it down.
12. Search for, download and install Qualcomm's QPST tool.(not freeware)
THE FOLLOWING STEPS ARE VERY DANGEROUS SO MAKE SURE YOU FOLLOW MY DIRECTIONS EXACTLY.
13. Run QPST Configuration(run as admin if Vista)
14. From the Dialpad, dial ##3424#(##diag#)
15. Connect device to computer via USB(this will install drivers)
16. In QPST Configuration, click ports.
17. Continue to add ports until the QPST Configuration detects your phone
18. Under active phones it should display your phone.
19. Click Start Clients/Service Programming
20. Select phone and click ok.
DO NOT LEAVE FIRST TAB, THE SETTINGS TAB. THIS IS THE ONLY TAB WE WILL NEED TO CHANGE ANY SETTINGS
21. Under the settings tab, click Read from phone.
22. Input your MSL you got from GetSPC earlier.
23. Under codes where it says Service Programming, change this to 000000
24. Click Write to Phone
25. Wait 1 minute
26. Close Qualcomm QPST one window at a time.
27. Disconnect the USB cable from your device
28. Perform Soft reset once
29. Test new MSL(##000000#)
30. If new code does not go through, hard reset.
31. Depending on what device you have, follow the necessary steps to unlock your phone so you can flash a new ROM to it.
32. Install OEM ROM from carrier of choice or build your own custom ROM using the new carrier's information.
33. Follow instructions to flash new OS to device.
34. Call service provider and do some sweet talking to get them to activate the phone on their network. You may need to do some serious sweet talking because Sprint ESNs are not in Verizon's database and vice versa. This goes for all CDMA carriers.
Good luck.
just get the PRL & MDN FROM YOUR NEW CARRIER AND CHANGE IT USING QUALCOMM
IF U GOT CONFUSION JUST REPLY ME
ALSO I DONT OFTEN VISIT COMP.. SO JUST WAIT 4 MY REPLY I WILL DEFINETELY REPLY YOU
GOOD LUCK
ALSO HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

whitey10tc said:
Well so now you will need to manually program it with all your gathered information. To do so you are going to access the PST program by dialing ##778# or ##778snd then it will bring up another window click on edit enter 6 0's. Frfom there find all the info that you will need to replace and replace it. As for a PRL file it is a scarce creature for cellcom. I would recommend asking them if they might be able to refer you to where to get it.
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Could you help me with this step? Whenever I do ##778 I get a Verizon recording and it wont let me do anything. Am i doing it wrong?

PlaskiBass09 said:
Could you help me with this step? Whenever I do ##778 I get a Verizon recording and it wont let me do anything. Am i doing it wrong?
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Try using ##778# with no snd. Then you should have the new window pop up.

if u dont get a prl just try to connect any of phones running on cellcomm and then read PRL from that phone using QUALCOMM
also if u want to start it to cellcomm then just go there and fill up the forms and tell them to enter your ESN on their network now just install TELUS WM 6.1 ROM and then dial *228 it will automatically download all the PRL,MDN and change all other information
then flash any ROMS you like i basically like NFS FAN V17 ROM
ALSO U SHOULD PROBABLY DIAL ##778# IT WILL OPEN EPST TOOL THEN U WILL NOT HEAR THE RECORDING!!!!!
IF ANY PBL REPLY ME !!!!!!!
WELL HAPPY NEW YEAR

Unlock HTC HD2 (T-mobile and O2)

For those are not yet able to unlock their HTC HD2. I know it's really frustrating but however I am very fortunate to discover the temporary solution.
cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290388654322&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:GB:1123#ht_3366wt_1165
Buy one of this and follow instruction. It work for my HTC HD2 in O2. In the mean time I am waiting for unlock code from 02

Its actually illegal to use one of these as it bypasses the network in a way forbidden in UK by law.

and pointless on O2 unless you're bursting for it.
O2 will supply an unlock code for free, if you simply ask them for it.

sorry to disappoint u m8...but in UK is ILLEGAL to change IMEI number!!!!! It is NOT ILLEGAL as well as LEGAL to unlock ur phone... u probably loose ur warranty.. and that's all.
If you can provide us with the details of the law you appeal on..;o)))) I will stop my business..;o))

