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Okay so I had my Vogue on Sprint with NFS latest 6.5 rom... but then I got a new phone and decided to give my Vogue to my girlfriend. She went to take it to Metro for "metroflash" and they couldn't do it.. So I started researching and found out i needed to put it on stock rom to relock it, so i did... I took it to another Metro store for "metroflash" and the same problem occurs... The metro rep said she does not know why it is giving me the problem... Is there something i'm missing?
Thanks
p.s. so far metro pcs fails
vdubdan said:
Okay so I had my Vogue on Sprint with NFS latest 6.5 rom... but then I got a new phone and decided to give my Vogue to my girlfriend. She went to take it to Metro for "metroflash" and they couldn't do it.. So I started researching and found out i needed to put it on stock rom to relock it, so i did... I took it to another Metro store for "metroflash" and the same problem occurs... The metro rep said she does not know why it is giving me the problem... Is there something i'm missing?
Thanks
p.s. so far metro pcs fails
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It could just be the Metro market/area. If they are like cricket they won't flash it if you're in an AWS only market. Like Las Vegas.
whitey10tc said:
It could just be the Metro market/area. If they are like cricket they won't flash it if you're in an AWS only market. Like Las Vegas.
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That's not what it is. It is actually rather simple... if I am not mistaken, NFS's rom is generic and if you do not have a carrier cab installed, you will not be able to access the EPST settings that need to be changed to "flash" a phone to Metro. You can do it in one of two ways:
1. Take your device back to stock and take it to a metro store to get it programmed there. You can flash it to another rom afterwards if you want to.
2. Do the programming yourself. There is really very little that needs to be done in order to program this phone by hand. You will need some parameters from Metro, namely the MIN, the phone number (or MSD). Other than that, you may be ok since that is all that is needed to get the phone in the network. They will still need to add your ESN number to your gf's account since they associate it with the phone number.
Good luck!
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That's not what it is. It is actually rather simple... if I am not mistaken, NFS's rom is generic and if you do not have a carrier cab installed, you will not be able to access the EPST settings that need to be changed to "flash" a phone to Metro. You can do it in one of two ways:
1. Take your device back to stock and take it to a metro store to get it programmed there. You can flash it to another rom afterwards if you want to.
2. Do the programming yourself. There is really very little that needs to be done in order to program this phone by hand. You will need some parameters from Metro, namely the MIN, the phone number (or MSD). Other than that, you may be ok since that is all that is needed to get the phone in the network. They will still need to add your ESN number to your gf's account since they associate it with the phone number.
Good luck!
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That is a possible solution but Metro will still need to do a Metro flash to enter the ESN through houdinisoft and if it is an AWS market like Vegas their system will error knowing the phone will not operate on AWS frequencies That is where the problems come in for some people.
I'm in miami, fl so I'm not sure if it's AWS... And I've done the first step thunder said. I took it with a stock rom. The latest from htc site too. I'm gonna see if I take it with a generic rom and a metro carrier cab I found. I'm gonna update you guys on this. Thanks!!!
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I'm in miami, fl so I'm not sure if it's AWS... And I've done the first step thunder said. I took it with a stock rom. The latest from htc site too. I'm gonna see if I take it with a generic rom and a metro carrier cab I found. I'm gonna update you guys on this. Thanks!!!
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I am in Miami too, so don't worry about the AWS thing. I did the programming of the NAM by hand and it is working fine. They should be able to figure it out with 6.1.
if you didnt look at it already(sorry if it didnt help you) theres a sticky in this sub forum how to get metropcs on a vogue with all the settings- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=448955
hope it helps if you didnt look at it already. Edit: i realized you are on sprint. it talkes about some things sprint has that you must disable first.
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if you didnt look at it already(sorry if it didnt help you) theres a sticky in this sub forum how to get metropcs on a vogue with all the settings- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=448955
hope it helps if you didnt look at it already. Edit: i realized you are on sprint. it talkes about some things sprint has that you must disable first.
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Actually that is only to be able to use web and mms on Metro and not for flashing a phone to Metro. Although he will need it afterwards...
alltel
my touch is alltel and i need to flash to sprint.. any ideas?
cautious911 said:
my touch is alltel and i need to flash to sprint.. any ideas?
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Take it to a Sprint store and have them add it in. I don't think Sprint charges you for that. Alternatively, you can grab the E$N of a Sprint phone that is not black-listed and transfer it to your Vogue. However, this is an illegal practice and you will not find instructions in here on how to do that. Besides, you will still need to contact Sprint to have the E$N associated to your account anyways.
