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Hi guys, I am not really all that new to the forums, lurking alot. and doing research contemplating whether or not i should do this upgrade which all of you seem to have absolutely no problem doing.
I am a Verizon customer with a 6800 that i use for mainly business purposes and entertainment purposes. I have been using stock since the day i got and only used cosmetic shells for it (SPB) Recently my phone has been forced into retirement (lost) which almost seemed like a godsend to me as insurance is sending me a new 6800. Given the timing and the circumstance, i am going to be doing one of these upgrades to my phone. However i am completely lost as to what happens after and which choice would be best.
I decided to use either Nexvision's upgrade or DCD's upgrade. i dont know which, as far as i understand dcd's is closer to stock; am i correct in thinking this? while dcd's is more fully featured entertainment package with loads of software?
I would also love to add functionality to this phone if possible, am I correct in thinking that i am able to enable gps on the phone by updating the radio? if so, wouldn't the radio cuase signal issues? long connect times and such?
Also, since I am verizon customer, i would need to call verizon's tech support for some information to activate my phone?
I want to thank you for all your support in advance, and i will be posting back here updating on my experience.
did all the work, flash went just fine without a hitch, however i cant send or recieve sms. only app added to dcd kitchen is arcosft mms 4 found on this forum.
First off DCD's are what we call Clean ROM's. He pretty much strips all the bs out of them and lets you decide what you want to add via the Kitchen. What you really need to do is figure out exactly what programs you want included. Then search around for the OEM files for those programs. Once you get all the OEMs you want you will stuff them in DCD's Kitchen OEM folder and then follow his directions. Now beware PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE DETAILS IN THE INSTRUCTION. If you don't, you'll end up with a headache. It won't kill your phone but you will have to keep flashing the thing until you follow the directions exactly how they are set. I will tell you right now, if you are a Verizon customer have your stylus out when your phone boots and hit the reset button when the Customization screen pops up. If you don't, you're gonna end up flashing it again.
I really like DCD's rom...clean, stable and everything works. I looked at VetVito's black rom and its very nice looking but I have mine set up just fine. Thats the nice thing about DCD's rom you can add anything you want later. If you flash a custom rom with lots of apps you may find there are some conflicts with software that you choose to install for your specific needs. You will need to update the radio on your verizon phone to enable the GPS. There are several tutorials on how to do it but basically you're gonna flash the stock Sprint rom (to get the updated radio only) and then stop at the customizations screen (the screen says 'tap' to begin customizing)....don't tap that screen or you're gonna have headaches like lllboredlll said. I'm on Alltel so I can't speak to some of the issues that Verizon users have but there are also some excellent tutorials on flashing the Sprint rom specifically to Verizon phones and how to get up and running without problems. My connections (phone, data, bluetooth, wi-fi, and GPS) have been flawless. After you're done flashing you can install SPB Mobile Shell or some other GUI and have fun!
Hey guys, Just reporting back on progress
I have successfully completely patching DCD rom onto my 6800. verizon has authenticated it and everything is working just fine.
I want to thank you again for your support and your help with choices and advice as well as explaining the differences between the choices.
However i did notice one thing. When using google maps option to track my location i found that it is horribly inacurrate, showing my location some 100 miles or so from my actual position. is this a common problem or just a fluke.
Update: Seems the gps is all wonkey, oh well.
after some more use, seems that text messaging isnt working. I cant recieve messagings and when sending i get error message NoAck. i can make calls no problems, didnt try the MMS.
I used DCD kitchens and added the arcosft mms 4 to it, edited the rgu like it said. I ddnt try sending mms messages yet, but I cant send or recieve sms messages,
a *228 option 1 didnt work. It seems to have killed my phone and i unable to recieve or make calls now.
Call verizon and make sure they didn't put a block on text messaging. If calls work fine, then sms should as well as they both transmit using 1xRTT.
