Simple steps to flashing your own rom

[GaMedic]

Originally Posted by maniak3

I have Vzw so would I have to get a new A-Key because you know no2chem Roms you don't have to.

Thanks

If you go from a stock SPL (bootloader) to a GPS enabled SPL you will have to get an A key. No matter who made the ROM. Once you have a GPS enabled SPL you will have to use a GPS enabled ROM. So basically the spl and ROM types have to match. You can't use the stock Verizon ROM with a GPS enabled Radio.
WOW that sounds confusing and makes sense at the same time.

As far as the bootloader also called SPL is concerned you can use 2.40(olipro) or 2.47(nuespl). Use one or the other. No need to use one then use the other one as well. Either one will unlock the phone so that you can put a custom ROM on.

[cornelious2]

Originally Posted by Ga. Medic

If you go from a stock SPL (bootloader) to a GPS enabled SPL you will have to get an A key. No matter who made the ROM. Once you have a GPS enabled SPL you will have to use a GPS enabled ROM. So basically the spl and ROM types have to match. You can't use the stock Verizon ROM with a GPS enabled Radio.
WOW that sounds confusing and makes sense at the same time.

As far as the bootloader also called SPL is concerned you can use 2.40(olipro) or 2.47(nuespl). Use one or the other. No need to use one then use the other one as well. Either one will unlock the phone so that you can put a custom ROM on.

Yea, he was just having issues with installing nuespl at first thats why I told him to install olipro, then after flashing install nuespl.

[PapstDFrisco]

Is it easy to bounce between different ROM images? Is it just as simple as putting it on the SD card as TITAIMG and doing the power/camera reset?

BTW - I found a wireless sync page at http://ota.wsync.com/ that has most of the CABs for different devices. Just loaded the 6800 one. Will try to setup shortly.

I upgraded to spl2.47.
Also I tried to upgrade the radio to 3.42.30 and that failed - both with the executable - error 328 - invalid command after getting to 8%. Also tried putting on the SD card as the TITAIMG and restarting in the bootloader and that did not work either. Any thoughts?

[cornelious2]

Originally Posted by PapstDFrisco

Is it easy to bounce between different ROM images? Is it just as simple as putting it on the SD card as TITAIMG and doing the power/camera reset?

BTW - I found a wireless sync page at http://ota.wsync.com/ that has most of the CABs for different devices. Just loaded the 6800 one. Will try to setup shortly.

I upgraded to spl2.47.
Also I tried to upgrade the radio to 3.42.30 and that failed - both with the executable - error 328 - invalid command after getting to 8%. Also tried putting on the SD card as the TITAIMG and restarting in the bootloader and that did not work either. Any thoughts?

what is your current radio version at now?

[PapstDFrisco]

Current radio is at 3.35.04 - it's the one from the Sprint ROM. On the SD attempt it just went to the spl screen and appeared to do nothing - soft reset and it booted like normal.

Wireless Sync is setup - that went easy - got my acorn for the day.

So, if I decide to try out some of the other ROMs out there, how much of a pain in the arse is it going to be?

[cornelious2]

after the first one, you've pretty much done the painful stuff. I can pretty much change my rom every 20 minutes including download time now. if your radio works, and you can get your gps up then dont worry about upgrading the radio untill you get a few easy flashes under your belt.

Im a guy by the way (saw your other post)

all you really need to do is put the nbh file on yoru sd card, name it TITAIMG.nbh and go into bootloader. after that run the carrier cab and you should be good to go.

[GaMedic]

Ok frisco I just read this whole thread a have seen your progress, congrats on taking the leap. I too have Verizon. Just to let you know I ran the 2.42.30 Radio on my device and it works fine. You can actually store a bunch of ROMs in a folder and move it from the folder to the root of the card, rename it and flash it. Of course you would want to rename it to the original name and put it back in the folder. ROM'S on the run. If you have any questions on Verizon shoot me a PM and zI will try to answer you back ASAP.

[PapstDFrisco]

C2: Sorry about the gender thing but no gender is listed on the profiles - don't like to make assumptions about such things and offend someone - either way. So - thanks again dude, major props to you for going the extra distance here - it is really appreciated. I come to Chicago occasionally for trade shows - I'll have to buy you a Coke, beer, shot, dinner, something.

OK, so how do I go about verifying the GPS functionality. Is there a self test - test program, etc...? Do I just use Google Maps or similar prog?

Any other thoughts on why the latest radio won't flash for me? So, again to summarize, via exe - get err 328 invalid cmd at 8%. SD card method - just goes into bl spl2.47 main screen - no new msg - just normal screen.

GA: what custom ROMs do you like to use? or do you cook your own? I didn't see a dir for you on the Titan user's ftp page.

[cornelious2]

Originally Posted by PapstDFrisco

C2: Sorry about the gender thing but no gender is listed on the profiles - don't like to make assumptions about such things and offend someone - either way. So - thanks again dude, major props to you for going the extra distance here - it is really appreciated. I come to Chicago occasionally for trade shows - I'll have to buy you a Coke, beer, shot, dinner, something.

OK, so how do I go about verifying the GPS functionality. Is there a self test - test program, etc...? Do I just use Google Maps or similar prog?

Any other thoughts on why the latest radio won't flash for me? So, again to summarize, via exe - get err 328 invalid cmd at 8%. SD card method - just goes into bl spl2.47 main screen - no new msg - just normal screen.

Just use googlemaps or windows live (both free) click on the use gps and it should find you, you might have to go into the settings and try different coms, but "let windows manage" should work fine. did you try installing the leaked "official" sprint rom full install then install the custom rom over that? I am using radio 3.42 currently

[PapstDFrisco]

So, google maps, checked the 'use gps' in the menu. Popped up '54KB. Seeking GPS satellites (0)...' So, I'd say it is not working.

As far as the Sprint ROM, I got it off this ftp site
Location: ftp://ppcgeeks.com/Titan/RUU/
filename: RUU_TITAN_SPRINT_WWE_3.35.651.2_RS_TITAN_3.35.04_4 350H_SPCS_AM_Ship.exe

If this is the one you're referring to, I don't know - it is the one I used however. Should I retry this with a different ROM?

I'm also having a hard time seeing my unit outside, even in shade. I've set the backlight to full - are there other settings that I haven't found that I should tweak?