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Yep, another noob with a busted phone. Verizon Droid 3, about 5 months old.
I've just noticed that I have no 3G. Not a 3G problem, I've confirmed with another phone that I'm in a covered area. Normally I'm under one Wi-Fi net or another, so I rarely use it. Noticed it yesterday when I needed it.
Allowed the 2.3.4 upgrade back in May. No problems, just had to reroot the phone. Pretty sure this started after the upgrade, but not 100% sure.
I've tried Googling, saw the *228, tried it, nothing. Found threads about task killers causing issues, uninstalled Advanced Task Killer, nothing. Pulled the battery and rebooted, nothing. Saw some thread on APN settings, but those are not available to me with Netwrok Mode set to Global. I can set it to CDMA, still has APN setting greyed out.
Not finding anything else much to go on, could use some help.
One thing you could try is hitting *#*#4636#*#* then Phone Information and changing the network to EVDO only. That would force it to connect to 3g. Then if that doesn't work try manually forcing a PRL using ##Program. You could always call Verizon.
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Are you on any rom? Stock?
If your on stock, I would go to verizon and ask for a replacement or see if they can give you a replacement or fix it.
If your rooted/custom rom I would try re-downloading whatever rom your using and reflash it. And wipe caches.
I've actually had a few issues with the 3G on my own D3. These steps generally work for me.
Navigate to your APN settings. Settings>Wireless & Networks>Mobile Networks
Press Menu (An option should pop up that says "Reset APN" or "Reset Values")
Press this and wait a few seconds.
Reboot, and you SHOULD be up and running.
If this doesn't work you can edit the greyed out APNs manually (NOT advised) with a trick I can show you. Hope I was able to help!
-End All Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt
I don't think you can even access the apn menu from cdma mode.
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Thanks for the suggestions so far. Unfortunately, none of them have worked. EndAllFUD, even switching over to GSM so I can get to the AFN settings, there is no reset that I could find.
I've went back and tried unfreezing all the oddball authenticators under the assumption that maybe one of then was IDing me to the 3G network. That hasn't worked either. Unless I come up with another idea, I guess I'm going to have to try Verizon and see if they can/will help.
Well, we have a resolution. After everything up to and including a factory reset, it seems that the 3G radio in my Droid has died. Verizon is sending me another; I'm springing for the overnight shipping.
I had forgotten how much effort had went into customizing this thing. The stock phone is just...painful.
I appreciate all the help that was offered.
Sorry to hear about the 3g radio in your D3, but glad to hear you resolved your issue! Also, I was going to amend my solution. I was basing my answer of memory due to the fact that I am currently running Hashcode's CM9. (It's amazing by the way) The proper instructions were as follows: (Amended instructions are in bold.)
Navigate to your APN settings. Settings>Wireless & Networks>Mobile Networks
Set network mode to GSM
Change mode back to Global but quickly start tapping the "Access Point Names" menu until it lets you in.
-(You are now in the locked Global Settings Menu)
Press Menu (An option should pop up that says "Reset to default")
Press this and wait a few seconds.
Reboot, and you SHOULD be up and running.
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I don't think you can even access the apn menu from cdma mode.
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Yeah I just had to throw in a trick I figured out one day when I was screwing around with my phone. My apologies for not remembering to put it in earlier.
Does anyone know how to tweak Droid 3 to make it able to call, message and 3G, but not 1x data?
It isn't possible to make calls or texts using CDMA service locked into EVDO only. If you use Google Voice and a SIP program it would work.
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I have a Sprint HTC One M8. I used to use 'Roam Ctl' to force into roaming when inside a building like Target where the signal may be weak, but stronger if you roamed.
I installed it on the new M8 and it doesn't roam. I'm wondering if this is due to the new Tri-Band Spark frequencies and how this phone doesn't support simultaneous voice & data.
Any ideas? Is this a problem with the way this phone is different, or simply an application bug?
aprwx said:
I have a Sprint HTC One M8. I used to use 'Roam Ctl' to force into roaming when inside a building like Target where the signal may be weak, but stronger if you roamed.
I installed it on the new M8 and it doesn't roam. I'm wondering if this is due to the new Tri-Band Spark frequencies and how this phone doesn't support simultaneous voice & data.
Any ideas? Is this a problem with the way this phone is different, or simply an application bug?
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See here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2717326
uh60james said:
See here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2717326
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Thanks!
This actually didn't work for me. I can enter the code in the dialer to get in to change the PRL, but there are no menu items showing up that let me select roam only. Oh well, it was worth a try. I'm using VenomOneM8 ROM which is probably why it isn't working on my M8.
