Help me, I flashed my phone Samsung i637 with a new ROM, but I checked EFS Clear Option.
After a flash, my IMEI changed to "00000000000000000"
Help me!!! How can I restore my IMEI???
Mario Lopez said:
Help me, I flashed my phone Samsung i637 with a new ROM, but I checked EFS Clear Option.
After a flash, my IMEI changed to "00000000000000000"
Help me!!! How can I restore my IMEI???
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When you check the option "EFS Clear", it will DELETE your IMEI and other regional configurations....That's why NEVER should be ticked that option!!
So sorry...! The only way I know to repair the IMEI for your phone is using a "Box"
What can I do? How repair mi IMEI?
This was the ROM that I installed: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=934839
Are there other ways to repair without boxes???
Who could have boxes?
Mario Lopez said:
What can I do? How repair mi IMEI?
This was the ROM that I installed: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=934839
Are there other ways to repair without boxes???
Who could have boxes?
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Sorry, I don't know another method than using a "box"...Have you searched on Google to see if there any other solution for your problem?
Have you flashed your device before?
the same has happened to me after flashing his rom. but I don't know what a imei is. I found dermann's blog and he's really upset over this.
dermann blog:
It’s a sad and heavy day for me today. after just a few days of a public release of my i637 rom, which is know at it’s end. i say goodbye to the samsung custom rom world.
After just a few days, i removed my i637 rom from XDA’s site and Hotfile download site. It unfortunately turns out that my rom and/or flashing steps, erase your phones IMEI number from it’s software. leaving you with no choice but to use the rom which is currently on the phone. I, myself have tried number of times to flash back to AT&T’s Official Rom without success. I’d like to thank XDA’s user Mairo lopez for finding this major problem, bringing it to my attention so that the damage that has already been done is minimal and few.
I am so very sorry for those that this affects. I have asked XDA Mod “Spiaate” to close the thread and my XDA account. I am ashamed that this problem slipped though my fingers, I feel like I shouldn’t be aloud to be apart of the great community which is xda-developers anymore.
The changing of an IMEI number is illegal and i will not make, distribute and host any rom that does so.
Once again, my apologies for such a careless mistake.
end:
please Spiaate don't close dermann's account here. it was an honest mistake.
i've been doing a little searching. and from what i've read at a site called zn520.com. the only thing that was wrong with his rom wasn't the rom at all. it was the flashing instructions.
what it should have been was
"step 8. in the Download Mode area, only! check the "PDA" box."
i sure hope he comes back and finishes the rom. he does good work.
Aitrus said:
please Spiaate don't close dermann's account here. it was an honest mistake.
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Yes indeed as I have 'moved on' to a new Windows Phone 7 device, but have known Dermann since the ole BJI days...
A valuable, enthusiast who would be missed!
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Hi,
I've got a HTC Tytn 2 bought in the netherlands and it's shipped rom version 1.56.404.6 and radio version 1.27.1.32
I've searched and tried 3 different roms:
Ruu_Signed_Duttys_WM6.1_Hybrid_1.64.08.21__RTM_
Ruu_Signed_Duttys_WM6.1_5.2.19700_Hybrid_V2_1_65.14.06_CubeV2_
NoThrills_WM61_NLD_V3.exe
They all give error [262]
I've disabled the windows firewall.
Did a clean XP install and activesync 4.5
None works.
Anyone can point me in the right direction? as i'm new here.
ps. what mean these terms?
Cube, No_Cube, Lite and Hybrid?
Thanks
arjanv said:
Hi,
I've got a HTC Tytn 2 bought in the netherlands and it's shipped rom version 1.56.404.6 and radio version 1.27.1.32
I've searched and tried 3 different roms:
Ruu_Signed_Duttys_WM6.1_Hybrid_1.64.08.21__RTM_
Ruu_Signed_Duttys_WM6.1_5.2.19700_Hybrid_V2_1_65.14.06_CubeV2_
NoThrills_WM61_NLD_V3.exe
They all give error [262]
I've disabled the windows firewall.
Did a clean XP install and activesync 4.5
None works.
Anyone can point me in the right direction? as i'm new here.
ps. what mean these terms?
Cube, No_Cube, Lite and Hybrid?
Thanks
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Oh for the love of GOD man. You must really want to brick that thing. Read the sticky at the top of the forum. Start there. Don't pass go and dont collect $200.
P1Tater said:
Oh for the love of GOD man. You must really want to brick that thing. Read the sticky at the top of the forum. Start there. Don't pass go and dont collect $200.
