Verizon - Official WM 6.1 Update

[platup]

So if I've already unlocked with ImCoKeMan's unlocker, do I need to unlock it again if I run the Verizon upgrade and let customizations run?

[Speed_419]

If you aren’t using vista, then you need to make sure you are using the ActiveSync v.4.5.
http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/win/16791

Second, you will need to download the official Verizon ROM update found here.
http://www.pcdphones.com/phone_downl...zon%20Wireless
You will have to click on the right where it says Software Upgrade and select Download Now.

Once you have downloaded the file, connect the phone to the USB on the computer and run the file.
**NOTE: The phone will need to have a 50% charge and it can take a while. Follow the directions that come with the install and you will be fine.

Third, you will need to install the cab file that is found here. Once the cab has been installed, follow the setting directions that are on the link below.
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index...VerizonAGPSFix
The directions for the setting is located halfway down the page and it is titled Verizon MR1 GPS Instructions. Follow these instructions and you will have GPS enabled on your phone while also having 6.1

There is nothing else to it. I did this with a stock Verizon ROM that was 6.0. I have no idea, but I would assume that since you are reflashing the ROM it wouldn't matter what was on it before because you are replacing it, but I take no responsibility for assuming that........

[rokky]

Reception Issue:

Well, I got the phone once I was assured of a legit Vzw source of the update (appreciate your efforts here, guys, but really wanted to play it “safe” - the info here has been most helpful). I applied the update before activating, and it went fine (from Win2K) … except the reception was so bad, that I could not establish the connection with the *228 call for the initial phone programming!
My house is “cellular-resistant”, but all my other phones, including the xv6900 I tried for a week or so in July (before returning it due to various dissatisfactions including paying $200 vs the $50 now that I suspected would occur some day) with the stock WM 6.0, have always been able to make that connection from one spot or another in my house. Has anyone else had this problem?

I finally got around it by inserting the stripped end of a twist-tie wire in the antenna jack under the camera mirror and routing it out the stylus opening. It is one of those heavy black ones that often is used to tie up cables with electronics, and is only about 2.5 inches long, but seems to be dong the trick. The twist-tie antenna makes the phone seem “normal”. I have gotten download speeds with dslreports.com’s speed test of 600Kb/s, which is a nice rev A step up from the more usual 200-400 I would get with the xv6700 I am replacing with this one. I even got Google Maps working nicely with the “Valhalla” GPS update from xda-developers.

[japaneezy]

Ok... so I flashed the ROM, and soft reset as soon as I chose "Skip" for the password". I re-authenticated so data/voice/everything seems to be working again. Followed the VerizonAGPSFix directions and installed the gps cab. Did a soft reset. Installed google maps. Did a soft reset again for good measure...lol went into google maps and to 'menu' > 'use GPS'. it says "initializing GPS" for a minute or so then comes back saying no gps receiver was found.

Any ideas? thanks in advance

[denasqu]

Thank God! ... er Verizon for this official ROM. My touchscreen just up and died today and I was in a quandry over what to do. Now I can blame it in their ROM!
And keep my fingers crossed they'll just give me another phone.

[rokky]

I decided to take it up with Vzw tech support, and they authorized an exchange for another xv6900. It has much better reception (as in it HAS reception without the twist-tie antenna, altho that does boost it further). After a day or 2 I figure I will try the 6.1 update on the new one, and see how it works after that.

[fyrfyt]

Originally Posted by japaneezy

Ok... so I flashed the ROM, and soft reset as soon as I chose "Skip" for the password". I re-authenticated so data/voice/everything seems to be working again. Followed the VerizonAGPSFix directions and installed the gps cab. Did a soft reset. Installed google maps. Did a soft reset again for good measure...lol went into google maps and to 'menu' > 'use GPS'. it says "initializing GPS" for a minute or so then comes back saying no gps receiver was found.

Any ideas? thanks in advance

Did you turn on the "Location Settings' to on? if not go to

Start>Settings>Phone>Services>Location Settings(click 'Get Settings')>select 'Location On'

Thats the step I usually forget. Hope it works.

[BigWood]

Originally Posted by rokky

I decided to take it up with Vzw tech support, and they authorized an exchange for another xv6900. It has much better reception (as in it HAS reception without the twist-tie antenna, altho that does boost it further). After a day or 2 I figure I will try the 6.1 update on the new one, and see how it works after that.

I work at an electronics contract manufacturer, and we prototyped and built the initial products (until we couldn't handle the larger volumes the company was selling) for a device that extended the signal for cell phones to use. The company is called Wireless Extenders, and the product can be found in various places (Radio Shack, Fry's, Amazon, etc.).

You might want to check it out for your home if you are in a cell dead zone. Keep in mind that you need a decent signal outside of the house (where the main antenna will be mounted...higher is better!), as it will only boost that original signal.

http://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Exten.../dp/B000J2XZ1K

Anthony

[snowds]

I asked this question when the Leaked version came out, but I'll ask again now that the official version is out and more people are updating. With both the leaked and the Official 6.1, I can't seem to get it to automatically update to the network time zone when I travel across time zones (I have to manually change the time zone if I want my calendar to update appointment times to local time). Worked fine in 6.0, worked fine in cooked ROMs, but with the leaked and official versions, I just can't seem to get it to work. Any road warriors out there having this problem? And yes, I have it enabled...
Stephen

[japaneezy]

Originally Posted by fyrfyt

Did you turn on the "Location Settings' to on? if not go to

Start>Settings>Phone>Services>Location Settings(click 'Get Settings')>select 'Location On'

Thats the step I usually forget. Hope it works.

yeah that was part of the valhalla instructions. I loaded android and also made sure it was on there too.