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This actually didn't work for me. I can enter the code in the dialer to get in to change the PRL, but there are no menu items showing up that let me select roam only. Oh well, it was worth a try. I'm using VenomOneM8 ROM which is probably why it isn't working on my M8.
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It's under settings, mobile data, roaming
Yeah it's not showing up for me there.
Under Settings --> Mobile Data I have:
4G Settings
Network Mode
Automatic Connections
then two greyed out options: Access point names & Available GSM networks
I am pretty sure the flash worked properly because if I dial ##3282# as stated in the original thread by another ViperOne user it says "Bad Boyz EPST", and I'm not running anything Bad Boyz.
So I think it's a conflict between running a Bad Boyz Mod on a ViperOne ROM.
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Yeah it's not showing up for me there.
Under Settings --> Mobile Data I have:
4G Settings
Network Mode
Automatic Connections
then two greyed out options: Access point names & Available GSM networks
I am pretty sure the flash worked properly because if I dial ##3282# as stated in the original thread by another ViperOne user it says "Bad Boyz EPST", and I'm not running anything Bad Boyz.
So I think it's a conflict between running a Bad Boyz Mod on a ViperOne ROM.
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Same issue on stock as well. No roaming options where others would see it. Also my M8 can't roam for some odd reason. Keep in mind I'm 100% stock.
Sent from some box in the Bahamas, or Mexico, or wherever that guy with the eye patch took me.
And you tried this mod too? Otherwise it probably isn't a feature in stock. Thus the need for the mod.
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I am only able to connect to LTE in the city now. Usually, I can connect to 3G in my own house, but I am having issues:
HISTORY:
I just recently got S-OFF, so I could use the Freedom.apk to get free in-app purchases.
I cannot make calls or text people through the messages app, nor can I receive calls or texts by anyone. I have resorted to using Facebook Messenger and Snapchat to contact my friends, but my family members don't all use those services.
BOOTLOADER INFO:
M7_WLS PVT SHIP S-OFF RH
CID_SPCS_001
HBOOT-1.56.0000
RADIO-1.00.20.0913_3
OpenDSP_v32.120.274.0909
OS-3.04.651.2
eMMC-boot 2048MB
OTHER INFO:
Since I have been having this problem, I have tried flashing CWM (6.0.4.8) and TWRP (2.7.1.0a) and wiping and installing different roms to try to fix the situation. I have no prior problems with data connectivity. I have now resorted to installing a stock RUU (EXE not ZIP). For both of the RUU files that I try to install, it gets stuck at Sending on the screen, and my phone is stuck at the black HTC logo. I can use fastboot commands, and my phone says "FASTBOOT USB" when I plug it in, but I cannot use ADB commands. CMD says that there are no devices attached. I have tried uninstalling the drivers, re-installing them, updating them...but nothing has worked. I do have a USB-OTG cable with a 16GB USB stick available.
So far, the only deductions I can make, are that the process of getting S-OFF was what caused this issue.
I can't even activate Google Voice, because the calls aren't reaching my phone.
The same goes for the Landmark Credit Union app...the security calls for activation aren't reaching my phone.
My dad said that anytime he tries to call me, the calls are sent straight to voicemail.
I have an unlimited data plan, and always have the Roaming Guards turned off, and the Network Mode set to Automatic, with all of the additional Roaming boxes checked. I have USB Debugging checked and Fastboot in Power Settings turned off.
avatarmanz said:
I am only able to connect to LTE in the city now. Usually, I can connect to 3G in my own house, but I am having issues:
HISTORY:
I just recently got S-OFF, so I could use the Freedom.apk to get free in-app purchases.
I cannot make calls or text people through the messages app, nor can I receive calls or texts by anyone. I have resorted to using Facebook Messenger and Snapchat to contact my friends, but my family members don't all use those services.
BOOTLOADER INFO:
M7_WLS PVT SHIP S-OFF RH
CID_SPCS_001
HBOOT-1.56.0000
RADIO-1.00.20.0913_3
OpenDSP_v32.120.274.0909
OS-3.04.651.2
eMMC-boot 2048MB
OTHER INFO:
Since I have been having this problem, I have tried flashing CWM (6.0.4.8) and TWRP (2.7.1.0a) and wiping and installing different roms to try to fix the situation. I have no prior problems with data connectivity. I have now resorted to installing a stock RUU (EXE not ZIP). For both of the RUU files that I try to install, it gets stuck at Sending on the screen, and my phone is stuck at the black HTC logo. I can use fastboot commands, and my phone says "FASTBOOT USB" when I plug it in, but I cannot use ADB commands. CMD says that there are no devices attached. I have tried uninstalling the drivers, re-installing them, updating them...but nothing has worked. I do have a USB-OTG cable with a 16GB USB stick available.
