Hello, I have a Droid 2 global that has already been flashed, but not under my number, I just got the phone activated in my name, so I have talk and text going on, but I am told I need to fully flash the phone again, since there arent really any guides on how to flash the droid 2 global, I have been looking at the regular droid 2 flash methods(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=881883) an droid X methods because someone on this forum suggested either way im having problems finding the files (Autostart.sh & U2nl files, CRICKET PRL for your area) for the first guide, im on the 45$ plan and rooted already if that makes a difference, any help suggested is welcomed
yanis1 said:
There is no need to reflash the phone!!! I got everything working now, simply autostart.sh was missing in the data/opt/ folder and I changed old phone number to my number by dialing "##program" on the phone.
Everything is great now, completely working with cricKet.
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They seem to have been able to figure it out, I just don't know how to do first part, the second part is what allowed me to get talk and text
I know this is an old post but for anyone who was wondering this as well here it is:
You will actually need to have someone flash your phone again because you need a program called CDMA workshop, you need to write your NV items (which can be obtained from a website), and you need to know how to modify your APNs to use with Cricket. I work with Cricket and I'm one of the store's techs so I have experience in flashing all kinds of phones
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Hello,
What I have done:
1. Unlocked with Olipro 2.40
2. Upgraded Radio to 3.35.4
3. Have flashed with several roms DCD3.0.1 Bell, DCD3.1.1, PPC Kitchen.
My problem:
At some point I must have carelessly flashed my phone with a sprint firmware. I am now stuck in Roaming and have no Data connection.
More Info & what I have tried:
1. I have read ogrins81 post here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=363693&highlight=FOR+BELL
This appears to be my issue, but I am not exactly sure what he did to fix it, what is the PRL file for and how can it be used? I tried DCD3.0.1 Bell hoping that would fix it but it does not.
2. ##778# - Works but it as me for a unlock code I do not have.
3. ##111111# - Does nothing now, this is what I used before.
4. I have run the Bell.cab from DCD3.1.1, didn't help
5. If i goto ##778# then view, MSID is correct but my ESN looks wrong, its should be my phone number as well shouldn't it?
Any help you can give me, I would be very thankful for, I have been on these and other forums for hours looking for a fix. And so far nothing I have found seems to work.
I'm not sure how Bell works with their MSL, but you need to do one of two things.
1. Your MSL (unlock code) is 000000.
2. If it isn't 000000, you need to use GetSPC and plug in your ESN in HEX (case sensitive) to generate your MSL.
After that, you need to get the latest PRL, put it on your phone, then use EPST (in edit mode) to manually select it.
Thank you very much that seems to have brought me one step closer. However it is still not working properly.
What I have done:
1. Used GetSPC to successfully recover the code and enter EPST
2. I went to View Info>PRL> Update PRL file, and selected 0TM31398.030 from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=363693&highlight=FOR+BELL&page=3
3.Rebooted as it instructed to do so.
New/Continuing Issues:
1. My phone is no longer in roaming however it says I am with SprintPCS Now
2. Still have no data.
3. In EPST the NAM Name = SPCS, should this have not been changed with the PRL file?
That does not look like a PRL to me. I could be wrong because I dont know much about Bell...but PRL's are usually 5 digit names...all numbers...for example the Verizon PRL is 51020.prl. I bet if you get the proper prl and update using the same method as you used..youll be ok
The question then is where am I going to get a Bell PRL file, that link was the only one I could find. I also tried the "0000EPST.004" located inside "dcd Titan Carrier - Bell.cab" with no luck. Now I am trying to manually change PRL settings but it wont even let me change MNC to a 3digit number for bell, it wants 2 digits.
Things are kinda looking bleak Any one with a PRL file or a bell phone that could get me the PRL settings?
That IS a working PRL file, download it and use total commander to remove the txt extension and update your PRL
After reading up on Bell PRL's, the file you originally tried is the PRL for bell phones. You MUST make sure to get rid of the .txt extension on the end of it before you import it. DON'T just rename it. If you don't know how to do that, then let me know.
I tried it, and removed the .txt, it seemed to go in, but it didn't do anything. Most recently I have relocked my phone and flashed Bells firmware. Now it says I am bell again and calls work, but I still have no data. And the MNC still is just 00, maybe that is correct though?
I tried it, and removed the .txt, it seemed to go in, but it didn't do anything. Most recently I have relocked my phone and flashed Bells firmware. Now it says I am bell again and calls work, but I still have no data. And the MNC still is just 00, maybe that is correct though?
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How did you go about removing the .txt extension?
