I follow the steps in this thread TO THE LETTER. Now I can't get data on my phone, can't call out or anything. I started with a Sanyo Incognito, and was using it as the cloned from, and my E4GT as the cloned to.
It's really annoying. Can anyone tell me if there's something wrong with the steps, or if there is any other way that is easier? I really need my E4GT on and running.. :crying:
If by "can't call out," you means that your phone isn't able to place calls, then forget data for now. If your calls and texts aren't working as they should, then you're skipping a step or two. Something went wrong with your MEID repair... go back and make sure that it went through as intended, or do it again if needed.
Otherwise, you need to verify that your Sanyo has data and that you are extracting the correct info from it. Either way, you're probably better served re-reading the thread and posting there for more help. Good luck.
when you make a call do you get code 16 at the end of the message?
If so do this I had this same issue and it fixed it right up:
http://blog.pugetsoundelectronics.c...-code-16-on-a-flashed-boost-mobile-phone.aspx
I followed a different guide, and it didn't work at first. But in all of these guides, nowhere dis it say to input sprint ha and aaa keys into the 0 slot and boosts let's into the 1 slot. A key piece of info that they never wrote up.
So, I'm probably going to do a revamped write up on it in a few days. Since they didn't get it right.
And yeah, I got the error 16 code. It transferred me to boost, I told them I was using a Sanyo Incognito, and she fixed it right up! Just make sure you say you're using the old phone, not the new one you flashed to.
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Recently I have been having a problem with error 16. It happened of course when I activated on boost mobile. Then 3 days later it hit me 2 days in a row. And now a week later I am getting error 16 again. Did some research and couldn't find a fix. I know how to get it to go away I just need a way to make it stop repeating. Any info? Thanks
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I'm on a boost prl. And a custome Rom.
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Did you flash your phone yourself or did you pay to have someone do it for you? I know how to fix the error but lets figure out why it keeps happening also. The only time I've ever got that error is when I first activated the phone. Also, did you have to apply a fix each time it gave you the error or did it fix itself?
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What prl are you using? Also would that work for me?
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I just flashed to boost... Would like some input.
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ERror 16 FIX is .......Just call 365
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How do you fix i have recently been having the same issues. it comes and goes. ill make a call and sometimes get the error then i just hang up and try again then will usually fix itself
The only time this happens to me is when I turn on the donor phone, I don't even have to make a call with it, and then turn on the Evo.
This is the only time this ever happens to me.
In my experience error 16 happens when Boost initiates an OTA PRL update and when the flashed phone does not respond correctly (as a Boost phone would) it is flagged and error 16 results.
What you need to do to avoid it is to wait for an automatic PRL update after you activate the donor phone and only then flash the receptor phone.
Error 16 is a "Sprint" security Flag. It not related to Boost at all. What typically causes it is the radio still has some of the old MEID or ESN locations. When you flashed your new phone did you find the correct amount of locations in hex memory? I think 9 for MEID and 11 for ESN? Any less and the old info is still in hex memory and it will NOT authenticate. When you do your ##debug# I bet you'll see AN/AAA authentication = failed or so... check that out.
As far as clearing it, the only I know is to let the call go thru to Sprint. They will verify your Boost account and then reset your account. But if the phone is not fully flashed it will work but error out again later on.
hello i got this error and let teh call go through but instead of sending to a rep it just says please contact your customer support provider at the end -- it hap[pened before but it went to asprint rep who helped me.. any ideas?
I don't know if it's actually related, but I'm getting that error only when I change Network Name through Service Programming from Sprint to Boost Mobile. After i verified account by talking to rep that error never happened again to me. Bt I'm still on old baseband and a PRI for over a month without any issue (except for battery life). Will update PRI and baseband now to see what is gonna happen.
Does anyone know is it ok to update NV from this thread?
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just stay on the line and talk to the rep. they know exactly whats wrong and will fix no ??? asked. just remember to tell them the donor phone when asked what kind of phone
I've had this problem also anytime I turn on the donor phone, it's a super easy fix and you don't have to talk to anyone. What you need to do is find a temporary MEID, there's a topic at http://www.howardforums.com/showthr...ow-ESN-s-for-activations-here-(NO-QUESTIONS!) with tons of them (many are in use but look around) than (while leaving your donor phone off) go into your My Account on the boost website and change your MEID to the temporary MEID, wait a few minutes and change the MEID back to your correct MEID. This will fix the error number 16 problem. Keep in mind as well than anytime I've done this Ive left my Evo turned on, didn't have to restart or anything.
