[HACK] PRL swapping.

[kalex]

MSL is a Master Subsidy Lock code. You will need to call Sprint and obtain it. when you swap phones Sprint usually gives u one time use numbers so you can't use those again. I never had sprint deny me MSL for any of my phones. Just make sure your account is in good standing and make up some story that you need code for something. I just tell them that I develop software on my phone

 

[Nick7]

I told this lady that I need it for leet hax and she gave it to me.

 

[firassasin]

I told this lady that I need it for leet hax and she gave it to me.

rofl, i want to try this now.

 

[mxl360]

is there an easy way to switch back an forth (sprint/verizon). At home sprint is weak, but at work sprint rules.

 

[Nick7]

I would suggest using my force roaming application, but if you really need evdo at home I would just tell you to push this PRL to your phone at home and update it at work. It takes under 30 seconds to push the PRL (but you need a computer) and about 30 seconds to revert.

 

[imex99]

I'll try this tonight but as others stated, I need to use another com.


Just got my MSL from Sprint and it worked great, thanks man. Would this method work for an htc evo or similar?

Sent from my LS670 using Tapatalk

 

[fristuff]

Yeah, if someone could make a widget that lets you do this, like the hotspot one, that'd be sick.

 

[DoesItMatter]

When I activated my Optimus S with Sprint, I did it over the Web.

Was a new feature they just added, usually you had to call in.

When you change over from an existing phone, to the new phone, the process
will give you a bunch of information that you should print and keep!

It gives you a one-time MSL to use.

It also gives you a secondary MSL code - KEEP THAT ONE

It is the MSL for your phone - no need to call if you already have it
or did the activation from Sprints website!

 

[v0mitr0n]

amazing. I went from 2-3 bars to 6 solid bars at my house. With free roaming (SERO), I am very happy.

Thanks!

 

[neatojones]

Why does Sprint not know you are on another carrier with this hack. It seems that changing the PRL could change which towers your phone roams on, but I don't understand how it would make your phone roam for "free." The other company's towers report the use to your carrier and charge them, so I don't understand how this is working. Could someone explain it to me?

 

[Nick7]

Sprint doesn't charge for roaming.

 

[neatojones]

From sprint's website:
Sprint reserves the right, without notice, to limit throughput speeds, and to deny, terminate, modify, disconnect or suspend service if off-network usage in a month exceeds: (1) voice: 800 min. or a majority of minutes; or (2) data: 300 megabytes or a majority of kilobytes. Prohibited network use rules apply. See in-store materials or sprint.com/termsandconditions for specific prohibited uses.

These new terms and conditions will make it easier for customers to realize how much roaming usage they are permitted each month, as shown below:

* Voice Roaming - 800 minutes or a majority of minutes
* Data Roaming - 300 megabytes or a majority of kilobytes

Additionally, I found this, but am not sure if it is up to date:
Suspension of Data Roaming Service
* When customers reach their 300MB domestic roaming limit or $1,000 of international data roaming usage then their data roaming service is automatically suspended. This will help reduce unexpected overage charges for customers while controlling Sprint?s operational costs.

Suspension of Domestic Data Roaming Service
* Occurs automatically when the 300MB limit is reached and lasts until the first day of the next bill cycle.
* Redirects end user to a web page stating their monthly data roaming limit was reached.
o Customers on new plans (that charge a $0.25/MB domestic roaming overage rate) can:
+ Wait until the next bill cycle to continue roaming.
+ Choose to ?opt-in? to overage charges from the web page and continue roaming.
o Customers on plans that do not charge a $0.25/MB domestic roaming overage rate can:
+ Wait until the next bill cycle to continue roaming.
+ Contact Sprint to switch to the new plan that charges a $0.25/MB domestic roaming overage rate.
# Specialist must remove the Domestic Roaming Throttle (BDMTRM) SOC to un-suspend service after switching to the new plan.
* Does not apply to:
o On-network service
o Select CL Unlimited Plans.


So, I guess from my understanding is that despite the roaming charge warning we get, you won't be charged for roaming unless you opt to be after you reach your data limit.

 

[Nick7]

I toll at least a gig of roaming data a month lol.. They don't do anything. But this is good to know.

 

[neatojones]

That's good to know as well.

 

[fristuff]

So nick, how do you use this for yourself? I'm sure Sprint's better than the roaming one at times, so you prob switch around, but as far as I understand, it's easy to switch back to the sprint one but to switch back the other, you would need a computer...

 

[Nick7]

So nick, how do you use this for yourself? I'm sure Sprint's better than the roaming one at times, so you prob switch around, but as far as I understand, it's easy to switch back to the sprint one but to switch back the other, you would need a computer...

In my dorm I get **** service, so I apply this hack. When I'm on the go/at class I update my PRL and use Sprint towers.

 

[fristuff]

When you do #2, do you guys get a message from verizon saying that your feature update could not be blehbleh? and *2 would open up the sprint zone?

It seemed to have worked okay but for data, it still feels as if it's pulling it from sprint's tower...

 

[Nick7]

If you dail *2 and get Verizon, you are on Verizon towers.

 

[fristuff]

When I do *2, I get Sprint
When I do #2, I get Verizon

Speed seems same as Sprint's and I can't figure out if I've done something wrong...tried twice

 

[Nick7]

When I do *2, I get Sprint
When I do #2, I get Verizon

Speed seems same as Sprint's and I can't figure out if I've done something wrong...tried twice

Your EVDO connection isn't necessarily going to be faster. Maybe if you have better service. Verizon and Sprint both use EVDO rev. a