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[GUIDE] How To Use QPST to Change Sprint Banner

I know there are already other threads out there that offer ways to change the sprint banner. I wanted to also offer these set of instructions to the community as I get questions about it all the time. Here is the way I have done it in the past. It does not require HACKED software so this method is fairly safe. As always do a nand back up before going threw these instructions and I can not be held responsible if you brick your phone.
NOTE*** this will break your sprint apps. There is investigation ongoing on getting sprint apps that will work with this mod thanks to DWolf.*** - Workaround thanks to DWolf
1. Install HTC Sync if you haven't already.
2. Download MSL Reader from the market, Run it and save the code for step 8
3. Download QPST:
http://www.x-drivers.com/catalog/flash/mobile_phones/companies/qualcomm/models/qpst/12051.html
4. Install QPST software
5. Put phone into Diag mode: dial ##diag#
6. Start QPST service programming. If your phone is in diag mode you will see it listed here.
7. Click Read from phone
8. Enter your SPC number (the one obtained from step number 2)
9. Click the Display tab.
10. Change the banner to what you want.
11. Write to phone. (You may see some Read Only Errors. This is normal)
12. Reboot phone and you will see the new banner.
Should you encounter issues like the phone not showing up in QPST then more then likely the modem drivers are using a port that QPST does not have as default and you will need to add the port to QPST Configuration. When adding the port to QPST make sure you un-check "Show Serial and USB/QA Diagnostic ports only" or this will not work.
I hope you find this guide helpfull.....

Thanks for this Slayer, as you know, worrked like a charm for me!

Very awesome! I was having trouble with the other methods, this worked perfectly on both my wife and I's phones. Much much thanks to you!

ifly4vamerica said:
Thanks for this Slayer, as you know, worrked like a charm for me!
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Chris95GT said:
Very awesome! I was having trouble with the other methods, this worked perfectly on both my wife and I's phones. Much much thanks to you!
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Nice...glad it worked for ya.

What method do i use on the phone to connect? Charge mode, Disk Drive or HTC Sync??

The program wont recognize my phone for some reason..It says in offline mode. I have HTC Sync properly installed and everything

deception88 said:
What method do i use on the phone to connect? Charge mode, Disk Drive or HTC Sync??
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Well should be in diag mode. But yeah charge would be default.

Hmmmm. I get the Diag up and it says rx:0 and tx:0 but QPST can't find that it is connected... All I get is an option for offline

I have 2 ports COM1 and COM2 and both say unavailable.. Do I try adding one and if so what do i name it? Sorry for all the questions lol

deception88 said:
I have 2 ports COM1 and COM2 and both say unavailable.. Do I try adding one and if so what do i name it? Sorry for all the questions lol
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Right you need to add the port. It will be the same as com1 or com2 just you will replace the number with what port your phone modem is connecting on. Check this in device manager in control panel of your computer.

Ok got it too work.. I had to install the Diag drivers first then it recognized as a modem. Thanks!

worked perfectly. thanks

Getting error..when i change the banner,write to phone....NV_UE Read only

rob97ss said:
Getting error..when i change the banner,write to phone....NV_UE Read only
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It still should have changed the banner. Reboot your phone and check. The errors are normal.
Sent from my over modded EVO.

slayer69 said:
It still should have changed the banner. Reboot your phone and check. The errors are normal.
Sent from my over modded EVO.
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Yes got it..Had to save changes..Thanks.

I AM SO LOST! I HAVE EVERYTHING DOWNLOADED, and even got to DIAG MODE, but don't know how to go from there!

and does the HTC sync have to be on or what? I don't see any relevance? Walk me through?

Also when I unchecked Show serial and USB/DIAG ports only, it won't let me. It says There was an error enabling and port may not be working properly or may be busy.

slayer69 said:
I know there are already other threads out there that offer ways to change the sprint banner. I wanted to also offer these set of instructions to the community as I get questions about it all the time. Here is the way I have done it in the past. It does not require HACKED software so this method is fairly safe. As always do a nand back up before going threw these instructions and I can not be held responsible if you brick your phone.
1. Install HTC Sync if you haven't already.
2. Download MSL Reader from the market, Run it and save the code for step 8
3. Download QPST:
http://www.x-drivers.com/catalog/flash/mobile_phones/companies/qualcomm/models/qpst/12051.html
4. Install QPST software
5. Put phone into Diag mode: dial ##diag#
6. Start QPST service programming. If your phone is in diag mode you will see it listed here.
7. Click Read from phone
8. Enter your SPC number (the one obtained from step number 2)
9. Click the Display tab.
10. Change the banner to what you want.
11. Write to phone. (You may see some Read Only Errors. This is normal)
12. Reboot phone and you will see the new banner.
Should you encounter issues like the phone not showing up in QPST then more then likely the modem drivers are using a port that QPST does not have as default and you will need to add the port to QPST. When adding the port to QPST make sure you un-check "Show Serial and USB/QA Diagnostic ports only" or this will not work.
I hope you find this guide helpfull.....
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Is there any way to do this on a Linux box?

Sorry... I got it to work now. I made it seem more complicated than it was. Oopsie. THANK YOU SOOO MUCH FOR THIS METHODDDDDDDDDDDDDDD! <3 you!

[Q] SK4G not being recognized on PC

I originally posted this inside the Glorious Overdose V2 thread, but decided to post here as well.
For some reason my computer won't recognize my Sidekick when I plug it in via usb. I do have the samsung drivers installed and it will read my friends Samsung Droid Charge just fine, but when I plug my Sidekick in it comes up saying "USB Device Not Recognized". So far I've tried uninstalling and reinstalling the drivers from the device manager to no avail. Wondering if anyone has an idea as to what it could be. I've also tried googling the solution and everyone says to just uninstall and reinstall the drivers and it should work. Now the phone is not plugged into a USB Hub, extender, or case, it is plugged directly into a usb port on the mother board.
PC Specs just in case:
Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-970A-D3
OS - Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU - AMD FX-4100
Memory - 8GB DDR3 1066
Phone:
T-Mobile Sidekick 4G running Glorious Overdose V2
Nothing added just the rom and some apps/games.
I have tried with USB Debugging on and off, either way does not work.
Update: I have since tried Kies mini, as well as the drivers found on Softpedia. Neither of those worked, so I just got done reformatting and reinstalling Windows hoping that would work. At first it did not, right now I am running windows update to see if that was the issue, I'll update of what the outcome is.
Update: After installing all available Windows updates it's still not recognizing the phone. Now no matter what it's saying it's an Unknown Device. Even after I try and do a manual driver update and tell it to look in the folder with the driver files from Softpedia. I'm at a complete loss now.
If anyone has any idea's please let me know.

