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Root and Know What?

I am Newbie and I Just Rooted my phone.
So what can I do Know?
I did the Wi-Fi Tethering and Worked.
I downloaded Metamorph but didn’t found any Themes.
I want to delete Sprint Apps, and don't know how to...
Want to change the lock screen, but without changing the ROM...
Anybody could come with a List of what people can do, know that the phone is rooted.
BTW I am Running Sprint 2.1

rockypr said:
I am Newbie and I Just Rooted my phone.
So what can I do Know?
I did the Wi-Fi Tethering and Worked.
I downloaded Metamorph but didn’t found any Themes.
I want to delete Sprint Apps, and don't know how to...
Want to change the lock screen, but without changing the ROM...
Anybody could come with a List of what people can do, know that the phone is rooted.
BTW I am Running Sprint 2.1
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http://geekfor.me/category/hero/kitchen/
Click on the link and download Fresh Kitchen.
You can create a nandroid, remove the bloatware, change the current lockscreen, create your own rom.

rockypr said:
I am Newbie and I Just Rooted my phone.
So what can I do Know?
I did the Wi-Fi Tethering and Worked.
I downloaded Metamorph but didn’t found any Themes.
I want to delete Sprint Apps, and don't know how to...
Want to change the lock screen, but without changing the ROM...
Anybody could come with a List of what people can do, know that the phone is rooted.
BTW I am Running Sprint 2.1
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Dave2582 said:
http://geekfor.me/category/hero/kitchen/
Click on the link and download Fresh Kitchen.
You can create a nandroid, remove the bloatware, change the current lockscreen, create your own rom.
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Welcome to the world of root!
While what Dave provided is in no way bad or wouldn't help you accomplish what you want, I suggest looking up adb commands.
Check out the main wiki thread in my sig. It will have a thread called "How to Remove Stock Apps, etc."
Once you have looked a little there, post back and let us know if you can't find some information, and we'll gladly help you out.

I've got to agree with Riggs, while Kitchens are nice for people who know what they're doing, I'm a firm beleiver that people just starting out should use ADB as much as possible.

APN/MMS

I decided to go back to an AOSP rom cuz I missed its not so bulky behavior, so DD 2.8 it is. My question is can someone give me a quick rundown on how and where to set up my carriers info using root explorer in system /ect /apns . I've tried messing with it but no go. I am on ACS in Alaska and my carrier info is mmsc=mmsc1.acsalaska.net/servlets/mms and port="80" . Another question is I want to remove sprint from lockscreen and other places and put my carrier in it's place, all sense roms I've run did that automatically. Please help.
Sent from my HERO200 using XDA App

[Q] Root Explorer Problem

Hello to all,
I recently tried to purchase the Root Explorer in hopes that it would help me remove a couple of files in order to install some themed markets. I am using a debit card and per my bank, they will not approve debit transaction that are over seas (Root Explorer is in the UK). My question is there a US equivalent that I can use. I need access to system/data/app and need to be able to remove Vending.apk. Please do not suggest ADB pushing as I am unable to get this to work to save my life. Any and all help is appreciated. I do not mind paying for it, just need a non-over seas alternative.
Thanks

You can try EStrong File Explorer it is free and when you get installed open it then go to menu>settings>root options check the box then select HiAPK then select mount now back out you shoulb be able to delete what you need to p
the12nv said:
Hello to all,
I recently tried to purchase the Root Explorer in hopes that it would help me remove a couple of files in order to install some themed markets. I am using a debit card and per my bank, they will not approve debit transaction that are over seas (Root Explorer is in the UK). My question is there a US equivalent that I can use. I need access to system/data/app and need to be able to remove Vending.apk. Please do not suggest ADB pushing as I am unable to get this to work to save my life. Any and all help is appreciated. I do not mind paying for it, just need a non-over seas alternative.
Thanks
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Sent From My Pedal-to-the Metal Hero