Also, do a *228 option 1 and see if that helps.
got everything working, took me 2 phone calls to verizon to get everything back up and running. they asked for a few numbers from my phone, and a few resets later, everything was good. Thank you guys for all your supports. I am now the proud owner of a DCd 3.0.1 xv 6800
OK i have decided to run with the Irus Ultra Vanilla 6.1 rom. everything seems to be working great as I am installing my programs...then I notice after setting up my exchange email account...the microsoft direct push doesent seem to be working..i try to sync my exchange account and it says it cant connect with the current connection settings. and if I try using the comm manager i cant activate the direct push...any advice on this? Now after flashing the rom I never got the Tmobile settings detection thing that I've always had before...could it be something not set for tmobile? Thanks in advance..I really need access to my work email
touchlasvegas said:
OK i have decided to run with the Irus Ultra Vanilla 6.1 rom. everything seems to be working great as I am installing my programs...then I notice after setting up my exchange email account...the microsoft direct push doesent seem to be working..i try to sync my exchange account and it says it cant connect with the current connection settings. and if I try using the comm manager i cant activate the direct push...any advice on this? Now after flashing the rom I never got the Tmobile settings detection thing that I've always had before...could it be something not set for tmobile? Thanks in advance..I really need access to my work email
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Just set up the t-mobile connections manually and you should be fine.
ok, forgive me for being spoiled with autoconfiguration....I think I found the settings on tmobiles web page...but i cant seem to find where to put them. I think ive looked under all the connection settings and havent found anything...i vaugly remember seeing like a manual configuration wizard that i ran back on another rom...but I doubt thats included in the ultra vanilla.
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ok, forgive me for being spoiled with autoconfiguration....I think I found the settings on tmobiles web page...but i cant seem to find where to put them. I think ive looked under all the connection settings and havent found anything...i vaugly remember seeing like a manual configuration wizard that i ran back on another rom...but I doubt thats included in the ultra vanilla.
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You go to Start>Setting>Connection, then you will see an icon called "Connections". The iconn has c omputer, two mobile phones and a globe. Click on that, and click on "Add a new modem connection" . Enter the name of your Tmobile company, and in the select a modem window, choose "Cellular GPRS". On the next screen, enter the Access Point Name. If you don't know what is the access point name, call your phone company and ask them.
Thats' it. Very simple.
ok, i setup a tmobile mms connection and all I did was input wap.voicestream.com into the APN and then clicked finish. Now my direct push email is working and the net is working as well. Does anyone know if that should be all I need setup to access my full tmobile data plan that I have?
ok, everything seems to be working now except my receiving of picture messages....I had a friend send me a pic and i got the text from the picture message as a normal sms, not mms. once I tried to open the sms, it gave me an error that It couldnt download the msg and it would be left in the inbox....gotta be another setting somewhere....
touchlasvegas said:
ok, everything seems to be working now except my receiving of picture messages....I had a friend send me a pic and i got the text from the picture message as a normal sms, not mms. once I tried to open the sms, it gave me an error that It couldnt download the msg and it would be left in the inbox....gotta be another setting somewhere....
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I think you have to set up the servers in Menu/MMS Options in the mms inbox screen
I hope touchlasvegas dont mind if I ask a "few" questions.
1. I'm interested in flashing this ROM, can I go back to AP4 if I choose to? There wont be a problem with the repartitioning when its already done right?
2. In the addons, did Irus put the Windows Live and MSN messenger v10.6..... or is it a previous version?
3. Also in addons, which Windows Mobile is in there....is it the same one in AP4? I'm also looking for the Comm Manager and USB to PC from Ap4?
If I can get just these few things.....I'm ready to install this more stable ROM!!!
Thanks
depends on what SPL your using...I'm on SPL 1.2 so i can bounce around on various roms as long as they are the same SPL. I believe Irus has an spl 1.2 AP4 rom, but do you know which spl you are running? I do not remember seeing the windows live and messenger apps in the addons but i may have overlooked them...easy enough to download the latest versions though. Pretty much each little piece of software you need...you'll need to get the latest version and download it. I'm lovin the speed of the ultra vanilla though, all menus are snappy instead of the slug I had been used to.
and to anyone else concerned, I tracked down the connection wizard cab in another thread, ran that and it setup all my tmobile settings perfectly...so its all good now. I have one last issue, not being able to change the softkeys...I would prefer it to say just email...or mail, instead of Gmail at the bottom right. By chance anyone know of a cab file that would remove the bottom bar totally?