What mode do you have the phone in? Settings->Applications->USB Settings. It should be in Mass Storage if you want to access its SD Card.

Maybe put another rom on the sd card and flash something else, I don't think it would be a rom issue but it would be worth a try?
Sent from my SGH-T839 using XDA

Jax184 said:
What mode do you have the phone in? Settings->Applications->USB Settings. It should be in Mass Storage if you want to access its SD Card.
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It's set to USB Debugging. But even then, it should read as something else other then Unknown Device when I plug it in. I have tried plugging it in and selecting Mass Storage, still comes up as Unknown Device.
HewettBR said:
Maybe put another rom on the sd card and flash something else, I don't think it would be a rom issue but it would be worth a try?
Sent from my SGH-T839 using XDA
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I've thought about that, and from everything I can see it's either the ROM or the drivers. So we'll see...I'll probably try a different ROM and see what happens.

I suggest turning USB debugging off and mass storage on, for how you'll be using it. And recall that you have to change this stuff with the USB cable unplugged.

I've tried that, and after talking with the T2 Technical Support from Samsung for 45min today, the only option left is to send the phone in to get worked on. Though, I'm going into the T-Mobile store and see if they can't replace the phone or give me a loner while this one is out getting repaired.

More info request.
Can you provide us with the names and links to the drivers you have tried?

DuctTapedGoat said:
Can you provide us with the names and links to the drivers you have tried?
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Kies Mini - http://www.samsung.com/us/support/owners/product/SGH-T839HABTMB
Softpedia - http://drivers.softpedia.com/get/MOBILES/Samsung/SAMSUNG-USB-Driver-1480.shtml
As well as the Samsung Vibrant drivers from both of those sites.

Samsung SideKick 4G Drivers
www DOT filedropper DOT com FWSLASH sk4gx64drivers
This is the exact drivers I pulled off of my own machine, I ran into massive issues with those same driver packages, especially in getting the initial root to take with a few different utilities designed to grant sudo/su/root access, and these are the drivers I have running currently, just pulled off my own machine. I run Windows 7 x64, but as well, there should be no reason why these drivers wouldn't work on a x86 machine and/or OS.
NOTE : I apologize it's not a proper link, but I'm unable to post a raw link until I hit my 8th post. I will come back and fix this after I hit that 8th post, but until then it will be ghetto-bypass HTML.

DuctTapedGoat said:
www DOT filedropper DOT com FWSLASH sk4gx64drivers
This is the exact drivers I pulled off of my own machine, I ran into massive issues with those same driver packages, especially in getting the initial root to take with a few different utilities designed to grant sudo/su/root access, and these are the drivers I have running currently, just pulled off my own machine. I run Windows 7 x64, but as well, there should be no reason why these drivers wouldn't work on a x86 machine and/or OS.
NOTE : I apologize it's not a proper link, but I'm unable to post a raw link until I hit my 8th post. I will come back and fix this after I hit that 8th post, but until then it will be ghetto-bypass HTML.
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Thank you, I tried unpacking them to a folder on C:\ went into Device Manager, right clicked on the Unknown Device, Update Driver Software..., Browse My Computer for Driver Software, Set the search to C:\, and still saying Unknown Device is the best driver software for it. No idea why it's doing this.

Proper Driver Update
What is going on is that Windows is seeing a more recent signature file attached to the SK4G drivers on your computer (I don't believe anything at all is wrong with your device) than the working ones there.
First, in Add/Remove Programs, uninstall the Samsung Kies and Samsung Driver pack you installed earlier. Now...
Go into on your PC:
://windows/system32
And locate the same file names, cut them all, and paste them in a temporary folder you create, preferably on the desktop or something similar. You may not find every file, and that's okay, just the ones you can find. Next, you will be wanting to paste the driver files from the package I uploaded. Now, turn off Automatic Updates, so it doesn't automatically install drivers upon connection. Reboot the computer, double check and make sure Automatic Upates are off when you log back on. Now, connect the device and see if it gives you the same results. By removing the old drivers which don't work, you'll be able to force it to the ones we know work, and you /should/ have success. As well - USB data debugging active and activating connection for data transfer via the notification pulldown menu would be the best way to do this initially.

Would I be looking in c:\windows\system32\drivers for the same file names as the ones you packed up?

Ok, so the only one I could find in the drivers folder was modem.sys. But it will not let me move/replace the one that's already in there. It's telling me access is denied, same thing when I try and set the permissions it will not let me. I am logged in as an Administrator, as well it says it when I log in as THE Administrator account. So yeah...

Cool - modem.sys is a stock one that is shared with the device, so that's fine.
With the other two programs uninstalled, the old drivers uninstalled, and forcing it into those by pasting them into //win/sys32/drivers you should be in business. Hmm. You can try UnlockRoot.com's device rooter - I know they have an auto driver detector in their program. As well, you can try SuperOneClick, but I don't remember if they do or no. What about going in from the Recovery menu and toggling USB? Anything wierd going on in the /mounts? What about ADB shell access from the Android SDK on Windows?