I WAS WRONG - it FC after being in for 10 seconds......AAAAAHHHHH.....is this really this damn hard or is it me....I can not get the themed market to work on the Tron theme, the PMD blue theme, dark horse v4, 4.5, or v5.....what am I doing wrong. I used Root Explorer - removed vending apk, removed com.android.apk, and removed com.android.vending-1, then I flash a themed market and most of the time the market is not even listed on the phone then - or if it does work, it is short lived and I get a FC....can anyone PLEASE give a step by step way of using Root Explorer to install the themed Market on any one of the themes previously listed....I will buy you a beer, coffee, happy meal, whatever!!!!
FdxRider said:
You can try EStrong File Explorer it is free and when you get installed open it then go to menu>settings>root options check the box then select HiAPK then select mount now back out you shoulb be able to delete what you need to p
Sent From My Pedal-to-the Metal Hero
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Thanks for the info and quick response. I downloaded that and also found a link for the Root Explorer. Was successful using the Root Explorer and FINALLY am able to download a themed Market....Hooray!!! Thanks again!!!

use ADB
you can do all that with adb commands as well. look here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10481264&postcount=543
EDIT: just saw you got it. nvm

il Duce said:
you can do all that with adb commands as well. look here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10481264&postcount=543
EDIT: just saw you got it. nvm
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as always il Duce - Thanks for the help anyway!!!

the12nv is that the themed market from theimpaler747? If it is try his thread he'll help you. Just a suggestion

And a good suggestion it is...the dark horse theme is KFunk and I followed what he had listed...I think...as for the Great Impaler...his nice neon themes are for HDPI phones and the hero is a MDPI phone (or vice versa)...I am determined to figure this out...damn themed market.....
FdxRider said:
the12nv is that the themed market from theimpaler747? If it is try his thread he'll help you. Just a suggestion
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Sent from my HERO200 using XDA App

Im noticing that alot of people are having themed market issues over the past couple of days due to the market updating...any ideas anyone if this may be the prpblem im having????
Sent from my HERO200 using XDA App

[XAP] Lockscreen-sound

Just for fun,
I changed the sound of the lockscreen, it's based on filedeployer from HEATHCLIFF74 so all credits to him, more info HERE.
For unlocked devices only.
How does it work,
Just install the xap LockscreenSound, and after installing your sound is changed, no reset needed.
You can also remove the program from the list but the sound will not revert back to original, if you don't like the new sound and you wanna go back to the original just install the xap LockscreenSoundorg and everything is back to normal.
You can find a short video HERE Thanks to djtonka.
It's only tested on the Nokia Lumia 710 and works well.
If you have other sounds you wanna use, just let me know and I change the xap for you.
Added i-lockscreensound, thanks to bernarduk09
Added StarWarssound, thanks to sumeet.manghnani (unlock = Lightsaber & lock = Darth Vader Breathing)
Have fun,

Added i-lockscreensound, thanks to bernarduk09
Have fun,

I prefer first version

Added StarWarssound, thanks to sumeet.manghnani
Have fun,

could you post the sorce code or rgu info so I could bake this in to a rom with out even using an app?

