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"Error 16" Boost Mobile?

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?
[ Radios ][ 9-5 ] All EVO Radio, WiMAX, PRI, NV & HBoot versions

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.

kc3 said:
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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Klown80 said:
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!

cant get old phone number off flashed htc evo 4g to boost mobile

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???

S Evo To Virgn Mobil help....Please?

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

noonevac said:
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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[Q] HTC One V on Virgin Mobile

Hello All, I am one of those who recently bought an HTC One V from Virgin Mobile hoping to use it on Page Plus. For last several days I have been searching on how to unlock this phone but haven't found a way to do so. I recently found some answers and have been trying to unlock the boot loader but can't seem to find a way to do it. The instructions online said to first hold down the down arrow key and press the power button next but that is not working. Does anyone know if the option to unlock the boot loader is disabled by VM? Also, has anyone figured out a way to go around it? If someone knows how to use this phone on Pageplus or is aware of any how to's, please post and I would really appreciate it.
TIA!

Register on htcdev.com, sign in, select unlock boot loader, there will be a list of phones, choose the one that says other supported phones.
From there HTC will guide you through the unlock method. There are also some guides in the general section.
As far as page plus, I know some stores will flash it for you. Check craigslist in your area and I'm sure there will be a local shop that will do it for cheap. Just choose someone reputable, nothing worse than getting conned or scammed.
Good luck!
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whoshotjr2006 said:
Register on htcdev.com, sign in, select unlock boot loader, there will be a list of phones, choose the one that says other supported phones.
From there HTC will guide you through the unlock method. There are also some guides in the general section.
As far as page plus, I know some stores will flash it for you. Check craigslist in your area and I'm sure there will be a local shop that will do it for cheap. Just choose someone reputable, nothing worse than getting conned or scammed.
Good luck!
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There's no need to give it to someone to flash.
I registered my virgin htc one v on page plus last week. Procedure is as follows:
Unlock bootloader - basically htcdev as mentioned above, once the bootloader is unlocked you can use fastboot and install a root/custom recovery (cwm or teamwin)
Root phone.
Install MSL finder app that requires root. I think this is specific per phone, not 100% sure.
Use the diag code on the phone. I think it's something like ##3424#, use the msl code, enable the modem thing.
Install the HTC diag modem driver.
now you can access the phone using QPST or CDMA workshop.
Now all you need to do after that is find a online dealer, there are a few that will do this step for free. Basically port your number or establish a new activation, give them your esn and let them register the phone to page plus. Also download a pageplus prl.
Back in QPST (I think that's what it's called) or CDMA workshop, reset your msl code to 6 0s (000000) and load the prl file on the phone. You may also have to manually set your MIN/phone number. I think activation might take care of this for you? Not 100% sure.
Make sure with the new prl the phone is rebooted and perform an activation, dial *228. With your msl set to 000000 the verizon activation should be able to be completed fine.
Now you should have a working pageplus htc one v phone. Phone and text will work. 3g is another matter, all the settings will still be set up for sprint/virgin mobile. I'm working on the 3g portion but there are tutorials that cover how to convert any phone to verizon 3g and you should/can follow those.

Quick question, what's "page plus?"
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Quick question, what's "page plus?"
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One google search can clear that up. Since we're talking about cell phones and activating it, i would think it's safe to assume it's another prepaid carrier. P+ is a reseller of verizon. The only real benefit for me is that they have a real prepaid plan, you can buy 2000 minutes for a whole year which virgin doesn't seem to have available, which is perfect for my parents. They have monthly plans which are similar but i think a bit better than virgin.

hypergreatthing said:
There's no need to give it to someone to flash.
I registered my virgin htc one v on page plus last week. Procedure is as follows:
Unlock bootloader - basically htcdev as mentioned above, once the bootloader is unlocked you can use fastboot and install a root/custom recovery (cwm or teamwin)
Root phone.
Install MSL finder app that requires root. I think this is specific per phone, not 100% sure.
Use the diag code on the phone. I think it's something like ##3424#, use the msl code, enable the modem thing.
Install the HTC diag modem driver.
now you can access the phone using QPST or CDMA workshop.
Now all you need to do after that is find a online dealer, there are a few that will do this step for free. Basically port your number or establish a new activation, give them your esn and let them register the phone to page plus. Also download a pageplus prl.
Back in QPST (I think that's what it's called) or CDMA workshop, reset your msl code to 6 0s (000000) and load the prl file on the phone. You may also have to manually set your MIN/phone number. I think activation might take care of this for you? Not 100% sure.
Make sure with the new prl the phone is rebooted and perform an activation, dial *228. With your msl set to 000000 the verizon activation should be able to be completed fine.
Now you should have a working pageplus htc one v phone. Phone and text will work. 3g is another matter, all the settings will still be set up for sprint/virgin mobile. I'm working on the 3g portion but there are tutorials that cover how to convert any phone to verizon 3g and you should/can follow those.
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I am with you all the way and thanks for the response. My only other question is do you know if this will work for any HTV One V. I bought this from Virgin Mobile and I have a feeling that the have locked out certain things..do you know?