DuctTapedGoat said:
Cool - modem.sys is a stock one that is shared with the device, so that's fine.
With the other two programs uninstalled, the old drivers uninstalled, and forcing it into those by pasting them into //win/sys32/drivers you should be in business. Hmm. You can try UnlockRoot.com's device rooter - I know they have an auto driver detector in their program. As well, you can try SuperOneClick, but I don't remember if they do or no. What about going in from the Recovery menu and toggling USB? Anything wierd going on in the /mounts? What about ADB shell access from the Android SDK on Windows?
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I tried plugging the phone in, still showing up as Unknown Device. Tried UnlockRoot.com's program, no change. Installing the Android SDK right now, as well as I tried deleting the INFCACHE.1 file, and no change with that either. Once I'm done installing the Android SDK I'll redelete the INFCACHE.1 file and restart and try the phone again.
I did go in and check the mounts in recovery and they were set to:
UNMOUNT CACHE
MOUNT DATA
UNMOUNT SDCARD
UNMOUNT SYSTEM
Thank you for your help so far.
UPDATE: So after installing the Android SDK, deleting the INFCACHE.1 file, restarting, and then plugging the phone in, comes up and says the USB Device is Not Recognized. Then goes to search the preconfigured driver folders, and fails to install the driver for Unknown Device. And ADB Devices shows no devices as well(didn't think it would, but yeah).
UPDATE: So after using my friends phone as a conduit to throw the Stock Odexed KJ2 w/ Root(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1328698) onto my SDCard and flashing that the phone seemed to go into a soft brick at pre-boot screen(where it says SAMSUNG T-Mobile blah blah blah). Mind you this would freeze before it was even able to get into recovery. So I took it into T-Mobile and they are doing a manufacturer warranty replacement. So hopefully this next phone will be able to connect to the computer and be read correctly.

INTF2 Driver INSTALL---ETS---VPST | For You Unlockers

INTF2 Driver / ETS / VPST
Here is missing INTF2 Driver / the hard to find programming tools all in one spot!
I have experimented for a while and found this driver. I remote flash alot of devices but even though I now obtained this missing driver, it is still not reading in full DIAG MODE no matter what I choose after ENABLING the HIDDEN MENU *#22745927 - and DIAG MODE OPTIONS **87284.
Samsung has made this missing driver a complete hidden secret right in the default driver package!
Hoping others that are trying to flash this device to other CDMA Carriers can help finish this project as there are no resources available yet.
Here is the steps to get that driver installed properly:
1) Leaving your device UNPLUGGED, Install the SAMSUNG USB DRIVER FOR MOBILE PHONES here: SAMSUNG_USB_Driver_for_Mobile_Phones_15160.exe - 14.07 MB
2) Plug your phone into your PC
3) Dial *#22745927 to enable the hidden menu, then tap OK. (If ever asks for a code, it is 000000)
4) Dial **87284 And under UART select PDA / Under USB Select CDMA MODEM
5) Open your Device Manager on your PC and verify you are still missing the INTF2 Driver
6) Right Click that missing driver notification and select UPDATE DRIVER
7) Choose BROWSE MY COMPUTER FOR DRIVER SOFTWARE option (NOT THE AUTO OPTION! windows won't find it)
8) Select LET ME PICK A LIST OF DEVICE DRIVERS ON MY COMPUTER
9) wait for the driver MANUFACTURER list to show up results and select SAMSUNG
10) Under MODELS select SAMSUNG HSP PLUS MODEM DRIVER
11) Hit NEXT and OK to install
12) Verify Driver successfully installed. You will see it is Under MODEMS in your Device Manager with its own assigned PORT.
****NOW THAT I HELPED YOU PLEASE REPLY HOW TO GET OUR CDMA WORKSHOP / ETS / VPST / ETC TO READ THIS DEVICE IN DIAG MODE SO WE CAN ALL FLASH IT TO OTHER CARRIERS! I AM SHARING LINKS TO THOSE DIFFICULT TO FIND APPS BELOW *****
NOTE: Page Plus Cellular has an OPEN HANDSET POLICY in which means they allow any device that can be possible flashed into their network. Making all this perfectly legal
"All we need is the very final step to get this thing to read on any of those flashing software listed above...."
Yes we now own this device, the Evo 3D, and the Evo 4G We will be developing Roms for this device soon!
To Bypass the Activation Screen:
1) Press the emergency call button.
2) Then dial *#83786633
"Soft Keys Now Enabled"
3) Press the home key.​
Other steps Attempted for PC Diag Mode:
1) Remove SIM Card, turn on the phone.
2) Connect the phone to PC, Install VIA Telecom USB Driver.
3) Dial **87284, choose USB > CDMA Modem
4) While the phone still connected to PC, Dial **33284 and then
go to ETS Channel. If it's already on USB, change it to DPRAM
and then back to USB.
5) Dial **583, choose Enable CDMA Mode.​
Flash / Unlock Programming Tools:
VPST: VPST_4.4.16_1_.msi - 25.77 MB
ETS: ETS(8.5.17.0)_1_.exe - 20.26 MB
**A Very Helpfull Post by autoprime & dexter35803: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1696621

What can be achieved with this?

Re: INTF2 Driver INSTALL---FINALLY!!!!
Yeah ditto... Explain what this means to us?
Sent from my SCH-I510 using xda app-developers app

Purpose of a missing PC USB driver
chefthomas99 said:
Yeah ditto... Explain what this means to us?
Sent from my SCH-I510 using xda app-developers app
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I have worked hard trying to flash this device to other carriers. If you are not looking to get out of Verizon than this does nothing for you. No one is sharing at all how to flash this phone to Page Plus / Cricket Wireless/ etc meaning lack of open source unlock support on this device compared to the Galaxy S3 / Note 2/ etc. This Post shows 1 step closer to flashing this device to another carrier (All drivers should be obtainable). If someone knows how to flash to Other Carriers using this driver, please reply and help others. I can do many device except this one. If you Google this, you will find no answers to even obtaining this driver as I have looked myself (People saying not possible cause it is a Via Chipset and all). I may be in the wrong section and possible need to be in the Q&A. Not sure... If I need to move this Post, please let me know. Thanks!

This is pretty sweet. I'm sure there are at least a few folks out there who would find this helpful.

