Touch Pro FAQ's - READ BEFORE POSTING! (Last Update 5/17/09) - Page 7

ebuzz · #61 (**permalink**) 03-10-2009, 02:27 PM

OK, I'll start there. I am, however, very nervous about "bricking" my phone. I assume that if you follow the instructions, all should go well.

**puff** · #62 (**permalink**) 03-12-2009, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ebuzz

OK, I'll start there. I am, however, very nervous about "bricking" my phone. I assume that if you follow the instructions, all should go well.

Correct. Its normal to be nervous about 'bricking' but i can tell you personally I've haven't bricked one yet...
Just make sure you read up first and ask any questions you may have about whatever you dont uderstand

ebuzz · #63 (**permalink**) 03-12-2009, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by puff

Just make sure you read up first and ask any questions you may have about whatever you dont uderstand

OK, I will certainly do that. Let’s see if I have this correct so far:
1) Before I can do anything to my phone like flash a ROM or tweak it, I must first unlock it with the Raphael_CDMA_HSPL_037.zip file. I download that to my PC and can run it from there once I’m synced to the phone.
2) If I mess anything up I can relock it with: Raphael_CDMA_Relocker.zip and then reinstall the stock ROM Sprint: OS for returning to stock: ftp://ppcgeeks.com/Raphael/Users/ImC...RUU_dumped.rar)
3) After its unlocked, I must then install the RUU.zip file, again can be done from the PC once synced.
4) Then I can add a custom ROM that I find some place else.

Do I have it? I’m sure I’ve missed something.

**puff** · #64 (**permalink**) 03-15-2009, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by ebuzz

OK, I will certainly do that. Let’s see if I have this correct so far:
1) Before I can do anything to my phone like flash a ROM or tweak it, I must first unlock it with the Raphael_CDMA_HSPL_037.zip file. I download that to my PC and can run it from there once I’m synced to the phone.
2) If I mess anything up I can relock it with: Raphael_CDMA_Relocker.zip and then reinstall the stock ROM Sprint: OS for returning to stock: ftp://ppcgeeks.com/Raphael/Users/ImC...RUU_dumped.rar)
3) After its unlocked, I must then install the RUU.zip file, again can be done from the PC once synced.
4) Then I can add a custom ROM that I find some place else.

Do I have it? I’m sure I’ve missed something.

Close, just a few minor details to iron out...

1. correct !!! first things first, i recommend unlocking ASAP
once you've unlocked you can install custom ROMs and/or upgrade the radio

2. DO NOT RELOCK!!! NEVER RELOCK !!! unless your returning your device, there's no need to relock

3. RUU stands for ROM Upgrade Utility. Its merely a folder on your computer, which usually contains an NBH file.
That NBH file is the ROM

4. Yup. although I recommend flashing via SD Card personally...
check out this thread

ebuzz · #65 (**permalink**) 03-15-2009, 03:04 PM

Since I just recently switched from Verizon to Sprint, I'm still in the 30 day trial period and am testing the coverage. I want to read up and learn about the tweaking and flashing methods first before I do anything in case I decide I don't want to keep the Sprint service. Not likely b/c service as been fine so far. I don't intent do ever relock unless, as you say, I need to return the phone for service, but I do need to know how to do it, just in case.

**puff** · #66 (**permalink**) 03-16-2009, 02:04 AM

you just run the re-locker program found in the unlocker thread

Stoney60 · #67 (**permalink**) 04-19-2009, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by nursemm05

you don't need the customizer or a custom ROM to change the clock. just install the cab of the clock you want. make sure you disable tf3d in settings then install then re-enable tf3d. I do use the customizer though b/c I don't use all the tabs and either that or advanced config can take away tabs

IS there any other way to get the advanced config tools other than XDA which leads to Touch Experience which is ridden with malicious code and locks up my IE

ncibob · #68 (**permalink**) 04-22-2009, 05:45 PM

I have a question regarding installing a custom ROM. If things do not work out for me for some reason or if I find that I don't like the custom ROM can I do a hard reset and start from scratch with the factory installed ROM and settings?

BigDiesel07 · #69 (**permalink**) 04-22-2009, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ncibob

I have a question regarding installing a custom ROM. If things do not work out for me for some reason or if I find that I don't like the custom ROM can I do a hard reset and start from scratch with the factory installed ROM and settings?

Yes and no.. Hard Resetting will not re-install the stock ROM... If you do not like the ROM you currently have installed (custom ROM), you can re-load the stock ROM and start with the factory installed ROM and settings

**puff** · #70 (**permalink**) 04-23-2009, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by ncibob

I have a question regarding installing a custom ROM. If things do not work out for me for some reason or if I find that I don't like the custom ROM can I do a hard reset and start from scratch with the factory installed ROM and settings?

Welcome to PPCgeeks !!! see bigD's post right above mine for your answer