[HOW TO] SPRINT ACTIVATION BYPASS: WiFi ONLY

[mmathai77]

*ROOT Required! - These instructions pretty much just tell you to delete/rename/move 1 file. I tried to be detailed as I could.

1) I used Root explorer and went to:
/system/app/

2) put the folder in R/W mode (look at top for button)

3) now look for -
sprintadroidextension.apk

4) long hold press it, either copy it and paste it in another folder as backup.

5) go back to /system/app/ and long hold press sprintadroidextension.apk
again and Delete it.

6) put the folder back in R/O mode.

Now restart and you should not see anymore activation messages!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! =]

Thank you to [XDA]: foxmeister, sirmacbeth, rkmj

RKMJ stated you can try to use Titanium Backup and freeze the app instead of deleting it. I just deleted it and it WORKS =].

I also saved a backup in another folder so in case i need the app i'll have it.
I'll try to upload the apk for anyone who needs it later.

I made a separate topic on this because 1) i tried it and it worked 2) the other thread is confusing and can lead you to brick your sprint tab fast.

 

[tbannon4]

or you can http://forum.androidcentral.com/galaxy-tab/49305-how-activate-verizon-galaxy-tab.html this will work for all tabs

 

[mmathai77]

actually that ONLY works for VZW Galaxy Tabs.
So far there is no Method for bypass the activation screen on a SPRINT Galaxy Tab with button sequence.

- So the solution I gave above WORKs, and ONLY works for SPRINT Galaxy Tabs. The VZW method DOES NOT Work for SPRINT Galaxy Tabs.

 

[aquaj13]

how do you root the galaxy tab?

 

[aquaj13]

This worked awesome. Thanks for the super easy instructions.

 

[AlpineM3#AC]

I just rooted and was looking to freeze the sprintactivation apk, but cannot find it using Titanium.......any thoughts?

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[bosco388]

*ROOT Required! - These instructions pretty much just tell you to delete/rename/move 1 file. I tried to be detailed as I could.

1) I used Root explorer and went to:
/system/app/

2) put the folder in R/W mode (look at top for button)

3) now look for -
sprintadroidextension.apk

4) long hold press it, either copy it and paste it in another folder as backup.

5) go back to /system/app/ and long hold press sprintadroidextension.apk
again and Delete it.

6) put the folder back in R/O mode.

Now restart and you should not see anymore activation messages!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! =]

Thank you to [XDA]: foxmeister, sirmacbeth, rkmj

RKMJ stated you can try to use Titanium Backup and freeze the app instead of deleting it. I just deleted it and it WORKS =].

I also saved a backup in another folder so in case i need the app i'll have it.
I'll try to upload the apk for anyone who needs it later.

I made a separate topic on this because 1) i tried it and it worked 2) the other thread is confusing and can lead you to brick your sprint tab fast.

God I love this site!!!!!!!!!!

 

[teamfoster03]

Sorry for the NOOB question.
I just purchased the tab on sprint and just skipped the activation. It works fine as a wifi only device. what am i missing here? why root just bypass it and move on. what does the activation do for you?

 

[CarToyz One]

Sorry for the NOOB question.
I just purchased the tab on sprint and just skipped the activation. It works fine as a wifi only device. what am i missing here? why root just bypass it and move on. what does the activation do for you?

I did the same thing just skipped/ignored the activation. And since I have an HTC EVO - I just use the TAB in Airplane Mode and WiFi, only turning on GPS when I need it.

 

[extraclass]

I have a new Galaxy Tab, 7" Unrooted, Version 2.3.4 . There is no option to select wifi only after the reset is completed.

I get the keyboard screen and hit NEXT. There is no option here to select WIFI ONLY. Any new Ideas?

Thanks,
extraclass