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Can a t-mobile tp2 flashed with a cdma rom be brought back to a gsm radio rom?

Hi. Can a T-mobile HTC TOUCH PRO2 (US version) which was stupidly flashed with a SPRINT CDMA ROM be brought back to GSM by reflashing it with a GSM flash ROM file using a PC running Windows? If so, where can I obtain the flash ROM file from, as well as the utility to flashing it back with.
PS: HTC Techs wouldn't help me except telling me to send it in so they can charge me more than I already paid for this phone already. Thanks in advance for helping or trying to help.

Did you brick you device?

Kevinik said:
Did you brick you device?
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Well, my "know-it-all" buddy who's had great success with tinkering & flashing my other phones, B-R-I-C-K-E-D this one. Now he and I have been through the gamut on trying to reset this TP2 with the problems listed in another thread here using forum members' suggestions as well as the resetting tips for this model found on HTC.com with no success. So I had a thought in my sleep. Maybe, just maybe, I can reflash it?
Symptoms: There is no screen on this phone now. My PC tries to recognize it for about 1 minute or two, after it displays it's hardware signature in Device Manager 2-3 minutes showing up as "Qualcomm CDMA Technologies MSM" with an exclamation point under "Other Devices", then, the phone's hardware signature disappears from my hardware list in Windows 7's Device Manager listing. It didn't do that before.
"My Other thread" referring to all I did in trying to revive this phone with the help of other members here.

suzukii said:
Hi. Can a T-mobile HTC TOUCH PRO2 (US version) which was stupidly flashed with a SPRINT CDMA ROM be brought back to GSM by reflashing it with a GSM flash ROM file using a PC running Windows? If so, where can I obtain the flash ROM file from, as well as the utility to flashing it back with.
PS: HTC Techs wouldn't help me except telling me to send it in so they can charge me more than I already paid for this phone already. Thanks in advance for helping or trying to help.
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You should be able to connect the USB, go into bootloader mode, and then run update the ROM. You should probably run task29 first to clear the memory. If you can't get the USB to work, you can flash from your SD card. Check the first several posts of the ROM forum, rather than this GENERAL forum.

find an official T-mobile HTC TOUCH PRO2 rom and flash it.
and if your device has hard-spl then you can flash any full gsm rom.
some roms here

faria said:
find an official T-mobile HTC TOUCH PRO2 rom and flash it.
and if your device has hard-spl then you can flash any full gsm rom.
some roms here
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Yep it all started with the Hard-SPL from the Rhodium.htc-unlocks.com guys.
PS: your link above doesn't seem to work.

suzukii said:
Yep it all started with the Hard-SPL from the Rhodium.htc-unlocks.com guys.
PS: your link above doesn't seem to work.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=544538
and here you shoul find a t-mobile rom
http://www.xda-roms.com/

faria said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=544538
and here you shoul find a t-mobile rom
http://www.xda-roms.com/
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Will do. Thanks.

faria said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=544538
and here you shoul find a t-mobile rom
http://www.xda-roms.com/
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Nope no good. These tips all expect some sort of interactivity between the use & the phone present like being able to go into bootloader mode or expecting something visual on the screen. My TP2 doesn't do anything after flashing it with the CDMA process (provided by the Rhodium.htc-unlocks.com website), except turn on the little orange LED ever couple of minutes until the battery just dies out.

You now have a nice paper weight or brick. Flashing a cdma radio and/or bootloader/unlocker is NOT reversible. If you had only flashed a cdma rom then that could have been reversed.

suzukii said:
Nope no good. These tips all expect some sort of interactivity between the use & the phone present like being able to go into bootloader mode or expecting something visual on the screen. My TP2 doesn't do anything after flashing it with the CDMA process (provided by the Rhodium.htc-unlocks.com website), except turn on the little orange LED ever couple of minutes until the battery just dies out.
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If you cant get into bootloader I'm almost certain that means the phone's bricked. I realize that's likely not the information you want to here but you need at least a FEW things working on the thing to be able to flash it to a different rom. Bootloader being one of them.

