I need help installing a ROM for the 1st time
 

Hey there,

First of all I would just like to say this site and its developers rocks. Really. Your work is appreciated very much.

I need someone to tell me how to start the ROM installation process.

I have Verizon Wireless XV6900. This phone was never modified in any way except for installing SPB Mobile Shell 3.5 on it. It has WinMo 6.1 installed, off course.

Now what I would like to do is to install Windows Mobile 6.5.3 (sys 23506_V4) on it, using this ROM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=580113.

Here's what I do know about installing this ROM:

• I will need to uninstall SPB Mobile Shell 3.5 (Not a problem for me)
• I will need to unlock my phone using this unlocker: http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=20370
• I will not be able to make any kind of communications except for making calls, UNLESS if I will install my carrier's CAB for DATA.
• I will need to do a backup to my phone (already did)

I would really appreciate it if someone will explain me the steps to installing this ROM. What I need to start with to what is the final step.

Thanks in advance & keep up the great work here :)

Re: I need help installing a ROM for the 1st time
 

Looks like your almost there now since you have Verizon is your GPS working currently? If it is cool all you will need to do is unlock it with the 2.31 unlocker and flash your new ROM the add the carrier cab.

Re: I need help installing a ROM for the 1st time
 

Like whitey said you are on the right track.:) You need to unlock first. Then make sure you have the 3.xx.xx radio which is gps enabled. If not upgrade to it. Then go through the steps to flash your custom rom. Here is a guide over on xda for flashing the vogue.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=533639

Read through it carefully so as to not miss anything. Start at step 3 if you already have the 3.xx.xx radio. Good Luck!! :)

Re: I need help installing a ROM for the 1st time
 

Wow, thanks for the quick response, guys.

This is very helpful.

I appreciate it a lot.

I do not have the GPS fix! luckily you guys mentioned it because otherwise I would probably never know! :)

I'll try it out :)

Re: I need help installing a ROM for the 1st time
 

No problem! Happy Flashing ! :)

Re: I need help installing a ROM for the 1st time
 

I am trying to do the same thing, but I keep running into the same issue. When I do the hard re-set(power+camera+stylus) and then plug in the usb, activesync is no longer connected and I get the "communication error 262". Somebody please help!!!

Re: I need help installing a ROM for the 1st time
 

Try doing a soft reset first. Then run the Rom Update Utility again. If that doesn't work run the 2.31 unlocker again and then flash your rom.

Re: I need help installing a ROM for the 1st time
 

I haven't even been able to run the unlocker, cause when I do the hard reset and the phone is at the colored screen and I plug it in, it doesn't show as connected to activesync,

Re: I need help installing a ROM for the 1st time
 

Can you sync normally with your pc when your phone has booted up?

Re: I need help installing a ROM for the 1st time
 

I can, i've never had a problem syncing before.

Re: I need help installing a ROM for the 1st time
 

Ok good. Well, at least we know you can sync. I recommend using a 32bit OS on your pc if it is available . Less problems IMO. You need to have activesync installed on your XP computer or Windows Mobile Device Center on a Vista/Win7 computer and like I said you have to be able to sync normally first. Then you should check and make sure you have the latest Bell 3.42.50 radio already on your device. If not you should download it and keep it handy because you will want to upgrade to it right after you unlock . Read and absorb everything in the unlocker thread carefully before you attempt. Take a look at the links I posted earlier. You'll get it!:)

Re: I need help installing a ROM for the 1st time
 

Also, I would disable your internet connection and antivirus/security software on your pc after you have downloaded the unlocker, radio, and rom so when you are unlocking and flashing these things won't interfere.

Re: I need help installing a ROM for the 1st time
 

oh and there have been some issues to win 7 64bit... so i would just use a 32bit vista or xp computer
happy flashing. !