Flashing/downgrading with bad data port

old_school_dave · #1 (**permalink**) 06-25-2008, 03:18 PM

Hi everyone, My xv6800 (dcd3.01) has come up with a bad data/charging port. It needs to be sent in for replacement. I've searched the boards and it appears the method for me to go back to stock vz is via sd card. The issue I don't see addressed is how one can downgrade the bootloader. Can this be done via sd card flash somehow? Maybe via bluetooth sync? If none of these will work, is there any other 'prepping' the phone should get before sending back? Thanks!

**bedoig** · #2 (**permalink**) 06-25-2008, 03:47 PM

I believe that imcokeman made a relocker that you can run from the storage card, but as I recall it wasn't recommended for general use. Try getting in touch with him or searching for things like storage card, sd card, relocker, spl, etc.

I recently had issues with my USB port as well. I wasn't able to sync, flash ROMs, etc. In my case, a simple cleaning of the port did the trick. Although yours may be actually damaged.

old_school_dave · #3 (**permalink**) 06-25-2008, 04:07 PM

Thanks for the information. I searched around, but didn't see that version of the relocker. I'll contact imcokeman for details. One other question... as I was reading, it seemed that once you go to a gps-enabled rom, you can't downgrade the bootloader. Is that the case? If so, how does one do warranty on verizon (where I understand they still don't have an official gps rom)?

**bedoig** · #4 (**permalink**) 06-25-2008, 04:28 PM

I can't give you all the details, but from what I understand it is not recommended to revert to a non-GPS ROM/radio from one that is GPS enabled. It's my understanding that certain areas of memory may not be written over when you flash back, thus causing the potential for issues. I have heard of people doing it successfully, but I've never tried myself. Cokeman can probably give you all the details. Also maybe try the chat.

old_school_dave · #5 (**permalink**) 06-25-2008, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by bedoig

I can't give you all the details, but from what I understand it is not recommended to revert to a non-GPS ROM/radio from one that is GPS enabled. It's my understanding that certain areas of memory may not be written over when you flash back, thus causing the potential for issues. I have heard of people doing it successfully, but I've never tried myself. Cokeman can probably give you all the details. Also maybe try the chat.

I hear you. It's a funny situation that someone noted in another thread--when sending in for warranty/service, the downside of bricking the phone might be less than leaving it non-stock and voiding the warranty. Very strange. Again, thanks for the quick and helpful reply.

Dc_Striker · #6 (**permalink**) 06-25-2008, 04:39 PM

Send it back to verzion just like that i did it with sprint they dont care its only if u sent it to htc

old_school_dave · #7 (**permalink**) 06-25-2008, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Dc_Striker

Send it back to verzion just like that i did it with sprint they dont care its only if u sent it to htc

You mean send it in running dcd's rom without changing anything, or try to downgrade the rom and leave the bootloader at 2.4?

old_school_dave · #8 (**permalink**) 06-27-2008, 05:02 PM

Just an update... the replacement phone came today, so I activated it and sat down to upgrade the bootloader... only thing is this phone came with olipro 2.40 already installed! Obviously a refurb, but it does save me a step. Big shot out to imcokeman for the pm. Gracias!

**bedoig** · #9 (**permalink**) 06-27-2008, 05:07 PM

Ha! I've heard a few other stories like that as well. Custom ROMs are are pretty popular I guess.