So far, the only deductions I can make, are that the process of getting S-OFF was what caused this issue.
I can't even activate Google Voice, because the calls aren't reaching my phone.
The same goes for the Landmark Credit Union app...the security calls for activation aren't reaching my phone.
My dad said that anytime he tries to call me, the calls are sent straight to voicemail.
I have an unlimited data plan, and always have the Roaming Guards turned off, and the Network Mode set to Automatic, with all of the additional Roaming boxes checked. I have USB Debugging checked and Fastboot in Power Settings turned off.
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Could you link me to the TWRP that you flashed? Also to fix calls, flash the latest radio.
TWRP
StormyNight said:
Could you link me to the TWRP that you flashed? Also to fix calls, flash the latest radio.
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This is the TWRP link:
http://mdmower.cmphys.com/twrp-m7spr/
UPDATE:
I am going to download the latest TWRP version from the official website, and then update the radio to see if this fixes things.
UPDATE
I was running a nightly of Cyanogenmod. This morning, I downloaded the official TWRP (v7.2.1.1) from the official website. I then wiped my device and flashed the ViperOne rom. I went through the initial phone setup until I could actually use my phone. I then proceeded to go back into TWRP and flash the (supposedly) newest radio through my OTG cable and USB.
This is the radio that I downloaded and flashed (V1.01.20.0515):
THREAD: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2406330
LINK: http://d-h.st/2dh
After I flashed the radio, I wiped the Dalvik Cache and rebooted. I still have the same issues.
My Mobile network settings are as follows:
4g Settings are blank (no network provider or IP address are shown)
Data roaming sound is unchecked
Network mode is set to Automatic
All Roaming Guard boxes are unchecked
The Roaming box is grayed out and I cannot click on it (beneath Roaming, it says Change the CDMA roaming mode, but it's grayed out too)
Domestic Voice is checked
Domestic Data is checked
International Voice is checked
International Data is checked
Allow GSM data is checked
The Access point names and Available GSM networks options are both grayed out, and I cannot click on them.
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I was running a nightly of Cyanogenmod. This morning, I downloaded the official TWRP (v7.2.1.1) from the official website. I then wiped my device and flashed the ViperOne rom. I went through the initial phone setup until I could actually use my phone. I then proceeded to go back into TWRP and flash the (supposedly) newest radio through my OTG cable and USB.
This is the radio that I downloaded and flashed (V1.01.20.0515):
THREAD: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2406330
LINK: http://d-h.st/2dh
After I flashed the radio, I wiped the Dalvik Cache and rebooted. I still have the same issues.
My Mobile network settings are as follows:
4g Settings are blank (no network provider or IP address are shown)
Data roaming sound is unchecked
Network mode is set to Automatic
All Roaming Guard boxes are unchecked
The Roaming box is grayed out and I cannot click on it (beneath Roaming, it says Change the CDMA roaming mode, but it's grayed out too)
Domestic Voice is checked
Domestic Data is checked
International Voice is checked
International Data is checked
Allow GSM data is checked
The Access point names and Available GSM networks options are both grayed out, and I cannot click on them.
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Try flashing the TWRP by tdhite. Link in my signature.
I have kind of the same issue. I can only use 4g LTE at the city. and sometimes whenever it feels like it at home. I can't use 3g. its the same thing at home. it's horrible not be able to call or text. I have cm11 4.4.4 I read this article how to fix this it gives this code do get into "phone settings" and turn off "radio" first try it worked. but 3 hours later my phone frozed and I had to turn it off. I turned back on and the issue got worst. if you see this it's because I'm lucky and I'm using 3g. is there a ROM or kernel or something I could do or change. I'm new. please help.
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thonyj said:
I have kind of the same issue. I can only use 4g LTE at the city. and sometimes whenever it feels like it at home. I can't use 3g. its the same thing at home. it's horrible not be able to call or text. I have cm11 4.4.4 I read this article how to fix this it gives this code do get into "phone settings" and turn off "radio" first try it worked. but 3 hours later my phone frozed and I had to turn it off. I turned back on and the issue got worst. if you see this it's because I'm lucky and I'm using 3g. is there a ROM or kernel or something I could do or change. I'm new. please help.
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Have you ever gotten 3G on your phone? Even when you were on a trip or something? Then we can assume that it's the phone's problem and not the towers, given that you're using Sprint.
If you're using a carrier other than Sprint, the frequencies might not match. If so, tell me what your carrier is and I can look it up.
