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Help! Is there a way to "unflash"?

Ok, I've tried my best to figure this out on my own and now I need some help.
Had my CDMA Hero flashed to Cricket a few weeks ago on talk and text. Just found out that I can get Sprint service, so I want to activate on Sprint instead of Cricket.
Here's what I've tried so far...
1. Latest RUU (1.56) installed successfully. Data in ##3282# seems to have stayed the same.
2. Manually changed my MSID and MDN to the correct Sprint settings given to me by tech support. Still won't activate or Update Profile.
3. Executed ##786#. Still won't activate or Update.
4. Reset User Name in ##3282# and committed. Still won't activate.
5. Called and double checked that my ESN is free and clear. It is. Tried all above procedures, still no luck.
6. Wiped Dalvik, and caches through Recovery 1.5.2. Also wiped phone through the white screen boot up procedure with the volume key. Still no luck.
From what I've been told by tech support, if none of these things gets my phone to activate on Sprint, then I need to get my phone flashed back to Sprint since it's currently flashed to Cricket.
Can anyone give me any advice? Is anyone else on Sprint, maybe even in the Eastern NC area, who wouldn't mind giving me some edittable settings from ##3282# or other things to check?
Getting a little frustrated but not giving up yet. I can't afford or have the time to wait until I can afford to take this phone somewhere and get someone else to do it for me. If anyone can help me out, I'll be happy to write a fully detailed guide on this whole thing for anyone else who has this problem in the future!!

Another bit of info. I just tried flashing the RUU again, since my phone wouldn't even boot on the last ##786# I tried. To get it ready to use RUU again, I loaded my Fresh 1.1 nandroid, ran rhe RUU again, and now there's a change.
My passwords for ##3282#, etc. are no longer "000000", and they're back to the default "190320". Does this mean that I'm no longer unlocked? Am I making progress now?
Grr.

LMAO man... I was in the same position as you ... but I was in Metropcs...so first of all to flash it to metropcs I went to a store called WirelessToyz and they did it for me, I got tired of metropc's slowness and I wanted to go to Sprint, so I had a hard time doing it until I went back to WirelessToyz and they flashed it back to sprint, even tough you flash the RUU that does not make it run on Sprint , when they "flash it" they do something else, long story short go to wherever you did that and flash it back to sprint, you might need to pay money.

[Q] meid repair on Hero cdma (sprint)

To make a long story short, I recently purchased a used HTC Hero (sprint). After purchasing I played with the phone for a day or two to see what it can do (my first android phone, after being a Windows phone user) and in the process noticed that my esn was correct but my meid was all zeroes.
Now to skip thru all of the unnecessary stuff, I've been trying to change the meid back to what it should be, the number shown on the sticker below the battery. I've read every guide I can find on the internet. I've googled a hundred different times, I've done everything I can think of but I can't get qxdm to allow me to write the meid to the phone! After I zero out all esn locations, I attempt to write my meid. Everytime I get the same answer: Error response received from target.
Let me recap... I've tried downgrading the radio to stock (and tried other radios as well), downgrading to android 1.5, it's been rooted, I've scanned and scanned and scanned in cdma workshop to be sure I have all esn locations, with airplane mode on and off, I've done memory dumps then went thru them with a hex editor to be sure I haven't missed any esn locations, etc, etc.
After more than a week of trying to get this phone usable again, I don't know what to try next. I've reached the end of my known options with this phone, and could really use some help!!!

did you ever figure out the problem?

No, not yet. This seems to be a nearly dead topic around here, but hopefully someone can help me out.

