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Old 07-25-2007, 04:22 AM
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Hmmm... I was under the impression that when using an official Sprint ROM, you didn't need to use the bootloader. Guess I was wrong. *shrugs*
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Hmmm... I was under the impression that when using an official Sprint ROM, you didn't need to use the bootloader. Guess I was wrong. *shrugs*
Well, I think a few people have tried it with various roms outside bootloader, and it usually results in the "stuck in bootloader" bug... Ive always just used bootloader and Ive never had a flash go badly... Did about 20 so far on my first 6700, Waiting to do one on my second thats on its way in the mail...
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Honestly, I don't recommend screwing around with an unsupported ROM if you're having problems with the device.

If you brick the device and they find an unofficial ROM on there, it could be a sticky mess.

Try this first. If this doesn't fix your issues, then you can try one of these ROMs but this fixes a number of issues:

http://www.utstar.com/pcd/downloads/...0_WWE_Ship.exe

Also... how do you know its not a refurb? Did you get the SPC and check in PST to make sure it doesn't have a refurb date?
Like i said this is my 3rd one and the sprint guy was suprise to see a brandnew one come outt he box. he said usually t hey dont get them in boxes. and my last one surely didnt smell or look new to me compared to thjis one. this one to this day has the nw smell no scratches liekt he other one i had and the slide on this was so stiff. my other one wasnt. well thats how i knew
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Honestly, I don't recommend screwing around with an unsupported ROM if you're having problems with the device.

If you brick the device and they find an unofficial ROM on there, it could be a sticky mess.

Try this first. If this doesn't fix your issues, then you can try one of these ROMs but this fixes a number of issues:

http://www.utstar.com/pcd/downloads/...0_WWE_Ship.exe

Also... how do you know its not a refurb? Did you get the SPC and check in PST to make sure it doesn't have a refurb date?
Like i said this is my 3rd one and the sprint guy was suprise to see a brandnew one come outt he box. he said usually t hey dont get them in boxes. and my last one surely didnt smell or look new to me compared to thjis one. this one to this day has the nw smell no scratches liekt he other one i had and the slide on this was so stiff. my other one wasnt. well thats how i knew
Yeah, there not going to re-package a refurb in a retail box... Would be a waste of money on their part... They know they dont need to impress anyone with flashy graphics and such, The customer just wants a working 6700...
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Old 07-25-2007, 02:15 PM
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Honestly, I don't recommend screwing around with an unsupported ROM if you're having problems with the device.

If you brick the device and they find an unofficial ROM on there, it could be a sticky mess.

Try this first. If this doesn't fix your issues, then you can try one of these ROMs but this fixes a number of issues:

http://www.utstar.com/pcd/downloads/...0_WWE_Ship.exe

Also... how do you know its not a refurb? Did you get the SPC and check in PST to make sure it doesn't have a refurb date?
Ok ill try this later on my phone. i had a feeling i would have to hard reset and didnt want to but its for the best. thanx for everything. oh yea i had a new radio upgrade last night which worled out well. but ill tryt he rom later today.

Well, If you feel a little overwhelmed, and want to let sprint take the helm on this, Just about any sprint store with the ability to repair minor issues should be able to flash a new rom for ya... So thats also an option...

But yeah, Id agree with EtherealRemnant on the point of using the Sprint Offical Rom First... Basically you need to do a few things to prepare to flash your rom.

First, Download that rom that is posted above, (that APA_SPCS one.)
Next. Make sure to back up all the contacts and such from your phone using ActiveSync or another backup program (I personally use ActiveSync.) Once the activesync is done, Remove your phone from the Cradle, Or unplug the USB cable from it completely.

Now that your data is safe, We can begin...

To Put your 6700 in Bootloader mode, Hold down the power (standby) button, the Notes (The lil tape deck) button and press the Soft Reset (Pinhole) button all at the same time... Your screen should go dark (backlight turned off) but if you look closely at the screen, You should see the word "Serial" on the top of the screen and a number like "2.02" at the bottom of the screen, Your phone is now In bootloader and ready to be upgraded. Re-Connect your phone to the computer using the usb cable as if you were going to use active sync, But now you should see your computer begin popping up status bubbles about finding a new device (should be called "Pocket PC USB Sync" If I remember.) Also, If you look at the screen of the 6700, It should now say "USB" instead of "Serial".
Once the computer is done installing the drivers for the 6700 (should go very quickly, Usually a few seconds) you can begin the ROM upgrade...

Run that "APA_SPCS_20600_303_127000_WWE_Ship.exe" file. A screen should come up with a generic picture of a PPC phone, Click on the next button, It should take a second to retrieve info from your phone about the current ROM thats installed, When its ready to proceed, You should see another next button... Click on it... Now for the waiting game, It will take between 5 - 15 minutes to flash the device with the new rom, And during the process you should see a 1-100% meter to keep track. Once the upgrade is finished, The program will switch to a Completed-type page telling you to remove the device and soft reset it...

Now, Many users think there done at this point... WRONG, Just because it doesn't state that a hard reset is required, Trust me, It will save you trouble down the road. So Now, Hard Reset your phone (Hold Down Bolth SoftKeys and press the SoftReset Button, Open the keyboard and hit "Y" to reset, Followed by "Space" when its complete to boot the phone back up.)

Now, Your phone should boot up and it will have the upgraded rom and your ready to go...
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Old 07-25-2007, 02:21 PM
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Ok ill try this later on my phone. i had a feeling i would have to hard reset and didnt want to but its for the best. thanx for everything. oh yea i had a new radio upgrade last night which worled out well. but ill tryt he rom later today.
No problem, Hope all goes well!
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Honestly, I don't recommend screwing around with an unsupported ROM if you're having problems with the device.

If you brick the device and they find an unofficial ROM on there, it could be a sticky mess.

Try this first. If this doesn't fix your issues, then you can try one of these ROMs but this fixes a number of issues:

http://www.utstar.com/pcd/downloads/...0_WWE_Ship.exe

Also... how do you know its not a refurb? Did you get the SPC and check in PST to make sure it doesn't have a refurb date?
Like i said this is my 3rd one and the sprint guy was suprise to see a brandnew one come outt he box. he said usually t hey dont get them in boxes. and my last one surely didnt smell or look new to me compared to thjis one. this one to this day has the nw smell no scratches liekt he other one i had and the slide on this was so stiff. my other one wasnt. well thats how i knew
Yeah, there not going to re-package a refurb in a retail box... Would be a waste of money on their part... They know they dont need to impress anyone with flashy graphics and such, The customer just wants a working 6700...
Oh yea i have a question which method should i use to remove the junk software if i do it?
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Old 07-25-2007, 02:23 PM
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Hmmm... I was under the impression that when using an official Sprint ROM, you didn't need to use the bootloader. Guess I was wrong. *shrugs*
Well, I think a few people have tried it with various roms outside bootloader, and it usually results in the "stuck in bootloader" bug... Ive always just used bootloader and Ive never had a flash go badly... Did about 20 so far on my first 6700, Waiting to do one on my second thats on its way in the mail...
YOu know i think thats how i messed my 1st ppc
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Old 07-25-2007, 03:37 PM
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Let me see if I can find that guide on how to remove all the sprint junk off of a default rom...

Ok yeah, found it, This is how you can remove all that sprint crap like audible and such...

http://ppcgeeks.com/how-to-remove-fa...hods-t360.html
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my phone seem to working alot better now. i wana thank you guys for everything. and my battery performance is back. its just like my old ppcs. and i had lostt he sound to my text messages but goit it back but and it never disappeared again.
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