Why cant I update my PRL on my phone?

Try booting without the SIM, then shut down and reinstall the SIM and reboot. That may force the update. If not, then Sprint should be able to push it to your phone.

What does a PRL update do?

Completing a PRL (or preferred roaming list) update will provide your phone with the most up-to-date information for roaming. Many LTE devices can run this update over Wi-Fi but if you’re having trouble getting the update to start, or it fails before completing, you may need to disable Wi-Fi and enable data instead.

How do I force a PRL update?

Update the PRL (Preferred Roaming List) on your device

1. Go to our device tutorial page.
2. Select your device.
3. Look under “Device Management”
4. Follow the steps under “Update the PRL”

How do I update my Android PRL?

Android Smartphone and/or Tablet*

1. From the home screen, find the Settings Gear icon.
2. Click on System Settings or System Updates.
3. Click on Update PRL. Follow any device instructions.

What is a PRL on a phone?

PRL stands for Preferred Roaming List and is a database used in CDMA (think Sprint and Verizon here) phones. It’s built and provided by your carrier, and used when your phone is connecting to the tower.

Should you update your PRL?

There may be cases where missing or corrupt PRLs can lead to a customer not having service at all. On many networks, regularly updating the PRL is advised if the subscriber uses the device outside the home area frequently, particularly if they do so in multiple different areas.

What is PRL on Android phone?

(Preferred Roaming List) The PRL is a list of information that resides in the memory of some kinds of digital phones. It lists the radio frequencies the phone can use in various geographic areas. The part of the list for each area is ordered by the bands the phone should try to use first.

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How do I refresh my SIM card?

How to Reset a Phone SIM Card

1. Insert the SIM card into your cell phone’s SIM card slot.
2. Access the “Settings” menu.
3. Click on the “Reset” option.
4. Insert the SIM card into your phone.
5. Access the “Phonebook” menu options and select “Management” or “Settings.”
6. Choose “Delete All” and confirm the action.