I don't use sprint. my carrier is USC cellular. and thanks I appreciate your help a lot.
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thonyj said:
I don't use sprint. my carrier is USC cellular. and thanks I appreciate your help a lot.
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Just looked it up, US Cellular is CDMA, so it should theoretically work. Did you buy it from US Cellular, or did you buy it from Sprint and edit the EPST (or something, idk, i'm unfamiliar with CDMA)? For 4G (doesn't matter if it's CDMA/GSM), it needs a SIM card to access it. So is the 4G SIM card in the phone?
let's tell you a Lil bit of the phone.
I bought it from ebay. it is a USC cellular phone. it says it on the back. it does use 4g lte. I few months ago I decided to root it. it was great even though I didn't knew how to do it. well, where I live it isn't a very good signal. so it automatically use CDMA which is 3g, right? I always had 3 signal bars at home and when I was out it always went up I had no trouble. my phone is prepaid. I ran out of money so I didn't paid the month but I had WiFi at home. like a month ago I decided to go further. I did like a 3 days search on how to install a new ROM and what was the best. everyone was talking about cm11, I flash it and everything (so hard for me that didn't knew how to do it that's why it took 3 days) finally I had all done. I had no bugs at all, and I was still using it with WiFi. when I finally paid my month I was all happy till I got home. there was no signal. not even a bar from CDMA (3g) it had a flashing repetitive (searching signal) on the signal icon. I went into settings it said: " select network type preferred" or something like that. and I chosed (lte recommended). it stopped the "flashing" thing on the icon. but still the problem. I was wondering how it supposed to get 4g if it only get half of 3g. I couldn't use my phone at home. I searched again on how to fix this, I found a forum from another page which is not XDA. it said to type on the dialer *#*#4636#*#* and it automatically goes to a hidden menu. I went into "phone settings, it shows all about it. I was looking for a "radio" thing. I had to turn it off and reboot. it worked at first. but I had to turn off the phone again and the signal issue got worst. I couldn't open my games because I had no "network". now I can only use it when I go out because the signal is stronger at the city. and it's using LTE (4g). here at home I just screwed my anttenna because I had no signal and has a two inches long "paper clip" as antenna to get one bar of LTE.
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sorry I just noticed I'm in the wrong forum I think. but thanks for all the help.
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I have a T-Mobile Nexus 6 I have been using on Verizon since it came out. This is by far the best phone ever. I have Android 5.1 with HD voice and VoLTE enabled. I have been through all levels of Verizon tech support and have been told that my Nexus 6 will never have VoLTE activated on my line because I am using a phone purchased from another carrier. I have not been given a clear answer as to what in my phone is not compatible with VZW's VoLTE. Does anyone have any suggestions?
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You can set it up in my verizon I believe. I was able to do that though I did that way before I changed my phone to nexus 6
My GPS N6 won't do volte either even though its activated on both ends. They say my device will always be an unknown in their system.
I don't believe that at all. My Moto purchased N6 has VoLTE right now and has for a few weeks now.
I put my sim in my daughter's Droid Maxx and was able to get the HD voice option added to my line, but the feature or VoLTE will not activate on the VZW network with it in my N6. Tier 2 support told me it will never be compatible or activated.
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Is it activated on your account? If so enter *#*#4636#*#* on your phone dialer.
- When the 'Testing' menu opens select 'phone'
- Scroll down to a button that says something about "Turn On VoLTE Flag" select it.
- Restart your phone and wait until you jump back onto the network.
- Go to your cellular network settings and make sure your preferred network is LTE/CDMA, and enhanced 4G LTE is ticked 'on'.
Done... I just did it myself. Let us know how it goes.
My sprint N6 running on Verizon had VoLTE right now without any issues.
Dusty Rhodes said:
Is it activated on your account? If so enter *#*#4636#*#* on your phone dialer.
- When the 'Testing' menu opens select 'phone'
- Scroll down to a button that says something about "Turn On VoLTE Flag" select it.
- Restart your phone and wait until you jump back onto the network.
- Go to your cellular network settings and make sure your preferred network is LTE/CDMA, and enhanced 4G LTE is ticked 'on'.
Done... I just did it myself. Let us know how it goes.
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Done all that. Mine shows being on, both on mine and their side. Doesn't work.
bill3508 said:
Done all that. Mine shows being on, both on mine and their side. Doesn't work.
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Are both phones running 5.1? What kind of phone does the other person have? Are you sure it's set up properly? I had to tinker with my wifes iPhone6+ to make sure it was activated on her device.
The other possibility is that VoLTE may not be in your area.
