Verizon XV6800 Question...

betam4x · #1 (**permalink**) 06-15-2008, 01:53 PM

Hi All,

I recently stumbled across a page which detailed how to enable GPS by updating the ROM to a newer version. I did this successfully, however the ROM appears to be buggy and out of date. (freezes phone when closing GPS, doesn't wake up from sleep occasionally) I would like to update to a later ROM so I began reading these forums. Some of the directions appear to contradict each other though, so i figured i'd post a message on my specific situation.

Some threads are saying to run a relocker, others aren't. Some are saying to flash the sprint ROM, others aren't. Could someone please post specific instructions on how to upgrade my phone? Do I need to run an unlocker/relocker? Do i need to flash the Sprint ROM?

ROM Version: DCD 2.1.0
Radio Version 3.27.00

I'd like to upgrade this to a newer version. I'd like something as close to stock as possible, so i've been eyeing no2chem's nueRom.

ericschlaifer · #2 (**permalink**) 06-15-2008, 02:18 PM

I am in the same boat as you...I have been nudged in the right directions so far and have not been able to get my gps to function correctly and I believe it may be due to the dcd rom, or rather my ignorance about the GPS. But, the dcd rom I have is rock solid. I love it other than I can figure out how to make the GPS work.
I have:
radio 3.39.10
DCD 3.1.2
with the radio version you had I did not have the best of luck. I am going to try the No2Chem rom now. All your answers about sprint and unlocking can be answered by the following: (Its what another person here has shown me and seems to be right on)
Flashing Guide for beginners:
PLEASE FOLLOW THE GUIDE CAREFULLY~
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=9927

Unlocker:
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=9093

Radio 3.39.10:
http://rapidshare.com/files/113794877/radio339.rar

No2Chem's ROM:
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=25065

JUST REMEMBER, once you put radio 3.39.10 on it and it reboots, DO NOT LET IT RUN CUSTOMIZATIONS. I REPEAT. Once the display says, "customizing in 3 seconds", click the reset button immediately!!!! Otherwise your "sprintized" verizon phone will "convert" to the sprint towers and such!!!

The reason for all that is because Verizon hasn't released a GPS enabling rom quite yet. (and doesn't seem to be planning one) so you have to "sprintize" your verizon phone with the GPS enabling rom (3.39.10) and prevent it from "finishing" it's update. that's all. I"m sure you know what screen I'm talking about. This is the only precaution to the Verizon phones...

I think your biggest problems is old rom and radio also check out the threads at xda for No2chem and back sure you have olipro bl as it will save you lots of headaches

Maurizioiacono · #3 (**permalink**) 06-16-2008, 03:56 PM

I know this may be silly, But I was having the hardest time gettting my GPS to work, until I realized that I didn't have "location on" turned on, in my phone option.

Just take a look at the settings, you never know..

Zenoran · #4 (**permalink**) 06-16-2008, 04:22 PM

Verizon GPS is really screwy... until they release an official ROM that has their network-specific tweaks to allow "helping" the gps to get a link, we're pretty much stuck with inconsistent behavior.

You should def get on the newest radio, that should make things a bit better for you. There are individual ROMs with JUST the radio in it but I HIGHLY RECOMMEND using the official sprint ROM to get your Radio... you can flash the Sprint rom then right after it reboots just put it back in flash mode and put dcd/n2c rom on there.

betam4x · #5 (**permalink**) 06-21-2008, 01:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zenoran

Verizon GPS is really screwy... until they release an official ROM that has their network-specific tweaks to allow "helping" the gps to get a link, we're pretty much stuck with inconsistent behavior.

You should def get on the newest radio, that should make things a bit better for you. There are individual ROMs with JUST the radio in it but I HIGHLY RECOMMEND using the official sprint ROM to get your Radio... you can flash the Sprint rom then right after it reboots just put it back in flash mode and put dcd/n2c rom on there.

I will try that. What happens if the phone does get 'sprintized'. Is it possible to revert back?

betam4x · #6 (**permalink**) 06-21-2008, 01:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maurizioiacono

I know this may be silly, But I was having the hardest time gettting my GPS to work, until I realized that I didn't have "location on" turned on, in my phone option.

Just take a look at the settings, you never know..

Location is on. The issue isn't any settings. GPS works fine some of the time. Other times it locks up the device. It's very flaky.

DV8 · #7 (**permalink**) 06-21-2008, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by betam4x

I will try that. What happens if the phone does get 'sprintized'. Is it possible to revert back?

It is possible to revert back but you will have to flash back to a VZW stock rom and then start all over again. As long as you do NOT allow the customizations to run you will be fine. I am currently running DCD 3.16 and Radio 3.39 on my VZW xv6800 with no problems and the GPS works everytime with no lockups or problems with GarminXT. Hope this helps.

rhannahs19 · #8 (**permalink**) 06-21-2008, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by betam4x

Hi All,

I recently stumbled across a page which detailed how to enable GPS by updating the ROM to a newer version. I did this successfully, however the ROM appears to be buggy and out of date. (freezes phone when closing GPS, doesn't wake up from sleep occasionally) I would like to update to a later ROM so I began reading these forums. Some of the directions appear to contradict each other though, so i figured i'd post a message on my specific situation.

Some threads are saying to run a relocker, others aren't. Some are saying to flash the sprint ROM, others aren't. Could someone please post specific instructions on how to upgrade my phone? Do I need to run an unlocker/relocker? Do i need to flash the Sprint ROM?

ROM Version: DCD 2.1.0
Radio Version 3.27.00

I'd like to upgrade this to a newer version. I'd like something as close to stock as possible, so i've been eyeing no2chem's nueRom.

your problem is you need to use atleast the 3.35 radio.. i recommened updating to 3.45 or whatever the newest one is, i cant remember off the top of my head. your radio is too old to be supported by dcd and there is a newer version of the rom out... just follow the links and you should be fine

a_lazy_dude · #9 (**permalink**) 06-22-2008, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ericschlaifer

DO NOT LET IT RUN CUSTOMIZATIONS. I REPEAT. Once the display says, "customizing in 3 seconds", click the reset button immediately!!!!

there's no need to even let it boot that far: just soft reset when you're on the screen calibration page.. same result, but much less risky.

Zenoran · #10 (**permalink**) 06-23-2008, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by a_lazy_dude

there's no need to even let it boot that far: just soft reset when you're on the screen calibration page.. same result, but much less risky.

I even rebooted to flash mode while it was still booting... windows mobile screen up and everything... not sure why people say to wait so long *shrug*