There's some sort of thread on here by the name of something like "QPST instructions?" but my search returns nothing.
Sent from my SCH-I510 using xda premium

kvswim said:
There's some sort of thread on here by the name of something like "QPST instructions?" but my search returns nothing.
Sent from my SCH-I510 using xda premium
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Yep. Unfortunately QPST won't work on this device. We use it on all other devices but this one has a Via Chipset. QPST only works on QUALCOMM chips like Galaxy S3, Note2, Evo, etc... I really appreciate you inputs! This post is to hopefully help all in this work-in progress.
Sent from HTC Evo running AlienMOD Series III Beta (Sony X10 spoof) using xda app-developers app

I've succesfully flashed a Droid Charge to my local carrier, but no Data yet.. Voice only. All you have to do is flash Sprint Galaxy Nexus CDMA Radio via odin, reprogram the phone using ETS, and you have to call *583 on every reboot and then choose CDMA Mode ( ..or CDMA Only, I forgot )
This is the radio :
Sprint Galaxy Nexus FC12 Radio
and this is proof :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6TlHwZTpYU
More information :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1696621
Good luck

robbiejobs said:
I've succesfully flashed a Droid Charge to my local carrier, but no Data yet.. Voice only. All you have to do is flash Sprint Galaxy Nexus CDMA Radio via odin, reprogram the phone using ETS, and you have to call *583 on every reboot and then choose CDMA Mode ( ..or CDMA Only, I forgot )
This is the radio :
Sprint Galaxy Nexus FC12 Radio
and this is proof :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6TlHwZTpYU
More information :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1696621
Good luck
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Cool! I am trying it right now Will post results

robbiejobs said:
I've succesfully flashed a Droid Charge to my local carrier, but no Data yet.. Voice only. All you have to do is flash Sprint Galaxy Nexus CDMA Radio via odin, reprogram the phone using ETS, and you have to call *583 on every reboot and then choose CDMA Mode ( ..or CDMA Only, I forgot )
This is the radio :
Sprint Galaxy Nexus FC12 Radio
and this is proof :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6TlHwZTpYU
More information :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1696621
Good luck
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Would this work in Samsung Galaxy S Aviator R930 (it's the same phone, this is US Cellular Droid Charge Version) ???
I was able to get to the ETS Channel set up, and changed it to USB, DPRAM.
I also did the the UART and USB changed to PDA and MODEL, respectively.
Tried both in MODEM too.
But neither option allowed me to read the phone on ETS or VPST.
CWS/QPST doesnt work either.
I am able to change the MIN, SID, etc. due to a service menu ##8778#, but havent been abe to flash the PRL.
Regards,
JB

Here is the intf2 at diagnostic port driver
This is a better matched driver for those of you who need it. also attached sprint ga02 cdma radio that i edited in hex editor. you will now see I515fk02 in bootloader,about phone and in ets.

I think your PC is trying to install these drivers because you have 'Fast Charge' enabled.

AJ Bryant said:
I think your PC is trying to install these drivers because you have 'Fast Charge' enabled.
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...interesting thread...
I don't want to be "that guy" but...
I sorta doubt that a custom kernel with fast charge support
...or the script to enable it below...
has much to do with the USB drivers as detailed by the OP.
Code:
#!/system/bin/sh
#Script to activate force_fast_charge on boot via init.d
echo "1" > /sys/kernel/fast_charge/force_fast_charge
...correct me if I have misspoken...

I'm sure that's the reason..
jheide44 said:
...interesting thread...
I don't want to be "that guy" but...
I sorta doubt that a custom kernel with fast charge support
...or the script to enable it below...
has much to do with the USB drivers as detailed by the OP.
Code:
#!/system/bin/sh
#Script to activate force_fast_charge on boot via init.d
echo "1" > /sys/kernel/fast_charge/force_fast_charge
...correct me if I have misspoken...
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Flashing Nexus 5 (D820) into your own CDMA carrier

This is just a small guide on how to flash Nexus 5 D820 (US version) from Sprint to other CDMA carriers. Please mind that this is a trial and error guide which I tried many times before I succeeded flashing my Nexus 5. So if there are some mistakes that needed to be corrected , please tell me and I won't mind .
So let's begin: First, you need to root your Nexus 5. I will not provide on how to root it since there are lots of guides out there if you google it. Ok, after that you need to install the Nexus 5 Windows driver which you can download it from here: http://drivers.softpedia.com/get/MOBILES/LG/LG-United-Mobile-Driver-381.shtml
Since LG Nexus 5 doesn't have dial code for diag mode we have to flash diag mode boot img file which you can download from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2421929&d=1385715923
You can use Flashify which can be downloaded from Google Play Store to flash the img file. The phone will reboot after you flash it.
Ok, after all that you can connect the Nexus 5 to the pc/notebook using the usb data cable. Usually Windows will automatically install all the drivers for the Nexus 5 once you connect it. Oh, don't forget to enable the USB debugging mode from the developer options menu.
After all the needed drivers have been installed, we will enter the rather complicated on how to use adb shell command. You all can read the guides here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2514396
There will be SDK Tools which you have to download for Windows. The guide will tell you all on how to install it.
For the flashing tools, we need:
1) CDMA Workshop 3.9
2) DFS tools
3) QPST
All these tools you have to find/buy them by your own since I can't provide them. Sorry.
Ok let's enter into diag mode. Go into command prompt window and type:
adb shell
then type:
su
(here the $ sign will change into #)
and then type:
setprop sys.usb.config diag,adb
Ok we should be in diag mode now. We will use CDMA workshop first. Set the port. and then click connect. We will find the SPC code and change it. Go into the security tab. In SPC/user lock , let's change the Default (NV_read) into LG method. and click read. We will see some numbers in the box. We will click the SPC button now, there will be a writing like this: Write "000000". Choose that. And SPC code has been changed from those confusing numbers into simple numbers 000000. We succeeded unlocking the SPC. Click reset on the right top corner (it looks like reload button). After that reboot your Nexus 5.
Get into diag mode again. Open your CDMA Workshop again. Connect. Get into memory tab. Go into NV-items. Write nv-item which you can download from: http://www.cricketusers.com/sprint-lg-optimus-s/16145-optimus-s-cdma-ws-3-x-nv-items.html
Ok choose reset and then reboot your phone again.
Get into diag mode again as usual. We will use DFS software now. Choose port. Connect. And click SPC which usually written down 000000. It will unlock the phone so we can write down settings into it. All right in here go to Programming tab where you need to enter all your MDN, MIN, Akey, PRL, etc informations which you can get from your own carriers/operators. If using DFS is confusing, please read the guide first. I am sure you can find some in google .
Ok if everything is written and you press reset on DFS. Reboot your phone. Usually after this you can use your phone for calling and sending SMS text. Oh, don't forget to insert a simcard in your phone. Usually just put a GSM card. This phone can be used for either CDMA or GSM. There will be a new menu in mobile network. LTE-3G-1x-Global(GSM).
But the 3G EVDO for data connection will not work at this stage. So we will use QPST software. Use the latest QPST software 2.7 built. Connect and as usual you have to enter SPC code. Go into PPP config tab. There you will go into Um tab. Check if our user id is the same as the user id as given by your own carrier or is it still filled by Sprint's user id? If the Sprint's id is still written there, go into the user id box and press ctrl-d from your keyboard to wipe the Sprint's ID. And then do the same thing in AN tab. After all that, press write to phone. Reboot your Nexus 5.
Get into the diag mode again...hope you guys don't get tired of it though :laugh: Open QPST, read from your phone, get into PPP config. Go into Um tab and the user id box should be empty now. Fill it with your user id and password too. And do the same thing in AN tab. Go into M.IP tab and check if profile 1 (ignore profile 0) is enable. get into it and check if both NAI and Tethered NAI are written with our own user id. Write to phone and reboot your phone.
We will wait for a few minutes......and usually 3G EVDO sign will come up. Go into About Phone, take a look in Status is it written: CDMA-Evdo rev. A....if it is congrats, you have successfully flash your phone with your own carrier. :laugh:
Hopefully this guide will help you guys. I know it's a bit confusing. Hey it's my first time writing a guide....If there's any mistake that I made, please don't hesitate to tell me. Thanks guys.