I might have something that could work for you. Pm me if you want to give it a shot.
Locked & Loaded
""shooter on Deck""

budgreen did you send spc/msl before using the meid write command? example: spc 000000 (your msl/spc)
and please keep us updated if you get it fixed, hopefully between myself and laie1472 we can get you back up and running
message me if you need any more help

whoshotjr2006 said:
budgreen did you send spc/msl before using the meid write command? example: spc 000000 (your msl/spc)
and please keep us updated if you get it fixed, hopefully between myself and laie1472 we can get you back up and running
message me if you need any more help
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Yep, I did all that every time. And still no go. But, exploring some other options...I DID manage to finally get it. Thanks to help from you and from Klown80. I appreciate it big time.

woot awesome enjoy your repaired hero

[Q] Need step by step HELP to find issue and fix problem

Hello,
I've been come to xda-developes site a number of times over the past couple of years and have always managed to work my way through just about every issue I've encountered...until now
This is my very first time posting, so please bear with me if my terminology is wrong or if I'm not really clear on anything
I got this Unlocked LG Thrill P925 for my husband from someone off of Craigslist. He loved the phone and used it for several months before encountering this issue. When I got the phone it was already unlocked. Although I didn't spend a whole lot of time digging around in his phone, I kind of assumed it was probably factory unlocked because I never saw SuperUser or any other typical app you'd normally see on a rooted/unlocked phone. Considering it is an AT&T phone and we'd been using it on T-Mobile, I definitely know it was unlocked lol.
As stated, everything was fine for several months. One day, my husband was having some issues with the phone not working properly. He finally removed the battery for a while then put the battery back in and turned it on. He said when it came on it had a bunch of computer type code (like letters/numbers/characters) flashing across the screen. One day I decided to mess with it and I finally got it to boot up, however, the phone is NO LONGER UNLOCKED. It seemed like it had basically just factory reset itself or something. I quickly found the battery would drain VERY QUICKLY. Because of this, I was really hoping that maybe the battery crapped out and caused the phone to have some sort of meltdown.
I got a new battery for it, unfortunately the new battery didn't help anything.
I started fiddling around with the phone and realized SEVERAL issues that I haven't been able to figure out how to work around (I've found posts of other people having very similar issues, however, it seems there phones were apparently rooted/modded etc...I have nothing that points me to believe this phone is rooted).
When I go to Settings/About Phone it shows the Model Number as LG-P925
Android Version: 2.3.5
Baseband Version: L6260_MODEM_SIC_01.1042.00
Kernal Version: 2.6.35.7+
Build number: GRJ90
Software Version: LGP925-V20p-FEB-22-2012
If I click on Software Update, I get a pop up that says "The application com.lge.omadmclient (process com.lge.omadmclient) has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again" and I have to Force Close it
If I go to Settings/About Phone/Status it shows
My Phone Number: Unknown <I do not have an active at&t sim only T-Mobile and it won't register>
Network: Unknown
Signal Strength: 0 dBm 0 asu
Mobile Network Type: Unknown
Service State: Out of Service
Roaming: Not Roaming
Mobile Network State: Disconnected
IMEI: Unknown
IMEI SV: Unknown
Usually when I shut the phone off **OR** if I try to do a Hard Reset (Hold Volume & Power Button down etc) the phone WILL NOT boot back up until I connect it to the USB again as if I'm charging it...even then I sometimes have to mess with it by taking the battery out, put it back in, plug the usb in THEN start it. Most of the time it will not start up without the usb being plugged in.
I have LG Mobile Tool...Occasionally it detects the phone and shows there's a software update available. However, when I try to update it, it either just hangs up at apprx 4% OR it will go into Emergency Mode and want me to enter the IMEI. Everytime I try to enter the IMEI # the numbers disappear before I can click next and it prompts me again to enter the IMEI #. ***Also..FYI...if I try to obtain the IMEI # by using *#060# I get a pop up that says Reorganinzing Internal Processes Please Try Again in a Short While***
I apologize in advance if my post seems long winded...I just want to make sure I give all the possible details I can...I'm a techy person, I really like working on phones etc and I've taught myself everything I know so far. Yes, I'd like to get the phone working again, however, I also want to BEAT THIS CHALLENGE....IT'S DRIVING ME CRAZY
Thank you for any help you can give me!

