BDS Settings
filed in hacks on Aug.31, 2008
BDS = BREW Distribution System – a wireless data services delivery and billing environment setup by Qualcomm. BDS enables network operators to rapidly deploy wireless data services to subscribers network-wide via mobile devices.
To access this, dial ##3282# (##DATA#), then scroll down under the “Restore” option to the ”BDS” option. BDS has three settings
- BDS URL
- Carrier ID
- Platform ID
On my phone, the BDS URL was set to “ads.sprint.com”, the Carrier ID = 0110, and the Platform ID = 2290
Personally, I don’t like most “ads”, SuperBowl ads being one exception, so I changed the URL to blank. Could be the power of suggestion and/or wishful thinking, but I swear the browser got faster after the change, and so far, I have seen no ill effects of changing this field.
NOTE: This is a hack – use at your own risk, don’t complain to me if this bricks your phone.
December 16th, 2008 on 2:06 am
I have been trying to use some of the hacks, but my phone keeps asking for a lock code. Its not locked, and I used the 0000, 1234, and the code to unlock the phone. Any suggestions?
December 16th, 2008 on 10:13 am
mccjames – is it asking for a “Code”? it may be looking for your MSL which is unique to your phone. I suggest you search the Instinct-Samsung.com forums – you can find info there on how to get your MSL – you’re either going to have to call Sprint and see if you can get them to tell you, or you can use a program like QPST to read it from the phone using the USB cable.
January 27th, 2009 on 1:16 pm
I got the code from a friend that works at Sprint, thanks
February 5th, 2009 on 12:02 am
Wats the MSL code?
February 5th, 2009 on 7:45 am
MSL = (Master Subsidy Lock)
A numeric code (password) that prevents a user from accessing certain technical settings of a phone. It is specifically designed to prevent a phone from being reprogrammed to work with a different carrier (service provider).
This is what is usually meant when a phone is referred to as “locked”. There are also “unlocked” phones that can be reprogrammed to work with a different carrier.
The reason for this system is the way phones are often sold. Many phones are sold below cost, (at a loss to the carrier,) with the expectation that the money will be recouped in the cost of the monthly service plan. The up-front loss that is later recouped is called a Subsidy.
For this to work financially for the carrier, the user must not buy the phone and then use it with a different carrier. The MSL makes that nearly impossible.
Unlocked phones are usually much more expensive than locked phones, because there is no subsidy to offset the cost.
February 8th, 2009 on 1:52 pm
a great way to get the msl code is to call sprint customer service and say browser froze and needs an unlock code. they will give this code to you out of sheer stupidity.