For o2 look HERE.
I filled out this form and mine is now unlocked. Takes a while though but they e-mailed it me in the end.

waston said:
sorry to disappoint u m8...but in UK is ILLEGAL to change IMEI number!!!!! It is NOT ILLEGAL as well as LEGAL to unlock ur phone... u probably loose ur warranty.. and that's all.
If you can provide us with the details of the law you appeal on..;o)))) I will stop my business..;o))
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How does this item have anything to do with changing your IMEI, it simply fools the phone into thinking the correct SIM is installed.

Why you don't try with this site mobileunlockguide.com/ for your mobile unlock process.. I too got my mobile unlock codes from here... Also in here we can get all GSM mobile codes...

IMEI 17 digits?
I just tried to fill in the unlock form for O2, and it says the IMEI from my phone is the wrong number of digits.
Any ideas?
Thanks.

ebeam said:
I just tried to fill in the unlock form for O2, and it says the IMEI from my phone is the wrong number of digits.
Any ideas?
Thanks.
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yeah if you got the IMEI from the OS just remove the last 2 digits

scrizz said:
yeah if you got the IMEI from the OS just remove the last 2 digits
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Thanks, Scrizz, much appreciated!

ebeam said:
I just tried to fill in the unlock form for O2, and it says the IMEI from my phone is the wrong number of digits.
Any ideas?
Thanks.
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Did you try *#06# . This is the code which generates the correct IMEI number.
Try it...

jothsha said:
Did you try *#06# . This is the code which generates the correct IMEI number.
Try it...
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We can see our mobile's IMEI number in battery.

Thanks
THanks for the info, this was helpfull

Help! How to unlock LG Fathom? Did anybody made it?

Hi. I for nearly 2 months, I've been trying to unlock my LG Fathom. (I'm not living in USA).
I bought 6 different unlock code (by IMEI) orders from different sellers but sellers couldn't find it.
Then I asked Verizon and LG Mobile, they said that they wouldn't give me that code.
Finally yesterday I write a mortscript code like this:
(Before writing the code:
WallpaperUnlock.exe is a program that provides you to write 8 digit unlock code, then you have to click "OK" button, then if the code is wrong, a window opens and says "The code is wrong".)
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Run( "\Windows\WallpaperUnlock.exe" )
WaitFor( WallpaperUnlock, 1 )
For x = 10000000 to 99999999
Sleep( 1 )
SendKeys( x )
MouseClick( 290, 195 )
Sleep( 1 )
MouseClick( 290, 350 )
Sleep( 1 )
MouseClick( 290, 150 )
SendSpecial( "Backspace" )
SendSpecial( "Backspace" )
SendSpecial( "Backspace" )
SendSpecial( "Backspace" )
SendSpecial( "Backspace" )
SendSpecial( "Backspace" )
SendSpecial( "Backspace" )
SendSpecial( "Backspace" )
Next
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If I calculated correctly, my unlocker application above will try every number from 10000000 to 99999999 in nearly 100 days, so my program is truely a garbage. However, if I know the first digit of the unlock code, I can write the similar program that finds the unlock code in 10 days, or if know the first 2 digits, the writen program will find the unlock code in 1 day. So, If anybody managed to unlock the LG Fathom, can that person please share the unlock code with me? If we find 2 unlock code from different devices, maybe we can find same numbers or something like that.
Also if you know a way to unlock that phone or if you find a registry related to the unlocking situation, please share?
Please, please help me
Thanks

By the way, I can pay up to 300 Dollars for an unlock code (or unlock solution). If you know anything like Octopus Box for LG Fathom or any other expensive solution for unlocking the LG Fathom, can you also please share it with me? I want to use my phone
Thanks

if you are not in the usa won't verizon give you an unlock code?

josefcrist said:
if you are not in the usa won't verizon give you an unlock code?
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Do they didn't give me the code, they said "You are not a Verizon customer, so we can't give the code to you".