I bought a HTC Desire branded to Orange UK trough eBay when i was working there last month. The First thing i did was to debrand it using the 1.15.405.2 that i found on MoDaCa, and i bought a unlock key on eBay. This solution worked pretty well until the OTA update showed up, the i got the known WiFi issue. That was no biggie either, just installed the RUU of the 1.21.405.2 and the new Radio, and everything seemed to be perfect again
BUT THEN, two days ago, my phone suddenly lost it's connection to the my mobile operator . I tried to swap my sim card with another sim card, and the result was that my HTC Desire wouldn't get connection while my sim card worked well in the other phone. I also browsed trough my menus to try to find something that might be wrong, but no luck. If i tried to connect to my mobile operator manually, i got a message saying something like "SIM-card doesn't allow connection to this network".
Yesterday morning, i called HTC to try to find out if this might be a hw or sw malfunction, and he advertised me to do a factory settings restore and felt pretty confident that it only was the sw letting me down. I did as he suggested and boom, it worked...for about 5-6 hours, then it came back. As if that wasn't annoying enough, a factory settings restore didn't do the trick this time, and neither did a reflash with the goldcard. I even formated my mSD to be sure there wasn't any kind of virus on it.
So please, if anyone in here got a tip regarding sw, let me know. I'm helpless without my dear phone...
Hmmm this is my biggest concern... I'm just about to buy an ebay Orange Desire and flash it with a stock ROM and unlock it.... kinda worrying as I'm no Linux man really...
im not sure if its the same thing but i have lost conection to t mobile on my desire twice now. first time was fixed by re entering the apn. this time no change. the differance is mine is un branded. i also cant do mms any more.
Unbranded and debranded, same ****, isn't it? Niter means branded...
Seems like i'm not the only one with this problem: http://forum.vodafone.co.uk/topic/5...nt-re-connect/page__view__findpost__p__405655
Lots of Vodafone users in that forum has similar issues, but most of them seems to have a workaround by turn off the back on, or go by airplane mode to get signal back, tat doesn't work for me. I tried to flash my phone once more, but still no luck.
I'm considering a root operation and install android 2.2 aka froyo, but i'm not even sure if that is possible since i got the bootloader version 0.80...
ive just got mine working again by resting the apns to default.
mms still not working though. i hope its not a voda problem i just paid off t mobile a years contract to join voda due to terrible reception and crap tech support.
what is that, and how do you do it? I would guess that a reset to factory default and/or a complete reflash would take care of such, whatever it is...
Yep I was about to ask the same thing! what is it and how do you turn it on/off?
go to settings - wirless & networks - mobile networks - access point names - then press the menu key and hit reset to default.
hope this helps you
That did the same thing as a "reset to factory defaults", but still doesn't work
I've an unbranded unlocked desire on 3 UK with original firmware and mine does drop out occasionally but always comes back perhaps its a desire quirk !
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Suppose so, but unlike you and many others, mine doesn't come back I was hoping for a fix for this issue, but i'm afraid were talking about hw malfunction, let's hope i'm wrong...
Little update, just followed this guide, but that didn't change anything. As far as i know, i now got some kind of rooted version of HBOOT 0.75 and fw.ver. 1.15.405.4, dunno about radio version. But it also says that i'm not able to install a custom rom with this rooted version, but i might be able to completely root it now and then install a custom rom?
Yet another update, i did install the 2.2 Froyo following this guide, and unlike the HTC roms, this one indicates that i do have full/optimal connection to my mobile operator, but it still won't let me call, just replies with 'Mobile network not available'.
I kinda courages me to scream out loud ****!!! Yes, i mean it...
Feedback would be nice
Just a thought, may i be that the guy i bought the phone from could have reported it as stolen with the intention of getting an insurance fee? And as a result of that, my phone have been closed by the operator? Don't even know if they mind doing such across the border. So the question would be: Is there any way to find out if my phone has been remotely closed?
Call your carrier.... they will be able to tell you if the phone is connecting to the nextwork correctly... ask them if not... why not?
I second that suggestion, try calling your carrier. Also I have found that switching the internet on directly through settings rather than using the widgets solved my connection problem.
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Yep, i got contact with the seller from eBay, and he is very helpful, so he will do what he can while i will call my carrier first thing in the morning. Seems like there might be a glitch here, but i'll keep you updated on my progress.
argh, it seems like i wont get anywhere with my phone. I'm considering trying to change the IMEI, i know it's illegal, but i paid £360 for this device, and atm it's useless to me. If i only knew how tho change the imei, not exactly easy information to obtain, not even with google...
hulkhaugen said:
argh, it seems like i wont get anywhere with my phone. I'm considering trying to change the IMEI, i know it's illegal, but i paid £360 for this device, and atm it's useless to me. If i only knew how tho change the imei, not exactly easy information to obtain, not even with google...
