How To's: Unlocking, Relocking, Flashing, Dumping and Troubleshooting

[Trident]

I'd like to be able to have my email settings, Device information and User Information put back after flashing. Aside from a total backup, is it possible to just transfer over one or more of the files in the root folder (like I can with pim.vol)? Some of them look promising...

[scrosler]

Originally Posted by tobeychris

THIS IS FOR CDMA DIAMONDS ONLY!
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A TELUS, SPRINT, ALLTEL, MTS, CELLULAR SOUTH OR BELL DIAMOND, DON'T DO THIS!

This has to be the most squared away thread posting I have seen!

Great job!


Just got my Diamond today!!!!! Starting to unlock now.

Thanks again! This made life much easier!

[Riley]

Originally Posted by tobeychris

You should learn to follow instructions then. Your phone's garbage now.

Note the large centered text at the top of the first post.

so true. Do you think it would make sense to add another warning next to the CDMA warning stating this below the CDMA warning:

DO NOT USE THIS IF YOU HAVE GSM DEVICE PERIOD! GSM meaning you have a sim card and your carrier is ATT, T-MOBILE, VODAFONE, ORANGE, Swisscom, etc.

It might just sink in for the 5% of users that are just not understanding this. Just a thought since there are at least two a month, if not more that are bricking their devices.

[Riley]

Originally Posted by desipilla

i cant find a guide specifically for the pro

visit the touchpro upgrade thread. Check out the stickies on the top of the page. Here is the link for flashing cdma tpro devices over there:

http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=43266

Here is the link for unlocking a cdma tpro device:

http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=42503

[Riley]

Originally Posted by twizted1

hi all. im trying to unlock my sprint diamond and everytime i run the diamond unlocker i get error code #202 connection error. i have .net framework 3.5 can anyone help?

just to be sure did you install 3.5 on your pc? it needs to be installed on your desktop.

By the way, here is a list of error messages including error 202 and what they mean in case anyone gets one when flashing. I found this on the vogue upgrade forum so thanks NFSFAN. Hope this helps

RUU Errors
Here is a list of error codes and possible resolutions when attempting to flash a rom... I haven't come across all of these error personally, so utilize a bit of common sense when employing these suggestions... As always, remember that we are not responsible should you brick your device...

ERROR [202, 204] : CONNECTION

This error message will appear when the device is not connected to ActiveSync correctly. Make sure you properly connect the device to the PC through ActiveSync before running RUU.

ERROR [206] : MEMORY ALLOCATION
ERROR [280] : UPDATE ERROR

When you see any of these error messages, close other running programs on the computer and run RUU again.

ERROR [208] : FILE OPEN
ERROR [210] : FILE READ

These error messages indicate that RUU lacks certain important files and cannot continue with the update. Please get the complete RUU package again.

ERROR [212] : FILE CREATE
ERROR [214] : FILE WRITE
ERROR [222, 224] : DEVICE NOT RESPONDING

These error messages will appear when remote access control has failed. Check the ActiveSync connection and try running RUU again.

ERROR [220] : MAIN BATTERY POWER

This error message will appear when the device’s battery power is not sufficient. Although RUU will instruct you to plug in the AC adapter, it still has to make sure that your device has enough power to upgrade the radio. (Even when you plug in the AC adapter, the device is unable to charge the battery when it is upgrading the radio).

ERROR [238] : FILE READ

This error message may appear when, for some unknown reason, the ROM image on the phone is corrupt. Download the whole RUU and try again.

ERROR [240] : FILE OPEN

When this error message appears, check whether the downloaded image is placed in the directory of RUU. If, for some unknown reason, you find that the ROM image is not located in the RUU folder, you have to download the RUU and retry again.

ERROR [242] : INVALID LANGUAGE
ERROR [244] : INVALID MODEL ID
ERROR [294] : INVALID VENDER ID
ERROR [296] : UPGRADE ONLY

One of these error messages will appear when you use the wrong RUU to do the upgrade. RUU will check if the Model ID and Language ID are compatible with the device. Make sure you use the appropriate RUU tool to upgrade.

ERROR [246] : DEVICE NOT RESPONDING

This error message indicates that RUU cannot start the update process. Please contact your service provider for assistance.

ERROR [248~260] : UPDATE ERROR

This error occurs when there is an “open port error” before upgrading the CE ROM image.

Solution: You can reset the device and run RUU again. If you still encounter an “OPEN PORT ERROR” again, reset your computer and try again.

