If you have the ev logo on your screen by the signal meter, youre on 3g. Unfortunately, this meant that it was impossible to change the prl on the fly, and a few users had trouble with drivers that ultimately prevented them from ever changing the prl at all. Install or update software for mobile broadband cards, usb modems and other devices to keep you connected while on the go. Update prl and update data profile errors sprint community. Get connected and stay connectedat home, at work or on the roadwith the latest software downloads for smartphones. It is now a valuable resource for people who want to make the most of their mobile devices, from customizing the look and feel to adding new functionality. How to change the prl on your rooted htc evo 4g lte no. Only way to get a prl update is to go to a sprint store and have them update it.
It lists the radio frequencies the phone can use in various geographic areas. For the longest time after the htc evo 4g lte was released, most people thought that the only way to change the prl file on the phone was by connecting your phone to a pc running qpst or cdma workshop. Sprint apn settings step by step configuration in this page we are going to provide you with the latest, fastest and most reliable sprint apn settings for your smartphone, no matter whether you have an android, iphone or windows phone, this will work flawlessly and within a few minutes you will be all set. Let us know a little bit about you so we can give you the best information possible. Normally to update the prl you call sprint, ask them to flag your account, hang up, call 2 back, wait for the update, hang up, soft reset, and you got the new prl list. In the past i have been able to use the method of replacing carrier. This tool provides highlevel estimates of our wireless coverage. How to improve data speeds by changing prls on your. I do a prl update about every three months just to stay current. Prl 50001 was the good one, the newest 50085 took away sprint, now i have random verizon service. The part of the list for each area is ordered by the bands the phone should try to use first.
Anyway, if you want an updated prl, you can download it from my site with a pc, use winrar to extract it, then upload it to your phone. Update prl and update data profile errors i have been having this problem for almost three weeks, was told problem with the towers yeah right. For instance, the prl might tell your phone connect to a weak sprint tower signal before you connect to a stronger but roaming signal. After the installation the application is embedded into microsoft excel. Get additional prl information at the prl faq and the sid list. This option allows you to automatically download and update the prl preferred roaming list. I was wondering where i can find sprint prls and download them because i am currently on prl 12121 any i have no signal hardly at all, even when i was on the defult 680 whatever one it was the same. If your device is not displayed, click view additional devices. Read here what the prl file is, and what application you need to open or convert it. Links are either to an interpretation of a prl or found changes. The prl release quickly in prl terms followed the release of 60653, and applies to all modern evdoenabled phones. Whats up guys well what i want to get figured out is how to exchange the sprint prl with a verizon prl lte if possibleon the iphone 5. Im talking about the part of the prl for the sprint home network that determines what bands the phone should try to use first.
A browser will launch with the sprint activation information. Coverage is not available everywhere and varies based on a number of factors. Check for and install any system software andor carrier updates for your device. Ive tried prl and profile updates and nothing changes. All a prl is, is a listing of connection priorities for your device to follow based on the strength of your signal. Ive been trying to figure it out as well and failed but. What i am trying to figure out is why the prl version is 25015 for the s3 but 55015 for the s4. Follow these steps in the wiki first restart your device. Latest prl file for sprintboost howardforums is a discussion board dedicated to mobile phones with over 1,000,000 members and growing.
How to update the cn4 to the latest sprint prl version. For your convenience howardforums is divided into 7 main sections. The my sprint mobile app is available for ios devices on the app store and. While it has not been confirmed what the update changes, some are indicating that it enables evdo roaming on verizon towers. Preferred roaming list prl sprint has not yet released the prl updates for evdo roaming on these devices. This morning i called sprint cs to have them flag my account for a prl update.
In the case of ruimbased cdma devices, the prl resides on the ruim. Sprint prl updates thread latest prl 21090 htc evo 3d. A similar function with gsm carriers is the mnc mobile network code. I know this was possible with the 4s cause ive done it,so im asking you for help and im sure some of you guys are trying to figure it out as well so please help and lets try to figure this out thanks guys. If that is so, with this update, sprint now has more data coverage than any other carrier, since data roaming is free billed at the standard data rate. Sprint inks international 4g roaming agreements with digicel and global mobile. Prl preferred roaming list the prl is a list of information that resides in the memory of some kinds of digital phones. We are working with vendors novatel, sierra to update the prl in the sprint mobile broadband connection manager and expect to have our next release available in late april. This set of tools is provided by the cdg and will help your organization with the design, editing and testing of prl files. If you dont have an lte device then each of these updates requires a cellular data connection. I figured the girl didnt know what she was talking about and hung up and called back. The phone will download and install the prl update and you will see a confirmation when complete. Because prls only operate on cdma networks, this method only applies to sprint and verizon att and tmobile utilize gsm networks. It is not known at this time what, exactly, the update has made changes or improvements to.
Cab file to download click h ere over to the cn4 to the \cabfiles folder. Browse to the location you unzipped the prl file to 6. Update the prl preferred roaming list on your sprint force. Some of these hash codes work with not only sprint and sprint mvnos but also other cdma carriers like verizon wireless. This reset sends your devices new information to the network. The 800w, stock, seems to have a bug where ota other the air prl updates fail. Once you have the apn settings done, you will be able to enjoy a fast and. I was informed that due to security reasons prl updates will no longer be performed on a callin basis i. Device self activation allows you to set up your sprint account through sprint s website and then makes sure the device is correctly associated with that account. To access the most current software downloads for your mobile broadband card, usb modem, or other device, select your device from the images below. Force roaming app available for sprint android users. Sprint has completed rollout of prl 60654, and it has begun being pushed to devices. Sprint blames network for much of its difficult situation.
Battery pull to get prl update blackberry forums at. As a result, you wont be able to update your phones profile, prl, or complete a handsfree activation if youre in a poor coverage area or are roaming, have disabled network data on either your phone or from your online ting account, or if youre connected to wifi. Changing prls can improve reception and data speeds, and in some cases even give you access to corporatetest towers. In order to install the tools download and execute the setup. Sprint sat out of that auction in 2016 in part due to a lack of financial resources and the need to spend cash on more immediate network needs, and in part because at the time it expected to. The prl indicates which bands, sub bands, and service provider identifiers will be scanned and in what priority order. Prl, or preferred roaming list, basically tells your phone which towers to connect to first. Anybody know how to modify prl on iphone 5 for sprint.
If you are seeking information about file extensions, then you are in the right place at right time. Includes unlimited data and texting on capable devices, while on the sprint network. Evo 4g evo 4g android development prl 60671 by m03sizlak xda developers was founded by developers, for developers. Sprint prl updates 01119 updated june 16, 2011 ppcgeeks. Steps to update the prl on your sprint force 4g lte keeping your preferred roaming list prl uptodate can improve your network coverage if you are roaming. This can be done via activesync connection or sd card containing the cab file. Im not talking about the part of the prl for roaming on other carriers networks. Tap settings general tab system updates update prl. The preferred roaming list prl is a database residing in a wireless primarily cdma device, such as a cellphone, that contains information used during the system selection and acquisition process.
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