Verizon XV6900 upgrading tutorial and troubleshooting!!! GPS enabled!!!

[Magicality]

Originally Posted by platup

Thanks for posting the tutorial negamann. Worked like a champ for me and I'm loving the GPS. I went with OMJ's Generic Custom rom and haven't had any real problems.
The only thing I've noticed so far is the top row of pixels is messed up. When I rotate the screen the problem follows. It's almost like the GUI is 1 pixel lower than it should be. Has anyone else seen this?

You're talking about the custom battery meter on the top?

[platup]

No, I'm talking about the entire top row of pixels on the screen.
After more investigation, it's only on screens with the start bar. Full screen programs are fine.
It's like the start bar is pushed down by 1 pixel. The only reason I notice is there is a red to blue gradient right above the start button (looks out of place). I thought maybe it was an artifact from quick menu or something?

[negamann]

I've never tried OMJ's rom but I must say the latest ppckitchen 20270 has finally fixed GPS!!!! and is the fastest rom i've ever used!!!! No exaggeration! This is the #1 rom for verizon users!!! shall I post a pre-cooked rom so you guys can see the magic?

[DaddieO]

Originally Posted by negamann

I've never tried OMJ's rom but I must say the latest ppckitchen 20270 has finally fixed GPS!!!! and is the fastest rom i've ever used!!!! No exaggeration! This is the #1 rom for verizon users!!! shall I post a pre-cooked rom so you guys can see the magic?

So.... we won't have to do about 3 or 4 soft resets to get our GPS working again? If that is the case, PLEASE post a pre-cooked rom for us. I've been very happy with OMJ's OEM rom, but would be willing to reflash to get my GPS working better.

Once again.... THANKS Negamann!!=D>

[arianhojat]

hey negamann,
made my first rom based off of it wasnt too impressed. again that first lock is taking 2-3 minutes. but if it consistant and always locks in under 3 minutes, ill be more impressed hehe. after the first lock, locks in under 3-10s. but that first lock time is important, as your location will change and locks wont take 3s anymore.
so if anyone reports 10s locks, please refer to the 1st lock at that location, not the ones after 1st.

"made my first rom with newest kitchen 20270, installed the 3 files mentioned in other thread, added those regedits, the NV one and messed with GPSMode 1, 2, 4. then soft reset and tested each gpsmode, i got a lock in 2.2 minutes. nothing special was getting those kinda locks before with other roms. if it can get 2m locks consistantly then thats a lil different. ill test tomorrow. if anyone is scared to create new ROM to test, can try mine, although i would clear the Today screen and change to the Pure Black theme so looks cleaner, its my first so just threw a bunch of progs on there, nothing special at all.
http://rapidshare.com/files/13229955...igned.nbh.html
"
i dont know how to do anything fancy like add the regedits, or install the 3 files for you, so do those steps yourself and let me know how it goes. negamann you think you could precook all that into your rom?

[negamann]

Originally Posted by arianhojat

hey negamann,
made my first rom based off of it wasnt too impressed. again that first lock is taking 2-3 minutes. but if it consistant and always locks in under 3 minutes, ill be more impressed hehe. after the first lock, locks in under 3-10s. but that first lock time is important, as your location will change and locks wont take 3s anymore.
so if anyone reports 10s locks, please refer to the 1st lock at that location, not the ones after 1st.

"made my first rom with newest kitchen 20270, installed the 3 files mentioned in other thread, added those regedits, the NV one and messed with GPSMode 1, 2, 4. then soft reset and tested each gpsmode, i got a lock in 2.2 minutes. nothing special was getting those kinda locks before with other roms. if it can get 2m locks consistantly then thats a lil different. ill test tomorrow. if anyone is scared to create new ROM to test, can try mine, although i would clear the Today screen and change to the Pure Black theme so looks cleaner, its my first so just threw a bunch of progs on there, nothing special at all.
http://rapidshare.com/files/13229955...igned.nbh.html
"
i dont know how to do anything fancy like add the regedits, or install the 3 files for you, so do those steps yourself and let me know how it goes. negamann you think you could precook all that into your rom?

What I meant by fixed GPS is when the phone goes in standby, GPS doesnt work after. It does work now. I get a cold-start lock in 1 minute everyime. Didn't do anything special. the OS in general is amazingly faster. I believe the guys over at ppckitchen will have the problems sorted out with the reg stuff. Or if you can get them in cab installers, a program called Tiermann autoinstaller should do the trick for you

[buddhatikkigod]

well after swapping my ESN i did have to call to authenticate my phone once. It takes a bit of balls to sit there with the "enemy" while they help you put a device on their network that shouldnt be on their network. The tech called my house line so they reprogram my phone, after a few minutes it worked! Ive been able to flash new roms and even upgrade the radio and i havnt had to call back.

I'll be acquiring a xv6900 in the next few days. Is it better to wait or upgrade out of the box (before authenticating).....

My Axim is running LennySh WM6.1 and I'd like to keep my new phone "in sync" with the Ax from a capabilities standpoint.

Thanks in advance (looking at your recommended VZW GPS dish.

[negamann]

Originally Posted by rjh20136

I'll be acquiring a xv6900 in the next few days. Is it better to wait or upgrade out of the box (before authenticating).....

My Axim is running LennySh WM6.1 and I'd like to keep my new phone "in sync" with the Ax from a capabilities standpoint.

Thanks in advance (looking at your recommended VZW GPS dish.

It would be better to upgrade before activating the phone. You wouldn't have to authenticate then. They both run WM6.1 so I don't see a problem. Not sure what the axim has hardware wise

[negamann]

Someone asked to show a list of what is included in the rom I cooked. I posted it under the link to the rom