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So have you found out why your having problems?
ah, sorry, thought i already told u guys, lol. Well, for some reason the phone is IMEI locked. The seller says that he did call to lock a sim card when he lost his iphone, and it might be related since it's the sim that was suppose to be in my phone. however, i think he either claimed the phone stolen to commit insurance fraud, or it's simply stolen. Another thing i came across was that the operator might blacklist the phone if it's unlocked without their blessing, don't really know if they can do that.
Either way, the only way for me to make this phone work is to convince the police that it's not stolen (i need a recite for that which he won't provide me), or to change the imei code with my "awesome" hacking skills...
Hey guys
So yesterday i bought a second hand phone. GT-S5660.
In place of sale I put my Sim card in and everything worked fine, i tested it with a few calls and all in all it was good.
15 Minutes later I arrived at my home, not even managing to make a hard reset yet i notice i have "No Service"
I tried walking abit to check if its just a specific location but it was not.
I have tried putting in different sim cards and the result vary with each one.
One has shown the same effect as mine.
Second has worked for an hour, but after I tried to put it in again it also stopeed
Third seems to be working fine
Still mine doesnt.
I have tried reflashing stock rom in different version as well as googling for solutions for this problem, yet nothing seems to work.
Selecting the network automatically\manually doesnt, abcourse, work.
at some point between flashing the problem changed abit, from "No service" to "Emergency calls only" with full reception.
I am losing hope here, and having that the previous owner showed me the phone in action there is little i can do there.
sending it to a service center while efficient will probably cost alot, and if you didn't guess by me buying a simple phone from second hand, money IS a problem.
I havent tried flashing any costum roms so nothing could have gone wrong there.
would ove to know if you have any advice
thanks!
EDIT: forgot to mention that when I enter stock recovery i get and error related with "Appling multi-CSC" and sometihng about can't mount.
I've tried selecting CSC by hand with *#272*IMEI# and it give me an error "Must be three chars"
btw IMEI is correct and accurate according to battery.
Hav you tried wipe?
eacown iley
wojtek267 said:
Hav you tried wipe?
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yes
i've tried anything common
Go back to the shop.
And ask a new one. Or a refund.
markieo said:
Go back to the shop.
And ask a new one. Or a refund.
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As i said i bought it second hand. and it did work at sale point.
thats where my problem starts =\
Hi all,
Thanks for a least looking at this thread and providing feedback. So here is my situation.
1. Bought EVO 4g from a friend who bought new phone and transferred his phone number from Sprint to Verizon so the phone does not have access to Sprint's network.
2. My wife has a crappy MetroPCS phone I would like to replace with the EVO 4g.
3. I have all the software that has been talked about in many threads here: diagnosis drivers, cdma workshop, prl, and a few other things which I can't remember.
4. I have rooted the phone with S-OFF and currently running MetrogenMod 4.5
Q1: Does the phone need to be on the Sprint network in order for me to get the phone working on MetroPCS?
Q2: After reading all of the forums it sounds like the phone will magically work on MetroPCS' network, but something tells me I'm missing something?
Q3: How do I get my wife's phone number transferred over to this phone? It seems I can only transfer the current phone number that the phone has even though it is not mine.
Thanks again in advance and I apologize if these questions have been asked before, but I did not see any.
Jamdev12
PS: Ok after reading and getting familiar with this stuff it seems there are two ways of doing this, but I rather get some expertise from someone first :
1. Easiest method. Call MetroPCS and request an ESN swap. Since I own both phones I don't foresee this as illegal and I've heard of people successfully getting this done.
2. Hardest method and possibly bricking the phone. Call Sprint and request MLS number. Then use the software that is available to get ESN from old phone and write it to the new phone. If done right, the new phone will act and connect as if it were the old phone.
To all, am I correct in the above assumptions?
You shouldn't need to call sprint for your msl..search the play store for "msl reader". It'll save you that hassle anyways. ....Did a quick search and found this guide over on af.. http://androidforums.com/evo-4g-all-things-root/538899-guide-metro-pcs-donor-flash.html .. I flashed to boost so thats the extent of my experience. Hope it helps.
Hi nrvlljr,
Thanks for this link. I will be trying this tonight and if I get it working, I'll post my findings. Wish me luck. :good:
jamdev12
jamdev12 said:
Hi nrvlljr,
Thanks for this link. I will be trying this tonight and if I get it working, I'll post my findings. Wish me luck. :good:
jamdev12
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Break a leg buddy..Just make sure to follow the instructions to a tee and you'll be fine.
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Break a leg buddy..Just make sure to follow the instructions to a tee and you'll be fine.