A second solution as the post above, you could wait on the line and tell them you're just trying to make a call, give them the description of your donor phone and they will call you back on another number and have you make a test call etc (make sure you do it from your Evo). They may or may not need to call you back though, this is just what I've always been told. The only solution I ever needed with this problem is the first one.
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I've had this problem also anytime I turn on the donor phone, it's a super easy fix and you don't have to talk to anyone. What you need to do is find a temporary MEID, there's a topic at http://www.howardforums.com/showthr...ow-ESN-s-for-activations-here-(NO-QUESTIONS!) with tons of them (many are in use but look around) than (while leaving your donor phone off) go into your My Account on the boost website and change your MEID to the temporary MEID, wait a few minutes and change the MEID back to your correct MEID. This will fix the error number 16 problem. Keep in mind as well than anytime I've done this Ive left my Evo turned on, didn't have to restart or anything.
A second solution as the post above, you could wait on the line and tell them you're just trying to make a call, give them the description of your donor phone and they will call you back on another number and have you make a test call etc (make sure you do it from your Evo). They may or may not need to call you back though, this is just what I've always been told. The only solution I ever needed with this problem is the first one.
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Cool thanks i will try your first method next time!!
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Error 16 Fix!! Only if you have a 2nd working BM cellphone.
I believe that BM Reps are now aware of the main cause of Error 16; Consequently, they may some times be hard to convince....Anyways here is a work around:
You need a 2nd working BM cellphone ( let's call it replacement cellphone), that is not active on any other account:
PS: Your donor phone is not what I am talking about ( matter of fact you should take its battery out and hide it somewhere in your basement )
By Flashed phone I mean your (EVO, EPIC, NEXUS....)
1- Turn OFF Both cellphones (replacement and flashed).
2- Log into your BM account, got to upgrade device, and activate the replacement cellphone
3- Turn ON the replacement cellphone (ONLY) and let it sync with the network... Test it by calling 611, if working call someone you know to double check...
4- Turn OFF replacement cellphone
4- Log into your BM account, got to upgrade device, and activate the Flashed cellphone
3- Turn ON the Flashed cellphone (ONLY) and let it sync with the network... Test it by calling 611, if working, call someone you know to double check...
Hit thanks if I helped you...
It's not that complicated. All you need to do when using this method to fix error 16 is:
1) log into boost acct, go to update handset and enter extra meid, click OK twice until you get to the screen with msl, msid, and phone number at the bottom of screen.
2) now go to main acct info screen and then click on update handset again, enter donor meid, click OK twice and you are set. Just make sure donor is off first and really you do not even have to turn off the flashed phone. I have done this probably 100 times this way with no problems.
Kc3 explained this a few posts above us already, but you don't have to wait more than a second or two before changing back.
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It's not that complicated. All you need to do when using this method to fix error 16 is:
1) log into boost acct, go to update handset and enter extra meid, click OK twice until you get to the screen with msl, msid, and phone number at the bottom of screen.
2) now go to main acct info screen and then click on update handset again, enter donor meid, click OK twice and you are set. Just make sure donor is off first and really you do not even have to turn off the flashed phone. I have done this probably 100 times this way with no problems.
Kc3 explained this a few posts above us already, but you don't have to wait more than a second or two before changing back.
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The problem with this for me is that I'm grandfathered to the old Pay-as you-go. and if I change my handset I loose that service.
Any other suggestions?
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The problem with this for me is that I'm grandfathered to the old Pay-as you-go. and if I change my handset I loose that service.
Any other suggestions?
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Stay on the phone when you get the error 16, at the end an operator should get on the line, just make sure you tell them about the donor phone if they ask any questions, dont tell them about the flashed phone at all. If they ask, tell them you just went to make a call and started getting this error.
Hope this helps!
