Can phones with custom Roms still get activated?

Ride9650 · #1 (**permalink**) 11-10-2008, 11:21 AM

Hey all,
Due to an unfortunate set of circumstances, I am forced to sell off my Apache. However, one thing I haven't been able to get some clear information on is whether or not there would be activation issues for the new owner. It does have a custom Rom on it, so thats why I thought I should ask first. I could reflash it myself, unfortunately, I'm on a mac, and don't have access to windows at the moment.

Thanks!

**PDAPhoneJunkie** · #2 (**permalink**) 11-10-2008, 12:15 PM

If it is not a Sprint phone and has a dialer that works with the ##Codes then it can be activated. But it always is in your best interest to flash back to OEM ROM. The carrier won't suspect anything if something should go worng. If the customer wants to upgrade after then that's his choice.

This is why I laugh at people on eBay selling Sprint phones with WM6/6.1 phone huge prices, and people buy them thinking they're a good deal. When in reality, it won't even be able to be activated...