You need a special unlock kit, something like this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-UNIVERSAL-M...2984441?pt=UK_Mobile_Home_Phones_Sim_Cards_CV
I think most more advanced mobile service centres can unlock the phone for you.

Biges said:
You need a special unlock kit, something like this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-UNIVERSAL-M...2984441?pt=UK_Mobile_Home_Phones_Sim_Cards_CV
I think most more advanced mobile service centres can unlock the phone for you.
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hopefully that works for you I have never had any luck with turbo sim and the like.

Biges said:
You need a special unlock kit, something like this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-UNIVERSAL-M...2984441?pt=UK_Mobile_Home_Phones_Sim_Cards_CV
I think most more advanced mobile service centres can unlock the phone for you.
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Thanks. I will look if any of those SIM cards suppor LG Fathom. I hope I can find it.

Yesterday I sent an email to Verizon again about my unlock code than thay send me this mail:
" While we do not lock phones for use from other providers, we cannot guarantee it will work with another service. I have provided the programming directions below for the device.
Step 01:
With the slide open, tap Phone, press # # 7 7 6 4 7 2 6 7 5 0
Step 02:
Service Code: ______ displays, enter 6 digit code (default: 000000)
Step 03:
Tap Service Prg
Step 04:
Display now shows the following fields on screen (read display from left to right (see screen shot 1 for example):
MEID
ESN
MDN
MIN
HOME SID
NAM Name
Security Code
Step 05:
Tap in MDN field, use DEL (backspace) key on keyboard to removing existing information and enter 10 digit MDN
Step 06:
Tap in MIN field, use DEL (backspace) on keyboard to removing existing information and enter 10 digit MDN
Step 07:
Tap in "Home SID" field, use backspace key to remove existing information and enter SID,i.e. 20=CHI, 6=NSE
Step 08:
Tap Save, tap OK
Step 09:
Tap OK on right side of screen PROGRAMMING COMPLETE - device will restart automatically."
Is this a way to unlock my phone? I don't know anything about MDN, MIN and SID number and I don't know how to optain it

I would email or call verizon again and ask how to get those numbers.

josefcrist said:
I would email or call verizon again and ask how to get those numbers.
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Unfortunatelly, the information that they gave is nothing without the unlock code. So I decided to search a way to unlock my phone again. Then, I found this:
http://www.ort-jtag.com/news.php?ID=30
That means, with JTAG box, I could finally unlock my phone. However, JTAG Box is very expensive. For tht reason, I went to a tecnical service which has JTAG BOx and I gave my phone to them 4 days ago. Now I'm waiting them to unlock my phone.
I'm waiting with hope

can90 said:
Unfortunatelly, the information that they gave is nothing without the unlock code. So I decided to search a way to unlock my phone again. Then, I found this:
http://www.ort-jtag.com/news.php?ID=30
That means, with JTAG box, I could finally unlock my phone. However, JTAG Box is very expensive. For tht reason, I went to a tecnical service which has JTAG BOx and I gave my phone to them 4 days ago. Now I'm waiting them to unlock my phone.
I'm waiting with hope
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how much does an unlocker / jtag box cost that will allow me to easily unlock the expo?

josefcrist said:
how much does an unlocker / jtag box cost that will allow me to easily unlock the expo?
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Yes, thanks for reminding that, this JTAG Box can unlock every phone with Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD8650 chipset. For example, LG GW820 eXpo, LG GW825 IQ, Verizon HTC Droid Incredible, Verizon LG Fathom, (I'm not completely sure but maybe) HTC EVO 4G
JTAG Box is 329 Dollars but it is not like Octopus Box (Octopus Box supports only few devices as far as I know). So even in here Turkey, nearly every phone service has that JTAG Box. They wanted me to pay 100 TL for unlocking, approximatelly 60 Dollars, and if we consider in Turkey everything is very expersive, in other countries, I think they will unlock your phone for 20-40 Dollars. You just need to ask JTAG Box for services.
Hope I could have helped you

Everything is good in this phone except it comes network locked!!!
Regarding Unlocking part,, if foreign device Electronic Serial Numbers (ESNs) is not accepted by your country CDMA providers, then again unlocking and reprograming ESN is required.
As this phone also has 3G GSM SLOT for global roaming but again sad part is that too needs unlocking, which seems nothing but a big pain in ASS!!!
Note: Only through Vygis, Octopus, Jtag, Z3x etc proffessional tool box. This phone needs Hardware Unlocking solutions not like other phones, which can be achieved via regular IMEI unlock code method.

fathoms are already unlocked.....