I have tried the file as both 0TM31398.030 and 0TM31398.PRL
renamed it in windows, I have my own computer company the file was renamed correctly
renamed it in windows, I have my own computer company the file was renamed correctly
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I am not doubting your expertise...but humor me..
did you let the customizations run after you installed the sprint ROM?
your phone was programmed with the sprint ERI. you need to get the bell ERI. I am not yet sure how you would do that...
I downloaded the txt file, two slow click to rename, removed the .txt extension. I have have "hide ext for known types" unchecked.
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did you let the customizations run after you installed the sprint ROM?
your phone was programmed with the sprint ERI. you need to get the bell ERI. I am not yet sure how you would do that...
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Yes I believe that is what happened. Would have thought re-locking and re-flashing with bells firmware would undo that? But it doesn't look like it did.
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Yes I believe that is what happened. Would have thought re-locking and re-flashing with bells firmware would do that? But it doesn't look like it did.
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Anyone able to give this guy a copy of the Bell stock extrom?
Would this help at all? Got no idea about how bell operates...but I was fishing through some files from their Maintenance Update on 5/8 and found it.
Also, what would happen if he tried just flashing the bell ruu executable? No dice?
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Would this help at all? Got no idea about how bell operates...but I was fishing through some files from their Maintenance Update on 5/8 and found it.
Also, what would happen if he tried just flashing the bell ruu executable? No dice?
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i guess i for some reason thought a bell ruu wasnt available. it should flash the extrom, which should fix his problem.
that cab you posted may be the fix anyway..
No luck, I am going to try and flash the firmware with one that the Bell Support suggested then run the patch again.
Try flashing this
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?di1lrhzvjlx
Okay, I have looked and have not found the same or similar problem I am having. I have a rooted and flashed samsung fascinate from verizon. I am trying to get it to metro pcs. The guys a metro say that if I flash it with a MEID that is in there system then the can add it to there network and put unlimited on it. there flasher that they had would not work (Houdini i think). I know it is possible I have seen it and they sell them already flashed to metro on ebay, craigslist, ect... Any know of the file that I need to flash it to? Please help a noob....
No one wants to tackle this one? Okay...
can't help unfortunately but if im not mistaken check the 'general' section I believe there is a thread there about flashing a phone yourself to metro... it should have any programs or links to stuff you need
edit: sorry can't link from phone but I looked through and saw a few metro pcs related threads, one you might want is 'Flash Your Phone to MetroPCS Instructions' by waqataq I think
edit 2: read through quickly and it seems what you want is a program called QPST
tapatalked from my KangBanged Fascinate
Yes, I have tried that program and you still need a specific .tar file to flash your phone with. And all the other threads are for specific phones(Mine not included).
Hi!
I flashed my phone a month ago and have ever since then desperately trying to find help. No luck so far.
I installed 2.3.4 because it wasnt realesed here in sweden. but then the phone became russian and i couldnt use 3g anymore. i went to samfirmware.com and tryed out like every firmware but nothing worked, i tried updating via kies but most of the time it would say that my phone does not support updating via kies, but once it worked and it update back to the russian 2.3.4 firmware, i dont know what to do! please help me.
Are you using a small regional type cell carrier? A friend of mine had a issue much like this before where they rooted their phone and installed CM7 which changed the radio(baseband) and they lost MMS and some other features because the small carrier was not supported. The only way we could get it back was by taking a nandroid backup of same model device from the same carrier that hadn't been touched other than root and restore that onto their phone and that resolved the issue. Not sure if this helps you or not.
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Are you using a small regional type cell carrier? A friend of mine had a issue much like this before where they rooted their phone and installed CM7 which changed the radio(baseband) and they lost MMS and some other features because the small carrier was not supported. The only way we could get it back was by taking a nandroid backup of same model device from the same carrier that hadn't been touched other than root and restore that onto their phone and that resolved the issue. Not sure if this helps you or not.
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Well it helped a luttle, but what do you mean with small carrier and such? i am not very good at english so i dont understand alot. is there a copy of a untouched ace???
What I mean by small carrier is that in the US we have Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile etc. but we also have small carriers like Bluegrass where I live at. With these small carriers if your radio gets updated from a ROM install then it is very hard to find a replacement radio to flash back onto the phone. If this is the case in your scenario then you will need to find someone on the same carrier with the same model phone that has not installed a customer ROM but has rooted their device to make a nandroid backup then restore that to your phone.
