Simple instructions left out when flashing!! - Page 2

slyfox7 · #11 (**permalink**) 04-06-2009, 12:47 AM

As others have said above, if you are not willing to do a basic google search you should not be flashing your phone. I understand some people are new but they should have enough courtesy to others to search before posting, not expecting everything to be spoon fed to them. Threads like this are a waste of time. The flashing thread gives detailed instructions and post 50 in that thread goes into more detail for an individual on Sprint.

**twe90kid** · #12 (**permalink**) 04-06-2009, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by razorloves

LOL...

i was just speaking the truth.
it's just like how people ask, "how do i uplaod a picture on the forum?"

RTFM!

luniticlizard · #13 (**permalink**) 04-06-2009, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by twe90kid

if the person wanting to flash does not know what a rar file is, i suggest them to return the phone

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Originally Posted by digiblur

My rule is if you can't figure out how to use RAR files then you really shouldn't be flashing a high dollar phone such as the TouchPro.

=D>

Indie · #14 (**permalink**) 04-06-2009, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by digiblur

I figured it was pretty self explanatory with the extension RAR. Even Windows will search the file extension for you and tell you how to open a RAR file.

My rule is if you can't figure out how to use RAR files then you really shouldn't be flashing a high dollar phone such as the TouchPro.

I second this.

Nastradamus · #15 (**permalink**) 04-06-2009, 04:15 AM

im a noob too.. I had a few issues while using the HARD SPL method

RUU .. what does this mean? It doesnt state anywhere in the beginning part of the thread. For someone new this acronym gets tossed around quite a bit.

After running the SPL files the window said.. "this will take about 10 minutes". On my phone it went by in about a minute or 2. I was worried something happened.

The hard SPL thread only tells you how to add the new SPL... but not how to add your own custom rom or what to do next.

I actually did the HSPL install 2 times because i wasnt sure if it didnt work at first.

Also if you didnt know what WinRar is.. its not dumb.. not everyone knows. Although i would like to agree with this i wont. I consider myself to have good pc knowledge. But dont forget that this is why these threads are found online when someone types in google "unlock HTC touch pro" ..you may not find the site right away but eventually you will.. Keep in mind these threads are here to help out everyone. Otherwise start a pc knowledge test that determines if that new guest is welcomed due to their knowledge of pc stuff.... or join a private forum.

chazybaz13 · #16 (**permalink**) 04-06-2009, 06:17 AM

good suggestion! so there will be no mistake when flashing

Nastradamus · #17 (**permalink**) 04-06-2009, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by chazybaz13

good suggestion! so there will be no mistake when flashing

exactly! just here hoping to lend a hand in one way or another... and also get some knowledge

MiltonPro · #18 (**permalink**) 04-06-2009, 09:12 AM

As I see around, theres a lot of negativity when asking a little more support for noobs to flash or even unlock their new phones. We've all had a question the first time. Just because we've all realized that its a piece of cake, now many of you guys are saying to stay away from the touch pro. That's kinda shi tty .....

You can't possibly expect everyone to know everything there is on flashing.

If you look at the instructions, you have a zip file for RUU, why not throw in a zip for winRAR and the reason for it.....

chazybaz13 · #19 (**permalink**) 04-06-2009, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by MiltonPro

As I see around, theres a lot of negativity when asking a little more support for noobs to flash or even unlock their new phones. We've all had a question the first time. Just because we've all realized that its a piece of cake, now many of you guys are saying to stay away from the touch pro. That's kinda shi tty .....

You can't possibly expect everyone to know everything there is on flashing.

If you look at the instructions, you have a zip file for RUU, why not throw in a zip for winRAR and the reason for it.....

Yeah there wouldn't be any more questions from noobs if all the answers we easily found in a stickied thread. It's not rocket science.

**redd214** · #20 (**permalink**) 04-06-2009, 09:47 AM

i dont think its that people are being negative, i think its that we want more people on this forum to be self sufficient. when i have a question about something i dont just post it up as soon as i think about it. i search first,, then if i dont find an answer then i will ask. try figuring some things out on your own first

that last statement above is exactly right, its not rocket science so it should be that difficult for new people to figure just a little bit out on their own.