How to upgrade an xv6800 with the new Sprint ROM - Page 6

djsmooth56 · #51 (**permalink**) 03-17-2008, 11:10 AM

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LOL...typo

Thats what i thought but had to be sure. thanks. i am going to try this during my lunchhour today.

BrandonXV6800 · #52 (**permalink**) 03-17-2008, 11:29 AM

Okay,
I wanted to give you guys an update on my experiences using these directions. I went through all the steps...

+ Boot loader 2.4
+ Sprint Rom (without touching screen)
+ Then, Nue's Rom

After I saw the screen where it said press the screen to set up device after the Sprint install. I didn’t press it. I went back to boot loader to get the rom. I got the rom loaded successfully. I was then stuck in the HTC Mobility screen so I soft-reset. It then booted through to the Windows 6.1 screen. It asked me again to touch the screen to set up windows. So I did because I thought it was okay because it said WM6.1. 6.1 loaded successfully and I was taken to the today screen. I then tried to dial *228 and it said that it was unable to authenticate my phone. I dialed ##778 and got nothing. Dialed ##778# and got nothing. I kind of expected this so I called Verizon's Tech Dept. They had me do all these things again. No luck. I took out the battery and replaced it. The gentleman was stumped on the phone. Then out of nowhere I received a text. LOL. I was like ummmmm...Thanks bye.

So now, my phone works. I can make calls. My GPS works. I love the 6.1. But every time I connect to data it says connecting to Sprint...weird. Is this because I touched the screen after the Nue Rom installed? I also don’t have a Verizon Wireless logo in the top left of the today screen. I am assuming that because the Nue Rom is generic that this might be common? But when I click the phone and it shows the phone it says Verizon wireless there. So that is a good sign. Did I do something wrong or is this common?
Thanks,
Brandon

buckyswider · #53 (**permalink**) 03-17-2008, 12:29 PM

Brandon, this is exactly what I did and how it now works for me. I also am trying to figure out if we should allow the customizations to run after the Nue ROM loads. I think I'll dare venture into the NUE thread to see if I can get an answer. Wish me luck!!

Hopefully in a little time I'll figure out how to do Kitchens and basekits and cooking oh my! All I'd really want to do is to figure out how to re-verizon-ize my PPC...but I guess once I get into it I'll start wanting other little tweaks also....as soon as I get the time....

BrandonXV6800 · #54 (**permalink**) 03-17-2008, 12:54 PM

Yea,
Its not even like its a big deal. Service is good. Gps good. its just wierd to have Sprint stuff in my phone. Nice to know others had the same experience. im just glad it worked

. Do you have a battery meter showing on your today screen? Or a running apps function? I ventured into the Nue Rom thread and it's like 300 pages.

Hard to find anything.
Thanks,
Brandon

Edit: Found the running apps function. DUh!

djsmooth56 · #55 (**permalink**) 03-17-2008, 02:04 PM

well i completed the rom upgrade, but am having trouble connecting to any satelites using both google maps and live search. i tried the gpsviewer1.5, but it says not a compatable app when i try and run it. any help?

Geckotek · #56 (**permalink**) 03-17-2008, 03:33 PM

Check the GPS thread in the forum one level above this one. It's stickied. Depending on the ROM you installed, GPS is usually enabled out of the box.

kraygh · #57 (**permalink**) 03-17-2008, 10:45 PM

Just another confirmation;
Bootloader 2.4,
the Sprint Rom & reset before custumizations,
Then DCDs Verizon Rom.

Everything's OK so far. Calls are comeing in fine without any Akey BS.
GPS locks on (TomTom) in about 20 seconds.

buckyswider · #58 (**permalink**) 03-18-2008, 12:12 AM

Brandon, no battery...no 'running apps' thingy (I don't even know what that is!)

Hmmm...I just copied my registry to my PC and plodded around it with notepad. Very scary. Lots of sprint references- not just the text references, but hardcoded URLs for things that seem like IOTA config files, network IDS, etc. I wish I hadn't looked.

There was a thread about a month ago asking about a no2chem VZ version:

http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=18844

Maybe it's time to look at one of the vz-built ROMs....or maybe I'm just being too paranoid....

....or maybe I need to learn to cook....

Geckotek · #59 (**permalink**) 03-18-2008, 01:26 AM

Do the GSM peeps have these carrier issues?

kraygh · #60 (**permalink**) 03-18-2008, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by buckyswider

Brandon, no battery...no 'running apps' thingy (I don't even know what that is!)

Hmmm...I just copied my registry to my PC and plodded around it with notepad. Very scary. Lots of sprint references- not just the text references, but hardcoded URLs for things that seem like IOTA config files, network IDS, etc. I wish I hadn't looked.

There was a thread about a month ago asking about a no2chem VZ version:

http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=18844

Maybe it's time to look at one of the vz-built ROMs....or maybe I'm just being too paranoid....

....or maybe I need to learn to cook....

DCD's Verizon rom has no Sprint "taint".
Data and messaging are perfect.
It's definately the way to go if you want no-frills yet with all the essentials (without cooking your own.)