dug around the forums but still need some help

[rich hathaway]

check with ifile the pri file in the zeppelin bundle but open it with text viewer,scroll down a little to where the namlock keys are make sure it is set to false then below it you will see ota make sure it is set to true,then below that otapa needs to be set to enabled.

[mominn8266]

So Nam_lock is false. Over the Air is True. OTAPA Enabled is true Auo retry (auto re-dail) is false. Auto System/Auto NAM is false

I always get 3 bars on the phone. i havent been able to get more than 3. Is that why? Also when i dial *228 do i need to press any other numbers to get me connected to the programming part?

I know there are cricket shops here that are charging $20 to do it but its not about the money, i want to learn how its done as i always learn how to unlock / mod phones myself. And your help is greatly appreciated. Instead i Will gladly donate $20 to you or this forum if with your help i can get this phone working. Thanks once again

[rich hathaway]

ok,i will try to help,donation to the forum is appreciated.

try writing a newer prl to the phone,maybe 41016 or 42900

i dont know if that will help you,but 38515 is a dated prl,a newer one may be more ota freindly.