Root Tip---msl-easy way to get

[schr9091]

If you are using an Android and need your MSL number to access your phone’s configuration menu, you can load up a terminal emulator (piles available in the Market) and run:

getprop ril.MSL



BAM! It should spit back your 6 digit MSL number.

 

[kolosus]

Not to pop your bubble but....
http://androidforums.com/galaxy-pre...94-easiest-fastest-way-get-your-msl-code.html

On a side note, seems that everyone that comes to this section is not aware of how to do this. Perhaps it should be made a stickie? Or maybe linked from the root guide to it since its needed to put the device is diagnostic mode and such.

 

[kolosus]

Just to let you guys know you have to type su to gain superuser permissions and then type getprop ril.MSL

That's a negative. You do not need root to get your MSL. Not on the Prevail at least.

 

[out of ideas]

there's also an app, "Get my Msl" takes under a minute and worked for me. switched prls multiple times with the number it spit out. I got my number then uninstalled it, cuz its useless after that

 

[schr9091]

wish there was a switch my prl app and another app that would tell me which one to use that would be the best for your area

 

[kolosus]

There is a guy somewhere around here claiming he's pulling 80 gigs a month from Boost. I want to know what prl he's using to get that kind of speed. I need to find that post.

 

[wetbiker7]

There is a guy somewhere around here claiming he's pulling 80 gigs a month from Boost. I want to know what prl he's using to get that kind of speed. I need to find that post.

WOW!! That's some serious usage. Do me a favor and let me know if you find out the info.

No way I would ever use that much data but the info would be good to know.

 

[kolosus]

Sorry. Not this forum. Over at HoFo
What Does Boost Mobile's Unlimited Data Mean?

Look at post 4 and some of the subsequent posts. Post 14 has an interesting point too.

I want to know what PRL he's using to pull that kind of data and what speeds he's getting. Please also note the date of these posts...

I'd like to ask him a few questions.
arty:

 

[patsfann]

what is the purpose of the msl & what can we do with it ?

 

[kolosus]

The msl is the unique reprogramming code for your phone.

If you want to erase all your information off the phone, or you need to put the phone into diagnostic mode to try out some things then you'd need the msl code. You cannot get free/cheap service from Boost with the code and another person knowing the code cannot do anything with it.

The main thing that most people do in diagnostic mode is change their prl. The Prevail doesn't like to respond very well to other read/write commands.

 

[Chris T]

wish there was a switch my prl app and another app that would tell me which one to use that would be the best for your area

Wouldn't that be great!!!

 

[RTLflat]

there a mobile Odin. maybe there way to do this too. seems like that should be easier to do then making your phone rewrite itself without forgetting itself