Download 3026.prl (Latest) and Update Instructions! (Regularly Updated)

[Kaiser17]

Downloads: 3026.prl (Latest), 3025.prl, 3024.prl, 3023.prl

Quick Notice:

Its seems to be that dialing *228 gets you the latest PRL now, and alot of people have confirmed that the *228 service updated their PRL to 3026. It maybe in certain areas so there might be a possibility that it hasn't updated in your area.

If anyone is thinking about updating their PRLs, try *228 first just in case to see if it updates you to 3026 so you wont have to use this guide. And if it takes you back to a older PRL you have nothing to loose since you were in the process of changing it manually anyway.

For steps on updating your PRL, use this guide:

MSL=SPC to get you SPC use MEID Converter where you need to enter your IMEI/MEID number to convert it and get your MetroPCS SPC.

Updating the PRL
Once you know your MSL, you need to download and install the program QPST 2.7 Build 323, it might be possible to use another version of the program but this guide was made using version 2.7 b323. QPST is not a paid program but is intended for developers, providers and maintenance technicians, according x-drivers.com the software is “freeware”.

1.Download QPST here.
2. if needed, google, download and install the Samsung Galaxy S Drivers
2.5 Make sure your Indulge is not USB debugging mode, to disable, go to settings>applications>development>uncheck USB debugging
3. On your Indulge, with the touchscreen dialer, dial **87284 this will open the “PhoneUtil” hidden menu
4. Change on both the UART and the USB menus, to MODEM and hit home.
5. Connect your phone to your computer with the usb cable, select “Mass Storage” if the select USB mode menu opens.
6. Your computer will automatically install the modem drivers for your Indulge wait until you see the “device is ready for use”
7. Open QPST Configurations. Start>All Programs> QPST> QPST Configuration.
8. Click on the “Ports” tab and “Add a new port”
9. Select the “COMXX – USB\QC Diagnostic” and click ok, in my case the port number was 13, your port number will be different, if you see more than one, disconnect all your external devices such as external HDDs, phones, Bluetooth dongles, ect. If you don’t see a port. Disconnect your phone, restart your computer, connect your phone and try again, you might want to remember your Indulge’s port number for future use.
10. Click “Start Clients” on the top of the program and open Service programming.
11. On the new Phone Selection windows you should see one active phone that starts with FFA65, select it and click ok.
12. Click “Read from the phone” and enter your 6-digit MSL code
13. Click on the “Roam” tab and click the “Browse…” button, here you will need to browse for the PRL you downloaded above select it and open it.
14. Click “Write to Phone”
15. Your Indulge will reboot and you can close all the programs now. On your phone go to settings>about phone>status> and make sure the PRL version matches the PRL number you downloaded, if yes, Congratulations you all done!!
16. Don’t forget to change back the USB settings ONLY back to PDA on the **87284 menu

Everytime there is a new PRL available, I'll update this thread and keep everything organized so you will have everything you need in one thread

If you guys want a BIG BIG boost in your battery, I suggest you turn off 4G. The only reason the Indulge's battery life is so limited is because of 4G. For more details read a post of mines below:

Yep, 4G is the biggest battery killer. With it turned off I get 12-14 hours as opposed to 4-6 with it turned on.

To turn off 4G: Dial up **583385## and select CDMA Only which will turn off 4G and then you will have 3G/1x. To turn it back on, do the same thing and select Global Mode.

And the good thing about turning 4G off is that if you have wifi at home and you turn it on your 3g/1x will turn off and then it will use your wifi for calls/texts which saves even more battery but with 4G, it cant do that and it stays on alongside wifi which kills more battery.

When im at home I always leave wifi turned on because it uses less power than 3G/1x because it doesn't have to continuously search for towers.

You might also want to set your wifi sleep policy to off because when your phone is sleeping, wifi turns off and then it goes back to 3G/1x as mentioned 3G/1x uses more power than wifi.

To turn it off go to Settings -> Wireless Networks -> Wifi settings -> Scroll down to Advanced -> Wifi Sleep policy -> Never

 

[kewlkid17]

Thank you for this.

I'm in Hialeah, Fl and im getting 4G or 3G most of the time. Mostly 4g though

 

[Kaiser17]

Thank you for this.