hendrali said:
This is just a small guide on how to flash Nexus 5 D820 (US version) from Sprint to other CDMA carriers. Please mind that this is a trial and error guide which I tried many times before I succeeded flashing my Nexus 5. So if there are some mistakes that needed to be corrected , please tell me and I won't mind .
So let's begin: First, you need to root your Nexus 5. I will not provide on how to root it since there are lots of guides out there if you google it. Ok, after that you need to install the Nexus 5 Windows driver which you can download it from here: http://drivers.softpedia.com/get/MOBILES/LG/LG-United-Mobile-Driver-381.shtml
Since LG Nexus 5 doesn't have dial code for diag mode we have to flash diag mode boot img file which you can download from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2421929&d=1385715923
You can use Flashify which can be downloaded from Google Play Store to flash the img file. The phone will reboot after you flash it.
Ok, after all that you can connect the Nexus 5 to the pc/notebook using the usb data cable. Usually Windows will automatically install all the drivers for the Nexus 5 once you connect it. Oh, don't forget to enable the USB debugging mode from the developer options menu.
After all the needed drivers have been installed, we will enter the rather complicated on how to use adb shell command. You all can read the guides here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2514396
There will be SDK Tools which you have to download for Windows. The guide will tell you all on how to install it.
For the flashing tools, we need:
1) CDMA Workshop 3.9
2) DFS tools
3) QPST
All these tools you have to find/buy them by your own since I can't provide them. Sorry.
Ok let's enter into diag mode. Go into command prompt window and type:
adb shell
then type:
su
(here the $ sign will change into #)
and then type:
setprop sys.usb.config diag,adb
Ok we should be in diag mode now. We will use CDMA workshop first. Set the port. and then click connect. We will find the SPC code and change it. Go into the security tab. In SPC/user lock , let's change the Default (NV_read) into LG method. and click read. We will see some numbers in the box. We will click the SPC button now, there will be a writing like this: Write "000000". Choose that. And SPC code has been changed from those confusing numbers into simple numbers 000000. We succeeded unlocking the SPC. Click reset on the right top corner (it looks like reload button). After that reboot your Nexus 5.
Get into diag mode again. Open your CDMA Workshop again. Connect. Get into memory tab. Go into NV-items. Write nv-item which you can download from: http://www.cricketusers.com/sprint-lg-optimus-s/16145-optimus-s-cdma-ws-3-x-nv-items.html
Ok choose reset and then reboot your phone again.
Get into diag mode again as usual. We will use DFS software now. Choose port. Connect. And click SPC which usually written down 000000. It will unlock the phone so we can write down settings into it. All right in here you need to enter all your MDN, MIN, Akey, PRL, etc informations which you can get from your own carriers/operators. If using DFS is confusing, please read the guide first. I am sure you can find some in google .
Ok if everything is written and you press reset on DFS. Reboot your phone. Usually after this you can use your phone for calling and sending SMS text. Oh, don't forget to insert a simcard in your phone. Usually just put a GSM card. This phone can be used for either CDMA or GSM. There will be a new menu in mobile network. LTE-3G-1x-Global(GSM).
But the 3G EVDO for data connection will not work at this stage. So we will use QPST software. Use the latest QPST software 2.7 build 422. Connect and as usual you have to enter SPC code. Go into PPP config tab. There you will go into Um tab. Check if our user id is the same as the user id as given by your own carrier or is it still filled by Sprint's user id? If the Sprint's id is still written there, go into the user id box and press ctrl-d from your keyboard to wipe the Sprint's ID. And then do the same thing in AN tab. After all that, press write to phone. Reboot your Nexus 5.
Get into the diag mode again...hope you guys don't get tired of it though :laugh: Open QPST, read from your phone, get into PPP config. Go into Um tab and the user id box should be empty now. Fill it with your user id and password too. And do the same thing in AN tab. Go into M.IP tab and check if profile 1 (ignore profile 0) is enable. get into it and check if both NAI and Tethered NAI are written with our own user id. Write to phone and reboot your phone.
We will wait for a few minutes......and usually 3G EVDO sign will come up. Go into About Phone, take a look in Status is it written: CDMA-Evdo rev. A....if it is congrats, you have successfully flash your phone with your own carrier. :laugh:
Hopefully this guide will help you guys. I know it's a bit confusing. Hey it's my first time writing a guide....If there's any mistake that I made, please don't hesitate to tell me. Thanks guys.
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ok nice info. can u clarify ll flashing clears all apps & phone ? need to take backup ? probably a noob question.