Just extract the xap file and place the two sound files in SYS/SOUNDS
Greetz,

StarWars this time

I have always thought the "proper" sound for the opening and closing of the phone should be similar to the sound the train signs make in a train station.....that clickety clack sound when it is updating train arrival times. Wish I could find the sound to give to you, but alas I can not yet. This is an awesome app though just for what it does. Great Job!
Larry
Rataplan said:
Just for fun,
I changed the sound of the lockscreen, it's based on filedeployer from HEATHCLIFF74 so all credits to him, more info HERE.
For unlocked devices only.
How does it work,
Just install the xap LockscreenSound, and after installing your sound is changed, no reset needed.
You can also remove the program from the list but the sound will not revert back to original, if you don't like the new sound and you wanna go back to the original just install the xap LockscreenSoundorg and everything is back to normal.
You can find a short video HERE Thanks to djtonka.
It's only tested on the Nokia Lumia 710 and works well.
If you have other sounds you wanna use, just let me know and I change the xap for you.
Added i-lockscreensound, thanks to bernarduk09
Added StarWarssound, thanks to sumeet.manghnani (unlock = Lightsaber & lock = Darth Vader Breathing)
Have fun,
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hometownnerd said:
I have always thought the "proper" sound for the opening and closing of the phone should be similar to the sound the train signs make in a train station.....that clickety clack sound when it is updating train arrival times. Wish I could find the sound to give to you, but alas I can not yet. This is an awesome app though just for what it does. Great Job!
Larry
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Nice one Larry, if I can find those files I'll let you know and maybe some other members can help us to find those files.
For now I found this,
http://www.soundjay.com/train-sound-effect.html
Greetz,

I learnt how to change the sound of the lock screen when i came across your post. Nice information provided which many users can learn and make use of it. Even sound files can be extracted from the online and can place the sound files in sounds folder. I hope a Game Developer can easily do these stuffs when compared with normal users.

mike hussey said:
I learnt how to change the sound of the lock screen when i came across your post. Nice information provided which many users can learn and make use of it. Even sound files can be extracted from the online and can place the sound files in sounds folder. I hope a Game Developer can easily do these stuffs when compared with normal users.
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Yes I know, it's very usefull and an easy way to acces the windows folder on your phone, you can also change your fonts with this xap, I already have a xap finished but having problems to switch back to the original fonts.
Greetz,

Tried to install it but it did not replace the sounds for me
I installed this and it did not replace the sounds for me. I know you said to replace the sounds in the sys\sounds folder, but I cannot seem to find that folder, is there some place else I can look for the sounds to replace them?
Thanks a bunch....this is on a wp7.8 trophy by the way

hometownnerd said:
I installed this and it did not replace the sounds for me. I know you said to replace the sounds in the sys\sounds folder, but I cannot seem to find that folder, is there some place else I can look for the sounds to replace them?
Thanks a bunch....this is on a wp7.8 trophy by the way
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Sorry, but that message was only for chefs who want to build those sounds into a rom, if you wanna change the xap you have to use a zip program, I use 7Z.
Ok, if you have 7Z just do the folowing.
1. Right click on the xap and choose open archive.
2. Then open the folder .. again and again until you see a folder called windows.
3. Open that one too
4. Now you see the two soundfiles (unlock.wav and lock.wav)
5. Just replace those soundfiles with your own soundfiles but keep in mind that you use the name unlock and lock.
6. Save all the changes and your xap is ready.
If you still having problems to create the xap don't hesitate to contact me by pm or in this thread.
Success,

Rataplan said:
Sorry, but that message was only for chefs who want to build those sounds into a rom, if you wanna change the xap you have to use a zip program, I use 7Z.
Ok, if you have 7Z just do the folowing.
1. Right click on the xap and choose open archive.
2. Then open the folder .. again and again until you see a folder called windows.
3. Open that one too
4. Now you see the two soundfiles (unlock.wav and lock.wav)
5. Just replace those soundfiles with your own soundfiles but keep in mind that you use the name unlock and lock.
6. Save all the changes and your xap is ready.
If you still having problems to create the xap don't hesitate to contact me by pm or in this thread.
Success,
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I was trying to just install the xap you provided, not build one myself, but since it did not seem to change my sound files I was wondering if there was another way to change those sounds. I am not sure why it does not change the sounds for me.
Thanks again

Ok, I'll see, so it proberly doesn't work on a trophy then, gonna see what I can do about that, keep you informed, btw which rom are you using.
Greetz,

I am using this one.... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2064259 Thanks for your help!!
Rataplan said:
Ok, I'll see, so it proberly doesn't work on a trophy then, gonna see what I can do about that, keep you informed, btw which rom are you using.
Greetz,
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[ROM][Stable]Stock Debloated 1.23.1550.3 MetroPCS