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thanks for the blurry answer. Now I got even more questions.
Is'it possible to update my phone to windows mobile 6.1?
can someone tell me which rom i should use.
search for duttys roms they are the best XD and remember before you upgrade download and install hard spl or you can brick your phone
arjanv said:
thanks for the blurry answer. Now I got even more questions.
Is'it possible to update my phone to windows mobile 6.1?
can someone tell me which rom i should use.
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Its not blurry. Start with the sticky and read. Hardspl, how to flash, sd or usb, there is alot of info to read before you flash.
arjanv said:
thanks for the blurry answer. Now I got even more questions.
Is'it possible to update my phone to windows mobile 6.1?
can someone tell me which rom i should use.
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Like P1tater said before start on the first sticky of the forum or just click on the Link in my signature labeled "Flashing virgins click here". That will reveal all pertinent information. And like stated above this post for the love of God, Allah, Flying Spaghetti Monster, or whoever HardSPL first.
arjanv said:
thanks for the blurry answer. Now I got even more questions.
Is'it possible to update my phone to windows mobile 6.1?
can someone tell me which rom i should use.
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How is it blurry? There's a huge link with nice big red letters in that sticky that even a pile of freshly shaven wool covered in alfredo sauce would know addresses your question:
ROM Upgrading Wiki (top three links below) <--- Want a new ROM? Don't know what a ROM is? Start here with this 6 step guide.
I can only assume that by blurry you mean you read his response without your glasses and therefore the text wasn't in focus. Otherwise, I have to worry about wool being sentient and taking over the world.
jarek91 said:
I can only assume that by blurry you mean you read his response without your glasses and therefore the text wasn't in focus. Otherwise, I have to worry about wool being sentient and taking over the world.
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Good thing I got a new pair of clippers!
arjanv said:
Hi,
I've got a HTC Tytn 2 bought in the netherlands and it's shipped rom version 1.56.404.6 and radio version 1.27.1.32
I've searched and tried 3 different roms:
Ruu_Signed_Duttys_WM6.1_Hybrid_1.64.08.21__RTM_
Ruu_Signed_Duttys_WM6.1_5.2.19700_Hybrid_V2_1_65.14.06_CubeV2_
NoThrills_WM61_NLD_V3.exe
They all give error [262]
I've disabled the windows firewall.
Did a clean XP install and activesync 4.5
None works.
Anyone can point me in the right direction? as i'm new here.
ps. what mean these terms?
Cube, No_Cube, Lite and Hybrid?
Thanks
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HAHAHAHAHA
arjanv said:
thanks for the blurry answer. Now I got even more questions.
Is'it possible to update my phone to windows mobile 6.1?
can someone tell me which rom i should use.
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MUHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAH
I hate to say this but I never had to ask how to flash a ROM to my TytnII (AT&T Tilt). Every question on flashing ROMs has been answered time and time again. It doesn't matter what phone (Pocket PC, Smart phone, or other), you need to unlock it before you can change the OS, built-in OEM software, or the entire ROM on the device. You will only be able to update the device with the manufacturer's or cellphone comany's software updates if you do not unlock the phone.
As for updating to WM6.1, there is no update method that I know of. You will have to flash an entire 6.1 ROM to your phone. If your cell phone company releases an "update" to 6.1, it will most likely be a complete ROM and not an update like they might say.
Due to European law, most all phones are unlocked for use on different networks. That does not mean you can just flash any ROM to your phone, it still has to be software unlocked.
HINT: look up "HardSPL" or use the XDA-Wiki link at the top of your screen.
Dangerously said:
I hate to say this but I never had to ask how to flash a ROM to my TytnII (AT&T Tilt). Every question on flashing ROMs has been answered time and time again. It doesn't matter what phone (Pocket PC, Smart phone, or other), you need to unlock it before you can change the OS, built-in OEM software, or the entire ROM on the device. You will only be able to update the device with the manufacturer's or cellphone comany's software updates if you do not unlock the phone.
As for updating to WM6.1, there is no update method that I know of. You will have to flash an entire 6.1 ROM to your phone. If your cell phone company releases an "update" to 6.1, it will most likely be a complete ROM and not an update like they might say.
Due to European law, most all phones are unlocked for use on different networks. That does not mean you can just flash any ROM to your phone, it still has to be software unlocked.
HINT: look up "HardSPL" or use the XDA-Wiki link at the top of your screen.
