so I am new at this. all I really need right now is to use the wifi tether(the hotspot). If I just unlock my phone using the htc method will this enable me to do this or do I need to flash a new rom first to do this? any help would be great.
Yep that would work too. I thought the OP wanted the Sprint hotspot unlocked, but another tethering app would be an option once rooted. I always seem to have issues with anything but the hotspot, though. Oh, and Igotsanevo4g, I want your ICS.