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[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] e59741:
My recent experience with lost ability to connect

I'll start off by saying that I got it all resolved..

I had recently flashed one of the many great 6.5 ROMS found here with the help of a very fine guide by egzthunder1 (Thank you for your thorough guide!) and was upgrading my radio in attempts to gain back the GPS that was locked out by my otherwise lovely carrier. I was amazed to find that I had succeeded (again thanks to the help of a great guide) however then in the process of trying to add the mms fix I lost all ability to make or receive phone calls or connect to the network for internet access. OMG what to do? what to do? ok, so I attempted to merely reactivate the phone... nope not it.. well I certainly was not about to call someone who is going to go thru a script to tell me that I will need to send the phone in, or have I tried soft resetting hard resetting, or re-flashing.. cuz yeah I did, like 12 times before I called...

what to do??

well finally after searching post after post, trying like mad to fix this mess myself, I had been trying altering my m.ip, and default and security codes in epst, etc... etc...

I had realized that I had inadvertently lost my A-key, not sure how this happened, cuz it had happened like 40 hours before coming to this conclusion.

so then it dawned on me to try activating my old phone, then activating my htc.. so I activated my old phone, then did all my radio upgrading and ROM flashing to the touch and then manually 000000'd out all my EPST settings for auth etc... and activated my htc and bammo all worked fine, GPS good to go, phone calls good to go, internet good to go...

so I thought I'd share in hopes of helping someone... as for how to alter your EPST I'll leave that to some other awesome guides I found, but don't go in there unless you know what you are after.

------------Eddie
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] egzthunder1:
There are a few tools out there to generate A-keys based on the ESN of the device. They are not free, but they are out there. And these parameters can be modified either via EPST or some other external program like CDMA Workshop. Good luck and glad everything worked out!
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] ryo-ohki:
best hardware for MetroPCS Linux Android software

I wish i could afford to buy a Nexus One and that it could be used with MetroPCS, but alas both are no-goes.

Otherwise, what is the best hardware to run a Linux based OS that can be used for a MetroPCS phone?

I'd like a Qwerty keyboard, a lot of RAM, and a decent screen.
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] r3ddrag0nx:
titan_exitbl.exe cannot start up. A popup reads: Error - Cannot open USB port.

Cannot open USB port. Please make sure, that USB connection in AS is disabled. Also make sure, that your USB cable is properly connected.

I have already disabled USB connection in AS and my USB cable is connected. What should I do? I know dwig had the same problem, however, I was unable to find the resolution to this dilemma. I haven't even flashed it and I'm already stuck on the unlocker part.

UPDATE: Upon reading some more feedback, it's probably because my phone was already unlocked. I will try flashing roms and see how it goes.
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] egzthunder1:
Maybe the Touch Pro (Sprint Version, don't get the Verizon since the hardware is crippled on that one). The Android port is still a work in progress, but it is pretty decent (afaik). I am not sure if the Titan has a good port yet, but I guess it has pretty much everything you are looking for on it.

Good luck!
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] egzthunder1:
Let me know if it worked out.
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] r3ddrag0nx:
basically, i had to run the RUU again AND paste the ROM that I'm using .nbh file in the same directory as the RUU because I was unlocking it over and over again.
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] egzthunder1:
Based on your other posts, you have unlocked the Vogue successfully. Congrats!
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] byronfoltz:
I am new to the flashing ROMs scene and followed your tutorial on how to unlock and then flash a custom ROM to my Vogue. I can make and receive calls but cannot send sms (they sit in the outbox). New sms messages appear in the "text" area of the main screen but when I touch it they disappear and are not in the inbox.