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Finally some human on the f..... phone. Thanks
I did not notice that i've first need to unlock the htc.(i did not find it in the faq)
This is what i did:
1] kaiser-HardSPLv1
2] Ruu_Signed_Duttys_WM6.1_5.2.19700_Hybrid_V2_1_65.14.06_No_CubeV2_
Now to figure out how to set the thing to 24hours clock.
Thanks Dangerously
as told as my previous threads, my DS has been bricked
and finally sent to store for repair
now i have got him again~ nice
btw the store helps me flash a rom
but i dunno what is it...
it might be MIUI2.1.13
and cyanogenmod+
then i find i dun like this because:
1/ the market cannot work! i try searching an app but it showed 'error retrieving information from server.' i have googled this and had a factory reset. it works for a second then now the problem again. i think it's so troublemsome.
2/ i dun have chinese input method. i would like to have both english and chinese input method for some convenience. however i couldn't change the input method.
devs, what should i do?
i am wondering should i flash a new rom but i am now freaking that may like my past experience, DS bricked and chip fried.
what should i do?
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3/ i found that there is no button for me to view all apps. i googled but no suitable results.
Go back to the store?
If you read this post, I hope that you can found all you need for resolve your problem and take a decision.
[INDEX][20 JAN 12] ROMS/RECOVERY/ROOT/HBOOT/RADIOS/TWEAKS/GUIDES/etc
for exemple, at the end of this post, you found something about the Fried eMMC chip.
cckwan said:
as told as my previous threads, my DS has been bricked
and finally sent to store for repair
now i have got him again~ nice
btw the store helps me flash a rom
but i dunno what is it...
it might be MIUI2.1.13
and cyanogenmod+
then i find i dun like this because:
1/ the market cannot work! i try searching an app but it showed 'error retrieving information from server.' i have googled this and had a factory reset. it works for a second then now the problem again. i think it's so troublemsome.
2/ i dun have chinese input method. i would like to have both english and chinese input method for some convenience. however i couldn't change the input method.
devs, what should i do?
i am wondering should i flash a new rom but i am now freaking that may like my past experience, DS bricked and chip fried.
what should i do?
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3/ i found that there is no button for me to view all apps. i googled but no suitable results.
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Hi again!
Just flash another ROM with full wipe. Your problems will be gone.
I recommend MIUI, it is Chinese and is great
amidabuddha said:
Hi again!
Just flash another ROM with full wipe. Your problems will be gone.
I recommend MIUI, it is Chinese and is great
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hi amida!
long time no see.
i am now so freaking of flashing my DS. so sad i afraid it fried again.
btw i want to change my rom anyway
my current rom is simplified chinese but i dun like it. are there any traditional chinese version? i want both tra chinese and english can be used
MIUI? can i find suitable link in this forum?
philos64 said:
If you read this post, I hope that you can found all you need for resolve your problem and take a decision.
[INDEX][20 JAN 12] ROMS/RECOVERY/ROOT/HBOOT/RADIOS/TWEAKS/GUIDES/etc
for exemple, at the end of this post, you found something about the Fried eMMC chip.
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thanks bro
i have read that before this forum closed for PIPA :S
i am sure my chips are not fried now, yet.
but i am really sucking wif some questions
1/if i want to flash a new rom. what should i do before?
flash a recovery first?
and how can i choose a suitable version of recovery??
and how about the suitable version of rom?
or i should do downgrade or whtever because my DS was bricked and fried as i didn't do downgrade.
I am not sure what is kernel those :S
Just search and read the forums.
Start with the index thread.
Sent from my HTC Desire S using xda premium
Hey budding android users hope you can settle a debate my cousin has just brought a used touchpad of Craig's list
And he's paranoid about the rom that's installed might be infected He's talking both web os and ICS must be infected and loaded with spyware malware etc etc
I said its impossible but he said how would I know and I was stumped as I did not have an answer
The operating systems are web os and android cyanogenmod ICS
He wont use any banking sites or email clients or calendar contacts Saying they will access his personal information
How do I ease him into not worrying? Ps he's also noted a Chinese app at the bottom of the apps in ICS and says it must be spyware as it say it has access to personal information and network access
He said when he tried to delete it it said are you sure you want to delete a system app
Im writing this on his behalf help me if you can I was going to suggest a full rom flash and web os flash I think using web doctor from what I read up on
And someone can you assure him cyanogen os is not loaded with virus etc and they can be trusted
Anyway thanks yo
It isn't impossible for it to be infected, but would be unlikely. Having said that ... if you bought a second-hand PC from Craigslist would you trust the OS and apps that were installed, or would you wipe the hard-drive and start from scratch? The best bet would be to do some research on here and flash a new ROM of his choosing.
