Lost and confused

**EpicUsr21** · 08-26-2012, 09:34 AM

I purchased used Epic 4G Sprint from Ebay.

I have been using QPST but ESN won't save.

I get error saying it is read only.

Did I purchase bad phone from Ebay?

**Robbie Doo** · 08-26-2012, 10:23 PM

Are you using the Epic with Sprint or any other?

**EpicUsr21** · 08-27-2012, 09:29 PM

Originally Posted by Robbie Doo

Are you using the Epic with Sprint or any other?

I am trying to use it with Sprint.

**Robbie Doo** · 08-28-2012, 01:49 PM

Is it set up for use with Sprint? If so, are you rooted? If yes, what rom are you using?

**EpicUsr21** · 08-28-2012, 10:10 PM

Model SPH-D700
Firmware 2.3.6
Base version - D700.0.5S.EL30
Kernel - 2.6.35.7
Build number - Gingerbread.EL30

**Robbie Doo** · 08-29-2012, 01:03 AM

Do you get OTAs?

**ratsttam** · 08-29-2012, 08:12 AM

It's a Sprint phone, and you are trying to use it on Sprint. Why are you using qpst? Was the esn bad?

**EpicUsr21** · 08-29-2012, 06:21 PM

It had BAD ESN. Can sprint phone be reactivated in Sprint account?
I do have HTC tp2 with broken case. I am thinking to use that as donor.

**Robbie Doo** · 08-29-2012, 06:44 PM

Since it's a Sprint phone why can't it be reactivated on Sprint account?

**EpicUsr21** · 08-29-2012, 10:15 PM

cuz it has bad ESN. I think I am screwed. I can't even use it as WIFI so might as well throw it away.
I guess this is what brick meant.

**carracerz14** · 08-29-2012, 10:17 PM

Why would you buy a phone that you knew had a bad esn and expect it to work? That means you more than likely bought a stolen phone.

Sent from my RAZR MAXXIMUS

**ratsttam** · 08-30-2012, 08:51 AM

A bad ESN won't keep the wifi from working. It will just keep Sprint from activating it to their systems. QPST is a great took for "fixing" it, but the newer phones (and I believe the Epic was one) the ESN is a read-only chip. Cant program or overwrite it.

A bad ESN also does not mean the phone was stolen per-se. It could mean that the person skipped out on their contract and didn't pay the ETF yet.

For the WIFI issue, you could try to do a full restore with the ODIN files, that will restore the radio, wifi, bluetooth, but you still won't be able to use it on Sprint.

PM me, I may be interested in throwing you a few $$ to get it off your hands if you can't find a way to use it.

**Paul627g** · 09-06-2012, 07:43 PM

I think lesson learned here is always check with the carrier before purchasing anything off Ebay/CL,Swappa, etc on the status of the ESN.

A reputable seller will provide you with the numbers to run a check, if they don't then don't bother buying no matter how good the price is.