Getting the codes from Sprint is your only option (that I am aware of). You need to win the social engineering game with them or else you are out of luck. Don't give up.

Good news, I called them back today and got a nice woman who signed me up, gave me the codes, and said have a good day... The only problem is I forgot the part about canceling, so now I have to call back and do that..

Thanks for all your help!

Will

HELP! I reprogrammed my SC and FSC to "000000" and now I can't get in. I get the message "Incorrect Phone Mode!"

Am I screwed?

Gerry

I answered my own question. Just leave the login blank rather than entering the 6 zeros.

Regards,

Gerry

I need more help. When I select programming and enter no code I get to a tabbed screen. The tab says, "Phone Setup" There is no more option in a pull down.

Any suggestions?

Gerry

Just remember guys for everyone who is buying Sprint versions and converting.. Sprint IS a PCS company which means they ONLY use 1900 as their carrier wave frequency. Sprint branded 6035's do not have the 800 level digital frequency, so what this means is if you leave a 1900 Verizon network area you'll switch to analog 800. Only the Verizon version is Tri-mode.. meaning 800/1900 digital and 800 analog. You may be getting it cheaper but you'll only get half the network on digital when you travel.

That is a good Point!.

I was thinking about getting one but I may not now.


Also, is anyone here using the actal Qualcomm UDIP?

Just wondering,

K

Is this true even if you load the Verizon ROM?

I have been told this is NOT true, that the phones are in fact identical.

Who's right??

-Tim

Quote from semm71
"Just remember guys for everyone who is buying Sprint versions and converting.. Sprint IS a PCS company which means they ONLY use 1900 as their carrier wave frequency. Sprint branded 6035's do not have the 800 level digital frequency, so what this means is if you leave a 1900 Verizon network area you'll switch to analog 800. Only the Verizon version is Tri-mode.. meaning 800/1900 digital and 800 analog. You may be getting it cheaper but you'll only get half the network on digital when you travel."

The Verizon technician I spoke to disagrees and has a test to prove it. Our local area is 800 MgHz only and a Sprint phone converted to Verizon will in fact connect to *228 (the digital, not analog, connection for over the air programming!)

As for the phones being identical, the only anomaly i have noticed is that after performing a hard reset, the phone reverts back to it's original "Sprint" network settings for some reason. Any theories on that?

This is Sprint FUD. Verizon and Sprint phones are identical. The only difference is the initial settings, hence the different KZ and KT files.

If you have any doubts about this, go into programming mode, where the fact that the phone is Tri-Band is listed right on the screen.

(FUD = Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt) also known as incorrect information.

Look at the many discussion threads on this topic, which state exactly this.

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I could not agree more forceably with the previous post. Even the SPRINT-branded box says "QCP 6035 Dual Band/Tri Mode". In speaking to Kyocera support (who, by the way, were very helpful), I was advised to simply have the firmware reflashed to remove the SPRINT power-on screen.

Apparently the Verizon store techs also suffer from FUD, as they were walking on eggs when I went into the store to have it flashed after I performed the SC and FSC lobotomy. All they ended up doing was to delete all the data I had stored in the phone (I'd already SYNC'd it in anticipation of this happening), telling me that as a SPRINT phone, it might not work on their network (hey guys, didn't Verizon BUY systems that are primarily PCS vs. Digital Cellular, mandating the need for a TriMode phone????) and then taking my money for a contract renewal.

Don't get me wrong - they did try, to the best of their training, to satisfy the customer. Apparently at $499 (or so), there aren't too many Verizon-branded QCP-6035's around. Now to get to someone there to get the edges smoothed over and then to get my son to leave me alone (he likes to play with my Sharp Zaurus and has his eye on this, too!)

Is there anyone who can provide me with a procedure to change the poweron screen? A Verizon logo would be nice.....

A new addition to this whole business:

To get the SPC (the unlock code), follow Sprint's instructions to go to their web site to activate your new account. After filling out all the information, including the electronic serial number of your phone, the site will give you a code to type into the phone - don't type it in! Just respond that it didn't work. The site will give you another code - THIS IS THE PHONE'S CURRENT SPC CODE! Type it in and make sure that you can get to the screen with the SPC code (as per the original FAQ post.

Now respond that it didn't work, and you'll be done with Sprint. follow the original instructions to change both the SPC and FPC codes to 000000.

Call Verizon customer service next (not on the 6035 - on another phone. Try calling 888 466-4646 if you have no other CS number.) Tell the rep that you would like to change the phone on your account. They'll take you through the process. Your 6035 IS unlocked (an SPC of 000000 means that it's not locked), if they ask.