This Is My First Shot at making something for this device,so please bear with me.
This Is A Custom Stock ROM that has been debloated and slimmed down a bit to my personal liking.
ive used SuperR's Kitchen on Ubuntu to bring this to you guys.
i used Captain_Throwbacks Metro Base ROM as a starting point.
i will include my list of apps that i have removed in the second post.
i would suggest a factory reset and dalvik/ART wipe
as always,if your device explodes or stops working,i assume no responsibility for any damages or data loss.
flash at your own risk.
if anyone has any suggestions and/or input,please feel free.
im no developer,just taking a shot at this.
the goal is to remove as much bloatware as possible,whilst maintaining stability.
:highfive:
i added /data/app support as well as busybox & deodexed the ROM.
im currently uploading my first build to google drive and will share links shortly.
bear with me as i dont have the best internet connection.
DeZiREv5K
OP Updated with newer build.
Code:
6-14-16 build changelog
--Removed HTC Launcher(replaced with google now launcher)
--updated play store to latest version
--updated HTC Service pack to latest and integrated back into ROM(no longer needs Seperate download)
--attempted to add back the official metropcs device unlock app(Thanks [user=3100103]@sandix[/user] !)
6-16-16 build changelog
---removed google play launcher & replaced with nova launcher(issue with installment on first boot)
6-19-16 build changelog
-- changed ZIP compression method(v3 was too large)
This is A Flashable Zip,should flash in TWRP.
Special Thanks to the following folks:
@sandix for the continuous hard work in the forums here
@Captain_Throwback for his stock rooted metroPCS ROM.
@SuperR. for his Excellent Kitchen!!!
@nightbreed813 for his thread layout & list of modifications to his ROM

This Is My Bloat_Custom File that i edited by hand to suppliment in the kitchen.
these are all the apps/folders that were removed prior to building.
Code:
system/app/BasicDream*
system/app/Calculator*
system/app/CalculatorWidget*
system/app/Chrome*
system/app/Cloudex*
system/app/CloudPrint*
system/app/Drive*
system/app/DriveActivator*
system/app/Exchange3Google*
system/app/FaceLock*
system/app/Font_Helvetica*
system/app/Font_XinGothic*
system/app/Font_Yuen*
system/app/Gmail2*
system/app/GoogleTTS*
system/app/Hangouts*
system/app/HoloSpiralWallpaper*
system/app/HtcCarGps*
system/app/HtcBackupReset*
system/app/LiveWallpapaers*
system/app/HtcLogLevel*
system/app/HTC_Connect*
system/app/HTCZero*
system/app/IMEMurasuIndic*
system/app/IMEMurasuViet*
system/app/IME_TP_Basic*
system/app/IME_TP_ValueAdd*
system/app/Kidmode-google*
system/app/Maps*
system/app/MPCS_Blockit*
system/app/MPCS_Metro411*
system/app/MPCS_MyMetro*
system/app/NoiseField*
system/app/PhaseBeam*
system/app/Photos*
system/app/PrintStudio*
system/app/talkback*
system/app/YouTube*
system/priv-app/HtcDotMatrix*
system/priv-app/HtcFileManager*
system/priv-app/HtcDLNAMiddleLayer*
system/priv-app/MPCS_MetroAppStore*
system/priv-app/iCloudTransfer*
system/priv-app/MPCS_MetroZONE*
system/priv-app/MPCS_RSU*
system/priv-app/LMIRescue*
system/priv-app/Velvet*
system/priv-app/LMIRescueSecurity*
system/priv-app/HtcSoundrecorder*
system/priv-app/Twitter*
system/priv-app/MirrorLink_MirrorLinkService*
system/priv-app/MPCS_Lookout*
system/priv-app/PolarisOffice*
system/priv-app/Mail*
system/priv-app/HTCSpeakCyberon*
system/priv-app/Facebook*
system/media/audio/notifications*
system/media/audio/ringtones*
system/media/audio/alarms*