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I am with you all the way and thanks for the response. My only other question is do you know if this will work for any HTV One V. I bought this from Virgin Mobile and I have a feeling that the have locked out certain things..do you know?
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Erm, i bought this on the 50$ virgin mobile sale last week. it's on page plus now.
Does that answer your question?
I mean, any CDMA HTC One V should be portable to page plus. It's all the same radio technology. GSM however will not be able to be ported to P+.

hypergreatthing said:
Erm, i bought this on the 50$ virgin mobile sale last week. it's on page plus now.
Does that answer your question?
I mean, any CDMA HTC One V should be portable to page plus. It's all the same radio technology. GSM however will not be able to be ported to P+.
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Hi, i bought the $50 One V too and was wondering if I could follow your steps to activate on Verizon? Don't need text/3G, just wondering if my mom could use it in lieu of her dumbphone w/o paying for data on verizon postpaid. Thanks in advance!

imonfiiRe said:
Hi, i bought the $50 One V too and was wondering if I could follow your steps to activate on Verizon? Don't need text/3G, just wondering if my mom could use it in lieu of her dumbphone w/o paying for data on verizon postpaid. Thanks in advance!
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You get text, just got to fiddle with the settings for mms.
Basically from all my tinkering it comes down to this. Yes, it works. You have to follow the steps above,
unlock the boot loader
get root installed
install the msl finder
turn on diag mode (##3424# or something)
connect to qpst
change the msl to 000000
put in a prl that's made for sprint phones on verizon (not too hard to find)
reboot
make sure your esn is associated to pageplus (online resellers of minutes can do this for free if you look around), dial *228 for activation
make a call out to set up your voicemail
to get quasi 3g (it's not 3g due to ha/aaa shared secret passwords that as far as i know you can't get with a sprint phone for whatever reason) you have to play with qpst and setup the m.i.p. profiles, an/un for verizon. It says 3g but it's like 1x speed slow.
To get full 3g speed you have to get the right shared passwords which as far as i've been able to determine are associated with your esn. I've read somewhere that you need a real verizon phone, swap esns, reactivate data, copy the passwords, swap esns back and program the sprint phone with the shared secret passwords. As far as i can tell this is the donor phone method. I haven't been able to verify that method but i might be able to in a month or so when i get my hands on a verizon phone.
You'll want to do this setting up before installing any custom roms. I installed pacman on mine after setting it up for page plus.

hypergreatthing said:
You get text, just got to fiddle with the settings for mms.
Basically from all my tinkering it comes down to this. Yes, it works. You have to follow the steps above,
unlock the boot loader
get root installed
install the msl finder
turn on diag mode (##3424# or something)
connect to qpst
change the msl to 000000
put in a prl that's made for sprint phones on verizon (not too hard to find)
reboot
make sure your esn is associated to pageplus (online resellers of minutes can do this for free if you look around), dial *228 for activation
make a call out to set up your voicemail
to get quasi 3g (it's not 3g due to ha/aaa shared secret passwords that as far as i know you can't get with a sprint phone for whatever reason) you have to play with qpst and setup the m.i.p. profiles, an/un for verizon. It says 3g but it's like 1x speed slow.
To get full 3g speed you have to get the right shared passwords which as far as i've been able to determine are associated with your esn. I've read somewhere that you need a real verizon phone, swap esns, reactivate data, copy the passwords, swap esns back and program the sprint phone with the shared secret passwords. As far as i can tell this is the donor phone method. I haven't been able to verify that method but i might be able to in a month or so when i get my hands on a verizon phone.
You'll want to do this setting up before installing any custom roms. I installed pacman on mine after setting it up for page plus.
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Is it necessary to change the msl to 000000 in order for the phone to work? I didn't change it and my phone works fine on Page plus. I understand it won't be able to receive OTA updates, but is that 100% necessary? What happens if I don't change it to 000000?

pm me if you would like a link that i believe has the data issue fixed i cant post in thread

I read on another forum people were having problems doing this method after updating to the newest firmware with the phone. Mine is updated can anyone give me some insight on what I can do?