I'm running Ap4.0 3.5spl. I just dont know if any of the things that I'm looking for is available in his addons.
So the answer to the first question is....."yes" I can re-flash the PK Ap4.0 ROm if I want to go back to it?
I believe you can, I wish someone else with spl 3.5 could chime in..I do not have that spl yet, so I dont have any experience with it. It would make sense that you could change between any 3.5 spl roms though
Thanks for the help touchlasvegas.
A couple questions for you. What SIP's are apart of this ROM? Is teksoft fingertouch in there?
Would you recommend IYHO to flash to this ROM? I'm reading nothing but good stuff about it!
touchlasvegas said:
I believe you can, I wish someone else with spl 3.5 could chime in..I do not have that spl yet, so I dont have any experience with it. It would make sense that you could change between any 3.5 spl roms though
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Yes, that's the way it works.
You can change between any SPL 3.5 rom!
CRU2008 said:
Thanks for the help touchlasvegas.
A couple questions for you. What SIP's are apart of this ROM? Is teksoft fingertouch in there?
Would you recommend IYHO to flash to this ROM? I'm reading nothing but good stuff about it!
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Hi CRU2008,
I hope you don't mind that i'm answering some of your questions.
Fingertouch is not included because Irus has no permission by Teksoftco to provide it.
This rom is great, very fast and stable. I had some annoying issues with the bluetooth stack and my Cardo BT headset. Every time a call came in, after a few seconds the bluetooth connection was lost.
So i had to go back to AP4 (i disabled all that fingertouch and automatic orientation stuff), because i have to use my Ameo in a professional manner.
MDA_Junkie said:
Hi CRU2008,
I hope you don't mind that i'm answering some of your questions.
Fingertouch is not included because Irus has no permission by Teksoftco to provide it.
This rom is great, very fast and stable. I had some annoying issues with the bluetooth stack and my Cardo BT headset. Every time a call came in, after a few seconds the bluetooth connection was lost.
So i had to go back to AP4 (i disabled all that fingertouch and automatic orientation stuff), because i have to use my Ameo in a professional manner.
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Hi
I had the same Bluetooth problem then i have to switch rom. I have switched to Irus TaxistV10 it works great and faster than Ap4. It is upto you which rom you choose, but i recommend the V10 rom. Reasons for that
Bluetooth stack is great
Wireless manager works on 96DPI
faster
Good luck
touchlasvegas said:
and to anyone else concerned, I tracked down the connection wizard cab in another thread, ran that and it setup all my tmobile settings perfectly...so its all good now. I have one last issue, not being able to change the softkeys...I would prefer it to say just email...or mail, instead of Gmail at the bottom right. By chance anyone know of a cab file that would remove the bottom bar totally?
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Hi touchlasvegas,
would you mind to give the direct link here to this connection wizzard cab?
I've tried 2 or 3 three connection wizzard cabs and all refuses to start under this rom.
sabes143 said:
Hi
I had the same Bluetooth problem then i have to switch rom. I have switched to Irus TaxistV10 it works great and faster Ap4. It is upto you which rom you choose, but i recommend the V10 rom. Reasons for that
Bluetooth stack is great
Wireless manager works on 96DPI
faster
Good luck
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Hi Sabes 143,
thank you for your advice!
I think i will give this TaxistV10 rom a try.
MDA_Junkie said:
Hi touchlasvegas,
would you mind to give the direct link here to this connection wizzard cab?
I've tried 2 or 3 three connection wizzard cabs and all refuses to start under this rom.
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if your still lookin for the connection wizard, follow http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=356330 to this thread and in POST # 3, there is a list of addons. Your going to download "Shamanix HTC ConnectionSetup v1.0.31247.2.cab" after struggling to enter manual settings, this got internet, data, and MMS all working perfectly for tmobile automatically.