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What I mean by small carrier is that in the US we have Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile etc. but we also have small carriers like Bluegrass where I live at. With these small carriers if your radio gets updated from a ROM install then it is very hard to find a replacement radio to flash back onto the phone. If this is the case in your scenario then you will need to find someone on the same carrier with the same model phone that has not installed a customer ROM but has rooted their device to make a nandroid backup then restore that to your phone.
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well..... **** -.-
Thanks dough!
I was all prepared to root and unlock my bootloader with pudding and CWmod and then I read that no one is having success with the bootloader unlock on the new update 45.4.13.MB855.Sprint.en.US aka 2.3.5. I also saw somewhere (be it wrong or right) that the new update let you use USA sim's in the phone. IDK what to belive. I need this phone to work on tmobile today If anyone has any insight on how to do this please let me know!
Have not heard that about US sims working.
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I was all prepared to root and unlock my bootloader with pudding and CWmod and then I read that no one is having success with the bootloader unlock on the new update 45.4.13.MB855.Sprint.en.US aka 2.3.5. I also saw somewhere (be it wrong or right) that the new update let you use USA sim's in the phone. IDK what to belive. I need this phone to work on tmobile today If anyone has any insight on how to do this please let me know!
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First is imposibble, as you mentioned, second is bull****.
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First is imposibble, as you mentioned, second is bull****.
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So is there some sort of master code or some crap that sprint or motorola can provide to unlock a device on Domestic Carriers? or am i wasting breath arguing with them about the fact that the phone is capable of working on other domestic service they just arent allowing the software to do it? I mean i know the photon is capable of it it has the hardware. I just dont have the software is there any other way of getting this to work hacked rooted or otherwise and/or bone stock out of the box. Im game for anything here If someone has the beta stuff to test on the new update by all means ill take part.
And did someone try to flash the kddi radio with bootstrap recovery?
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And did someone try to flash the kddi radio with bootstrap recovery?
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I have not can you give me a link to the kddi radio zip please. and you just flash zip from sdcard correct. then what would happen after i put the sim in?
Uh craziest thing just occured!!!! I used the Torpedo root method using the adb shell. I then installed the bootstrap recovery console. I did a backup (thank google) and installed via bootstrap the v17 for locked of your 2.3.5 hybrid deblur (peetr_)....everything seemed to go according to plan. then i rebooted the device. It went into a boot loop at the M logo. finally i had no choice but to go into the motorola recovery console....i did a data reset there and it rebooted fine into YOUR ROM....except now I had no service whatsoever. OMG!!!!!! heart palpatations and sweaty palms ensued!!!!!!!!! oh no i bricked it aggghhhhh!!!!! BUT WAIT I can do an sbf via RSD to get it back from the dead RIGHT? RRRRRR!!!! WRONG ANSWER I had 2.3.5 the most current OTA out there isnt an sbf I've found for it......NOW WHAT WWWWWAAAAIIIIITTTTTT!!!!!! the bootstrap is an application that is coincedentily still on my memory chip!!!!! run bootstrap load up IT'S recovery console and thanks be to google there was my backup i had done at the beginning!!!!! SALVATION AT LAST!!!!!
Any ideas what just happened!???? Cause Im completely lost!!!!!
I have never known the photon to work on tmobile. Some guy on craigslist claimed to have one as soon as i said i want to meet to see he turned his phone off. Im sure if that was possible there would be a article on tmonews and engadget etc
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I have never known the photon to work on tmobile. Some guy on craigslist claimed to have one as soon as i said i want to meet to see he turned his phone off. Im sure if that was possible there would be a article on tmonews and engadget etc
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1664212
I was going to do this but it doesnt work on the latest OTA so I tried the above and as of now no sucess maybe ill try again this weekend after more research and intel from the devs here hopefully
Side note: Do the captchas have to be put in on every reply this is gonna get old quick!!!
it will work on tmobile (see this thread). The only problem is that most tmobile locations dont have 3G available on 1900mhz, so the photon will only work at 2G. Tmobile is making changes on their network (to be more iphone friendly), and hopes to have their entire network able to do 3G on 1900mhz within a yr.
As part of the company’s previously announced $4 billion network modernization effort, T-Mobile plans to launch 4G HSPA+ service in the 1900 MHz band in a large number of markets by the end of the year
Read more at http://9to5mac.com/2012/06/07/t-mob...etwork-at-wwdc-next-week/#kvkiRCg5veXZxYRb.99
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Side note: Do the captchas have to be put in on every reply this is gonna get old quick!!!
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for new members till their post count gets up to a certain amount. helps minimize spam.
I purchased my Photon a month and a half back: secondhand from the craiglist ad. for 170 USD in Tampa.