I'm in Hialeah, Fl and im getting 4G or 3G most of the time. Mostly 4g though

You're welcome I have 4g turned off and I just use Wifi at home and when im not home im on 3G/1x

My battery lasts like 14 hours without 4G.

 

[facecook]

thanks, just did it.

do you get the 3g notification symbol or is it just going to stay on 1x?

also, did you change anything in the lte mode menu? did you leave it in global or enabled cdma only mode?

 

[Kaiser17]

thanks, just did it.

do you get the 3g notification symbol or is it just going to stay on 1x?

also, did you change anything in the lte mode menu? did you leave it in global or enabled cdma only mode?

Well if you have 3G in your area it will show the 3G symbol, but if you dont have it then it will show 1x (2G)

In the lte mode I set mines at CDMA Only which turns off 4G.

If you want 4G turned on set it at Global which is 4G/3G/1x which is the default setting.

 

[TattooedDroid]

Still no 3g in west palm beach :/

 

[facecook]

Well if you have 3G in your area it will show the 3G symbol, but if you dont have it then it will show 1x (2G)

In the lte mode I set mines at CDMA Only which turns off 4G.

If you want 4G turned on set it at Global which is 4G/3G/1x which is the default setting.

ok, then still no 3g in west kendall part of miami,fl

 

[pl0323]

I currently have the 3020 PRL installed, and receive 3G & 4G. What's the difference between 3023 and 3020?

If I *228, the PRL I receive is 3019. So, basically I would just like to know what do I gain with the 3023 PRL. Thanks....

 

[TattooedDroid]

There it goes....3g in WPB.... Never thought id see that on metro...

 

[ku55bo55]

im in atlanta... you think it will work here?

 

[Kaiser17]

im in atlanta... you think it will work here?

Depends on which parts. I have 3G in my area, but it goes away at times.

 

[ku55bo55]

like in marietta ga?

 

[Kaiser17]

like in marietta ga?

Not sure.

 

[TattooedDroid]

Just thought id note...im getting 4/5 mbps on this new prl...

 

[ku55bo55]

how to change from 4g to 3g?

 

[TattooedDroid]

Search the threads.... no actual toggle yet.

 

[Kaiser17]

how to change from 4g to 3g?

Dial up **583385## and select CDMA Only which will turn of 4G and save you battery and then you will have 3G/1x. To turn it back on, do the same thing and select Global Mode.

Search the threads.... no actual toggle yet.

Hes not asking for a toggle, hes asking how to turn off 4G.

 

[ku55bo55]

it works thanks

 

[Kaiser17]

it works thanks

Yep, 4G is the biggest battery killer. With it turned off I get 12-14 hours as opposed to 4-6 with it turned on.

And the good thing about turning 4G off is that if you have wifi at home and you turn it on your 3g/1x will turn off and then it will use your wifi for calls/texts which saves even more battery but with 4G, it cant do that and it stays on alongside wifi which kills more battery.

When im at home I always leave wifi turned on because it uses less power than 3G/1x because it doesn't have to continuously search for towers.

You might also want to set your wifi sleep policy to off because when your phone is sleeping, wifi turns off and then it goes back to 3G/1x as mentioned 3G/1x uses more power than wifi.

To turn it off go to Settings -> Wireless Networks -> Wifi settings -> Scroll down to Advanced -> Wifi Sleep policy -> Never

 

[saycbone]

Thanks.. this one shows 3G in San Jose!!

 

[jsummer]

Thnx kaiser17.. finally theres a prl that will allow me to get 3g in tha bay area region all bcuz of you dude... thnx

 

[Kaiser17]

Thank you for this.

I'm in Hialeah, Fl and im getting 4G or 3G most of the time. Mostly 4g though

Thanks.. this one shows 3G in San Jose!!

Thnx kaiser17.. finally theres a prl that will allow me to get 3g in tha bay area region all bcuz of you dude... thnx

Welcome, you guys can show your support and click the "thanks" button on the first post is all I ask. If you guys have any questions feel free to ask

 

[derrabe]

Anyone tried this in the detroit area yet?

 

[Kaiser17]

Anyone tried this in the detroit area yet?

Well you have nothing to loose, even if you still don't get 3G, you will still have the latest prl which is still better than nothing so I'd upgrade anyway.

 

[crowz]

No 3g in Pompano Beach... :/