I did use the search function. From what I gather, I need to flash my phone. This has just been very frustrating which is why I reached out for help. This forum doesn't seem to be strict at all about duplicate threads or bumping, which is why I thought it would be ok to get a second opinion apart from what I found in my searching. To clarify, I try very hard not to be that guy who posts ten thousand "help i'm an idiot and i don't know how to do anything" threads. I only create a new thread or post when I genuinely am unsure of what my next step should be.