Hey everyone i need your help.
so i bought an htc evo 4g from craigslist already flashed to boost mobile the phone worked fine on the guy who i bought it from he gave me his boostmobile account info to transfer his phone to my acc. so i got home with the phone i transfered his account info to my boost account and now i cant get calls or anything no interenet nothing!! i look at the phone identity and it still has his number under it i called boost and they walked me through a procedure even did ##(some numbers)# to bring up a screen to put in my new number i did tht ut still nothing. it shows his number still in the phone identity im lost please help i spent 170$ and i want my phone to work some1 help me
do you know your Evo's MSL or SPC? If so, try pushing ##123456# (123456 should be your MSL) then on the pop up menu that comes up select "Edit Mode" then you need to change your MDN to your new number and you need to change the MSID to the new one too. If you already talked to Boost then hopefully you wrote these 2 numbers down. If not, call them again and tell them you switched numbers/phones and need to re-enter that info. Just tell them you need the new MDN and MSID so you do not have to sit and have them try and walk you through steps to that are not for the Evo. DO NOT tell them it is an Evo obviously. If you do not know your Evo's MSL then it is pretty easy to get through CDMA WS, pm me and I can help you with that part if necessary. Hope this helps, if you need anything else feel free to ask!
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thanks man now i need help with the internet its not working and i have no idea wat to do
Push ##33284# then select EVDO Engineering. Scroll all the way to the bottom an tell me what it says next to AN/AAA
Did you try going to settings, system updates, update profile yet? Also it can take up to 48 hours for everything to work IF it says 1- authenticated after AN/AAA
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it says to 2=failed authentication
ive also tried up dating profile it would let me
If it says authentication failed then your AAA and HA keys are wrong. Did you get the donor phone from the guy you bought the Evo from???? If you did then it will be pretty simple to pull the correct AAA and HA keys from it.
If you do not have the donor, you might try ##786#, then hit menu then hit reset. Be warned, it will reset everything back to factory so make sure you back up anything worth saving first. When the phone resets itself, it will try to perform an OTA activation. I am wanting to say it should provision the AAA keys on its own after that (If I am wrong on this part, please feel free to step in and correct me guys)
what do i need to save to be backed up and i dont have doner phone
Dont think you can do that, tell you what I did. I bought an Evo also off ebay fixed the glass and found someone to flash it to boost. after 2 months with phone the 3g went out, tried to get help from flasher but no go, I found a guide myself and started testing, first flash success, so wanted to reflash my phone and only way to get it done was to buy a donor phone, attach it to your boost account, hook it up pull the info, reflash EVO and all done. You cant just take a phone and move it to your account, wont work.
You should have just left it the way it was, now you'll need to get a donor phone and start over, I did and doing fine now.
If you need help let me know.
Yep, I agree. If you do not have the donor, I would suggest buying a new one. Even if you do manage to fix data this time, you will have more problems later. The fact that you did not get the donor might mean the Guy is activating more than one evo with it and that means you might start getting the error 16 in the future. I have always given the donor back to the person I flashed for because I do not need it and more importantly I have no legitimate reason for keeping it.
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Would this be the same steps if i call Boost and change my old number, im giving my EVO to my daughter but she doesnt want my number.
It will be the same steps as to changing the numbers in the setting once i enter the MLS???
I have been in the process of attempting to flash my Epic 4g to boost for about a week now (with very limited time each day). Thanks to the help of some awesome people here on the forum I have made quite a bit of progress. I have however, hit a wall. I am currently attempting to use a Samsung Replenish which I purchased with GB 2.3.6 pre-installed. I have gotten to the point where I need to extract the HA/AAA keys from the donor and it is locked down tighter than (insert random virgin joke here...). I have tried two methods, method 1- reading NV Items 465,466,1192, and 1194, this method gives me four text files, each of which say access denied toward the top and give me nothing but goose eggs. method 2- using QXDM typing password (spc) which works fine, I have the right SPC and it accepts it, but then when I type the requestnvitemread ds_mip_ss_user_prof command (and I have tried prof 1 and prof 0) it says "error recieved from target". I am not familiar with anything more technical than what I explained, I know my way around these phones a bit and am technically savvy, but I do not know any code or anything like that.
I stated in my first post that I dont mind having to spend money to get my epic to boost but I would like to avoid it. With that being said, I would like to know if there is anything that I can try before pulling the trigger on a Sanyo Incognito (which to my understanding is one of the easier phones to use for this process). I have read that flashing back to froyo might help, but I cant find anything on flashing the Replenish back to Froyo as no one seems to want to do it. If anyone has any advice on flashing back to Froyo or anything else that I can try to get those keys I would be eternally grateful (well maybe for a day or two, after that I'd probably forget...anyways...)
thanks in advance for any help!!
Even though you're trying to flash an Epic 4G, this question is more applicable to a Replenish forum (if there is one), where people have experience reading these NV items on that particular model.
