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[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] slayer69:
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.

:D:D:D

I hope you find this guide helpfull.....
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] ifly4vamerica:
Thanks for this Slayer, as you know, worrked like a charm for me!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Chris95GT:
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!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] slayer69:
Nice...glad it worked for ya.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] deception88:
What method do i use on the phone to connect? Charge mode, Disk Drive or HTC Sync??
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Killadawg7:
The program wont recognize my phone for some reason..It says in offline mode. I have HTC Sync properly installed and everything :confused:
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] slayer69:
Well should be in diag mode. But yeah charge would be default.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] deception88:
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
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] deception88:
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
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] slayer69:
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.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] deception88:
Ok got it too work.. I had to install the Diag drivers first then it recognized as a modem. Thanks!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] jdebutts:
worked perfectly. thanks
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] rob97ss:
Getting error..when i change the banner,write to phone....NV_UE Read only
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] slayer69:
It still should have changed the banner. Reboot your phone and check. The errors are normal.

Sent from my over modded EVO.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] rob97ss:
Yes got it..Had to save changes..Thanks.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Pandachaser:
I AM SO LOST! I HAVE EVERYTHING DOWNLOADED, and even got to DIAG MODE, but don't know how to go from there!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Pandachaser:
and does the HTC sync have to be on or what? I don't see any relevance? Walk me through?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Pandachaser:
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.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] mplaines:
Is there any way to do this on a Linux box?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Pandachaser:
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!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] slayer69:
Sweet!

HTC Sync software installs the modem drivers that allows your phone to talk to QPST program.

Sorry was on my way to work and wasn't able to respond fast.

I have no clue. If there is a QPST program that runs on Linux and you can get the HTC Modem drivers installed it might work.

Thats Awesome!!! glad you were able to figure it out. :D:D
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Pandachaser:
But... I was wondering... I have widget locker... is there anyway to over ride that so the banner is shown?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] slayer69:
Hmmmm I have no idea. I have never used widget locker. More then likely its an xml file inside the application. I will be learning how to edit xml files this weekend so after that if you were able to send me the apk file then I might be able to figure it out.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Pandachaser:
Hrmmm kay.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] DrRyder:
I don't know if anyone remembers this, but when I changed my banner using CDMA workshop, it ended up breaking the Sprint Apps. Nascar, NFL, etc will say that it's only for Sprint/Nextel phones.

Question is: Does *this* particular method change the banner without breaking the Sprint Apps?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] slayer69:
I have no clue. I don't use Sprint apps. Is there anyone out there that has used this method and has Sprint apps confirm if they work or not?

Sent from my over modded EVO.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] MR_NEW2THIS:
Slayer69

Slayer i am brand new to this as of today, i rooted my phone yesterday and tried this today, it was painless, thanks for the work you did!!!!!!!!!!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] slayer69:
WOW I am so honored to get your first post!!!!! and for that I gave you your first thanks!!!!!

Glad it worked out and welcome to the community. Now that you are rooted you can change your phone to what you want. Check out riptides theme...its one of the best out there.....and I also have a bunch of clock mods if you want to change your HTC Clock to something different.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] HYDE1000:
WOW, this was amazing helpful. All write ups should be this easy to follow. Thanks a lot OP! :)
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] slayer69:
Anytime!!!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] motenak:
Tried Sprint Nav and Sprint Zone and they worked fine.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] DrRyder:
What about Nascar and NFL? Anyone?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] slayer69:
Bump, anyone know the answer to this?

Well from my experience I have not heard or seen issues with any app after using this. I just don't use Sprint apps so not 100% sure.

Sent from my over modded EVO.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] DreamingWolf:
I changed mine last night and am on my way out the door to work. Will try to report from my phone if I get a spare sec, otherwise will definitely answer this evening.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] DreamingWolf:
It did break them. I got a "This app is for Sprint and Nextel users only" error.

I would think, however, that it should be possible (as it was for hotspot) for the app to be modded so that either it doesn't check for that tag, or that the tag be hard coded into the app. I'll do some digging and see what I can turn up.