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Hi nrvlljr,
Thanks for the encouragement. Unfortunately it did not work for me. For some reason the phone is unable to log into the MetroPCS network as my old phone. One thing that confused me about the instructions was to save the nam1 and Nam2 data for my old phone because not once after that did I use this data to reprogram the new phone. All it says is to replace the ESN and meid numbers in the nvm folder and reboot.
Next I tried the MetroPCS tutorial in the developer forum to get MetroPCS working, ROM and everything without success. I'm able to connect via roaming, but not on my current phone number.
Anyways, if you or anyone here has any ideas, I would gladly appreciate it. At least the phone is not bricked, yet.
Thanks in advance.
jamdev12 said:
Hi nrvlljr,
Thanks for the encouragement. Unfortunately it did not work for me. For some reason the phone is unable to log into the MetroPCS network as my old phone. One thing that confused me about the instructions was to save the nam1 and Nam2 data for my old phone because not once after that did I use this data to reprogram the new phone. All it says is to replace the ESN and meid numbers in the nvm folder and reboot.
Next I tried the MetroPCS tutorial in the developer forum to get MetroPCS working, ROM and everything without success. I'm able to connect via roaming, but not on my current phone number.
Anyways, if you or anyone here has any ideas, I would gladly appreciate it. At least the phone is not bricked, yet.
Thanks in advance.
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Ok, so after more fiddling, I was able to get Data working, but no talk and text. To get data working, I had to run DFS to import the latest PRL from MetroPCS into the phone. Once I did that and rebooted the phone, 3G started to work, but still could not get Talk and Text to work.
Then I did the worst thing that I could have done, I think. I order for me to get Talk and Text working, I took the phone to a MetroPCS. Well, I let them run the phone through Houdini and now Talk and Text work, but I can't get 3G to work even though I have a plan that has Talk, Text and Data and I have reloaded the MetroPCS PRL in the phone.
Has anyone ran into this problem? Would I have to get my phone off the MetroPCS database in order for me to get 3G running again? Any help would be gladly appreciated.
Hello, I, new here..
I have literally tried everything i have read from forum to forum, post to post, from installing DIAG drivers to QPST, apn, anycut, everything i have found and cannot make my EVO to connect to the web. My sister had this phone fully working (except 4G) and now that i transferred it to my account i make calls and text but not MMS or WEB. less 3G. I am very frustrated but willing to keep on reading instructions if anyone would be able to help!!. Thank you very much and you guys are doing a very great job. miraculously i am obtaining knowledge i never even though it existed! unfortunately havent being able to solve my problem.
jamdev12 said:
Ok, so after more fiddling, I was able to get Data working, but no talk and text. To get data working, I had to run DFS to import the latest PRL from MetroPCS into the phone. Once I did that and rebooted the phone, 3G started to work, but still could not get Talk and Text to work.
Then I did the worst thing that I could have done, I think. I order for me to get Talk and Text working, I took the phone to a MetroPCS. Well, I let them run the phone through Houdini and now Talk and Text work, but I can't get 3G to work even though I have a plan that has Talk, Text and Data and I have reloaded the MetroPCS PRL in the phone.
Has anyone ran into this problem? Would I have to get my phone off the MetroPCS database in order for me to get 3G running again? Any help would be gladly appreciated.
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What kind of phone did you use for the donor flash? I had this problem with my old evo 4g. I had it donor flashed from a freeform 1. Even though I was paying for 3g the evo didnt get it. I assumed it was because my freeform didnt have 3g so the ESN being read by the network on my evo didnt require it to send 3g data. Just a guess
Hi first off let me start out by saying I am a big newb to this kind of thing the most I have ever done is root a couple of phones and installed a couple of roms a long time ago. I didn't intend on buying my opt g but I was on Craigslist and saw it at a steal of a price so I picked it up. The phone was already previously flashed to cricket (that's what I have) it was on the sprint network before. I activated it when I got home but my data does not work I read up on line and by the looks of it I think there is a fix for this I haven't tested Mms but I will put my money on saying it doesn't work either. Can someone help me get pointed in the right direction to where I can find a tutorial or guide on how to get my data working. I found some stuff but it's for other phones and I didn't really understand the directions and the stuff I found was from 2010 so I'm thinking that's old info. In advance thank you everyone also I don't know if it matters or not but on my cricket plan I have 3g so that's what I am trying to get to work on phone
jacobp1223 said:
I activated it when I got home but my data does not work I read up on line and by the looks of it I think there is a fix for this I haven't tested Mms but I will put my money on saying it doesn't work either.
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I think you just need to change the APN's.
Go to Settings->More...->Mobile Networks->Access Point Names and select the relevant APN if it is there.
If not, you'll need to find the details for your provider (Google "Cricket APN") and add them to the device (don't forget to save).