What is the purpose of *228 and when do you use it?
M_R_L
Contributor - Level 1

I have seen references to using *228. Just what does this do and why and when should I use it?

 

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Steve5127
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It is used to initially program the device  opt 1,  and it can be used to update the PRL list  (cell tower addresses) on the device. 

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AFguy
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I had to call VZW yesterday with anissue and she walked me through calling *228 from my cell.  She said I should do this once a week to update my phone with local towers.

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old_man-58
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Not sure about once a week, but after any upgrade you should allow VZW to re-program for both *228 Option 1 and *228 Option 2

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AFguy
Contributor - Level 2

I thought once a week was too often as well, just what she told me to do to insure I always had the latest list of tower updates.  Could be because I live in an area where VZW was not here until they took over Alltel and they are still switching over towers in my area.

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Jagger-VzW
Contributor - Level 2

*228 is used to update your Preferred Roaming List (PRLs) and to activate devices.  Use *228 to update your PRL about once a month.  Once a week is overkill.

 

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AFguy
Contributor - Level 2

Thank you James for clarifying.  I thought once a week was too much when the VZW rep told me that yesterday.  :smileyhappy:

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immobile2
Newbie
Yea, once a week is overkill... I also knowticed that with the Droid, compared to every other device, you can't perform *22899 on the Droid. It brings you right into reg. Programing.
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JungleJim
Newbie

I just tried to use the *228 and it said that this feature is not available use *611.  Without going to *611 (whatever that is) why would this feature not be available?

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gmack35
Enthusiast - Level 3

just did the *228, option #2, on my droid and it worked fine. i read on another board, about doing it monthly and especially after a software update. most say it improves the signal. mine did go from the usual 1 bar that i usually get at home to 3 bars, but it has only been an hour, so don't know long term effects.

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