I immideately unlocked and rooted it and flashed KDDI radio since it was only tmobile pay as you go SIM I used for my short vist to US.
It did work on T-Mobile when I was to US: thanks to KDDI Radio - needless to say it was and still is 2.3.4 and I'm stick to it.
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Uh craziest thing just occured!!!! I used the Torpedo root method using the adb shell. I then installed the bootstrap recovery console. I did a backup (thank google) and installed via bootstrap the v17 for locked of your 2.3.5 hybrid deblur (peetr_)....everything seemed to go according to plan. then i rebooted the device. It went into a boot loop at the M logo. finally i had no choice but to go into the motorola recovery console....i did a data reset there and it rebooted fine into YOUR ROM....except now I had no service whatsoever. OMG!!!!!! heart palpatations and sweaty palms ensued!!!!!!!!! oh no i bricked it aggghhhhh!!!!! BUT WAIT I can do an sbf via RSD to get it back from the dead RIGHT? RRRRRR!!!! WRONG ANSWER I had 2.3.5 the most current OTA out there isnt an sbf I've found for it......NOW WHAT WWWWWAAAAIIIIITTTTTT!!!!!! the bootstrap is an application that is coincedentily still on my memory chip!!!!! run bootstrap load up IT'S recovery console and thanks be to google there was my backup i had done at the beginning!!!!! SALVATION AT LAST!!!!!
Any ideas what just happened!???? Cause Im completely lost!!!!!
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No panic
You only flashed my rom? I am not sure, how to activate carrier service on cdma. Maybe some *228? Do you have a sim card? Did you try to flash that kddi radio?
Btw I am glad, that you can read and did not try to flash any older sbf.
it is possible I did a bunch of them for people on craigslist in NYC and Philadelphia. I dont think they had the new OTA though. I have yet to get one with the new OTA.
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No panic
You only flashed my rom? I am not sure, how to activate carrier service on cdma. Maybe some *228? Do you have a sim card? Did you try to flash that kddi radio?
Btw I am glad, that you can read and did not try to flash any older sbf.
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Yes i only flashed your rom it looked and ran really nice except my Glitch I ran into with signal. I tried a series of those combos in the dialer nothing did anything for me.......I dont have the sim in front of me as of yet i will be attempting it this weekend.........I didnt try to flash the radio.
Are you saying i should just simply try leaving the stock root on and flashing just the KDDI radio from here through bootstrap and see if that will do the trick?
I try to make sure i collect all the data i can before attempting something and I have never personally used rsd to flash so i did some research....im glad i discovered that too!
Yes. I think you can try it and if you won't have any signal or want to go back to cdma, you can just flash 2.3.5sv2 254_12 radio.
But still be ready for the worst!
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Yes. I think you can try it and if you won't have any signal or want to go back to cdma, you can just flash 2.3.5sv2 254_12 radio.
But still be ready for the worst!
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It didnt let me flash the radio. So I tried flashing your rom again just to see If maybe it was gonna work and it didnt I guess I'll Just have to wait till the boot loader get unlocked again. Thanks for the insight guys.
You tried my rom with the sim card, I guess?
This was my mother's phone originally. I worked on it like 8 months ago, so I couldn't even begin to recount the actual steps I took to get it unlocked/custom rom'd.
But I do know, it's currently showing S-OFF, hboot 1.40.1100, I've got TWRP on it, and CM 11(did that a few weeks ago to check out the latest features).
Phone has no active service through Sprint. I'm going to activate it on Ting(already checked the ESN, they say it will activate) Problem is, when I put my Galaxy s2 on Ting, I had to temp-boot the stock rom in order for the phone to do whatever it needs to do to activate service, and also if I wanted to update the PRL and whatnot. So my question is, does anyone know if that is necessary with this phone? And if so, is there an easy way to temp-boot into a stock rom to get the job done?
I came across the Boot Manager Lite app(which wouldn't load and I had to uninstall), but I assume that works with any rom zip that is flashable through cwm/twrp, which I can't seem to find one for stock.
Anyone have any ideas on the easiest way to do this? Or is it even necessary to be in stock to activate? Or if I have to go fully back to stock to activate and then back to custom, is it going to be a nightmare like I remember it being to unlock the thing originally? Any help on this is appreciated. Thanks guys.
*EDIT* Also, if anyone can give me a good answer/quick instruction, and has a Ting referral code, I'll be glad to use it when I activate. $20 for me, $20 for you. Win/Win Otherwise I'm using the code from a popular Youtuber, lol
**EDIT2** Think I may have just solved my own problem, If so, I'll post the solution, so that this thread is not a total waste.