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Help HELP!! Milestone given as gift from China

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awesomealvin

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Ok I live in Canada and was given a free Milestone from my cousin.

I went to a local phone provider (Canada) and got a simcard and the basic functions of a phone works. (Call, Text etc. etc.). But alot of things like SHOP4APPS, and CityExpress which I assume is the app store and gps doesnt work and is all in Chinese and thinks Im in China.

My question is whether I could somehow get the Canadian OS on the phone? I got the hardware, I just want the software to be exactly identical to the one they sell here.

I tried reseting the phone to factory specs, but all that did was make everything Chinese. I came across thing thing called rooting, but have no idea what it means. Can someone help this newbie here??
 
The store should be able to flash the Canadian firmware.

Rooting is something like gaining administrative access to the phone. If you root your phone, you'll be able to block calls, back-up apps, change the inner workings of the phone, etc.
 
Thanks DemonDomen,

Like I mentioned in my original post, I know nothing about these smart phones. I did a little research and my wireless provider "Rogers Wireless" does not carry the Milestone, only "Telus Wireless" carry the milestone.

So regarding flashing the firmware, is it a normal thing that any store can do to any Android phone? (Say upgrading a computer from XP to 7). Or do I need to ditch my current provider, and move on to Telus to get the firmware working???
 
More information is required. Go to Settings>About phone and tell us what it says there.

You will be able to use the China Milestone on Rogers but we won't be able to tell if you can get your HSPA to work unless you provide us with the information above.
 
About Phone

System updates - Check for system updates
Auto system check - check
Status
Battery Status
Battery level
My phone number - ***********
Network - Rogers
Signal strength - -89dBm 10 asu
Mobile network state - Disconnected
IMEI 862************
IMEI SV - 862*************
WLAN MAC address - f8:**:**:**:**:**
Bluetooth address - Unavailable
Up time - ***:***:**
Battery Use
Legal Information
Safety Information
Model Number - XT702
Firmware version - 2.1-updated
Firmware configuration version - GAC_GENERIC_SHOLESGCPRODCORE_POO9
Baseband version- 3GSM...
Baseband configuration version - USASH...
Kernel version-
Build number - SG******



Just to be clear, my phone is already running off Rogers Canada already and I could send and received calls and text. All I wanted is the Canadian firmware.
 
Just a question. Since it is a gift from China, are you sure it is not a clone or a rifoff? Sometimes the reason is that it is not an authentic phone. I have dealt with that issue before.
 
TwinDragons said:
You needed to post that information so we know that the radio bands for your phone work on the Rogers network.

But since all you want is the Canadian firmware, here you go: sbf:milestone [And Developers]
Click to expand...

Thanks for all the helpful replies. Sorry for not giving all the info regarding the phone, I'm new at this and don't know what is the important and critical private info (don't want some android guru out there to destroy my phone).

Regarding the fake phone, my cousin gave it to me because he got himself an iphone 4. Ive seen a lot of fake chinese stuff, and I could assure you this is a fully legit Milestone.

Regarding flashing the Canadian firmware on the milestone, I have downloaded the software from the link and its a sbf file. I did some research, but is there a tutorial or somewhere I could go to figure out how to flash the Canadian firmware on the Milestone?
 
I take this guide from h**p://www.mydroidworld.com/forums/how-tos-guides-definitions-manuals/1160-droid-2-0-1-sbf-how-go-back-2-0-1-2-1-a.html
This is a guide for stock 2.0.1 rom,but just put your .sbf file into RSD lite.
I have win 7 OS and my system install correct usb drivers when i connect my phone via usb(phone must be on).So,try this first and if RSD lite cant recognize the phone then try downloaded drivers.

THIS COMPLETELY WIPES YOUR PHONE AND REFLASHES IT! YOU WILL NEED TO REACTIVATE YOUR PHONE WHEN THIS FINISHES! - Dont be afraid.Reactivate means put google account again and so on...

Requirements
A. VZW_A855_ESD56_QSC6085BP_C_01.3E.01P_SW_UPDATE_03.sbf (.sbf file)

Alt download link HERE

B. Free File Hosting Made Simple - MediaFire (RSDLite 4.6)
C.
MEGAUPLOAD - The leading online storage and file delivery service ... _4.2.0.zip (32-bit Motorola USB Drivers)
or
MEGAUPLOAD - The leading online storage and file delivery service ... _4.2.0.zip (64-bit Motorola USB Drivers)

Instructions:
1. Download all of the files above including the 32-bit OR 64-bit Motorola USB Drivers.
2. Install RSDLite 4.6 AND the 32-bit or 64-bit Motorola USB Drivers (Depends on your system most will need 32-bit some will need 64-bit)
3. Connect your phone to USB and turn it off then while your phone is booting hold up on the DPAD.
4. Run RSD Lite 4.6 as Administrator (For all you Vista and 7 folks out there. If you are using XP you may not need to run as Administrator)
5. Click the ... next to the filename box and browse to where you saved the .sbf file and double click the .sbf file.
6. Hit start and below it should give you completion progress and all of that.
7. Once your phone is done being flashed (It may take a while so don't unplug it) it will reboot and you will be back at stock 2.0.1 no root.
8. Done



IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ROOT YOUR DROID NOW TO LOAD CUSTOM ROMS, PLEASE VISIT:
How To ROOT Your Droid on 2.0.1 - Simple Noob Guide

Good luck!!!
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