ERROR [262] : UPDATE ERROR

This error occurs during the CE ROM code upgrade process.

Solution: If this happens, you can just soft-reset the device and run RUU again. The update process will then continue.

Note: At this stage, the Wince is destroyed; instead, it is in upgrade mode.

ERROR [264, 274] : CONNECTION
ERROR [302~318] : UPDATE ERROR
ERROR [320~328] : INVALID COMMAND

These errors seldom occur. However, if one of these errors occur, it could not be recovered and the device had to be sent back to the customer service center. In this case, you have to flash a new ROM code.

ERROR [300] : INVALID UPDATE TOOL

This error message will appear when you use the incorrect RUU version to upgrade.

ERROR [330] : ROM IMAGE ERROR

This error message will appear when you use the incorrect RUU to upgrade and the image file size is larger than the Flash ROM size. In this case, download the correct RUU version to upgrade.

[Riley]

Originally Posted by twizted1

now im getting error #264

thats why I added the error list.

ERROR [264, 274] : CONNECTION
ERROR [302~318] : UPDATE ERROR
ERROR [320~328] : INVALID COMMAND

These errors seldom occur. However, if one of these errors occur, it could not be recovered and the device had to be sent back to the customer service center. In this case, you have to flash a new ROM code.

did you try to use another unlocker?

[puff]

Originally Posted by smiznith

oddly enough my unlocker will not work. When i try to run it, it says it failed to initialize. any suggestions?

here is your solution

[puff]

Originally Posted by ht2791

hey i'm just wondering, is the unlocker and relocker files still available? i've also been unable to find them online (either they're sketch, or non cdma, or just plain suspiscious to me)

i would like to install mightyrom except the fact that i can't unlock prevents me from doing so

direct link from first post:
ftp://ppcgeeks.com/Diamond/Users/Tob...20Unlocker.rar

btw - welcome to ppcgeeks !!!

[puff]

This thread does not deal with that subject content per say, but i would imagine you'll need the latest version of QPST which you can find here if you want to do it yourself, however it looks like you'll still have to get the ESN added, which they may charge you for the 'metro-flash'

http://metropcs.com/metroflash

Originally Posted by mdiaz33685

GOTO TO ANY METROPCS STORE,
THEY WILL FLASH YOUR PHONE TO METROPCS USING
HOUNDINISOFT.COM
AND FLASH THE SERVICE TO YOUR TOUCH PRO..
COST SHOULD BE 47.50

AND LOOK THROUGH THE THREAD FOR WAP AND MMS SETTING FOR METROPCS AND THAT WILL GET U INTERNET...

and also found EPST settings you'll need for internet:

Originally Posted by mdiaz33685

in the connections tab create a new one
goto wap and mms settings.. i personnally dont have mms added to my plan but usually locks up on me...

connections :
#777 is the number for dialing...
user name - yourphonenum@mymetropcs.com - 10 digit...
password - metropcs

wap.metropcs.net 3128
wap.metropcs.net 3128
wap.metropcs.net 443
wap.metropcs.net 3128
download a hooked up rom that has all tweaks and stuff...
jugallos is good also... i use this one on my signature....

Also you'll prolly hafta fix MMS too [see Web And MMS guide here]

*edit* what does 'metro-flash' really mean?

Originally Posted by k0rvan

They will not change the radio/rom it's stay the same the only thing that houdini does its flash a metro prl and add the esn to their network. Thats it.

[Riley]

Hi Tobey,

There is a new sprint rom for the Diamond on HTC site as of today. Just wanted to let you know in case you wanted to add it to the first page.

HTC has posted officially a new rom for the Sprint Diamond on their site. If you notice the version number has changed slightly from the leaked rom v2.00.651.1 to this release v.2.00.651.7.

Here is the link for the new Shipped rom:
http://www.htc.com/us/SupportDownloa...at=2&dl_id=530

HTC Touch Diamond™ (Sprint) Maintenance Release – Version 2.00.651.7
Release Date: 2009-04-03 Category: ROM Upgrade

The software upgrade posted below provides several key enhancements for your Touch Diamond™

Why update the ROM on your device?

• The software upgrade posted below provides several key enhancements for your Touch Diamond™:
• Provides enhancements to the HTC dialer application
• Resolves an issue where the “Internal Storage” drive may not be recognized by the device
• Includes minor enhancements for Sprint TV and Opera Browser
• Resolves an issue with time not updating correctly after daylight savings time adjustment
• Includes a variety of minor bug fixes