Can TP2 be flashed before activation?

[rsmith0318]

I was lucky to get my friend who is a manager at my local Verizon store to warranty my 6800 for a TP2. I have been reading multiple post on flashing ROMs & I believe I have settled on Mighty Mikes. I have a few questions regarding the flash process.

1) Can I flash the ROM before I actually activate the phone? I need my 6800 for tethering the internet on my PC when unlocking the TP2. Can I unlock it, then activate it, then flash it? Will I need the internet for the flash (I already have the ROM downloaded to my PC)?

2) Do I have to unlock the phone & the SIM card for the Flash? What is the benefit of unlocking the SIM?

3) Does the current version of MightyRom have the latest update & does it include a Radio flash as well? Where can I find the VZ specific carrier cab?

I am a noob & this will be my first flash. Please don't tell me to use the search, I have read all over & still I do not feel 100% certain of the exact way to perform the flash. Any advice would be appreciated. I don't want to end up with a brick.

Thanks,
R.Smith

[Dragon2]

you can flash without being activated....

[bigirb2002]

however i reccomend programing before flashing as dialers act funny somtimes

[CovKid66]

You need only unlock the phone (Hard SPL aka HSPL aka unlocker). You do not have to SIM unlock to flash a phone. Benefit of unlocking the SIM is being able to use your phone on another carriers GSM network instead of roaming on their network.

[ACHlLLES]

you can but i would activate as stock and make sure every thing works as it should first

[JimP]

I'd recommend activating the phone and using it for a day so you'll have a baseline for how it is suppose to work and to detect any problems that come up that may have nothing to do with reflashing the rom.

[rsmith0318]

my only issue will be if I need the internet when flashing or unlocking the TP2. I use my phone to tether my PC.
I don't believe I can sync & tether at the same time. do I only need the internet for unlocking with the license? thanks for the help.

[adamcattell]

i am not sure i understand your question, but unlocking and then flashing to another rom should take about 30 min at the most and then u can go back to tethering your phone.

[rsmith0318]

ok,a post I read on unlocking stressed being able to sync the phone as well as having access to the internet for the license verification. If I activate the TP2 first, I will not be able to connect to the internet while it is synchronized for the unlock. am I missing something or misunderstanding it?