A good friend of mine picked up an HTC Thunderbolt and had a million issues getting it flashed over to page plus wireless. He was able to trade it for a near brand new Incredible 2.
I am a CDMA noob. I have been using GSM phones for my entire Android tinkering life. Will doing the downgrade, S-OFF, etc break this CDMA 'flash'? I don't even know where the changed took place... It seems like wiping data, system, and cache shouldn't touch this... but I could be very wrong.
Thanks all!
thenrz said:
A good friend of mine picked up an HTC Thunderbolt and had a million issues getting it flashed over to page plus wireless. He was able to trade it for a near brand new Incredible 2.
I am a CDMA noob. I have been using GSM phones for my entire Android tinkering life. Will doing the downgrade, S-OFF, etc break this CDMA 'flash'? I don't even know where the changed took place... It seems like wiping data, system, and cache shouldn't touch this... but I could be very wrong.
Thanks all!
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not sure of your exact question, but if its if rooting will stop you from being able to flash this phone to a new carrier, the answer is no...
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jeremytn86 said:
not sure of your exact question, but if its if rooting will stop you from being able to flash this phone to a new carrier, the answer is no...
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You are close. Will rooting, s-off, or ROM and radio flashing mess up a changed CDMA carrier? Where exactly does a CDMA flash take place in the system?
thenrz said:
You are close. Will rooting, s-off, or ROM and radio flashing mess up a changed CDMA carrier? Where exactly does a CDMA flash take place in the system?
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i am not so sure on all that as ive never done it, you may have to re set it up after you change roms and stuff, but im not sure. i would get everything the way you want it, then flash over to new carrier
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I have a Bell Desire Z unlocked that I use on AT&T. I am running CM7. I notice data drops. I will have full bars on 3G, then will drop down to EDGE for a few minutes, then back to 3G.
Any help?
This is pretty typical... a good number of users, me included had this issue and some still do! It reminds me of the Nexus one issue with data.. nothing you can do but try flashing a different radio =\... notice how the Desire z/G2 looks like a nexus but with a kb? also one thing you could do is force the device to use 3G network only.
take a look at this thread i answered earlier on forcing edge/3G.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1026082
cheers!
Thx man. Ill look at that thread!
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What radio do you reccommend?
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dunn32 said:
What radio do you reccommend?
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When I had my G2 I used this Radio "Vision_RADIO_12.28e.60.140f_26.04.02.17" do you have S-OFF and SIM UNLOCKED? by gfree? if so.. use this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=970809
btw you can also try the latest leaked radio which is "Vision_RADIO_12.50.60.24_26.08.04.16"
I am rooted/s-off etc. If I were to flash the new leaked radio, would I be able to go back down? And it works with CM7? Sorry for the noob questions
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I am rooted/s-off etc. If I were to flash the new leaked radio, would I be able to go back down? And it works with CM7? Sorry for the noob questions
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yeah you sure would be able to go back down to a different radio since you have s-off, etc! go ahead and try it and hopefully it all works good for you
Flashed the leak. So far so good. No drops, staying steady at 4 bars.
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I recently rooted my incredible 2 successfully and got CM7 on with no problem. I was trying to install a new splash screen, but accidentally installed my existing radio (1.09.01.0722) instead. Now I can't get any wireless signal or dial *228. I've tried different radios, but none of them work now. Any ideas?
thanks
You're able to still use the phone, but you don't get any data or anything?
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It's not bricked if you can turn in on.....
Did you remove the radio file after you flashed?
Had same issue on build 109 I placed a call and it fixed it. Yes placed a call with no 3g or 1x and no baseband showing in software. 3g then showed up and baseband updated.
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It's not bricked if you can turn in on.....
Did you remove the radio file after you flashed?
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Ya that's what I was thinking too. Didn't make sense to me about what he was saying.
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Try reflashing your original stock ROM and everything... Do the Ruu if nothing else works.. you'll lose root, but your phone will most likely work again... Then if you really want to, reroot.
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reflash...stock ROM, RUU if nothing else works.. etc. etc.
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This is what I was about to say. seems like your only option and hope it fixes it.
I always thought that the flashing your Radio twice thing was just a rumor cause I can never find any answer as to why this would brick your device.
guess it doesn't care it just does!
Hope you can get an insurance replacement being rooted. Verizon wouldn't even cover my week old battery that was bad from the factory and wouldnt take a complete charge because the VZW dip behind the counter noticed the custom boot screen and started asking questions. guess I should have hidden my mods!
I really wish you guys would look up the definition of "brick" if you don't understand what a BRICK is. please refer:
Bricked
Bricked refers to ANY hardware that is unable to start up due to bad software; Usually because of a bad software flash, a modification done improperly, loss of necessary files, being overheated from overclocking or overuse if the item is a lemon, a short-circuiting, or a Trojan that deletes necessary files for a few examples.
The noob bricked his PSP because he took out the battery while running a firmware update.
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I really wish you guys would look up the definition of "brick" if you don't understand what a BRICK is. please refer:
Bricked
Bricked refers to ANY hardware that is unable to start up due to bad software; Usually because of a bad software flash, a modification done improperly, loss of necessary files, being overheated from overclocking or overuse if the item is a lemon, a short-circuiting, or a Trojan that deletes necessary files for a few examples.
