Verizon xv6800

LilSnoop40 · #1 (**permalink**) 07-04-2008, 10:18 PM

hi, i just got the XV6800 from verizon today because my Moto Q9m died after only 7 months. so they gave me this for it. now after reading the forum and many other sites and tutorials. i am ready to flash my phone. is this the easiest "[Tutorial] Verizon xv6800 Custom ROM Flashing" to follow? i read it and it didn't seem that bad. just wanted to know and make sure if the names of the files he speaks of are the most recent one's. and i take it i should back up my factory setting file off the phone before i attempt to do this. a few of my friends at work has this phone and i liked the fact they have it doing somethings the iphone does. like you can scroll through contacts by just sliding your finger and all. i would like to do this stuff as well. is that all then included in the flash or must i install other apps.

Phone has
Software Version: 2.09.605.8 (ROM version)
Firmware Version: 1.30.60 (radio version)

please help, really appreciate it

thanks

LilSnoop40 · #2 (**permalink**) 07-04-2008, 10:38 PM

in order to install the iPhone v0.5 Theme must you flash the rom?

digitalkhaos · #3 (**permalink**) 07-04-2008, 11:07 PM

There is no need to flash to the ROM or Radio to install programs that change the themese or even to install program that let you use your finger to scroll. Just simply install them. The reason(s) you would want to flash a Radio/ROM is to (among others) enable GPS, Speed up your device, upgrade to Windows Mobile 6.1) If you don't want any of these, then just simply search for iphone software for wm devices and install. Hope that helps some.

LilSnoop40 · #4 (**permalink**) 07-05-2008, 09:19 AM

ok, thanks. i installed iContact what others are some good programs to use? thanks

mdjkim · #5 (**permalink**) 07-05-2008, 08:36 PM

I've found that "set volume" is a freebie that helps you adjust the volume using finger taps.

Also, all the free GPS and mapping applications are very useful (now that you have a working GPS)

LilSnoop40 · #6 (**permalink**) 07-06-2008, 11:58 AM

i would like to do the flashing of the rom so i can speed up my device and put the new windows mobile on it. the gps doesn't really matter. can i flash with just those options and not do the radio/gps part of it. that is there a way to be able to flash back incase i have any problems?

thanks

newbie