I used iamcokeman's 2.31 unlocker and "NFSFan's WM6.5 1.00 FINAL"

Any ideas to what is wrong?
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] egzthunder1:
Did you install the provisioning cabs for your provider after flashing the rom?
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] byronfoltz:
Yes. I downloaded the Verizon provisioning cab from the same thread as NFSFan's ROM. Installed it from the microsd card.
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] egzthunder1:
I hadn't seen this with NFS's rom... try to flash a different rom and see if the same thing happens. If it does, then there is something wrong with the NAM configuration of your phone. Otherwise, it might simply be a bad flash. The unlocking doesn't do anything to your ability to do SMS. Make sure that you hard reset after the flash.
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] nuttyprof:
Please help: I have read all 26 pages of this thread multiple times in an attempt not to ask the stupid question. BUT, alas, I am still stuck on the Verizon screen.

I have unlocked the phone multiple times, but since I'm still on this screen, I imagine I am not doing the exitbl step correctly.

This is what I have done:

Sync w/ active sync.

Run the unlocker .exe

Get into 3-color screen.

Unplug, re-plug USB.

Run RUU. Click through.

Progress bar jumps to 100% pretty quickly, and then phone reboots.

I shut off active sync here.

This is where I imagine the problem is.

I have tried to let it reboot all the way with customizations.

I have tried it by putting it into bootloader as soon as it reboots (and then immediately flashing a ROM).

I have tried hard reboot, then bootloading (and immediately flashing a ROM).

All paths have led me to this dreaded Verizon screen. I hate verizon.

Any ideas what step I'm doing wrong?
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] nuttyprof:
On another note: after doing all this unlocking, flashing, and what not, I can no longer make calls. Any idea what I have to do to get my phone hooked back up or what info I need to get from the techs at verizon?
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] nuttyprof:
Ok, fixed the first problem.. now about not being able to make calls...
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] egzthunder1:
Glad you were able to unlock and flash. Which rom did you flash? did you install the provisioning cabs for your carrier? Lastly, make sure that your epst settings are still there and that you have the correct PRL.
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] nuttyprof:
yup, I installed the cabs.

as for epst and the other thing... I have no idea what that is. gonna do some searching and figure it out.
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] nuttyprof:
awesome. thanks for the help. this forum is pretty awesome. I got my calling features fixed, but now my problem is with the camera. my pictures are all out of focus. weird. any ideas?

are there any ROMs that are "naked?" With my old Kaiser, my fav ROM was still a naked one that allowed you to upload your own programs and customize it the way you want. Keeps it light and fast. =)
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] egzthunder1:
A simple fix would be to clean the lense since it could be that it is dirty. I am not certain which rom you flashed, but I have never experienced this "out of focus" thing (it could also be that your camera is messed up).

As far as "lean roms", there aren't too many out there that I can think of. I cook mine with rather basic features and I use XDA-UC to install programs post flash (point and case, my rom is not cooked with Manila or any special keyboards or contact apps), so you may want to take it for a spin. Keep the provisioning cabs handy though because it is made for MetroPCS. If you decide to flash it, I hope you enjoy it :)
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] nuttyprof:
I figured out the lens thing. Turns out I still had the plastic over it. So busy flashing and stuff that I forgot the basics. Dumb.
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] egzthunder1:
You may have an early case or ORD for all you know :D
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] dsmturbo:
A few more questions before I attempt to unlock and flash for 1st time:

When I use the Unlocker V2.31, do I need to have a sd card in and if so, what files go on it?

After finished unlocking, do I copy the rom to sd card and rename the rom to VOGUIMG.NBH or RUU_SIGNED.NBH?

Do I also need other files on the sd card?
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] egzthunder1:
You don't need the SD card for either flashing or unlocking. You can do all that directly through the computer.
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] dsmturbo:
Thanks egzthunder1, okay now I am confused.

I have read you need a 2GB or less Sd card to unlock and flash, is that only for Android then?

So, do I need to rename the rom file I am going to flash to VOGUIMG.NBH or RUU_SIGNED.NBH?

I notice there is a .NBH file included in your link for RUU utility, is there not?

