3.16.651.0 IS real, and so is GPS - Link inside - NOT official release

[rwspark]

Originally Posted by rmancl

there are many posts saying its working and a couple of ideas on what to do to make it work but no actual steps. so here is what I did:

!!!!before you start backup your data or move it off the phones memory (storage card will not be effected). also record your A-key if you have it. go to dialer and type ##778 dial. choose view, goto view info on bottom left, then choose a-key. Mine was blank but certain areas have one programmed in. and thats it.

1. Download a) New unlocker b) 3.27 radio c)dcd 2.0 beta (verizon) all downloads referenced in dcd's first post in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=362566

2. Run and install unlocker... i used the .bat file...follow instructions exactly
Note: other than unlocking the phone it does not erase anything or make you lose any settings.

3.Run and install Radio rom... just run the "romupdateutility.exe" that is in the down load.

after installing the radio your phone resets and will not boot past verizon screen, this is NORMAL

4. restart phone into boot loader by holding down the Power and Camera buttons, then, reset the phone with the button on the bottom. this will bring you to the tri color screen

5. Run and install the dcd 2.0 beta rom. Even though the instructions say to make sure you activesync first don't worry about this. It will install and restart your phone.

6. program your phone by doing *228 and choosing option 1. after this you will be able to get online but may not be able to make phone calls. Again don't worry this is Normal.

7. this is where things may be different. When i tried to make an out bound phone call i got a verizon message that my phone could not be authinticated. Previous posts indicated that i would need to call to get my A-key. I called verizon and all they had to do was refresh the authintication in their system and it began to work properly. In your area you may need the A-key. set the a key the same way you viewed it earlier but choose edit instead of view. the password is 000000

My stock rom didn't have the AKEY and it works just fine. I upgraded to the 2.0 beta (verizon) rom and it still had the correct MDN and MSID. But when I dial *228 it says that feature code is not available on the network.

Any ideas?

[rmancl]

Now that we have gps working on the phone, is there a way to use it on a tethered laptop? I would love to be able go on a road trip with a 15" gps map.

[rmancl]

Originally Posted by rwspark

My stock rom didn't have the AKEY and it works just fine. I upgraded to the 2.0 beta (verizon) rom and it still had the correct MDN and MSID. But when I dial *228 it says that feature code is not available on the network.

Any ideas?

that is weird, *228 is verizon over the air programing number. Are you in a good verizon area or is it possible you are roaming? I know sometimes when i travel i am unable to use *228 option 2 because (roaming update) i can't connect to a verizon tower.

[Manson2k]

Originally Posted by rmancl

I just tried it on my verizon phone and my email sent immediately with my exchange server and i am receiveing mail with no issue, took seconds both ways. Did you check the box to "Send/receive when I click Send. Also might want to set schedule to As Items arrive.

I figured it out (and yeah, it was pretty stupid.) I forgot to actually put my email address in at the very end of setting up the account.

Okay, now that this little "glitch" is fixed (and my Vista computer is syncing with the phone again), I think everything is up and running. Now if only we could get those ATI drivers...

[kevank]

What is the name of the x-button / task manager in this rom?

[vetvito]

HTC Task Manager, I'm not sure which version number.

[rwspark]

Originally Posted by rmancl

that is weird, *228 is verizon over the air programing number. Are you in a good verizon area or is it possible you are roaming? I know sometimes when i travel i am unable to use *228 option 2 because (roaming update) i can't connect to a verizon tower.

I was thinking the same thing. I'll have to flash it again and try it in another area.

[eyecannon]

It really can take a long time before kicking in the first time. Seriously go for a walk outside for 30 minutes.

[vaxick]

Go into the phone settings and change it from 911 only to location on.

[afbond03]

Does anybody know how I can provision my Sprint phone will roaming on Verizon towers?
I am thinking I am screwed for the next 3 days until I can get back on a Sprint tower..but maybe someone knows a trick?