I get error code 523 with Open Office and Google Docs. Do not use these programs until we can adjust the code to work!

When I put the 11 esn in B-3, where you said to replace the text (gives same err with or without quotes). Err: 523.

I'm using Open Office. Attempted it on google docs instead, got a perpetual loop error I believe.

Yes, you must use EditGrid.com or Excel right now! I ran the XLS one on EditGrid and on Excel 2003 on another PC and I got mine both times.

When people say SPC code and MSL code (and a few other variants), they are referring to the same code. Regarding the whole Finesse thing (we call it a Fin here on the forum - sounds cool or something), this refers to a 6 digit code that is specific to your Fin. There also is a generic code, but it only allows limited access. I think a better way to go about things is to say your SPC code is your personal code, and the MSL is the master, generic, code. Use that frame of thought when talking to others - it will only serve to organize the way you think about this. If anyone talks about anything "subsidy" related, or 6 digit code, or lockout code, or whatever else, ask them if they mean SPC, MSL, or something else specifically.

Basically, it's needed to tap into the technical side of the phone. Currently the only way to get it is from the carrier, or to generate it using a spreadsheet that uses your (easy to find) ESN in an equation. I'd suggest generating it, because the MPCS rep may only give you the generic code, not even knowing a more specific code exists.

If you want a slap in the face example of how the generic and Fin specific codes are different, go into the "Hidden Menus" topic and try to access each one listed with just the generic code shown there. It doesn't work. Now use the Fin specific code, if you feel like taking 5 minutes or less to generate it, and use it where the generic code didn't work. See?

The generic code also does not seem to work with third party apps very well. Qualcomm's official tool to mess with phones, QPST, needs the Fin specific code for you to see the file system of your Fin.

Let me know if you have any other questions. I hope I covered everything!

Nice, I like the new calculator.. Good work!!

This sounds cool, but the vid is no longer up... I am very interested in making my Fin do what I want, and QPST looks like the way to go. I have a few questions:

1) Would this allow me to change the sounds my Fin makes when I open the menu or select an app?
2) Would I be able to delete the factory ringtones and pictures?
3) Would attempting #3 cause any kind of conflict on the phone, since the default files are no longer present?
4) Would I be able to change the images shown on the lock screen saver?

Thanks!

Yep. Read step 1 again.

We are also not unlocking the phone. We are modding it. Huge difference;
A. Modification - With regards to the Finesse and this community, modification or modding is where you change what the phone can actually do on a software level.
B. Unlocking - The science of allowing a phone to be used on any carrier within the network type.
C. Hacking - The Finesse cannot be illegally hacked. No contract, EULA, or Terms were signed when the product was purchased, therefore most anything can be done to it that you wish.

This in no way means that Metro signed any contract to provide you service, so if you do something they don't like, they have every right to stop service to you. I'm worried that at some point in our romps here, like being able to actually watch youtube, they're going to "cut my wire". If this happens, I might work on plan B.

You got youtube working?