-DWolf
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] slayer69:
That sucks....at least if you use sprint apps. I will post this info on the first post. Thanks again for testing this and if you do find out how to mod them then I can add the modded versions to the first post.....
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Mich2Ga:
Great Tut....
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] slayer69:
Thanks man....!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Jimdog420:
Awesome this method was much easier for me todo. Thanks

Swyped from a galaxy far far away......
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] islandreamer:
Sprint Apps

I just did this to change my banner, worked perfectly. Tested all the sprint apps and they worked. Personally I would rather remove them because I don't use them but they do work with the below setup.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] slayer69:
Interesting. Glad it worked out. Yeah I can't stand Sprint app seem to slow stuff down and eat up battery life. I wonder why the are working for you and not others.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] makskylan:
I keep trying to put my phone in diag mode. I type ##3424# and nothing happens. Any suggestions???
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] jdefran:
I was informed that the QPST software needs to read your phone, but I can't figure out which port my phone is using...
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] slayer69:
You can check the htc modem drivers in the device manager of your computer when you are attempting to connect.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] slayer69:
Assuming you are using Rips theme....It seems you are not the only one having this issue. Someone else just reported it. I also can't do this anymore. I am going to test some new dialers with the theme and then send to rip if they work ok.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] makskylan:
I

Yes I am using V12 theme...
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] slayer69:
Working on a fix....(I HOPE!!!)
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] onepanda:
I had to install the HTC Diag drivers and add the port to QPST, but it worked!

Thank you OP :D
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] slayer69:
Anytime glad it worked!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] slayer69:
Here is the fix:

Thanks to Fernando Sor, he found my white numbers phone.apk that he modded for me awhile back. I have made this zip and this will fix 2 issues. This will fix the green numbers that show up on the keyboard while in a call...as well as fix the ##codes issue that was mentioned earlier. Please flash this zip to fix the dialer. This will not change anything else of your theme.

FYI Rip you may want to place this phone.apk in your theme.

Known Issues: When your first boot you may see an error about country. This is normal just ignore it and every thing will be fine. I have been using this dialer for awhile now in my own theme pre v13.

DialerFix_for_v13

THIS IS INTENDED FOR RIPS V13 THEME USERS!!!!!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] DreamingWolf:
Possible workaround

I was skimming threads when I came across this post

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=10232064&postcount=27

It seems that if you make a Titanium Backup of the apps and data before changing the banner, then restore the apps and data after changing the banner, they will work. Hopefully I will get time to test this evening and let you know.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] jdefran:
Not sure how to determine what port my device is connected to. I have the phone in "DM Command Service" mode. QPST software open. But my phone is not being picked up. Any one have an idea of where I am and where to go?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] sintricate:
I changed my Sprint banner the easy way. Using CDMA workshop. The hardest part of doing it this way was finding CDMA workshop. Google it, it's much easier.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] DreamingWolf:
There is another part/program in the QPST folder that has 'Configuration' in its name. If you open that program you can add a usb port which should be where your phone is attached. You need to make sure though that the 'don't show diagnostic ports' box is NOT checked.

Why they don't include the configuration in the programming app is beyond me.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] DreamingWolf:
QPST and Sprint apps

OK, actually had some time to check out the Titanium Backup idea.

1. With my banner still customized I installed Sprint NFL app.

2. Tried to open the app and got the 'Only for Sprint and Nextel customers' error.

3. Used QPST to change my banner back to Sprint.

4. Tried to open the app, and it opened right up.

5. Made a TB backup of the app and its data.

6. Used QPST to change my banner back to the custom one.

7. Tried the app before restoring to confirm it would be broken, but it opened right up.

I would need other people to confirm this but I have to conclude that as long as you open the apps for the first time while the banner is set to Sprint, they will then work after you change it, no backups needed. I would assume, however, that every time the app gets updated, or deleted and reinstalled, you would need to change the banner back to Sprint, start all the sprint apps, then recustomize the banner.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] slayer69:
Right, this thread is for people who don't want to use hacked software. This is why I created it. So that you don't have to risk getting a virus on you computer.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] slayer69:
Sorry took so long to respond. Was in Vegas on vacation. Open control panel then device manager. Connect the phone and type in the diag code. You should see HTC modem install. Right click on that and select properties. One of those tabs will have the com port info. If you don't see it install then goto step one and download and install HTC sync software.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] slayer69:
Thanks for following up with this. I will ling this info to the first post. Sending from my phone so will do it in the morning.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] jdefran:
Ok, I believe it got that figured out. Now when I either enable an existing port or create a new one there is an error: the port may not be working properly or may be busy (-2147467259)...
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] slayer69:
When you are creating the port are making sure the check box is NOT selected? Also make sure you are using the port that the HTC modem is using. The first two ports are usually being used by the system and will give an error, but each computer can be different. Go into the control panel, make sure you are using the correct port, then also make sure the check box is not selected when creating the port. (the name of the check box is in post 1).
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] jdefran:
Correct, the checkbox IS NOT selected. In device manager, the phone shows up at "HTC DIAG". I would try reinstalling HTC SYNC, but I believe since the "HTC DIAG" shows up in device manager then that is not necessary. I'll put this one to rest...for now. Thanks for the feedback though, I appreciate it!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] slayer69:
Ok well you should be looking for HTC Modem instead of HTC Diag in the device manager. I am going to go out on a limb and ask are you using windows 7 x64? If so then you may be running into an issue that I have seen before and is not easy to fix. For some reason the sync drivers for HTC sync do not install the modem drivers properly. I believe I had to do some searching for the HTC modem drivers on the forums to find the correct ones. See if you can find the info. I would do it myself but am at work right now. I hope this helps.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] jdefran:
Great limb bud, that must be the exact problem. I'll try my wifes mac. I'll keep you posted...