If you cant get into bootloader mode,then i dont currently know any other way of reviving the device at home.sorry.
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to the poster above....
it seems we posted at the same time

drewcam888 said:
You now have a nice paper weight or brick. Flashing a cdma radio and/or bootloader/unlocker is NOT reversible. If you had only flashed a cdma rom then that could have been reversed.
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YEP. Thanks. I just got a RMA from HTC to send it in for repairs. They'll probably rape my credit card. Oh well.

suzukii said:
YEP. Thanks. I just got a RMA from HTC to send it in for repairs. They'll probably rape my credit card. Oh well.
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you rigth there!problably cheaper to buy a new one

Aaron McCarthy said:
If you cant get into bootloader I'm almost certain that means the phone's bricked. I realize that's likely not the information you want to here but you need at least a FEW things working on the thing to be able to flash it to a different rom. Bootloader being one of them.
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I'll keep that in mind next time. For now the phone is on it's way back to Oz. What sux about this is that I could've had the pleasure of bricking my own phone, instead my pal got to enjoy this phones' trial & tribulations. thanks anyhow guys.
Now lets see what happens with my T-mobile HD2-Leo, eh,eh

suzukii said:
YEP. Thanks. I just got a RMA from HTC to send it in for repairs. They'll probably rape my credit card. Oh well.
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RMA usually it's totally free you only have to pay to send in the phone. I know cause I did the same thing kind of... I flashed a GSM rom on a CDMA phone and totally bricked it. My phone connection led didn't light up when connected. Then I call HTC, they sent me to call another company that handles US Cellular and got it RMA paid only shipping.
If your led connection lights up there might be a possibility you can flash your stock rom with a clean Micro SD Card. Just search for this method on the forums, it has been a working life saver to many.

suzukii said:
Nope no good. These tips all expect some sort of interactivity between the use & the phone present like being able to go into bootloader mode or expecting something visual on the screen. My TP2 doesn't do anything after flashing it with the CDMA process (provided by the Rhodium.htc-unlocks.com website), except turn on the little orange LED ever couple of minutes until the battery just dies out.
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The only thing that might work is to go back over the the CDMA forum and find out how the CDMA version invokes the bootloader. Maybe it is different than the GSM version? If you can't get to bootloader you are in trouble.

Kevinik said:
RMA usually it's totally free you only have to pay to send in the phone. I know cause I did the same thing kind of... I flashed a GSM rom on a CDMA phone and totally bricked it. My phone connection led didn't light up when connected. Then I call HTC, they sent me to call another company that handles US Cellular and got it RMA paid only shipping.
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Bear in mind that (I believe) the OP said he Hard-SPL'd the device. I've seen numerous tales on here, of HTC declining to repair under warranty in those cases, citing 'Illegal software'. They usually then quote a couple of hundred dollars to change the motherboard, or a fee to return the phone unrepaired (the fee is their charge for the diagnostics).

I have the same error. Any new guess? In my country there aren't HTC repair stores

hi all:
anyone here know how to reboot the tmobile tp2 after I think I brick it? probably flash with wrong rom. now the phone will not turn off. stuck at "stick together".
Thanks
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Before I send my phone back to TMO UK....

I can't get a GPS fix so it needs to go back for repair. Previoulsy I have rooted it with unrevoked.
Tonight, i made a gold card and flashed it with a T-Mobile rom i downloaded, which went swimmingly.
Is this all I need to do so they don't know it was rooted?

Yes!!!!!!!!!!

You wouldn't have needed the gold card to flash the T-Mobile RUU, which ROM were you originally on when you got the phone?

A tmobile rom was on the phone, but i'd ran unrevoked so I needed to get rid of that. I tried without a gold card but was getting errors like customer id, but the gold card got round that.

Goldcard always wins

Then you weren't on a T-Mobile ROM originally if you needed a gold card to flash it
A gold card is ONLY needed to flash a ROM different to the original build number, it should NOT be needed to flash a branded ROM if your phone was branded so sounds like you went through the issue for nothing

EddyOS said:
Then you weren't on a T-Mobile ROM originally if you needed a gold card to flash it
A gold card is ONLY needed to flash a ROM different to the original build number, it should NOT be needed to flash a branded ROM if your phone was branded so sounds like you went through the issue for nothing
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Very true but as long as he has managed to flash a branded ROM with it i don't think T-Mobile will be able to tell the difference

They can if they check the IMEI and see it wasn't a T-Mobile handset

EddyOS said:
They can if they check the IMEI and see it wasn't a T-Mobile handset
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Certainly if that's what he's trying to do. But if that were the case then he would have to show them contract details or a receipt before getting a repair anyway. It is however possible that he bought a legitimate un-branded phone from T-Mobile and therefore flashing the ROM to a T-mobile one won't make them look twice.

Not true, if that was the case I could send my unbranded one back to Vodafone for repair. They'd send it back saying 'not one of ours, off to HTC you go' which is what T-Mobile might also do

EddyOS said:
Not true, if that was the case I could send my unbranded one back to Vodafone for repair. They'd send it back saying 'not one of ours, off to HTC you go' which is what T-Mobile might also do
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I hear what you are saying. I personally have never done it but have read on here that some people have not managed to flash back to an RUU for their carrier without using a goldcard ( not saying it has to be used maybe they did something wrong with the first flash and the goldcard did it right for them) iv'e also read that some have problems as the newer ROM they have on their phone won't allow them to flash to an older stock RUU and the goldcard has allowed them to do this.
Again only going off what i have read here

I'm just trying to make the OP aware that although it shouldn't be a problem it might be

EddyOS said:
I'm just trying to make the OP aware that although it shouldn't be a problem it might be
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No worries just trying to get my facts straight incase i'm ever in the same predicament

Main reason why I always get unbranded handsets - deal with the manufacturer direct!

