What are the risks of unlocking my TP2?

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Hello Im completely new to modding/ hacking smartphones and was wondering what the risks are for unlocking my verizon TP2 when the unlocker is released? I like to hack all of my gadgets and gizmos to my liking like my ipod touch for instance but with my ipod if anything goes wrong I cant just put it back in DFU and restore it back to the normal firmware and I was wondering if it is the same sort of deal with the my touch pro 2. Also any advice would help at least to lower any risk that there might be.

NO risk if done Right!

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There is always risk, but if you do it right you will be able to fully use all the great features of the TP2, It's the most sophisticated and nice PPC on the US market right now.
Don't worry, it's the same type of deal, you will be able to relock you TP2 and re-install the out of the factory ROM that it's is f loathing around.

Thanks for the reply Im glad to hear that and Dont worry Ill make sure to read the instructions very carefully so ill do it right.

Originally Posted by Cmk618

like my ipod touch for instance but with my ipod if anything goes wrong I cant just put it back in DFU and restore it back to the normal firmware

But just so you understand . . . if you flash a new ROM, you can't just hard reset and have it go back to the factory default. When you hard reset after flashing a new ROM, you'll get a fresh install FROM THE FLASHED ROM, not from your carrier's original.

If for some reason you have to return the phone, you'll have to re-flash your carrier's default ROM.

biggest risk...you will become addicted to flashing like the rest of us lol

Originally Posted by SecretAgentMan

But just so you understand . . . if you flash a new ROM, you can't just hard reset and have it go back to the factory default. When you hard reset after flashing a new ROM, you'll get a fresh install FROM THE FLASHED ROM, not from your carrier's original.

If for some reason you have to return the phone, you'll have to re-flash your carrier's default ROM.

Thxs for the tip. I really did not know that and Ill make sure to keep a copy of the original rom just in case if only i knew where to download it.

Originally Posted by Cmk618

Thxs for the tip. I really did not know that and Ill make sure to keep a copy of the original rom just in case if only i knew where to download it.

go here for stock rom downloads man always good to have on hand just in case

I am also a cooked ROM virgin. I'm sure this is somewhere out there, but does anyone know where to find detailed instructions on flashing for noobs? Or when the unlocker is ready I assume it's released with the ROM's and with instructions?

Originally Posted by ron-tx

I am also a cooked ROM virgin. I'm sure this is somewhere out there, but does anyone know where to find detailed instructions on flashing for noobs? Or when the unlocker is ready I assume it's released with the ROM's and with instructions?

based on the past, when the unlocker is released it should come with instructions possible even a video tutorial for ya

You risk total awesomeness!

But seriously, just like everyone else said, just make sure to do the research, there's already been a few people in this part of XDA that have tried to flash their CDMA phones with GSM ROMs . Also, just like the rest said, READ THE DIRECTIONS, and make sure to read instructions of the ENTIRE process before you even start, that way you're not surprised with anything at the wrong time.