My head is hurting:o
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] egzthunder1:
If you are going to do the procedure via SD card, then you need a card with that description. However, if you are going through the PC, you don't need one.
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] dsmturbo:
Ah, so if I follow your guide to unlock and then flash custom rom, I don't even require a card, unless I need the card to do the carrier cabs, radio etc.?
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] egzthunder1:
Yes, either to load things from there or to flash from the SD card (which you can also do, but is not required).
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] dsmturbo:
I tried to Unlock my Vogue last night, I can get the Unlocker started, but then when it is trying to Flash, starts to work, get the 3 colour screen then it just quits at 0% and takes me to recovery, but my phone will always boot normal and not in bootloader mode.

I tried it 4 times, each time it seems to start, but then I think it loses the usb connection or activesync and craps out at 0%. I even tried to start it from PC with flash files on a sd card but that doesn't work either.

I am running Win 7 64 bit and have ended all running programs I can, I run the unlocker in Admin mode. I can plug phone in and it starts to sync with Win Mobile Device Centre, then I run RUU utility and try and flash V2.31 unlocker.

I can't figure out what I am doing wrong. I can hear the phone lose the connection as soon as I choose to flash the unlocker rom and phone goes to bootloader screen.
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] egzthunder1:
The unlocker is not made for W7, let alone 64 bit architecture but there was a procedure (which you obviously followed), which is supposed to work for W7. I personally hate everything Vista and above, but you may want to try and find a XP computer to play with this. I know that it works well with this OS, but many people have reported many, many issues with Vista and 7.

Just in case:
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] dsmturbo:
Yes I did follow that procedure egzthunder1, I also have a mac but can't seem to get the HTCFlash for Linux/Mac to even load on my Mac.

I don't have access to an XP machine, crap.
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] egzthunder1:
Can you go to a friend's house or maybe even at work? Another possible solution would be to use a VM, but some people say that it doesn't work at all on VMs...
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] dsmturbo:
Yes, I might try a VM but I don't think people have much luck. I may try and setup a dual boot on my Win7 machine with XP.

Vista sucks, but Win 7 is very good IMHO
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] egzthunder1:
I have 7 in my work PC. Because of that, I now carry two computers on me.... 'nuff said ;)
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] dsmturbo:
Okay, I set up a dual boot with Windows Xp. I run the Unlocker and I get the same problems as with Win7. It starts to try and flash and then just sits there at 0%.

Activesync is working, when I run RuuUtility it disconnects then reconnects to USb as a Quallacomm something, but will not flash.

I have closed all running applications/antivirus program/ended some services.

Help
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] Lmiller1708:
PM Sent!:eek:
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] egzthunder1:
Yes, you do. This is basically the same as my guide, and as with anything you need to follow it step by step. It isn't as long as it looks... trust me :)
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] dsmturbo:
egzthunder1, this is from your guide, I don't see any reference to having to disconnect, put in bootloader mode before running the Unlocker?

To use this under Windows XP,

1. Connect your device to your computer and make sure it is synced with ActiveSync.

2. Download and extract the contents of the zip file, which is an exe. Let it run to completion. You will be prompted to disconnect and reconnect your device at one point in the process. Do it... don't worry ;)

3. It will look like it is flashing a rom via a RUU. Do not disconnect the device after it is done!!!!!

4. Once it is done flashing, you will see a prompt that says that it will run exitbl. DO NOT DISCONNECT YOUR DEVICE. At this point, open ActiveSync, go to File>Connection Settings> Uncheck "Allow USB Connections". Continue following the on screen instructions and let it finish.

5. Go to bootloader once more to verify that it worked. You should see 2.31 CoKe MFG.

I'll try and follow Codybear's guide next time I try to unlock and flash.
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] egzthunder1:
I put this guide together based on CokeMaN's and Codybear's guides. If I am not mistaken, a lot of people where having problems by putting their devices in bootloader prior to flashing the unlocker.... the RUU will send the command to the phone to go into bootloader anyways.
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] dsmturbo:
Okay, yes, when I run RUU.exe it does put phone in Bootloader, but I can not complete the flash. It just stays on 0% then goes to recovery mode in program.

