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

[negamann]

Originally Posted by martin

Actually, I wouldn't think they are scared at all of LiveSearch or google Maps. Neither offer turn by turn directions.
As for vzNav being a rip-off, here's what you get for $10/month:
Turn By Turn
Gas Pricing
Traffic updates (in covered cities)
Movie Info (slightly useless IMNSHO)
Place Messaging
Quarterly Map updates
POI

With Garmin & TomTom you have to pay the same price for the same features, except you have to pay additional annually for the map updates, plus you have set-up costs in either software and/or equipment. vzNav is definitely a better value than either of those.

None of the free ones offer the same services as the paid.


I do hope that the GPS comes unlocked, though.

That is actually correct Martin. Rock ON. I use garmin XT and enjoy it. I don't pay fees for using it. Just map updates. It would be nice if they did unlock it. I was just stating how they charge for everything our phones do. why? They make enough money. I could've bought the car of my dreams for the price i've put into them so far. Don't get me wrong, I'm happy with what I have. But I just wonder why verizon is the last to step up. Are they followers? It doesn't take a genuis to realize that a phone with gps is a guaranteed sale.

[martin]

Originally Posted by negamann

T...But I just wonder why verizon is the last to step up. Are they followers? It doesn't take a genuis to realize that a phone with gps is a guaranteed sale.

I ask the same questions of our managers, to the point where I'm no longer required to go to mandatory morning meetings

Verizon's official line is that they do more thorough testing than other companies before they release phones. The truth of the matter, I think, is that more restrictive software takes longer to write and debug.
The sad thing is Verizon really does have the best coverage and customer service, but the user base is getting older and when their kids have to start paying their own cell phone bill, they are going to go somewhere that allows them to BT ringtones/pics/files/etc back and forth.

The GPS thing, though, was purely HTC, not any of the carriers. That's why none of them released with GPS on the CDMA side.

[negamann]

Originally Posted by martin

I ask the same questions of our managers, to the point where I'm no longer required to go to mandatory morning meetings

Verizon's official line is that they do more thorough testing than other companies before they release phones. The truth of the matter, I think, is that more restrictive software takes longer to write and debug.
The sad thing is Verizon really does have the best coverage and customer service, but the user base is getting older and when their kids have to start paying their own cell phone bill, they are going to go somewhere that allows them to BT ringtones/pics/files/etc back and forth.

The GPS thing, though, was purely HTC, not any of the carriers. That's why none of them released with GPS on the CDMA side.

Excellent point! I stay with verizon because i've tried them all and this badboy gets reception everywhere! And i live near the mountains!

[kaldereta]

Just an update for you guys....IT WORKS. OMG IT WORKS. BRICKED TWO PHONES TO GET HERE BUT IT WORKS! Now I just gotta watch and make sure VZ doesn't charge me for those two...lol. To my fellow noobs the most important things i've learned in this process:
1.) Make sure that you terminate your data connection if it's still existing before doing anything. I strongly believe this is the reason why folks end up with no data initially...your session ends up getting hung up. I also turned off the phone radio just to be sure.
2.) Do not let customizations run. Once you upgrade radio just leave the screen on the "Tap to Begin" screen and plug the phone to your computer, activesync will still recognize and from here you can flash whatever ROM you like.
3.) Calling VZ isn't a big deal to get re-authenticated.
4.) Once you run google maps or any other GPS program and see it run in all it's glory....IT MAKES IT ALL WORTHWHILE!

[negamann]

Originally Posted by kaldereta

Just an update for you guys....IT WORKS. OMG IT WORKS. BRICKED TWO PHONES TO GET HERE BUT IT WORKS! Now I just gotta watch and make sure VZ doesn't charge me for those two...lol. To my fellow noobs the most important things i've learned in this process:
1.) Make sure that you terminate your data connection if it's still existing before doing anything. I strongly believe this is the reason why folks end up with no data initially...your session ends up getting hung up. I also turned off the phone radio just to be sure.
2.) Do not let customizations run. Once you upgrade radio just leave the screen on the "Tap to Begin" screen and plug the phone to your computer, activesync will still recognize and from here you can flash whatever ROM you like.
3.) Calling VZ isn't a big deal to get re-authenticated.
4.) Once you run google maps or any other GPS program and see it run in all it's glory....IT MAKES IT ALL WORTHWHILE!

That is AWESOME! Welcome and enjoy!

[mikei]

So I've been reading tons of posts debating whether to take the plunge and still have one unanswered question. Will Verizon wireless synce still work after flashing? If so where do I get the software, none of the custom ROMs seem to include it.

[negamann]

DaddieO: I use a program called "acbtoggleBT" or find an A2DP Program. The one I use is from the ppckitchen. Here are some registry tweaks you might wanna try http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/archive/in...p/t-10640.html

And mikei: What exactly is "Verizon Wireless Sync"? Please explain

[negamann]

Originally Posted by mikei

So I've been reading tons of posts debating whether to take the plunge and still have one unanswered question. Will Verizon wireless synce still work after flashing? If so where do I get the software, none of the custom ROMs seem to include it.

I Can confirm that verizon wireless sync exists on my phone. I never use it so it was ignored lol

Originally Posted by mejdam

still dont have a Pic/Video option all i have is text and email option

Isn't MMS/SMS the same folder? It should be one setting for the both I believe