SimonTS said:
It isn't impossible for it to be infected, but would be unlikely. Having said that ... if you bought a second-hand PC from Craigslist would you trust the OS and apps that were installed, or would you wipe the hard-drive and start from scratch? The best bet would be to do some research on here and flash a new ROM of his choosing.
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Thank you for your prompt reply Simon sound advice I guess I will be helping him flash the rom wipe and start fresh as you recommend
Btw would you mind in providing the correct links for both android for touchpad and how would you also be kind enough to provide me with a link or a video tutorial of all trusted source on how to reinstall web os
Please understand I am a complete dummy when it comes to these things would appreciate your help to the fullest it's not that I will not search my self but would just like the correct and safest roms
Btw how would you check if the installed version of web os is indeed the original web os and not a cracked rom of web os and the same with the android os
Would as factory restore not be sufficient enough in these case could I look up version number of a series number anything to verify to him it ismthemlegit software anyway this will safe me from going to measures of reinstalling rom I not done it before and really scared I will brick his device and get blamed for it
Androidalways said:
Thank you for your prompt reply Simon sound advice I guess I will be helping him flash the rom wipe and start fresh as you recommend
Btw would you mind in providing the correct links for both android for touchpad and how would you also be kind enough to provide me with a link or a video tutorial of all trusted source on how to reinstall web os
Please understand I am a complete dummy when it comes to these things would appreciate your help to the fullest it's not that I will not search my self but would just like the correct and safest roms
Btw how would you check if the installed version of web os is indeed the original web os and not a cracked rom of web os and the same with the android os
Would as factory restore not be sufficient enough in these case could I look up version number of a series number anything to verify to him it ismthemlegit software anyway this will safe me from going to measures of reinstalling rom I not done it before and really scared I will brick his device and get blamed for it
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Read and use search button.
Don't wait til the more senior members pounce on you for asking the "Which is the best ROM" to install. Read, read, read and don't do anything until you are comfortable in what you are doing. Most ROM thread will have feedbacks already so you are not going in blind. Again, reading will get you a lot faster in helping your friend. That said, it doesn't mean he'll trust this new ROM that you will flash. He will jave to read here too.
That said is there a "System settings" when you hit home button? If there is, look for "About" there should be some info there.
Good luck and hope you get your friend's tablet working.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using xda premium
droidbabyxda said:
Read and use search button.
Don't wait til the more senior members pounce on you for asking the "Which is the best ROM" to install. Read, read, read and don't do anything until you are comfortable in what you are doing. Most ROM thread will have feedbacks already so you are not going in blind. Again, reading will get you a lot faster in helping your friend. That said, it doesn't mean he'll trust this new ROM that you will flash. He will jave to read here too.
That said is there a "System settings" when you hit home button? If there is, look for "About" there should be some info there.
Good luck and hope you get your friend's tablet working.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using xda premium
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Couldn't have said better. :thumbup:
Browsing from the app to avoid massive signatures
droidbabyxda said:
Read and use search button.
Don't wait til the more senior members pounce on you for asking the "Which is the best ROM" to install. Read, read, read and don't do anything until you are comfortable in what you are doing. Most ROM thread will have feedbacks already so you are not going in blind. Again, reading will get you a lot faster in helping your friend. That said, it doesn't mean he'll trust this new ROM that you will flash. He will jave to read here too.
That said is there a "System settings" when you hit home button? If there is, look for "About" there should be some info there.
Good luck and hope you get your friend's tablet working.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using xda premium
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Thank you and Thread closed.
im sorry if this is the wrong place to post...but the other parts of this forum dont get enough traffic.
I lost my imei when flashing stock rooted rom. I made a backup but when the phone restarted..the backups got erased. I dont know why this happend!! this is the worst case scenario. I tried flashing the stock rom from samsung dot com via odin....my imei still isnt restored!!
any other way i can get my imei restored even though i dont have a backup?? thanks in advancee
maybe this thread can help others with similar issues
So..
You ignored the installation and the forum instructions... ok.
I highly recommend the box at the top labeled "search".
Try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1801997
Good luck with that.
orange808 said:
So..
You ignored the installation and the forum instructions... ok.
I highly recommend the box at the top labeled "search".
Try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1801997
Good luck with that.
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thanks very much!
that guide fixed everything!
meshflesh said:
I have acknowledged my ignorance, therefore it is ok for me to post wherever I please, but the other parts of this forum dont get enough traffic.