My LG Expo / GW820 was locked to AT&T and nobody could get me a code for it. I went to http://www.unlocktotalk.com and entered a coupon code (look for one online and you're sure to find it) and purchased the code.
Within a very short time, they emailed me that they couldn't get it via traditional methods and asked if I could wait a little longer so they could try getting it "using the LG method." I suspect they had to contact LG directly to get my code, but they did deliver it within the same day.
For such a reasonable price, I could not have hoped for better service. Sure beats eBay and dealing with other companies who couldn't deliver!
Now I can use my Expo on t-mobile or any other sim network and can show off the projector and other features current phones don't offer.

So I still had not found answer in the internet, how is possible to unlock LG Fathom from Verizon? Anybody any hint?
This the first phone in my life (got hundreds of them) when nobody can unlock it for any clever price.

I have not tried this method, as I do not own a Fathom. I am considering one, so I started researching unlocking one. I got this off of the xda or AT&T Forums (I can't recall now):
{Verizon settings cannot be changed but you don't need to use that settings by default too. To configure the AT&T settings, you can choose 2 paths.
1.You can find a cab and the cab will configure everything for you. That cab should be like that: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=337481 look at the bottom of the page.
2. You can configure it by yourself manualy. To do this, You should fist tap to menu, than settings > Connections > Connections, then tap "Add a new modem connection". After configuring that "new modem connection", you should go to "Advanced" tab from the same place than tap "Select Network" button and choose your confured network settings.
2. If I understand correctly, you want to erase Voice Message line from the home screen right? To do that you should install this cab to your device: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=497232 than disable the voice massage section from this installed application.}
end of directions I found.
Hope I could help you a little

GSM part of phone is unlocked & works with all SiM.
But it is not possible to use other CDMA network except verizon..
I think as the phone is not popular, nobody helps to unlock..

Yes I would also like to be able to get my Fathom unlocked so I can use it on T-Mobile. Verizon told me they couldn't unlock it cause I wasn't a Verizon customer. What A Crock!!!

When I was using my iQ (GW825) from Telus back then, I couldn't find unlock code either. I tried one of the turbosims from ebay. Worked great. I had not have any problems using the phone on Rogers with the turbo sim - no dropped calls/signal, no problem with data connection or anything. Considering the cost ($5) - you may give it a try.

[Q] MSL Code

How does one get the msl code from Verizon on unrooted note 4? Also what is the digit code on the note 3 to change voice codec?
Thank you,
The Borg

ntborg said:
How does one get the msl code from Verizon on unrooted note 4? Also what is the digit code on the note 3 to change voice codec?
Thank you,
The Borg
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I think you are confused, MSL is set to 000000 on all Verizon phones that I know of...
Are you coming from Sprint and/or an HTC phone?

frieked said:
I think you are confused, MSL is set to 000000 on all Verizon phones that I know of...
Are you coming from Sprint and/or an HTC phone?
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coming in from sprint on note 3. Trying to change codec as some say this helps with the garbled voice issue. Now I am trying to find out how to get into the settings to change the codec from the keypad. Thank you for the MSL code, I used be rooted and could use terminal emulator to get it or just call sprint so I wasn't sure how it was on Verizon.
The Borg

I would also like to know how to get to that menu. I tried the Sprint dailer numbers but it doesn't work.

Anyone?

Botond said:
Anyone?
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I think those menus are hidden. Try this, it might get you where you want to go: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2303905

frieked said:
I think those menus are hidden. Try this, it might get you where you want to go: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2303905
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Thanks for that. I tried all non-root methods to no avail- If anyone has figured out how to get to the vocoder settings on the Note3 let us know.