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Basically ...Yes, it works..
You'll want to do this setting up before installing any custom roms. I installed pacman on mine after setting it up for page plus.
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Hi, I recently installed the RhythmicRom v1.2e after failing to get PacMan to boot (latest radio update created issues...) I was using GrooveIP previously, but now I'm thinking PagePlus would be more mobile. Will I have to Factory reset/wipe Rom before flashing PP? any work arounds? thanks.

[Q] Flashing evo to boost wont activate no phone #

Hello everyone.
I am a noob so please be gentle Ok here goes. I believe i have pretty much got my phone flashed. Meid and esn all took spc also took, By took I mean the Evo has the info from my donor now. so on the last step where I reboot it said it should do a hands free update, but when it tries it keeps saying unable to connect to network. So I tried just for the heck of it to dial 611, and see if I could get boost care. All I got was the same message I got before I began the flash. I assume it is a sprint error. something about error code 16 . Also I noticed when I was checking the phones meid ect that under phone number there is justt Zeros with 24 at the end I believe. So if anyone has any info on what I should do next thank you in advance.

landen_michael77 said:
Hello everyone.
I am a noob so please be gentle Ok here goes. I believe i have pretty much got my phone flashed. Meid and esn all took spc also took, By took I mean the Evo has the info from my donor now. so on the last step where I reboot it said it should do a hands free update, but when it tries it keeps saying unable to connect to network. So I tried just for the heck of it to dial 611, and see if I could get boost care. All I got was the same message I got before I began the flash. I assume it is a sprint error. something about error code 16 . Also I noticed when I was checking the phones meid ect that under phone number there is justt Zeros with 24 at the end I believe. So if anyone has any info on what I should do next thank you in advance.
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Is your wifi on? If so, turn it off and reboot. I had this same problem when switching my EVO over to Ting. The wifi conflicts with the radio trying to switch carriers.

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Is your wifi on? If so, turn it off and reboot. I had this same problem when switching my EVO over to Ting. The wifi conflicts with the radio trying to switch carriers.
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Yeah the wifi is off, but thanks for trying. I called boost and gave them the bit about having issues, and they said they reset system, but who knows. If I try to wait after the code when I try calling out it just disconnects me. Right now I deactivated the donor, and will reactivate it when I get a answer that may work.

landen_michael77 said:
Yeah the wifi is off, but thanks for trying. I called boost and gave them the bit about having issues, and they said they reset system, but who knows. If I try to wait after the code when I try calling out it just disconnects me. Right now I deactivated the donor, and will reactivate it when I get a answer that may work.
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Sounds like a pain. Dunno about Boost Mobile. Never tried them. When I switched over to Ting the wifi was the only problem I had. Best of luck man.

landen_michael77 said:
Hello everyone.
I am a noob so please be gentle Ok here goes. I believe i have pretty much got my phone flashed. Meid and esn all took spc also took, By took I mean the Evo has the info from my donor now. so on the last step where I reboot it said it should do a hands free update, but when it tries it keeps saying unable to connect to network. So I tried just for the heck of it to dial 611, and see if I could get boost care. All I got was the same message I got before I began the flash. I assume it is a sprint error. something about error code 16 . Also I noticed when I was checking the phones meid ect that under phone number there is justt Zeros with 24 at the end I believe. So if anyone has any info on what I should do next thank you in advance.
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As long as you are positive MEId is correct you should be able to do a ##786# reset, changing SPC/MSL to match donor is not needed btw. If you are still not able to do an OTA activation after ##786# , then you can always manually enter the needed info to make voice and text work. Just press ##123456# (123456 is your MSL) select edit or whatever and then in first pop up enter your phone number and in second pop up enter your MSID. Then hit ok and phone should reboot and voice and text should work then, if not let me know and I will help you get it up and running.
Hope this helps...

Klown80 said:
As long as you are positive MEId is correct you should be able to do a ##786# reset, changing SPC/MSL to match donor is not needed btw. If you are still not able to do an OTA activation after ##786# , then you can always manually enter the needed info to make voice and text work. Just press ##123456# (123456 is your MSL) select edit or whatever and then in first pop up enter your phone number and in second pop up enter your MSID. Then hit ok and phone should reboot and voice and text should work then, if not let me know and I will help you get it up and running.
Hope this helps...
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Thanks for the info I will keep it in mind for the future. I sat down at my other pc, and redid the whole flash, and it worked this time. I had 2 numbers backwards I think. Now how do I know which root I need to do? I see there is a couple different ones. Thanks for any info in advance.