Nevermind, htc sync does not with with a mac

Update: Got it bro. Installing those drivers was cake...thanks for the good look! I would have never guess it was something that simple. Now I don't feel completely computer illiterate.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] slayer69:
Thats awesome, I knew you could do it!! Glad you didn't give up. There is nothing better then a personalized phone. **** Apple!! Over Priced and you can't do what you want.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] :
Oh man, that is just pure awesomeness!!!! Thanks a lot for this, worked like a charm!!!!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] jbryson16:
im working my way through these post trying to find my answer to do this to my evo. however im a noob and i do not know how to put my phone into diag mode. help please?!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] slayer69:
5. Put phone into Diag mode: dial ##diag# or ##3424# then press the call button.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] slayer69:
Bump....a user needs this

Sent from my Slayerized EVO.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Dece1:
You Guys Rock !!!!!!!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] slayer69:
LOL. Thanks man. I see you found another of my threads......lol.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Pandachaser:
What was the stock banner!?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] slayer69:
You mean what did it say before it was changed? Its says Sprint.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Pandachaser:
lol yeah because I unrooted my phone, but after doing so, it still had my name on it. Urgh, have to re-root and change it then un-root again.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Pandachaser:
I cnt seem to get the diag to work or connect with qpst... help?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Pandachaser:
Okay, so after carefully skimming the thread, I figured out why it's cause I got a new laptop and I have Window's 647! Got diag driver installed and now returned the banner back to stock! Now I can un-root and return to the damn store with out being afraid! Lol I knew it wasn't that hard the last time I got the banner in.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] CruzECO13:
Today I decided to change the banner to something else. Last time i did so was sept/oct maybe. Unable to get another program to open after an hour i tried this. Woot Woot!! So much easier and less hassle. Thanks!!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] slayer69:
Sorry I dis-appeared.....glad you got it working....I ended up in China and couldn't respond..lol
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] slayer69:
Sweet glad it worked for ya.....;)
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] onepanda:
I'm trying to reset the banner to Sprint, but the dialer will not open. Is there anyway to put the phone in diag mode without using the dialer?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] .Elite_The_King.:
Thank you Sir, it work like a charm just like u said it would.
[General Questions and Answers] iainbp:
hi

i have just got a wildfire for the missis , and dont know much about it , was just wondering if anyone could tell me what is the best thing to do to it ( upgrade it make it run better ) .

i have a hd2 which i have done lots too so i can try anything to get the wildfire better than stock

any help would be greatfull

iain
[Hero, G2 Touch Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nicolajreck:
Hey there, I've been running Froydvillain for about a week now, and it crashes all the time, most when writing a SMS or sliding the screens, and it pisses me off. What's the most stable rom for the HERO?
[Hero, G2 Touch Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Malismalis:
Until i bought 16GB memory card i thought that VR12 is a stable rom, but now it crashes, so if you are using memory card up to 8GB you shouldnt have any problems.

But VR12 is very fast and works well, not like other 2.2 roms.
[Hero, G2 Touch Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] treesurf:
Floyo, Floyo, Floyo!!!
[Hero, G2 Touch Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CitizenLee:
VR12 has served me very well since it was released. I'll actually miss it when it comes to upgrade my phone soon!

I've never had that much luck with 2.2 ROMs, there's always been something that annoyed me enough to revert to the trusty VR12 nandroid back-up!
[Hero, G2 Touch Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hubix:
You want to use HTC Sense UI? If not try this: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=767886

If yes use this: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=702398 I'm using it from about a mounth and it's fastest and really awesome
[Epic 4G General] Zenoran:
How the heck do you get USB tethering to work???