So I was wondering if I should put it in Bootloader Mode prior to runn ing RUU?
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] egzthunder1:
Try that. I believe it should work. One thing that has happened to me before is that for some reason the usb cable that I am using is not that great and it gives me connection issues. Try a different cable and a different port as well.
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] dsmturbo:
Thanks again, yes I will try a different cable and USB port, good call. And I'll try and put in bootloader before running.
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] egzthunder1:
Let me know how it works out...
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] dsmturbo:
Okay, I tried in Windows XP, 2 different cables and 3 different USB ports. I placed phone in Bootloader mode, says Serial, then connect cable, says USB, run the unlocker and still it just sits at 0% then craps out.

Tried above in Win 7 as well, same thing. Any other advice?
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] egzthunder1:
Last thing I can think of

http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=110925

Unlocking via SD

You are trying 2.31, right?

One last thing that could be is that the image (nbh) is corrupted.

Try to flash to stock rom, and then try the unlocker one more time (leaving SD method as a last resource)
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] dsmturbo:
Okay, I am going to try unlocking from SDcard, I will reformat 5112MB to Fat32, and then I have only to put the file VOGUIMG.NBH on the card, is that correct?

Then once unlocked, format card again and put the custom rom only on sd card, get to bootloader mode and flash (file name should be RUU_SIGNED.NBH??)

I am still reading thru all posts in links you posted...getting more confused LOL
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] egzthunder1:
Unfortunately, reading is part of this game :) and an important one at that if you don't want to end up like this:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=677169
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] dsmturbo:
Oh yes, I realize how important it is to read and read and some more.

Ok, I tried to flash from SD card, says Loading, then goes to Bootloader screen again but doesn't unlock as I don't see CokeV2.31 anywhere on that screen. I see an SP # and some other info.

These are the directions I followed:

1. Format your MicroSD card to FAT32

2. Extract the .NBH you desire to flash from the exe or zip or w/e put it on the microsd card rename it from RUU_signed.nbh to VOGUIMG.NBH

3.Put the MicroSD card in your phone and Get To the BOOTLOADER screen (camer+power+reset) it should then start updating with the .NBH on the SD card

you can also use this procedure to unlock your phone by flashing the .nbh from Cokemans unlocker just extract it and rename it VOGUIMG.NBH or if your stuck at that HTC screen and cant sync because your phone wont boot up

So, unless there is something else I am supposed to do once I copy .nbh to sd card, stick in phone, go to BootLoader mode?
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] Lmiller1708:
Did you try to flash back to stock?

What does your device read on the Bootloader screen?
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] dsmturbo:
Sorry, no I didn't try to flash a stock rom as yet. It reads:

VOGU100

SPL-2.01.0000

CPLD-3

in upper left corner when I press power-camera-reset.

Do I need to do a complete reset green-red-reset first? Maybe that is my problem, it says it will erase everything
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] Lmiller1708:
No.

Flash back to stock.

Then try running the unlocker again...

Follow it to the T! :cool:
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] dsmturbo:
LMiller, so I just use a stock Bell rom, and can I still perform the flash from sdcard? or should I try it via computer? I couldn't get unlocker to work via PC either.

If I flash a stock rom, then do I need to install cabs for carrier etc.? before I try a custom rom?
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] Lmiller1708:
Sent you a PM. Lets get you working! ;)

Edit: Never heard back?

Well Yes you wanted to flash back to Stock Via USB cable. It should work for you. You can't run the unlocker when you are in bootloader mode. You need to be connected to Activesync.

Happy Flashing! ;)
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] dsmturbo:
Yes I know, sorry by the time I had a spare moment it was really late. Thank you for offers to help via chat.

Anyway, long story short:

I managed to flash a stock rom even in Win 7 64bit.