EddyOS said:
Main reason why I always get unbranded handsets - deal with the manufacturer direct!
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Lol i was very close to doing the same - can't help playing round with ROM's and it's killing me not doing it on this one

USB Port damaged. Need to Unroot

Hey folks,
The usb port for my HTC Desire is damaged and I am trying to unroot my device back to standard so I can send it away to be fixed under my O2 insurance policy.
Following the Unlockr method installing the RUU rom requires connecting the device with the USB cable, which in this case is NOT possible as my port is damaged.
Is there a way I can flash the RUU via Recovery? As I could transfer it onto my micro SD card via an adapter.

You can probably get away with just uninstalling super user
Sent from my CM860

Because my Desire has been S-Off'd the obvious logo on booting is a dead give away my phone has been rooted etc.

Use Androot or Z4 and unroot with one of them
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Would you be able to provide me with any further information on these two methods?
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DevStaffAndroid said:
Use Androot or Z4 and unroot with one of them
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Unrooting with such methods, what results would this produce?
I have a custom rom flashed therefore I still need to flash the factory standard RUU.

try PB99IMG method ?

dzumagos said:
try PB99IMG method ?
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Can you provide me with further information on this method please? I would really appreciate it!

Are you sure the USB is broke?
Some cheap usb cables overtime become less of a snug
fit and give the impression of a broken port.
If you can make it work by bending the plug bit upwards
a bit then its probably just the cable.

Already tried usb brick fix here from xda?
To the PB99IMG.zip method:
1.) Download o2 ruu:
RUU_Bravo_Froy2_UK_2.14.207.1_Radio_32.44.00.32U_5.09.05.30_2_release_144166_
signed.exe
2.) After this, follow this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10509780&postcount=102
Maybe you a card reader to copy the PB99IMG.zip file on your desire's sd card.

MatDrOiD said:
Already tried usb brick fix here from xda?
To the PB99IMG.zip method:
1.) Download o2 ruu:
RUU_Bravo_Froy2_UK_2.14.207.1_Radio_32.44.00.32U_5.09.05.30_2_release_144166_
signed.exe
2.) After this, follow this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10509780&postcount=102
Maybe you a card reader to copy the PB99IMG.zip file on your desire's sd card.
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After a quick look at this method it looks VERY promising. I am going to have to get a hold of an external charger and charge my battery to 100% to ensure I can carry out any procedure safely.

dontjudgemekk said:
After a quick look at this method it looks VERY promising. I am going to have to get a hold of an external charger and charge my battery to 100% to ensure I can carry out any procedure safely.
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Have you tried it yet?
I have same problem, I bought a bad car charger, which had damaged my desire and flyer's USB port. Both of my desire and flyer already did s-off, still cannot get them back to s-on.

Dont bother unrooting, insurance dont care if your rooted or not (and even if they did rooting didnt break your usb so theres nothing they can do about it).
I sent my desire to orange insurace with cm7 on it, and had it replaced through orange under warranty with rooted stock rom. They said nothing either time, although it was swapped at my front door.
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mercianary said:
Dont bother unrooting, insurance dont care if your rooted or not (and even if they did rooting didnt break your usb so theres nothing they can do about it).
I sent my desire to orange insurace with cm7 on it, and had it replaced through orange under warranty with rooted stock rom. They said nothing either time, although it was swapped at my front door.
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That's is not for my case, I have sent my desire to repair shop, they found my desire is rooted, and then ask $100 for repair it.

Why would they care if it was rooted if its a hardware repair?