Again, coming from a Nexus I guess I'm spoiled in these ways but I figured the USB tether was going to work in the settings... it keeps erroring out saying my sprint login isn't valid.

Is there no way to get USB tethering to work without activating tethering on the carrier?
[Epic 4G General] ghostrid3r:
Assuming you're running on 2.1, you have 3 options:

1) get a 3rd party app like easytether or PDAnet which are free from the market.

2) upgrade to 2.2.1 (froyo) which has native USB tethering builtin for free.

3) install a custom 2.1 rom that supports USB tether.
[Epic 4G General] A_Flying_Fox:
Native tether works in froyo? :0
[Epic 4G General] Zenoran:
1) well ya, but software sucks.

2) 2.2 has it in the options but it doesn't work. it gives an error about sprint network not avail. this is what the nexus used and it worked great. id really like to be able to use it if possible!

3) like which one?
[Epic 4G General] mxcoldhit:
Why not root your phone and use wireless tether?

Sent from my shoe, I mean....Epic shoe... I mean Samsung Epic! http://mobilehighway.blogspot.com/
[Epic 4G General] A_Flying_Fox:
Because my 360 can't pick it up..
[Epic 4G General] mxcoldhit:
What about easytether. Its usb tethering and supports xbox 360

Here is the faq on it http://www.mobile-stream.com/easytether/android_faq.html#tetherps3xbox360wii

Sent from my shoe, I mean....Epic shoe... I mean Samsung Epic! http://mobilehighway.blogspot.com/
[Epic 4G General] A_Flying_Fox:
It says it'll block wii/ps3/xbox360 after a while... I don't wanna pay $10 for something that's supposed to be native :(
[Epic 4G General] A_Flying_Fox:
Btw I'm running dk28 if that matters :p
[Epic 4G General] mxcoldhit:
Lol I tried. If I run across something I'll let you know.

Sent from my shoe, I mean....Epic shoe... I mean Samsung Epic! http://mobilehighway.blogspot.com/
[Epic 4G General] Zenoran:
It is rooted.

The wireless tethering thing is crap because it goes into adhoc connect mode with very weak encryption methods. About 25% of devices can connect to that. It's junk.

pdanet works but just a pain to have to use software on both ends to have a tether when it's built into android. I would have thought someone would have a fix for this. It has to just be a configuration thing to not use sprint login crap.
[Epic 4G General] ghlu:
If you are on 2.1 I recommend mobile ap..it offers infrastructure tethering and is free too. To me it works better than wireless tether.
[Epic 4G General] formula84:
When you say your xbox can't pick it up, are you implying that with native usb in froyo you can book directly to x xbox via usb?

Sent from my Epic 4g powered by EE Froyo, Emotionless Beast themed!
[Epic 4G General] abro22:
I've been using the wifi tether app for a while now for 360, it works fine. did you try it with encryption turned on and with the correct network key??
[Epic 4G General] CJNYC:
I use...

I used the wired tether app on a rooted 2.1 phone. I like that it simultaneously charges the phone, which is very helpful when I'm on the road. However, you need to install a kernel that supports it.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ashido:
When I click the option to enable sound on dialpad, there is none at all. I rebooted and still nothing. What gives?
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ashido:
Bump it all up!
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bigchris774:
I was wondering if there is a very basic program out there that could put 2 basic icons as wigits on the home screen as basic as labled 1 and 2. and if u push 1 it will put a high out on a pin on the micro usb and if u hit 2 it will put out a low on the same pin. or if there is a unversal bluetooth program that might do almost the same thing except transmit it. thanks
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Telanis:
So what, you're just going to sit there and press buttons to change the value back and forth? Are you on cocaine?
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mhousser:
.. I assume he's looking for a prototype/proof of concept on which to base a project he has in mind. That or cocaine.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] t1n0m3n:
There was a discussion on the G1 forums about using a G1 for servo control for remote control airplanes a long time ago. From what I understand, they got it completely working. You might be able to search for it and get some ideas. Other than that, I got nothing. Sorry
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bigchris774:
thanks

yes some people might say im insane!!!! but thanks loads for the info u got me on the right track.
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cordell12:
I have some box symbols showing up in different spots on my phone. ES File manager has a ton of them when it is in Icon view mode, but in list it shows the text correctly. Below are a few pics of what I am talking about. Any way to fix this or just make it go away? I tried a nandroid, un installing apps, wipe dalvik, I dont know what the heck it is!

Thanks
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] il Duce:
If you run a theme or a custom font my guess is that it isn't complete somehow.... otherwise I have no idea. Try a different rom and see what happens, good luck.