Somehow you lost IMEI. If the phone had an invalid or stolen one, I am unsure how to deal with that. Sometimes flashing firmware will also fix IMEI.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2195753
Otherwise there are guides for fixing just IMEI. Check Optimus 3D section (same phone, Euro version).

drastic00 said:
Somehow you lost IMEI. If the phone had an invalid or stolen one, I am unsure how to deal with that. Sometimes flashing firmware will also fix IMEI.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2195753
Otherwise there are guides for fixing just IMEI. Check Optimus 3D section (same phone, Euro version).
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Thank you so much for your response. I looked over the link you gave me, in fact I found that thread before posting myself.
What I'm confused on and not sure how to proceed is that #1 it says must have ics...I only have gingerbread and so far have been unsuccessful in installing any updates/upgrades. I honestly don't even know where to start
I love android phones and am not a big fan of iPhones, however, I can jailbreak/unlock gsm iPhones no problem. I'm a bit more confused with flashing & rooting etc. I keep reading as much as possible, but embarassingly enough...I'm not even sure what process has to come first in this. Flash the from first? Attempt to root first? Or??? I can get wifi on the phone, but have not been able to install updates etc via the PC.
I'm sorry to be a pain...I want to be able t do this! I'm just stuck. I rooted/unlocked my galaxy s2 a coupe of years ago without issue, however, I really don't even remember all the steps I did with that. As much as I don't like iPhones, most of my family prefer iPhones over androids...which is why/how I learned to jailbreak and unlock them pretty easily. I've never ran into a problem like this where I have no imei etc. Therefore I am at a total loss on where to start given the current build and android version etc
Also, I forgot to mention in my initial post, I've read from some people that the apn could be the problem...I've tried going into the apn however, as soon as I click on apn it kicks me right out

It just means you can't install xbsall's custom ROM on top of GB; following the steps puts you to a rooted version of ICS, then the custom ROM, if you choose to install it.
Pretty sure IMEI should still appear even if APN is not set up, so I doubt that is the problem.

drastic00 said:
It just means you can't install xbsall's custom ROM on top of GB; following the steps puts you to a rooted version of ICS, then the custom ROM, if you choose to install it.
Pretty sure IMEI should still appear even if APN is not set up, so I doubt that is the problem.
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Thank you again for your response. I will give it a try later this afternoon and post the results.
It's just crazy...can't figure out how it could be working fine for months, then suddenly have a meltdown along with a case of severe amnesia lol. I've seen there's a lot of other people with pretty much the exact same issue...on the Thrill forum as well as the Optimus 3d.

Yeah, that is odd. We call that a 'glitch.' Who knows, maybe some startup process checked IMEI and didn't like it somehow. No telling... Hopefully it is not some hardware issue.

Changed number now no data. Please Help

Ok. Here is the very fustrating problem. Got my cellphone flashed to cricket at a local store. Data was working fine until I changed my number. Now talk and text work but no data. I did a search on here and a guy said its because my old number information is still in my phone. The thing is I dont know how to update it to put my new number in? I am in desperate need of help because I use Google Maps at work but I cant now because of the no data thing. Went backed to the store that flashed my phone and they said it has to be reflashed again even though talk and text work.
Again. I am in desperate need to fix my phone and cant afford the $55 bucks they want to reflash my phone. PLEASE IM BEGGING YOU HELP!!!!!!
Also sorry if I posted this in the wrong section

Just a thought. Try ##72786# from the dialer and choose reset from the menu when it comes up.
Sent from my HTC M8

Found a Lumia 635 (rm-975 model) on street NEED PASSCODE HELP TO RETURN TO OWNER

hello ALL!
i am an AVID android user, and have been using xda for YEARS, even contributed many things to this site, in way of help, mods, and other things, never built roms but worked closely as a tester with some big developers.
recently while riding my bike home from work, i saw a phone scattered in pieces down the street. i picked up all pieces and put back together when i got home, and surprisingly it turned on with no issue, didn't even need to charge battery.
so now, i cannot access it because it has a pin passcode(ive tried all your "run of the mill ones" Plus after a few guesses and then battery dying, , it is NOW telling me I HAVE to WAIT 2680 MINUTES until next attempt....seriously?!?! 2680 MINUTES?!?! THATS NEARLY TWO DAYS!!!!!!
anyways
i need someones help here, i am TRYING to return this device to it's owner, but without a valid passcode to enter, i cannot get into their contacts and try to call anyone they might know in order to return the device.
so if ANYONE knows of a toolkit, or command line thing i can do/use in order to remove/change this pin lock, i would be very grateful.
i DONT want to wipe the device and end up without ANY info on the owner or even anything that might help me return it.
ANY IDEAS ???
I HAD SEEN MENTION OF WINDOWS PHONE RECOVERY KIT
would THAT be useful in this situation?
or basically am i stuck with resetting the phone and HOPING something is left on sdcard that will have info as to the owner of device???