Some things to try:
Try first sending "password 01F2030F5F678FF9" in QXDM. (I wouldn't be surprised if this password did not work for the Replenish. Some Samsung devices have unique passwords.)
Try DFS CDMA Tool.
Try reading /nvm/num/ in QPST EFS Explorer.
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Even though you're trying to flash an Epic 4G, this question is more applicable to a Replenish forum (if there is one), where people have experience reading these NV items on that particular model.
Some things to try:
Try first sending "password 01F2030F5F678FF9" in QXDM. (I wouldn't be surprised if this password did not work for the Replenish. Some Samsung devices have unique passwords.)
Try DFS CDMA Tool.
Try reading /nvm/num/ in QPST EFS Explorer.
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Yeah, unfortunately for me, this phone isn't very popular...especially in the hacking/flashing community so my resources are limited, I did not see a thread dedicated to this phone on here. I tried using the password that you gave me and it did accept it but did not change my result. I also tried using efs explorer and each file that I save/view says secret and nothing else....
Usually reading EFS is blocked until you send the 16 digit password, but it sounds like you did that already. Sorry, I've never used a Replenish, so I'm not sure what else to do.
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Usually reading EFS is blocked until you send the 16 digit password, but it sounds like you did that already. Sorry, I've never used a Replenish, so I'm not sure what else to do.
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NP thanks anyway, I went ahead and bought an Incognito. I got a deal on ebay, for a nonfunctional unit with guaranteed ESN as well as USB capabilities for $35, the dealer sells them specifically for the purpose of donor/flashing. Guess I'll have to wait a few more days for an almost fully functional Epic...At least now I get to play around with some roms and fine tune that sucker to my exact liking
One more quick question though, When I get the phone, should I transfer my boost account to it BEFORE I flash the epic? or can I just flash it, call from the epic and transfer it all that way?
You need to have the incognito on boost first. When you transfer the account to incognito they will program the phone for you. I would suggest you to talk to a live person at boost when you activate the incognito. Write down the spc code and mdn number. This will save you some time. After that everything else should be easy. Program the epic with the information from incognito.
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One more quick question though, When I get the phone, should I transfer my boost account to it BEFORE I flash the epic? or can I just flash it, call from the epic and transfer it all that way?
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I have been at this for several days now. i have a sprint evo 4g that i am "flashing" to virgin mobile.
i havnt got talk and txt going yet, i get the error 16, buit i dont get the error 16 on the doner phone.
how do i fix this,
i have double, triple, checked the settings (this is the frist time i have done this so i am no professional).
i have looked and read everything i can find. i have read that you need to call sprint customer service. i wasnt sure if that is true (because the doner phone dosnt get the error)
i have not done the data part yet (AAA) just because i havent got talk and txt working yet.
any help would be trully appreciated!
thanks
Have you flashed the virgin mobile firmware for it? Do you have the appropriate radios and prl flashed onto the phone? You will need to activate your virgin mobile esn number by calling them if you have everthing else flashed to work with your phone. However I and others are not allowed to give you step by step instructions because doing the esn thing is illegal and xda is a law abiding organization. I hope some of this information has shed some light to your predicement. You will have to search google for the rest.
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Have you flashed the virgin mobile firmware for it? Do you have the appropriate radios and prl flashed onto the phone? You will need to activate your virgin mobile esn number by calling them if you have everthing else flashed to work with your phone. However I and others are not allowed to give you step by step instructions because doing the esn thing is illegal and xda is a law abiding organization. I hope some of this information has shed some light to your predicement. You will have to search google for the rest.
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i followed this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1620377
not sure about what firmware to use, i found the vm prl and put that on. i cannot find vm radios. i have the vm activated.
i dont want to ask anything im not supposed to, i have searched for days. if someone would even pm me with some help i will make it worth your time.
thanks
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I have been at this for several days now. i have a sprint evo 4g that i am "flashing" to virgin mobile.
i havnt got talk and txt going yet, i get the error 16, buit i dont get the error 16 on the doner phone.
how do i fix this,
i have double, triple, checked the settings (this is the frist time i have done this so i am no professional).
i have looked and read everything i can find. i have read that you need to call sprint customer service. i wasnt sure if that is true (because the doner phone dosnt get the error)
i have not done the data part yet (AAA) just because i havent got talk and txt working yet.
any help would be trully appreciated!
thanks
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Number one, you have to finish the flashing completely. Follow all the steps until your done.
After all of you info has taken into the evo, (esn, meid, etc) then you can move forward.