TO DO List:
edit updater script to change out rom title
check what works and what does not
(Possibly) remove More files/Free up more space
upload newer build as first one fail with status 7 in recovery.(assert error)

Check my build and compare to yours to see what can be removed. I'm sure you will find a lot more that can be done.

when will a working link be available? very excited for this rom

talking_llama said:
when will a working link be available? very excited for this rom
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i already uploaded a newer build,will update OP with working link.
@sandix ,thank you very much i definitely will do that!

worked for me, thank you!

sweet. finally a flashable rom for our metro variant. was debating on trying nightbreed's rom, as someone mentioned in that thread that they tried it and it worked. didn't want to kill the phone though as it is a daily driver. will report after using.

Ipoke Smot said:
sweet. finally a flashable rom for our metro variant. was debating on trying nightbreed's rom, as someone mentioned in that thread that they tried it and it worked. didn't want to kill the phone though as it is a daily driver. will report after using.
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Let me know how it works out.also,if you have any suggestions feel free to throw them out here.

so i assume i have to install TWRP and flash this?

corrado85 said:
so i assume i have to install TWRP and flash this?
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Yeah it's required

Just looking at channel log I'm assuming this is still relevant. I'm on V3 and with some frustration (I don't have Wi-Fi and had to trick my 6yr old laptop to boot up) I got it running well.
As someone who has hard bricked smart phones since the xv6800, this is a first good go. Inspires me to start cooking my own roms.
Suggestion: A file browser would have made it so much smoother. No one with half a brain will ***** about es file explorer or root browser being cooked in. Fortunately bad habits inspired me to always backup original stock. Most people would've been screwed there. Dirty flash. Pdanet. Got it all up and going.
Keep up the good work. Look forward to any tweakings you find out of my league
Sincerely,
Satisfied end user
Sent from my HTC Desire 626s using Tapatalk

trekie4ever said:
Just looking at channel log I'm assuming this is still relevant. I'm on V3 and with some frustration (I don't have Wi-Fi and had to trick my 6yr old laptop to boot up) I got it running well.
As someone who has hard bricked smart phones since the xv6800, this is a first good go. Inspires me to start cooking my own roms.
Suggestion: A file browser would have made it so much smoother. No one with half a brain will ***** about es file explorer or root browser being cooked in. Fortunately bad habits inspired me to always backup original stock. Most people would've been screwed there. Dirty flash. Pdanet. Got it all up and going.
Keep up the good work. Look forward to any tweakings you find out of my league
Sincerely,
Satisfied end user
Sent from my HTC Desire 626s using Tapatalk
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Thank you for the input,much appreciated.also,i updated OP with a newer build that uses nova launcher as default and puts back a few apks that got cutout by mistake.

My phone got simlocked after trying this ROM. It's still locked even after restoring the nanodroid backup I made prior to flasing this ROM.
I'm not in the US sooo I am not using sprint.
Any advice?
Thanks

sgeto said:
My phone got simlocked after trying this ROM. It's still locked even after restoring the nanodroid backup I made prior to flasing this ROM.
I'm not in the US sooo I am not using sprint.
Any advice?
Thanks
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This ROM is based off of the original Stock MetroPCS USA variant,i didnt add anything that would potentially affect your simlock status.ive only removed stuff that was already there.
If youre not in the US and youre not using MetroPCS Variant of the phone,you shouldnt be flashing this ROM to be 100% honest.flashing incompatable firmwares across devices can sometimes lead to bricks.whats your Carrier and device?

sgeto said:
My phone got simlocked after trying this ROM. It's still locked even after restoring the nanodroid backup I made prior to flasing this ROM.
I'm not in the US sooo I am not using sprint.
Any advice?
Thanks
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https://www.mediafire.com/?451vq4nmp7paz2a

i2andog said:
https://www.mediafire.com/?451vq4nmp7paz2a
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That APK will just crash,as the required lib files etc to accompany the APK are missing.

