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As already mentioned, the Torch does not work on Boost. Boost runs off of Sprint's network which I believe is CDMA, where as AT&T's network (and other Carriers that carry the Torch) run off GSM/GPRS.
However, what you can do is UNLOCK the Torch to run on other Carriers that run on the same kind of network. For example, if you buy the BlackBerry Torch at AT&T, but you have service thru Rogers, you can UNLOCK (see this post --> click here for more info on unlocking) your BlackBerry so that it may be used on ANY Carrier that uses the same type of Network. There is it's benefits for sure. About a year ago, I bought a Verizon BB Storm 9530 off a friend, UNLOCKED it and used it on AT&T's network...but that's another story.
Anyway, back to the point, I've yet to hear about any BlackBerry Smartphones getting flash successfully. The BlackBerry PlayBook on the other hand, I just heard that someone has possibly ran Google's Gingerbread OS on one already, or is at least attempting too anyway...and possibly Honeycomb is next?
Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com04-25-11 10:13 PM - every model up to the Bold 9000 (just prior to the 8900's release) was able to be reflashed with leaked software from RIM's engineering department. you just needed the proper VSM file and then proceeded to upload it to the phone via this program. ive personally reflashed a Bold 9000 and a few 83xx's into engineering units this way. (NO i will not give anyone the software nor explain its use so please, DO NOT PM me asking.)
however, unbranding and reflashing isnt really talked about on here since the software used to do so was "stolen" or considered warez by the admin. those of us around back in the day were able to get this software and learn how to use it prior to its "banning" from this site.
as stated, no phones since the release of the 8900 work with this software, as its becoming outdated and no updated release has been "leaked" or "stolen".
and everyone else has said, a Torch cannot be used on Boost. unless of course he is using it in Australia or New Zealand, which also have Boost Mobile as a virtual network provider over Optus and Telecom New Zealand. Optus is a GSM service and apparently TelecomNZ was CDMA but phasing it out in favor of GSM by next year. in this case, he would just need to unlock the Torch and drop his SIM card in to get service.Last edited by dictoresno; 04-26-11 at 08:16 AM.
04-26-11 08:08 AM - every model up to the Bold 9000 (just prior to the 8900's release) was able to be reflashed with leaked software from RIM's engineering department. you just needed the proper VSM file and then proceeded to upload it to the phone via this program. ive personally reflashed a Bold 9000 and a few 83xx's into engineering units this way. (NO i will not give anyone the software nor explain its use so please, DO NOT PM me asking.)
however, unbranding and reflashing isnt really talked about on here since the software used to do so was "stolen" or considered warez by the admin. those of us around back in the day were able to get this software and learn how to use it prior to its "banning" from this site.
as stated, no phones since the release of the 8900 work with this software, as its becoming outdated and no updated release has been "leaked" or "stolen".
and everyone else has said, a Torch cannot be used on Boost. unless of course he is using it in Australia or New Zealand, which also have Boost Mobile as a virtual network provider over Optus and Telecom New Zealand. Optus is a GSM service and apparently TelecomNZ was CDMA but phasing it out in favor of GSM by next year. in this case, he would just need to unlock the Torch and drop his SIM card in to get service.
Impressive!04-26-11 01:20 PM