I lost my imei when flashing stock rooted rom (seriously, my ignorance knows no bounds). I made a backup but when the phone restarted..the backups got erased. I dont know why this happend!! this is the worst case scenario. I tried flashing the stock rom from samsung dot com via odin....my imei still isnt restored!!
any other way i can get my imei restored even though i dont have a backup?? thanks in advancee
maybe this thread can help others with similar issues (I am too lazy to use the search function, therefore I'm special and MUST be the first person EVER to have this problem. You're kinda obligated to help me, no?)
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Fixed it for you.
Thread reported to be moved. Many of us worked really hard to get a forum for this device, so I'm sorry if I sound a little peeved when I see CRAP like this in the dev section.
DO NOT post a thread in development unless you are developer posting work
Questions go in Q&A!
Thread moved
kennyglass123 said:
DO NOT post a thread in development unless you are developer posting work
Questions go in Q&A!
Thread moved
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ok...understood
gtmaster303 said:
Fixed it for you.
Thread reported to be moved. Many of us worked really hard to get a forum for this device, so I'm sorry if I sound a little peeved when I see CRAP like this in the dev section.
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I can understand why you would be peeved. But i used the search function. and found multiple ways of solving my problem. But none of which worked for me.
I was installing paid apps in other tutorials to try and fix my imei issue, and ended up with deadend after deadend. and furthermore..most of the guides werent specific to my phone. I didnt want to make my phone a "superbrick". I knew better than to post in the dev section...but i acted purely out of fustration and desperation. the user "orange808" was kind enough to point me in the right direction.
i know that doesnt justify it...but it wont happen again! i apologize
I appreciate all the devs hard work on this phone.
install cyanogenmod on my gt i9080 model, the rom was for gt i9082, I'm no signal, as I can do to recover the signal?
I'm from chile, thanks
oldtimehc said:
install cyanogenmod on my gt i9080 model, the rom was for gt i9082, I'm no signal, as I can do to recover the signal?
I'm from chile, thanks
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HY,as a leson dont flash roms that are not made specifically for your device,IF there is no problem with the sim or in settings,that means the rom might have a bug that dissables the phones access to the signal antenna.Try flash the rom again,and if the problem persists there is a problem with the hardware.PLEASE PRESS THANKS IF I HELPED
johnyvlad said:
HY,as a leson dont flash roms that are not made specifically for your device,IF there is no problem with the sim or in settings,that means the rom might have a bug that dissables the phones access to the signal antenna.Try flash the rom again,and if the problem persists there is a problem with the hardware.PLEASE PRESS THANKS IF I HELPED
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What is the point in suggesting that the OP tries to reflash the ROM again? If it is not the correct ROM for his device then he should consider himself very lucky that he only has no signal, as opposed to having a nice, expensive paper-weight instead. Also, please don't ask for 'Thanks' - it is tacky and unnecessary.
oldtimehc said:
install cyanogenmod on my gt i9080 model, the rom was for gt i9082, I'm no signal, as I can do to recover the signal?
I'm from chile, thanks
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@OP, find the correct ROM for your device and flash that instead, making sure to carry out a full wipe first - should (unless you've damaged some hardware by using the wrong ROM) sort you out and get everything hunky-dory again.
simonts said:
what is the point in suggesting that the op tries to reflash the rom again? If it is not the correct rom for his device then he should consider himself very lucky that he only has no signal, as opposed to having a nice, expensive paper-weight instead. Also, please don't ask for 'thanks' - it is tacky and unnecessary.
@op, find the correct rom for your device and flash that instead, making sure to carry out a full wipe first - should (unless you've damaged some hardware by using the wrong rom) sort you out and get everything hunky-dory again.
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i said to him,,as a lesson dont flash roms that are not made for you device!!!! What is your problem? I just asked him to press thanks if he finds my quote usefull,not your problem again!,it is not like putting a gun onto his head and ask him to press thanks!!!!........respecT..........!
johnyvlad said:
i said to him,,as a lesson dont flash roms that are not made for you device!!!! What is your problem? I just asked him to press thanks if he finds my quote usefull,not your problem again!,it is not like putting a gun onto his head and ask him to press thanks!!!!........respecT..........!
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What he meant to say is, when you ask people to give you thanks, it makes it sound like you are just helping people to whore thanks, rather than trying to actually help them. Instead, you should probably just give your answer and if the OP felt that your post help, let him/her give you a thanks rather than you pressuring them to do so.