GotHeart said:
This ROM is based off of the original Stock MetroPCS USA variant,i didnt add anything that would potentially affect your simlock status.ive only removed stuff that was already there.
If youre not in the US and youre not using MetroPCS Variant of the phone,you shouldnt be flashing this ROM to be 100% honest.flashing incompatable firmwares across devices can sometimes lead to bricks.whats your Carrier and device?
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I agree. It's very unusual.
I got this phone from a local phone shop. The owner seem to have unlocked the phone with some kind of service. I contacted my carrier who wrote down a couple of numbers from inside the phone (including the original phone number) and boom, I was able to use the phone with my number.
I have a theory about the error. Maybe you could see if that makes sense:
Maybe the phone isn't locked. But after a factory reset it keeps trying to "activate" the phone using the methods given by sprint.
There's this one step during the initial setup (right after factory resetting the phone) where it tries to register the phone, and fails. This step takes at least tem minutes and returns an error that locks up the phone.
I think the phone assumes that it's locked because it's not able to "reach" sprint servers and denies all incoming and outgoing calls/messages because of this.
If you know a way out of this please let me know.
Another user also provided me with an app that seems to be solving the issue. But it's not marshmallow compatible. Any ideas on that one as well?
Thanks a lot. And great debloating work you did there
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GotHeart said:
That APK will just crash,as the required lib files etc to accompany the APK are missing.
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Please tell me more about this app. Cam it solve my issue?
Thx

sgeto said:
I agree. It's very unusual.
I got this phone from a local phone shop. The owner seem to have unlocked the phone with some kind of service. I contacted my carrier who wrote down a couple of numbers from inside the phone (including the original phone number) and boom, I was able to use the phone with my number.
I have a theory about the error. Maybe you could see if that makes sense:
Maybe the phone isn't locked. But after a factory reset it keeps trying to "activate" the phone using the methods given by sprint.
There's this one step during the initial setup (right after factory resetting the phone) where it tries to register the phone, and fails. This step takes at least tem minutes and returns an error that locks up the phone.
I think the phone assumes that it's locked because it's not able to "reach" sprint servers and denies all incoming and outgoing calls/messages because of this.
If you know a way out of this please let me know.
Another user also provided me with an app that seems to be solving the issue. But it's not marshmallow compatible. Any ideas on that one as well?
Thanks a lot. And great debloating work you did there
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Please tell me more about this app. Cam it solve my issue?
Thx
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Again,what is your Carrier?if youre using anything other than MetroPCS USA,you should not use this ROM.thats #1.#2 is if youre using sprint,you should get the RUU to return the phone to factory software,and i assume youre using sprint because our Metro devices havent gotten MM yet,and you mentioned it.
And yes,CDMA/Sprint phones will not work correctly if theyre not provisioned from the carrier correctly.so if the activation is failing,then youre not going to be able to use the device to send messages etc until its activated correctly.
Suggestion,try using nightbreeds MM ROM thats for those kinds of carriers.

GotHeart said:
Again,what is your Carrier?if youre using anything other than MetroPCS USA,you should not use this ROM.thats #1.#2 is if youre using sprint,you should get the RUU to return the phone to factory software,and i assume youre using sprint because our Metro devices havent gotten MM yet,and you mentioned it.
And yes,CDMA/Sprint phones will not work correctly if theyre not provisioned from the carrier correctly.so if the activation is failing,then youre not going to be able to use the device to send messages etc until its activated correctly.
Suggestion,try using nightbreeds MM ROM thats for those kinds of carriers.
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Oh lesson learned. I'm from Yemen and my carrier is YemenMobile (CDMA). I don't know why but I assumed that the phone won't mind the ROM since it was kinda unlocked. SORRY.
The phone was saying Sprint when I bought it. I think I'm going to get back to factory and see if that does the trick. :-/
My extended apologies