And as I was browsing the unlocker files, I noticed a .bat file, I opened it to read it, and thought 'Hmmm'. Anyway I ran the .bat batch file and followed the prompts, and it unlocked my phone:D

It may be just me, but I don't think the guide is really clear that you need to run the batch file, and not the ruutility.exe file. It must set up some parameters to allow the unlocker to communicate properly. And I did pull my sd card, which I am not too sure if that makes a difference or not on a successful unlock.

I then flashed barogi's newest rom and it took after 2 tries.

I am now going to head to that thread and ask what I need to do next with .cab files etc. For some reason, I get the Tap here to Launch Touchflo and it tries to but then returns to ask me to Tap here again.

I will play with it, it all looks foreign to me now:)
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] Lmiller1708:
Glad you got it working!

Yes the new version will look very foreign to you! But it don't take long to get used to it! ;)
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] egzthunder1:
batch file? The unlocker is an exe which will run the batch file that you are referring to automatically :confused:

In either case, glad you got it working.
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] dsmturbo:
egzthunder1, I actually had to run the batch file, which then opened up the .exe file for the unlocker.

To flash roms, I only have to run the .exe file Weird, maybe just me;)
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] lacasapc:
i need spanish for this phone htc touch cdma vogue

i need spanish rom please for htc touch cdma vogue
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] egzthunder1:
You could try at PPCGeeks but I don't believe that there are any Spanish roms out here. Sorry.
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] tonyman121:
HAAALLPP!!!!!!!

Question-

I am trying to flash my dad's Vogue with NFSfan's ROM. I did with with my Vogue bout a month ago. I used XP and had the issue where the titan program in the unlocker didn't run since the computer did not recognize the device after the unlocker was flashed (yes I unplugged and replugged the phone). I repeated it a few times without success, and then went ahead and flashed the ROM- it worked fine.

I thought I would do the same with my dad's phone, except he has a Vista PC. I had the error where the messages pop up during the unlocking of the phone- I ignored them as others suggested. I again had the problem that the PC did not recognize the phone after re-plugging in the phone during the unlocking procedure. I went ahead and flashed NFSfan's ROM.... and now the phone hangs on the "HTC" screen. I can't re-run the unlocker program from the beginning because Vista does not recognize the device with the frozen screen. I can enter bootloader... I can re-run the unlocker from the RUU, but doesn't change anything. I tried re-flashing NFSfan's ROM without success.

What do I do? The top of the bootloader screen says

VOGU100 MFG

SPL-2.31.CoKe

CPLD-3

OK, I can re-flash the stock ROM.... hoe do I avoid the above problem?

THANKS!!!
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] roflhorse:
I vaguely remember a fix for vista from flashing my touch pro. I will look for it now, but I have a question for you. My friend just did this same thing and his phone is frozen at the verizon screen, how did you get it to the point where you can try reflashing?

Due to the super neat rules of the forum restricting new users from posting outside links, the best I can do is point you to this thread and read the second post. forum(dot)xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=508084

It has what I was thinking of, so get that vista fix and try it. And please let me know how you got your phone out of that frozen state and ready to be reflashed.
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] scotttr:
Put it in bootloader(power, camera and reset hole) then reflash.
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] user9148:
4 hours and exhausted. Please help.

I've been working on this for over 4 hours now and I am so exhausted reading through all these posts and searching for answers that I just need to ask directly.

I have a Sprint HTC Vogue. I attempted to unlock using post #3 for Vista. I didn't see a mention of file exitbl until post #32. So I ran the unlock again. I didn't get anything to pop for exitbl, even after unchecking the USB connection.

I verified 2.31 coke and went ahead with flashing NFSFan and now the phone won't move past the HTC screen no matter how long I wait.

I found a link for a stock sprint and after DL'ing and flashing, received an error message.

Please advise. Can I still flash back to stock or am I screwed? Is there a different Sprint stock to use that might work?
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] Lmiller1708:
I don't know what version of the Sprint stock you used but HERE is one with 3.42 Radio.

Your radio might not be right so flash back to stock.

If you are indeed unlocked you should be able to flash to any Custom ROM.

Let us know how it turns out.

Thanks! And Happy Flashing!