The error code 16 is a security feature from Sprint. Its telling them you tried activation of a phone that "may" not be correct.
When your completely done, make your first call and it should route to the error message. Stay on the line, it will be answered by a Sprint rep.
They will ask questions about your phone model, etc. OBVIOUSLY they need to know about your donor
It will take about 3 minutes, then your all set.
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I have/had a Note 2 flashed to boost mobile. I messed up and wiped my carrier setting using billards custom twrp. now it won't activate. I'm gonna try the guides but I did that vbefore and had no success . Please help if you can. IKR i'm a dumbass for not doing a backup. had one. reformatted my computer though and lost it. I'll make sure to dropbox that **** next time. If anyone can team viewer me and help it would be so very helpful. yes I have the the donor incognito also. The esn and all that stayed but the phone # is all messed up
c'mon. I know someone out there knows how to help! Please PM me! PLEASE
If its just the phone# and MIN missing dial ##72786# select edit, enter your MSL then put the # and MIN back manually and reboot
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I have/had a Note 2 flashed to boost mobile. I messed up and wiped my carrier setting using billards custom twrp. now it won't activate. I'm gonna try the guides but I did that vbefore and had no success . Please help if you can. IKR i'm a dumbass for not doing a backup. had one. reformatted my computer though and lost it. I'll make sure to dropbox that **** next time. If anyone can team viewer me and help it would be so very helpful. yes I have the the donor incognito also. The esn and all that stayed but the phone # is all messed up
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Well if you MEID is still the same as the incog, no big deal, just call boost and tell them you were having issues with data on your incog and you reset the phone now you lost all your settings and need to reactivate. They will reactivate/reprogram via ##MSL#, reboot then update your PRL/Profile and you should be good to go.
Dont be afraid to call boost this is a easy fix.
thanks for all the info guys! I'm gonna try the boost thing. To clarify, my phone # and MIN are now 000000xxxx and 000000xxxx. The numbers don't relate to anything I can think of that's why I put xxxx instead of the #'s. I used cdma workshop to put my correct info for these. I'm worried about the fact that HDR AN Long password is missing when I read with DFS. I would re write it but it's the free version and the settings won't stick no matter what I do! Would the $50 paid version make them stick? I don't have the extra cash (car in the shop) @ the moment but it would be nice to know. I would hate to spend $50 and not get anything different. I've been reading for 2 days on how to do that via some other program but it's not going well. PST errors for me and I saw something about the prl being the problem and use DFS to change it. IDK how to do that exactly so I'm not gonna risk bricking this $600, marble white, sweetheart without a clear understanding how to do it and how to get the settings to stick with DFS or another program. I see comments that are very vague telling you how to do it and have purchased a manual but with DFS not sticking and QPST producing errors on the 10+ downloads I've tried I'm afraid I'm lost. If someone can tell me how to get QPST to work I would be fine!
After I give the "CALL BOOST" a try I'll report back. One things for sure, I'm kicking myself in the ass for not backing up my EFS. Deeerdider :silly:
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Well if you MEID is still the same as the incog, no big deal, just call boost and tell them you were having issues with data on your incog and you reset the phone now you lost all your settings and need to reactivate. They will reactivate/reprogram via ##MSL#, reboot then update your PRL/Profile and you should be good to go.
Dont be afraid to call boost this is a easy fix.
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This is nuts. lol. I went to the boost site and logged in to my account (by clicking "MY ACCOUNT". Then I clicked on update hadset (like I was changing phones) I coppied and paisted the MEID/ESN that is given for the incognito (yes, this stuck in my phone under settings/about device/Status). Then I activated the same phone again! My service bar showed the no service symbol and I rebooted my phone. Hands free activation failed. I tried to make a call and got the same old "your device is not activated" message and figured it didn't work. I put the phone on airplain mode and started installing my drivers and qpst and such on a new fresh install of windows black. 15 minutes or so passed and I took it off airplain mode and PING got a message from boost giving my account info. I dialed ##000000## and clicked edit. I viewed and checked and my phone # and MSID. It showed them correct.I backed out and hit done. the phone rebooted. Then I got a message that profile couldn't be updated and then it updated the prl and worked! I then tried to make a call and I got the Boost message "not enough money in this account to make the call" NEVER have I been so happy to hear those words!!! It's been about 45 minutes now and I still have no data. Now I will root and backup all my EFS and anything else I can. Will report back when I get data fixed!!!