radio bricked device?

Weapondrift · #1 (**permalink**) 03-06-2010, 02:55 AM

ok someone I know apparently flashed a GSM radio to a CDMA device...yeah big no, no. Anyway his device wont turn on at all. Obvioulsy this isnt normal, but does that mean its bricked?

**Dr.8820** · #2 (**permalink**) 03-06-2010, 02:59 AM

i think you can stick a fork in it. i've read quite a few of these here and at xda and haven't seen any fix yet.

Weapondrift · #3 (**permalink**) 03-06-2010, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr.8820

i think you can stick a fork in it. i've read quite a few of these here and at xda and haven't seen any fix yet.

sounds good.
lol @ stick a fork in it.

pesok · #4 (**permalink**) 03-06-2010, 03:22 PM

if its under a year(check with particular device but most HTC carry 1 year waranty) since it was first activated(not purchased but activated) then just bring it to store and they will fix/issue new one. Most likely without noticing it was unlocked since they will just probably give you another device

Weapondrift · #5 (**permalink**) 03-06-2010, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by pesok

if its under a year(check with particular device but most HTC carry 1 year waranty) since it was first activated(not purchased but activated) then just bring it to store and they will fix/issue new one. Most likely without noticing it was unlocked since they will just probably give you another device

Only downside with that, is he got it second hand off of a friend so I dont think they replace it...unless im wrong.

**drewcam888** · #6 (**permalink**) 03-08-2010, 08:58 AM

They can replace it even if he got it second hand. All HTC devices should have a 1 year warranty. Does he have insurance on his account? If so then a free replacement is guaranteed.

**orangekid** · #7 (**permalink**) 03-08-2010, 07:17 PM

has he tried removing the battery for like an hour then replacing it and trying to turn it back on? does "it won't turn on" literally mean it won't even power on at all?

Rhodium500 · #8 (**permalink**) 03-09-2010, 09:16 AM

If he flashed a gsm radio the device will never tunr on until someone figure out how to JTAG the bootloader and radio.

Weapondrift · #9 (**permalink**) 03-11-2010, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by orangekid

has he tried removing the battery for like an hour then replacing it and trying to turn it back on? does "it won't turn on" literally mean it won't even power on at all?

that is correct it wont power on at all.

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Originally Posted by Rhodium500

If he flashed a gsm radio the device will never tunr on until someone figure out how to JTAG the bootloader and radio.

I was afraid of that. Ill let him know and let you know what else happens

bvc · #10 (**permalink**) 07-28-2010, 11:40 PM

I have the same problem... installed wrong radio... nothing to do about it... can't even go back to USC with it because I'm not their customer anymore... hopefully somebody will figure out how to boot it ...