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Why would they care if it was rooted if its a hardware repair?
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dont you get? if it is rooted, they can say "hey is rooted, this void the warranty, we do not repair if for free!!" does not matter if the problem is hardware or software
they dont care only if they want, depends from the person at the service center

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dont you get? if it is rooted, they can say "hey is rooted, this void the warranty, we do not repair if for free!!" does not matter if the problem is hardware or software
they dont care only if they want, depends from the person at the service center
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Ofcourse I get it... every company tries to escape warranty.
But don't they have to prove that your actions (rooting) have somehow affected the phone? Which obviously it hasn't because it's hardware...
Why don't you take up insurance and just blow it up... do you get it?

andQlimax said:
dont you get? if it is rooted, they can say "hey is rooted, this void the warranty, we do not repair if for free!!" does not matter if the problem is hardware or software
they dont care only if they want, depends from the person at the service center
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BigMrB said:
Ofcourse I get it... every company tries to escape warranty.
But don't they have to prove that your actions (rooting) have somehow affected the phone? Which obviously it hasn't because it's hardware...
Why don't you take up insurance and just blow it up... do you get it?
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uart1234 said:
Have you tried it yet?
I have same problem, I bought a bad car charger, which had damaged my desire and flyer's USB port. Both of my desire and flyer already did s-off, still cannot get them back to s-on.
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It is a hardware fault being my USB port however I just don't want take any chances sending it for repair, their attitude may be that because I have rooted its voided the device's warranty therefore my insurance won't cover any repairs.
I haven't tried the method yet as I am going to get the lend of a friends battery due to the fact I cannot charge my device

Why not download an app and unroot it then??
~I can't remember the name of it though!! z4root or something

he is also S-OFF.
pB99IMG is the method.

If you need to move files, you might try WiFi file explorer or File Expert
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[Q] Two One X's - not the same?

Hi - I'm in the UK and have bought two One X's from Amazon. The first is fine, the second isn't (it was bought in the Amazon Warehouse and is pre-owned but "as-new").
1 The first phone found the 1.28 update immediately on setup after connecting to wi-fi. The second won't update, even after doing a manual check and is still on 1.26.401.2. From what I've read if the phone is "unbranded"/not originally locked to any provider it should be ready for the update. How do I check this?
2 The LED on the second is tiny - it's the size of the end of a pin whereas the other phone has a much bigger, more visible light.
Thanks in advance for any questions. I have searched for similar problems but came up with nothing (sorry if I missed answers that are already posted on here or elsewhere)

1. Flash the 1.29 RUU - job done!
2. Can't say I've noticed this but you could be right

Thanks, but I'm hoping not to flash this device. Is there any was of checking if the phone is tied to a provider or why it doesn't want to update to 1.28?

If it's running x.xx.401.x then it's an unbranded handset so flashing the RUU won't affect anything with regards to warranty as it's the official ROM file. OK, it means wiping the phone but at least you're up-to-date!

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If it's running x.xx.401.x then it's an unbranded handset so flashing the RUU won't affect anything with regards to warranty as it's the official ROM file. OK, it means wiping the phone but at least you're up-to-date!
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Ok, thanks again. I was really hoping to figure out what the problem is here so I understand how the updating works - if you say I do infact have an unbranded handset, I don't understand why it won't update. Does the update server go down occupationally or does it just mean I have an issue with the handset itself?

GPS SD Card slot is broken / defect, how to navigate now?

Hello guys,
I have a Joying Android 4.4.4 1024x600 mctb car unit.
Like i said on the title, after upgrading to the latest official seller's fw i wanted to replace back GPS SD card in the slot. But after putting and pushing it in that slot unfortunately it is broken. Tried to pull it out but get worse and whole slot is broken.
How can i use now a GPS software? I can buy a navigation app on play ▶ store but not sure it will work.. Also cannot upgrade to malaysk rom i think... Am I right?

Nobody? Serious? So icannot upgrade to Malaysk without GPS cardslot? and cannot navigate anymore?

I have managed to root and made some space for an extra GPS software. Now Here we go app is installed and setted up as default navigation app.
But i really want to upgrade to Malaysk rom. How can I do that without a SD Card. GPS card slot is defect

Bad nieuws, Here we Go app is not working, Sygic seems to be working but freezes a lot..
Still Waiting An Answer For Question: How can i upgrade to another ROM without SD Card slot?

Have you considered return under warranty or self repair, requesting spare part from supplier?

Warranty? Unfortunately not anymore and already asked for spare parts but it is not possible. I have to order a full frame bezel with screen assembling. It costs more than ıt worths. Bought from China. Manufacturer and seller is actually helpful but not realistic.

Ayhankirca said:
Nobody? Serious? So icannot upgrade to Malaysk without GPS cardslot? and cannot navigate anymore?
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You should be able to upgrade through usb. I do it with mine.

deedeebulldog said:
You should be able to upgrade through usb. I do it with mine.
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Yeah, exactly.

Through USB? is there any guide or tutorial for this method? How can I do that?

Ayhankirca said:
Through USB? is there any guide or tutorial for this method? How can I do that?
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The procedure is mentioned god knows how many times in these forums, put file on a usb device (HD or SD card) boot into recovery and flash from there, cant remember if it will auto detect the update and ask if its on the usb (it deffo will if its in the sd slot).

Me too I have this problem any help please?