Guys! All nexus 6 devices are created the same. I fought and fought with Verizon to turn this on for my GPS device. Got endless run around. Had a friend with a Verizon nexus 6. Popped my Sim in his phone. Got it activated. Popped it back and all is good. Also don't assume it works in your ROM. Flash stock for testing of volte.
For the longest time I couldn't understand why VOLTE was not working for me. I had it enabled before getting the GPS N6. I later found the ROM did not support it. Now most ROMs I try have this feature working.
themoneyman said:
I have a T-Mobile Nexus 6 I have been using on Verizon since it came out. This is by far the best phone ever. I have Android 5.1 with HD voice and VoLTE enabled. I have been through all levels of Verizon tech support and have been told that my Nexus 6 will never have VoLTE activated on my line because I am using a phone purchased from another carrier. I have not been given a clear answer as to what in my phone is not compatible with VZW's VoLTE. Does anyone have any suggestions?
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I have a T-Mobile purchased Nexus 6 and I activated VoLTE on verizon's website and on the phone and it's been working since day one. I am using stock.
All the n6's sold here are the same model, xt1103. Keep trying.
I just updated to the latest m build and volte now works. Running Scotts stock build. I initially clean flashed Chroma and it quit working again. Reflash M and it works.
bill3508 said:
I just updated to the latest m build and volte now works. Running Scotts stock build. I initially clean flashed Chroma and it quit working again. Reflash M and it works.
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Chroma has been had voice over lte working for the last couple of builds. If you're talking about the early stages then yes volte wasn't present since a large number of proprietary libraries and apps were missing from the original packaging provided by Google.
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I finally have VOLTE working! I did three things, though, and am unsure which made the difference. I installed Scott's stock rooted ROM as a secondary ROM using Multirom. Volte worked using this ROM. I then rebooted into my primary ROM, which is Euphoria, updated to it's latest version, toggled VOLTE off and then back on in the hidden menu, and I then VOLTE was working! I hope the FCC burns Verizon for treating their customers like this. It's all because of their refusal to add our devices to their database.
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I bought a used XT1806 off someone local. They had AOSP Extended installed and was using it with Verizon. I use T-Mobile and tried to use the ROM with T-Mobile but WiFi calling wouldn't work.
I tried flashing a few ROMs but all the ROMs have the same problem. Under the mobile network settings, I get a "Error while searching for network" popup. It connects to T-Mobile fine but I can't force it to search for networks.
I have my IMEI showing properly, but this error prevents me from checking network settings and causes issues with WiFi calling. My phone will get "kicked" off the network randomly when this happens and I have to reboot the phone in order for it to go back out of emergency calls only mode.
I flashed it back to stock Nougat and everything works as designed, WiFi calling and all, so I'm lost for where to go from here. Does T-Mobile WiFi calling just not work on non-stock right now? On any non-stock ROM I am completely missing the IMS details that show up on stock Nougat, and the network is super flakey.
Go to the play store, find and download the App Hidden Menus from Craig Newell. Open it up and see what hidden Menus it has for your carrier.. Play around in there and see if you can find something of use.. I did with Sprint, but haven't tried it out on any custom roms.
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Go to the play store, find and download the App Hidden Menus from Craig Newell. Open it up and see what hidden Menus it has for your carrier.. Play around in there and see if you can find something of use.. I did with Sprint, but haven't tried it out on any custom roms.
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What settings did you find with Sprint? There's nothing useful for me besides the testing menu on stock Nougat and T-Mobile.
pizzaboy192 said:
What settings did you find with Sprint? There's nothing useful for me besides the testing menu on stock Nougat and T-Mobile.
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I found under *#*#3282#*#*: Data Settings, which include Data Profile, EVDO, Advanced, eHRPD, LTE, Apn setting LTE-Available.
Then under *#*#33284#*#* I found HiddenMenuApp, which includes 1xEngineering EVDO Engineering, LTE Engineering, Configuration, Bluetooth, Data Status, Memory State, eHRPD
These are just a few of which I have found.There are a bunch of stuff under the title SprintDM as well.
I mentioned in a topic I started, that these might be handy for those who try custom rom, and have big issues with Sprint service and data.. This is why I haven't installed any custom roms yet, as I don't have the time, and this is my primary phone, and can't afford for it to go BOOM, when I need it. LOL
Wifi calling works for me. MetroPCS aka tmobile
903tex said:
Wifi calling works for me. MetroPCS aka tmobile
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Yeah, on stock WiFi calling is working great. Are you running stock or some custom Oreo?
Custom rom
903tex said:
Custom rom
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Which one? I'd love to use it.
pizzaboy192 said:
Which one? I'd love to use it.
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Msm xtended