No, it will not wipe out any of your app. But you are welcome to backup your phone first
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hendrali said:
No, it will not wipe out any of your app. But you are welcome to backup your phone first
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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is cdma workshop must ? coz i dont have or cant buy it. dfs itselfs allows read & write of spc.
getting PRL is also prob. tried cant find for cdma service provider. any other option ?
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madroamer said:
is cdma workshop must ? coz i dont have or cant buy it. dfs itselfs allows read & write of spc.
getting PRL is also prob. tried cant find for cdma service provider. any other option ?
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i flashed the device. i can see nexus 5 under devices in ddevice manager. all drivers installed. no issue.
i opened command prompt and type adb shell... den su...
wen i type setprop sys.usb.config diag,adb nexus 5 disappears in devices but doesnt show in any ports ...!!!!!!! y so ? how to rectify this

Hi could you please clarify me what do you get when doing this operation? I was looking into a way to use 4g in Europe from the nexus 5 d820 version, since here the channels used are not supported by this version. I suppose this tutorial doesn't have anything to do with the lte channels é hehe.
Thx
Sent from my Nexus 10 using Tapatalk

Hey,
Very nice detailed guide, I'm sure it will help a lot of people looking to flash their N5s.
Thanks.
Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk

leonux said:
Hi could you please clarify me what do you get when doing this operation? I was looking into a way to use 4g in Europe from the nexus 5 d820 version, since here the channels used are not supported by this version. I suppose this tutorial doesn't have anything to do with the lte channels é hehe.
Thx
Sent from my Nexus 10 using Tapatalk
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Sorry this guide is only for flashing CDMA.

madroamer said:
is cdma workshop must ? coz i dont have or cant buy it. dfs itselfs allows read & write of spc.
getting PRL is also prob. tried cant find for cdma service provider. any other option ?
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i flashed the device. i can see nexus 5 under devices in ddevice manager. all drivers installed. no issue.
i opened command prompt and type adb shell... den su...
wen i type setprop sys.usb.config diag,adb nexus 5 disappears in devices but doesnt show in any ports ...!!!!!!! y so ? how to rectify this
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Ok for the SPC try this app which u can download from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2394499
I haven't tried it yet, but I hope it will work for you. Read the SPC first and then write 000000. Hope it helps. As for the PRL, you have to have it or else it will not work. Ask your carrier/operator or search it in Google.
And for the adb shell....what happen when u type su? does the $ sign change into # sign?

hendrali said:
Ok for the SPC try this app which u can download from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2394499
I haven't tried it yet, but I hope it will work for you. Read the SPC first and then write 000000. Hope it helps. As for the PRL, you have to have it or else it will not work. Ask your carrier/operator or search it in Google.
And for the adb shell....what happen when u type su? does the $ sign change into # sign?
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s boss it does change to $ sign. den only typed the code...i cant get in ports

hendrali said:
Use the latest QPST software 2.7 build 422.
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Hello, fellow QPST users.
QPST 2.7 Build 4.2.2 is a fake version with keylogger.
Some a$$hole downloaded latest public QPST build (4.0.2) and decompiled MSI installer package, then edited all "4.0.2" to "4.2.2", added "fake changelog", added keylogger (qualcomm.exe), then repackaged and spread around web!
Everyone who downloaded QPST build "4.2.2" should change all his passwords.
More info about malware from fake 4.2.2 build (QPST.2.7.422.msi)
MSI package (QPST.2.7.422.msi) was embedded/tampered with qualcomm.exe which is a .NET based malware that logs your keystrokes and sends it to attacker's server.
How to delete the actual malware from your system?
Look at the startup from msconfig or CCleaner, there should be a file called qualcomm.exe thats set to start everytime system starts. Delete both registry and file.
If you wanted to see what data thief was stolen from you. Just open the .dc file (in "dclogs" folder) with Notepad and see for yourself.
In XP, dc file is located here!
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Application Data\dclogs
there should be a file called "201X-XX-XX-X.dc
if you open that DC files with Notepad, you'll see all your keystrokes.
Here is mine. I've intentionally entered paypal site with fake info.
:: Run (3:01:51 AM)
Script kiddie. NET Based malware, huh?[ESC]
:: Program Manager (3:02:14 AM)
e
:: Firefox (3:02:18 AM)
www.paypal.com
[email protected][TAB]
mypaypalpass
[ENTER]
:: Documents and Settings (3:02:19 AM)
[UP]
:: Administrator (3:02:28 AM)
[DOWN][DOWN][DOWN][DOWN][DOWN][DOWN][DOWN][DOWN][DOWN][DOWN]
[DOWN][DOWN][DOWN][DOWN][DOWN][DOWN][DOWN][DOWN][DOWN][DOWN][DOWN][DOWN][DOWN]
d
:: (3:02:34 AM)
:: Administrator (3:02:34 AM)
d
:: (3:03:11 AM)
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
:: [Release] QPST 2.7 BUILD 422 - Download Here - Enjoy - Mozilla Firefox (3:03:57 AM)
crap
How to delete?d
:: Clipboard Change : size = 16 Bytes (3:03:57 AM)
QPST.2.7.422.msi
:: (3:04:23 AM)
cccccc
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Keylogger sends the logs from keylogger to "qpst.hopto.me"
So please report about this incident where and when you encounter QPST 4.2.2 somewhere (forums, posts, sharing-sites, etc)
Copy my whole post and paste it where you see 4.2.2 mentioned.
Bonus: Fake Changelog
If you've installed this 422 build, then open the Readme.txt in C:\Program Files\Qualcomm\QPST\Documents
Scroll down and see the "6/12/13 QPST 2.7.422 changelog"
6/12/13 QPST 2.7.422
1) EFS Hello commands will not be sent unless the device is in a compatible mode. Sending this command when the
device is in download mode can cause a "server busy" message for a few seconds because of command retries.
2) Support for the Sahara device protocol (see 80-N1008-1 or equivalent) is now built in to the QPST server process.
This protocol is only supported by USB Serial ports, not TCP/IP connections. In QPST Configuration a device in
this mode will display as "Q/QCP-XXX (Sahara Download)". This mode can only be detected (1) when the QPST server
process starts or a COM port in this mode added to QPST, or (2) when a device enters Sahara mode on a port assigned
to QPST. This is because the device only sends its Hello message once, as soon as the COM port is opened.
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Changelog above is actually cloned from QPST 2.7.394 Just scroll down and see Build 2.7.394 changelog. Its same!
So forget about Build 422. It doesn't exist.
Use QPST 2.7 Build 402. It's the latest public build
Sorry about my english
Best Regards
AnycallMongolia

Ok. Thanks for giving this info about the QPST 4.2.2. I didn't know it was a fake one. Luckily i checked mine didn't have the virus. I guess someone cleaned up the version that i downloaded somehow.
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

hendrali said:
Ok. Thanks for giving this info about the QPST 4.2.2. I didn't know it was a fake one. Luckily i checked mine didn't have the virus. I guess someone cleaned up the version that i downloaded somehow.
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Uh, no! You've just been told it's a fake. Get the official one until told otherwise would be my recommendation

