My goal is to finish flashing((i added the ESN and have talk and text) my Droid Incredible to MetroPCS, however there seems to be a dearth of information for this device. I have found guides for the Droid, Droid X, Eris, Hero, Fascinate, and even the Evo. Yet, nothing for the Droid Incredible.
Instead of asking for a tutorial from you guys, (although that would be appreciated) I have a different question. Is the hardware/software on the Incredible more comparable to the Eris or the Evo? I am planning on using either one of the guides but I am pretty sure there are differences with each device.
Evo. The inc and Evo are very similar in many ways. To the point that we can actually run Evo Rom without too many changes.
markme123 said:
My goal is to finish flashing((i added the ESN and have talk and text) my Droid Incredible to MetroPCS, however there seems to be a dearth of information for this device. I have found guides for the Droid, Droid X, Eris, Hero, Fascinate, and even the Evo. Yet, nothing for the Droid Incredible.
Instead of asking for a tutorial from you guys, (although that would be appreciated) I have a different question. Is the hardware/software on the Incredible more comparable to the Eris or the Evo? I am planning on using either one of the guides but I am pretty sure there are differences with each device.
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I too wish there was some kinda guide for the dinc for metro pcs.. like what to do and what not to do as far as flashing new roms and such. lol
My god, this is frustrating...
I have tried both the Eris flashing instructions and the Evo flashing instructions, and nothing. In both cases, I can't even get the 1x icon up, nor can I get the APN settings to stick. I even copied the CMDA WS and QPST setting from a Metro HTC Hero, and yet nothing. Seeing as setting up the proxy didn't work, I guess I am having issues with writing PPConfig since I can make and recieve calls/SMS
Anyone out there with a flashed DInc, willing to share settings/help?
Could the fact that I am running 2.2 Android instead of 2.1 be an issue?
markme123 said:
My god, this is frustrating...
I have tried both the Eris flashing instructions and the Evo flashing instructions, and nothing. In both cases, I can't even get the 1x icon up, nor can I get the APN settings to stick. I even copied the CMDA WS and QPST setting from a Metro HTC Hero, and yet nothing. Seeing as setting up the proxy didn't work, I guess I am having issues with writing PPConfig since I can make and recieve calls/SMS
Anyone out there with a flashed DInc, willing to share settings/help?
Could the fact that I am running 2.2 Android instead of 2.1 be an issue?
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Google metropcs flashing solutions Droid incredible
The first thread that pops up is a complete guide to Droid incredible on metropcs
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I just rooted my cdma desire and would like to know if anyone will be wokring on a rom for my phone
How did you do that? Unrevoked 3.2 Isn't out yet is it
Look at their twitter. They tell you how to get a test version.
Sent from my USCC HTC Desire using the XDA App
thats for the heads up. rooted now also.. need a 2.2 now. lol
im wondering how similar the desire is to the incredible or the evo.. i wonder if it could run some of their roms?
the inc is very similar. and would prob work. if it has slcd support. i dunno though. risky. although one should be able to restore a backup
Now someone just has to get the courage up to do it.
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Just to let you know
I've rooted my cdma desire and I've tried flashing a couple gsm roms. None of which would boot. If you try flashing any roms on your own make 100% sure you have a backup made because you will end up with a semi-brick and I'm sure nobody here wants to hear you whine about what's a recovery menu.
I've been thinking about making a ROM but I have zero experience. I'm doing a lot of reading but if there are any developers who want to work on a rom, that would be awesome.
i made one with some tweaks that works also i am working on porting a froyo version
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=8040598#post8040598
the inc is very similar. and would prob work. if it has slcd support. i dunno though. risky. although one should be able to restore a backup
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they are almost identical but for some reason the wifi and bluethooth would not work on a inc rom that i ported even though they are the same chip
I recently got my desire CDMA rooted also, but i used to hangout over in the G1 forum so i kinda know my way around android & root. let me know if i can help with anything. my twitters @BuddhaTeh1337
You can find some CDMA roms here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10469759&postcount=2. Happy flashing !
So everything I've read about this phone indicates that it's more closely related to the G2/Desire Z than anything else, sharing a lot of common components. So my question is do you guys think that rooting methods/ROMs for the G2/Desire Z would work for this phone? I think it would be awesome to be able to root it the first day I get it and flash CM6 so I don't lose much in the transition from my Hero. I use tethering EVERY day, and I don't think I'd be able to get around Sprint's tethering thing if I leave it on a stock ROM.
From someone terribly uneducated when it comes to all things root, I'd probably say that's ridiculously unlikely to be the case.