ashclepdia said:
hello ALL!
i am an AVID android user, and have been using xda for YEARS, even contributed many things to this site, in way of help, mods, and other things, never built roms but worked closely as a tester with some big developers.
recently while riding my bike home from work, i saw a phone scattered in pieces down the street. i picked up all pieces and put back together when i got home, and surprisingly it turned on with no issue, didn't even need to charge battery.
so now, i cannot access it because it has a pin passcode(ive tried all your "run of the mill ones" Plus after a few guesses and then battery dying, , it is NOW telling me I HAVE to WAIT 2680 MINUTES until next attempt....seriously?!?! 2680 MINUTES?!?! THATS NEARLY TWO DAYS!!!!!!
anyways
i need someones help here, i am TRYING to return this device to it's owner, but without a valid passcode to enter, i cannot get into their contacts and try to call anyone they might know in order to return the device.
so if ANYONE knows of a toolkit, or command line thing i can do/use in order to remove/change this pin lock, i would be very grateful.
i DONT want to wipe the device and end up without ANY info on the owner or even anything that might help me return it.
ANY IDEAS ???
I HAD SEEN MENTION OF WINDOWS PHONE RECOVERY KIT
would THAT be useful in this situation?
or basically am i stuck with resetting the phone and HOPING something is left on sdcard that will have info as to the owner of device???
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You could try to put the SIM in an other phone, he might have contacts stored on his SIM.
Also same thing with the SD Card but doubt there'll be anything helpful in there.
On WP unfortunately there is no way to remove the lock without doing a hard reset which will wipe everything except the SD Card and contacts on the SIM so it's the same as inserting the SD and SIM in an other phone, better not hard reset it so the owner doesn't loose all he has on there.

I like how you use the word "unfortunately" about there being no way to bypass the one crucial security feature of the phone... The lock screen is there for a reason! If you'd tried messing with my phone that way, it would already have wiped itself.
To the OP, leave it powered on and connected to the Internet, and the owner will be able to find it eventually. The "my Windows Phone" (or whatever it's called now) website allows the owner to get the phone's GPS location, and also to display a message (such as "please email me at <this address> if you found my phone!") on the screen. If they never come for it, then... free phone, I guess? I'm not usually a fan of "finders keepers" but there's no excuse for a WP owner not even trying the existing tools to get the phone back, if they want it back at all.
If you really want to go above and beyond the call of duty, I suppose you could check the SIM from the phone and see what carrier it's for, then call the carrier and see if they have any way to get in touch with the phone's owner...

This has likely long been resolved, but here's what I would do.
Take the SIM, put it in another phone. Check "about" to see what the phone number is. Call that number.
If you get an answer, there's your missing phone's owner with a new phone and SIM card. Let them know you found their phone. No answer, leave voicemail.

PepperdotNet said:
This has likely long been resolved, but here's what I would do.
Take the SIM, put it in another phone. Check "about" to see what the phone number is. Call that number.
If you get an answer, there's your missing phone's owner with a new phone and SIM card. Let them know you found their phone. No answer, leave voicemail.
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Yes you are correct, has been resolved, good tip though thank you, found owner and was told to keep device, they had gotten new one, they don't know how it ended up on side of street, but I ended up giving to someone I had worked with who was in need of an at&t device.
Thank you, and all others, for all assistance.
Ended up that the owner actually knew someone that I was working with at the time, small world huh, funny how it all worked out, was just happy to help everyone out in the end. Was just a funny circle of events that led to the device getting to who has it now.