Yup i guess so. I will download the latest official release then. I will edit my post so no one will download the fake one.
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

Flashing My N5 To Boost (maybe...lol)
I really want to flash mine to Boost but I since I only want to do one phone I don't want to purchase CDMA workshop to do it and the free edition (2.7) lets you get the SPC but won't let me write the NV items. Is there another program that will let me write the NV items, one that doesn't cost $100
Also, I want to flash mine to Boost Mobile and wondered if anyone out there has done it and succeeded. I sent mine to a phone flasher and at first he said he could do it then sent it back telling me he couldn't. So I paid $360 for a phone thats just sitting there...LOL

s me too waiting for a s/w free to use to write NV & misc

Did u guys try this one yet? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2394499
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

no new port or lg.... shows in com/port in device manager
wat is the reason ?
device is otherwise fine with response to commands...
using windows 8. pl help

i even tried in win 7. after type setprop ... no change...no new port opens...
tried for so many time...some one help to identify issue

This is AWESOME news!!! Now I do have one question... If we were to flash the N5 to our carrier (nTelos in this case) and I put in my LTE sim card, will it activate on LTE, or will it only work with the 3G CDMA portion? - I know that with the nTelos iPhones, they can be activated on standard CDMA and work on 3G, then when you insert a sim card, it updates the carrier settings automatically, and it starts working on LTE. Is that the same case here?

EddyOS said:
Uh, no! You've just been told it's a fake. Get the official one until told otherwise would be my recommendation
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where?
Whe last I looked all I found was on forums like XDA.?
BTW there's a post somewhere (can;t remeber exactly, it's either Nexu 5 or 4 or some other LG phones forum ) that shows you how to get the SPC,
resign all the APK that come with the blobs
OmaDmclient.apk,SprintHiddenMenu.apk,Term.apk,TimeService.apk,UpdateSetting.apk,qcrilmsgtunnel.apk,shutdownlistener.apk
with the platform key (if on stock rom no need anything else AOSP based you have to resign then with the platform key which is the testkey -the one everyone uses to signe zips)
and Nexus 5 test field from the play store
and o/c ADB
EDIT: to get SPC
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2515798
*#*#3282#*#* doesn't work
so you'll need http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2524744
or simply in adb type "am start -n com.lge.SprintHiddenMenu/.sprintspec.Debug"
to arrive to the "6. Select "LTE/Edit" again."
you need stock rom for that unless you resign the apk I mentionned above.

[Q] Too dumb to even get drivers!?!

Firstly, thank you for this great forum! I've already found a lot of great info on here, and love my new phone. I was trying to get drivers on my PC to start rooting my phone, but now that I can't even do that, I'm unsure that I should even be trying to root at all. Most, if not all of the driver's links that I've found here are dead so I tried a few other methods: Plugging in the phone after selecting USB debugging. Windows searched for drivers automatically, but found none. Downloaded HTC Sync, but it doesn't recognize my phone. I'm confused because I was already able to transfer my mp3's to the SD card via usb, but otherwise it seems like my phone isn't recognized.
My HBoot is the 1.45.0013, so I take it that it can't easily be turned S-off, but I probably don't need that anyway for what I want. I simply want to be able to remove all of the bloatware, and have access to functions like CPU control. For just that, I think that rooting while S-on will be fine?
I know that this is an old phone, but I bought it because the specs are still quite good, and I was able to get it brand new on Amazon for a song...............I would hope that there are at least drivers still available for it. Thanks for any help in advance!
~E

ericdg said:
Firstly, thank you for this great forum! I've already found a lot of great info on here, and love my new phone. I was trying to get drivers on my PC to start rooting my phone, but now that I can't even do that, I'm unsure that I should even be trying to root at all. Most, if not all of the driver's links that I've found here are dead so I tried a few other methods: Plugging in the phone after selecting USB debugging. Windows searched for drivers automatically, but found none. Downloaded HTC Sync, but it doesn't recognize my phone. I'm confused because I was already able to transfer my mp3's to the SD card via usb, but otherwise it seems like my phone isn't recognized.
My HBoot is the 1.45.0013, so I take it that it can't easily be turned S-off, but I probably don't need that anyway for what I want. I simply want to be able to remove all of the bloatware, and have access to functions like CPU control. For just that, I think that rooting while S-on will be fine?
I know that this is an old phone, but I bought it because the specs are still quite good, and I was able to get it brand new on Amazon for a song...............I would hope that there are at least drivers still available for it. Thanks for any help in advance!
~E
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ADBSetup will get you the drivers you are looking for:
http://dottech.org/21534/how-to-ins...ows-computer-for-use-with-your-android-phone/
Worked for any Android phone I tried.

Thanks, I'll give that a shot and see what happens!

Okay, I installed the driver from ADB, but still can't get HTC Sync to work...........................from reading other threads, it sounds like that's a common issue, though. Is there any way to confirm that I have the drivers installed? Under "devices and printers" on my PC, it will recognize an android phone when the phone is set to disk drive or charge only, but not USB tethering. When I switch the phone to the tethering option, the phone's icon on the PC moves from devices to unspecified. Then when I hover over it, it says there's no drivers. Again, I'm in debugging mode and have already copied MP3's to the SD, but I'd just like to confirm whether or not I have the needed drivers before starting the root process.
Thanks,
~E

ericdg said:
Okay, I installed the driver from ADB, but still can't get HTC Sync to work...........................from reading other threads, it sounds like that's a common issue, though. Is there any way to confirm that I have the drivers installed? Under "devices and printers" on my PC, it will recognize an android phone when the phone is set to disk drive or charge only, but not USB tethering. When I switch the phone to the tethering option, the phone's icon on the PC moves from devices to unspecified. Then when I hover over it, it says there's no drivers. Again, I'm in debugging mode and have already copied MP3's to the SD, but I'd just like to confirm whether or not I have the needed drivers before starting the root process.
Thanks,
~E
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Easiest way to tell is open up a command prompt in the folder that adbsetup installed to (C:\ADB I think) and type:
Code:
adb devices
If all is well, then the device will be part of the listing.

Thanks Joel.............I think it worked.
The ADB command came back with:
List of devices attached
HT22_______7 device
That's not a number that I've ever seen associated with my phone, but I assume that's it.
Confirmed.................I was able to reboot the phone by ADB!