The noob bricked his PSP because he took out the battery while running a firmware update.
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^ this
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Thanks for all the help. I tried switching to a different rom and that worked. I'm afraid to go back to CM7, but MIUI works just fine, so I'm sticking with it.
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Thanks for all the help. I tried switching to a different rom and that worked. I'm afraid to go back to CM7, but MIUI works just fine, so I'm sticking with it.
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No reason to be afraid... Do a full wipe and everything.. will he just fine.. and my real advice.. stay away from radios...
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Ok, here's the deal. Let me start off by saying that I am no idiot, I have been a tech for 15 years and this is the first phone that I've had a problem with.
I have an incredible that I want to root then flash to metroPCS. I first tried unrevoked and it said that my firmware was too new. So I figured I would try to downgrade my bootloader after googling the error. I tried literally every set of directions that I could find.
If anyone could help me I would appreciate it.
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Ok, here's the deal. Let me start off by saying that I am no idiot, I have been a tech for 15 years and this is the first phone that I've had a problem with.
I have an incredible that I want to root then flash to metroPCS. I first tried unrevoked and it said that my firmware was too new. So I figured I would try to downgrade my bootloader after googling the error. I tried literally every set of directions that I could find.
If anyone could help me I would appreciate it.
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I can only help you root your phone, I don't know anything about flashing to another carrier. What is your phone setup android version, etc?
If you are on Gingerbread (2.3.4) then you can follow this thread by Scotty1223. It is the only way to root Gingerbread that I know of for the Incredible.
The DINC won't run on metropcs...metropcs is piggy backing on AT&T, you're stuck with cricket. :/
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Smokeey said:
The DINC won't run on metropcs...metropcs is piggy backing on AT&T, you're stuck with cricket. :/
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Boost Mobile also:
Boost Mobile How To
Works with HTc incredible MAYBE WORKS FOR YOU!!!
Watching your problem with smart phone.
I will share with a guide that works for me with htc incredible, I've meda four time without any problem, maybe works with you.
Smokeey said:
The DINC won't run on metropcs...metropcs is piggy backing on AT&T, you're stuck with cricket. :/
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Lol I'm running a DINC on MetroPCS right now with full everything. Talk, Text, mms and web. You can use any sprint or Verizon android phone on MetroPCS. Metropcs is cdma also.
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Read First
No offense, but 15 years does not mean you know everything.
I explained that I routed three phones, and unrevoked said the same thing at first.
You have to read the entire document and then do all the steps that are like 5, then run the unrevoked that is the last.
The document is attached in Word.
well i recently got a g2. it is currently unlocked but i want to get it rooted too. will the rooting affect the status of it being unlocked? it is tmobile branded so i am guessing it will unlocked by typing in a special code? thanks. also how can i root the phone? just send me a link. i am experienced in rooting as i have a rooted epic 4g and also my girlfriend galaxy 2.
No rooting and unlocking are two seperate things and don't affect one another. Not @ a computer so just google the link try "htc g2 root wiki" will be one of the first hits I'm sure. Read first make sure you understand, having said that its safe and easy
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Cyanogen Guide
Downgrade http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/TMobile_G2:_Rooting#Downgrade_to_an_exploitable_Firmware
Root http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/TMobile_G2:_Rooting
XDA Guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wik..._Root_.2F_.22Permaroot.22.29_using_gfree_v0.7
Good luck
yes i know they are 2 different things... and thanks just did that and found it. like i stated in my first post i have rooted other phones in the past and also recently and all the roms ive used have been from this forum.
whats the best rom for everyday use?
KyraOfFire said:
Cyanogen Guide
Downgrade http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/TMobile_G2:_Rooting#Downgrade_to_an_exploitable_Firmware
Root http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/TMobile_G2:_Rooting
XDA Guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wik..._Root_.2F_.22Permaroot.22.29_using_gfree_v0.7
Good luck
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thanks. that last link to the permanent root helped.
how do i know which is the appropriate clockwork recovery for my phone? i think i need the first one ClockworkMod Recovery 5.0:?
Any for the vision will work, you can always upgrade later. And in the future I recomend 4ext but it is mostly prefrence
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thanks. almost done. going smoothly. not really liking the phone. isnt comparable to the epic 4g or the galasxy s2. might just sell it after i do this
Lot of people seem to think this way, personally I love this phone and for my needs there isn't a better one out there. I doubt ill buy a new one for years
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Help me please
My phone network doesn't working anymore
It starts a few days earlier
It always showing no connection
And when i flash a new ROM and it requires the phone tobe activated it won't activated
It keep saying error
What should i do?
Please help me
Sorry for my bad english
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What ROM did you flash?
What network do you need CDMA or GSM?
Try reflashing the radio. if that doesn't work, then it might be the kernel/ROM. Is your backing of the phone on? Thats where the antennae are. Just making sure
Mine did the same thing today. Luckily I had a backup of stock GB rooted. That's what I'm using now.
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I thought this was a troll thread when I saw the title lol, but seriously you might have to flash a new radio.
How to flash a new radio?
This phone is actually my brother's but he gave it to me
So i don't know how to flash the radio
Can someone tell me where i can see the tutorial?
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