How to upgrade an xv6800 with the new Sprint ROM - Page 18

mitch_phxaz · #**171** (**permalink**) 05-06-2008, 02:36 AM

ok I did the upgrade and it the phone works..I got google maps on there but it says gps(0) available..how do I know to setup gps...I am pretty confused..using the vx6800

#**172** (**permalink**) 05-06-2008, 07:56 AM

Did you read this post yet?

http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=17032

There are some edits you may have to do to get everything working. For me all I needed to do was set Location On in the phone settings. I did load up QuickGPS too, it does seem to help with the initial lock speed, at least in my area.

nestor87 · #**173** (**permalink**) 05-12-2008, 09:55 PM

OK, I followed the directions to the letter, didn't let the Sprint customizations run and I can't make calls. A verizon message says it can't authenticate my phone. What do I do???

old_school_dave · #**174** (**permalink**) 05-12-2008, 09:59 PM

Call vzw tech support. They can fix that easy.

nestor87 · #**175** (**permalink**) 05-12-2008, 10:29 PM

I called, but it wasn't easy. For some reason the guy I got would not give me a new A-Key. He went through every imaginable tech support thing. Finally he got it working though. I'm all set. Thanks all, this site is outstanding!

dchou · #**176** (**permalink**) 05-20-2008, 05:34 PM

Ok, read through the instructions, but I have one question. Do I need to also update the radio to 3.x.x? My new Verizon xv6800 is currently running radio version 1.30.60. I'm a noob to this xv6800.

Thanks,
Dave

**Getitnowmarketing** · #**177** (**permalink**) 05-20-2008, 05:51 PM

This thread is a how to to update your phone to a 3x gps radio. Then cook and flash a custom vzw rom with the sprint gps radio.

dchou · #**178** (**permalink**) 05-20-2008, 06:43 PM

I think I'm confused. The instructions say to install the Sprint ROM. Does that include the required gps radio in the Sprint ROM? Can I reflash with new Sprint ROM and not use a custom ROM? Sorry for the stupid questions.

Thanks,
Dave

Nickles · #**179** (**permalink**) 05-20-2008, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dchou

I think I'm confused. The instructions say to install the Sprint ROM. Does that include the required gps radio in the Sprint ROM? Can I reflash with new Sprint ROM and not use a custom ROM? Sorry for the stupid questions.

Thanks,
Dave

Yeah, i think we might be a little backwards here.. the new Sprint radio will give you the GPS capability.. THEN you flash your custom ROM (no2Chem, DCD, etc....)
you MUST upgrade to the newer Sprint radio before you try a custom ROM..
but the radio itself it what will give you GPS - but you must also Flash a new rom. you can't JUST upgrade the radio. you must do both.
does that make more sense ?

dchou · #**180** (**permalink**) 05-20-2008, 07:15 PM

Nickles,

Thanks, that totally makes sense now. I guess I was just a little confused on the use of the terms "ROM" and "radio". I thought those were two separate files. Wasn't sure the instructions reference to the "Sprint ROM" included the upgrade radio.

Just a quick question. Does flashing the new Sprint radio with DCD's Rom 3.1.2 provide Rev A support too? Based on all the reading this is what I am assuming to be the case. Thanks everyone for answering my questions so quickly. I'll let you know how my first flash goes. Keeping my fingers crossed.

Thanks,
Dave