Excellent! This will also mean the fastboot commands needed to unlock your bootloader will work too.

.........one would think so, Joel, but I can't get fastboot to do anything. ADB recognizes the phone, and will reboot into bootlocker, but once there it'll do nothing. Windows pops up a message shortly after bootlocker opens that says something to the effect of "there was a problem with USB device not recognized". I tried the command "fastboot devices", but got nothing. I know that I'm darned close, and it's probably something simple, but just can't get it to work. Maybe I need additional drivers for fastboot, or need to move it to another directory?
Thanks,
~E

Interesting. Try this:
Go into fastboot mode on the device, with the USB cable plugged in. On the computer, open up device manager. What is read for Android Device? Is there a noted problem with the driver? Open the properties for that device, and select Update Driver. The search process should find something appropriate now (as ADB Setup saves the drivers in the system32 folder - I think).
If not, what kind of user did you run ADBsetup as? If it was one without admin privileges, try installing again as admin (this allows the drivers to be saved where you want them to be).
If there are still problems, unfortunately I cannot think of anything else.

joel.maxuel said:
Interesting. Try this:
Go into fastboot mode on the device, with the USB cable plugged in. On the computer, open up device manager. What is read for Android Device? Is there a noted problem with the driver? Open the properties for that device, and select Update Driver. The search process should find something appropriate now (as ADB Setup saves the drivers in the system32 folder - I think).
If not, what kind of user did you run ADBsetup as? If it was one without admin privileges, try installing again as admin (this allows the drivers to be saved where you want them to be).
If there are still problems, unfortunately I cannot think of anything else.
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I'm almost sure that the problem lies with the drivers now, but just don't know how to fix it!?! In device manager the phone moves into different categories, depending on the connection type; Charge only, and disk drive both work fine, but the icon for tethering shows no drivers installed. After rebooting into bootlocker the phone automatically switches to tethering, so I assume that's needed for getting root. I can't install drivers when the phone's in tethering from device manager, with either auto or manual. It just won't take! I've tried re-installing HTC sync, removing and re-installing multiple driver files, and the phone's just not being recognized. The sync instructions say that it should be a connection option on the phone also, but I've only ever seen the three: charge, disk, and tether. As for user, I'm pretty sure that I did install ADB as admin...............not sure how to check for that now, but the drivers are not in system32 like you mentioned; they're in program files (x86). Maybe the location of the drivers is the only problem I'm having, but I don't know where I want them to be? I hate quitters, but soon I'll just be enjoying the stock ROM for the best of it, if these problems persist!
Thanks,
~E

ericdg said:
I'm almost sure that the problem lies with the drivers now, but just don't know how to fix it!?! In device manager the phone moves into different categories, depending on the connection type; Charge only, and disk drive both work fine, but the icon for tethering shows no drivers installed. After rebooting into bootlocker the phone automatically switches to tethering, so I assume that's needed for getting root. I can't install drivers when the phone's in tethering from device manager, with either auto or manual. It just won't take! I've tried re-installing HTC sync, removing and re-installing multiple driver files, and the phone's just not being recognized. The sync instructions say that it should be a connection option on the phone also, but I've only ever seen the three: charge, disk, and tether. As for user, I'm pretty sure that I did install ADB as admin...............not sure how to check for that now, but the drivers are not in system32 like you mentioned; they're in program files (x86). Maybe the location of the drivers is the only problem I'm having, but I don't know where I want them to be? I hate quitters, but soon I'll just be enjoying the stock ROM for the best of it, if these problems persist!
Thanks,
~E
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Dont know where you got your HTC drivers, but you should try the ones in this post (step one - hopefully its still live - if not I can dropbox it for you):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1801106
Sent from my LG-D520 using XDA Free mobile app

You're awesome, Joel!
That is the thread that I've been using predominantly, but I found that link to the drivers dead. I sourced them elsewhere, but couldn't really say where exactly since I've tried so many now. If you could dropbox for me, I'd really appreciate it.

ericdg said:
You're awesome, Joel!
That is the thread that I've been using predominantly, but I found that link to the drivers dead. I sourced them elsewhere, but couldn't really say where exactly since I've tried so many now. If you could dropbox for me, I'd really appreciate it.
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Uh-oh. Either the link was dead when I went through this process back in April, or I had bad organizing skills at one point and didn't put the file in the Doubleshot folder before completing a purge. Either way, I don;t have the file.
Nor did I really need it. The second Doubleshot I rooted I ended up using it in my native Linux environment (no drivers needed), vs my Windows XP emulated through VirtualBox. That's what you could do. Get a live Debian DVD (Im like the XFCE desktop version), boot in, get fastboot:
Code:
sudo apt-get install fastboot
And then use fastboot:
Code:
sudo fastboot ...

Thanks for the link and instructions; I'll probably not be able to try this for a couple of days now................just super busy, but I'll let you know how it went (or, more likely, have questions)! Any linux stuff is completely foreign to me, but it looks fairly straightforward. One question about the link that you provided, though: It looks like an index of a lot of individual files that I'd need. Under the parent directory, the folder named "iso-hybrid/ " is what I want, correct? I do really appreciate your time and help, Joel.....with as many dead links and outdated drivers that I've found, I don't think I could've got root otherwise!
~E

ericdg said:
Thanks for the link and instructions; I'll probably not be able to try this for a couple of days now................just super busy, but I'll let you know how it went (or, more likely, have questions)! Any linux stuff is completely foreign to me, but it looks fairly straightforward. One question about the link that you provided, though: It looks like an index of a lot of individual files that I'd need. Under the parent directory, the folder named "iso-hybrid/ " is what I want, correct? I do really appreciate your time and help, Joel.....with as many dead links and outdated drivers that I've found, I don't think I could've got root otherwise!
~E
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Just need the one. My recommended file to download is this:
http://cdimage.debian.org/debian-cd...ybrid/debian-live-7.6.0-i386-xfce-desktop.iso
Burn the image (not the file) onto a DVD (can be a rewritable) and reboot with the disc in the drive. Once it's fully loaded, you can either enter commands by clicking on the "terminal" icon on the bottom of the screen (preferred), or press Ctrl + Alt + F1 to get a prompt (may have to log in as "user", there shouldn't be a password). Hope this helps.