The shift is one ugly phone. I'd stick with the G2.
Sent from my CyanogenMod powered G2.
The shift looks like a evo and epic 4g had sex n spit out that bull****.
[G2/HTC Vision]
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So everything I've read about this phone indicates that it's more closely related to the G2/Desire Z than anything else, sharing a lot of common components. So my question is do you guys think that rooting methods/ROMs for the G2/Desire Z would work for this phone? I think it would be awesome to be able to root it the first day I get it and flash CM6 so I don't lose much in the transition from my Hero. I use tethering EVERY day, and I don't think I'd be able to get around Sprint's tethering thing if I leave it on a stock ROM.
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While I agree that the Evo Shift internally is very similar to the G2/DZ, the fact that it has a CDMA radio means it has a different radio image which means it can't be rooted/s-off with the current methods. If we're lucky, all that needs to be done is the current methods modified to work. But the ROMs would not be interchangeable. If there isn't by now, there will be a seperate forum for it. Much like there's the Hero and CDMA Hero forums.
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While I agree that the Evo Shift internally is very similar to the G2/DZ, the fact that it has a CDMA radio means it has a different radio image which means it can't be rooted/s-off with the current methods. If we're lucky, all that needs to be done is the current methods modified to work. But the ROMs would not be interchangeable. If there isn't by now, there will be a seperate forum for it. Much like there's the Hero and CDMA Hero forums.
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Snap. I didn't even think of that.
i do like the sliding mechanism alot more..but thats alright.
What ever happened to Froyo 2.2.1? My MyTouch 4G had it, but Evo doesn't. Why? I'd like to put it on the Evo! It has some features I miss.
The main update was to fix an exploit that allowed easy rooting.
Sent from my Detoxed CM6.1.2 Evo 4G!
kenvan19 said:
The main update was to fix an exploit that allowed easy rooting.
Sent from my Detoxed CM6.1.2 Evo 4G!
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Maybe so, but I still rooted my MyTouch 4G, so I guess it didn't work. It offered a few benefits also, like fast boot and changes to the notifications bar pull-down, etc, etc. It was a real upgrade to 2.2 and I'm surprised it was released on a couple of new HTC phones but was never OTA'd to all their other phones (especially the ones like Evo that gets all the upgrades). It didn't come on my MyTouch, it was an OTA after I got the phone
Hi, it's my first post here, and it's only because I think I did ALOT of research, but didn't find the info I needed.
THE STORY:
I just bought a used Evo Shift, and been researching on how to flash it to MetroPCS, to have Talk and Text (every store I went to don't flash phones, even if Metro has them listed to do so- either they are lazy or it is for a reason)
You guys already have an awesome guide on how to configure the phone to have web and mms, so I won't be asking about that.
THE PROBLEM:
while researching, I came across some info, that the evo (and evo shift) don't support the MetroPCS band in NY. However, some people claimed that you could use the phone (roaming via verizon) here if you set it up in an area, that has Metro bands, which the EVO does support.
THE QUESTIONS:
1. Will my EVO Shift work in NY? (Brooklyn, NY-11208)
2. Will I manage to get the EVO Shift Metro service, while not going out of NY to do it and where do I get the PRL and NV files needed for a flash? (If it's illegal to post about these, hit me up with a PM)
Outro:
For now i'm loving the phone- It's an awesome upgrade from a Nokia N97 mini. Super Smooth. I'm not new to getting in the roots of phones (both hardware and software) but CDMA is just something i'm a total NOOB at (still working on in- putting lots of hours into researching on forums).
Thanks in advance
Since you have an EVO Shift, you might have better luck in the EVO Shift forums.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=936
Stuke00 said:
Since you have an EVO Shift, you might have better luck in the EVO Shift forums.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=936
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Oh, sorry. Didn't notice i'm not in the Shift forum.
But anyways- these phone are too similar, so maby someone will turn up with some usefull info.
MODS: if you can, please transfer this thread to EVO SHIFT forum, I don't want to double post.
I have seen some of the guides, however here is my situation. I have a Sprint Evo 4g, and a prevail already on the boost network. I have never flashed a phone before, but I've done rooting and what not.
My prevail is already rooted, but the Evo 4g is clean and unrooted.
I found some guides but I get confused on what to do after a certain point. I'm looking for someone who has done this before to help explain to me. Following directions is ok, but I like to understand how the process works.
Also what is the best method of flashing now, I've seen 2 or 3 different method but I definitely prefer the easiest way quickest way. I also have skype if you want add me and message me, [email protected]