I'm also very lucky, as I just dont have a need to depend on a bluetooth with my advantage...if I cant talk on the speaker due to privacy at the moment, then I just send a text, not a big deal to me. I have yet to run into any problems with the Irus Ultra Vanilla rom, it just takes time to get everything working because almost everythings been removed from the rom to make it ultra vanilla, and thats what I wanted...emilination of the junk so I can pick and choose what I want.
copied and pasted from the gps faq:
hey guys,
im a long time reader and this is me first post here on the forums.
im having an issue with the gps for the xv6800 on verizon. ive read through lots and lots of posts regarding verizon and their gps service, agps and the like. my problem is that i dont ever get a lock, and never see any satalites in the htc gps tool. it just sits there.
ive got
VZW XV6800
Rom: DCD 3.2.0
Radio: 3.42.30
i installed the radio using the sprint official rom, and then put dcd's over that. im using olipro 2.40 and after i put in dcd's rom, i ran the verizon carrier cab. also the arc mms thing but im sure that has nothing to do with anything other than mms.
my gps settings are
com4
4800 baud
and manage automatically.
location mode is set to on.
i dont have tomtom or another commercial program to test, so ive been trying google maps and windows live. google maps tells me my handset doesnt seem to be compatible with my location, and windows live just tells me gps signal lost.
ive let it sit for roughly an hour and some change, trying for a lock, although that is unpractical for everyday use, i just wanted it to lock.
i read on here that other verizon customers gets theirs to lock in minutes, and that would be great for me if i could get that. so im asking, is it just my handset? or have i not done a crucial step in the flashing, programming?
didnt call verizon when i switched phones to reactivate data or whatever, i didnt know what i was supposed to ask them to do, so i just switched phones thru vzw.com and it makes calls and uses the ## codes perfectly. ive dont the *228 ect .
am i just sol? i really would love to have gps back, my previous phone broke, and i used vznav and that was great.
thanks in advance.
try this, and see if it makes a difference:
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=TitanGpsFix
thank you for the reply but i forgot to mention that i have already applied the gps fix fromt the tutorial. i read somwhere that is persists through flashes, so i have not tried to reapply it after upgrading to the latest dcd.
if it truly does not then i will try to reapply that again when i get off of work
gmaps always says not compatible with my location (it is a feature some phones support that doesn't use gps) - don't use my location, check 'use gps'.... once the gps has a lock my location will send you to that location though....
i downloaded and ran the olipro 2.40, then ran the titan radio 3.42.30 program. i cannot get past the alltel screen now. the reason i ran the radio rom first was because after reading the upgrade path it was suggest to run the radio program first. the only number on the htc screen that changed was the 3.42.30, the number below reads 2.14.
i did this with the usb cradle. is there a way to go back? fix?
also i wasnt able to get back to the tri color screen, it went straight to the htc/alltel screen so i wasnt able to do the dcd rom update i downloaded.
kelvinb said:
i downloaded and ran the olipro 2.40, then ran the titan radio 3.42.30 program. i cannot get past the alltel screen now. the reason i ran the radio rom first was because after reading the upgrade path it was suggest to run the radio program first. the only number on the htc screen that changed was the 3.42.30, the number below reads 2.14.
i did this with the usb cradle. is there a way to go back? fix?
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Run exitbootloader after disabling USB connections in activesync options.
You didn't brick your phone.
isnt it now a known thing that if you are using the .exe to upgrade your radio that you need version 1.2 of bootloader?
kelvinb said:
also i wasnt able to get back to the tri color screen, it went straight to the htc/alltel screen so i wasnt able to do the dcd rom update i downloaded.
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Instead of powering on normally, hold power, camera, and hold in the soft-reboot for about 2 seconds, then let go. it should put you in the tri-color bootloader screen.
Then you can flash a ROM.
kflipproductions said:
isnt it now a known thing that if you are using the .exe to upgrade your radio that you need version 1.2 of bootloader?
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And no, you can upgrade radio on 2.40 but after flashing a radio, you can't do another radio via the RUU for some reason. You have to update using MicroSD or a packaged RUU from then on...
kflipproductions said:
isnt it now a known thing that if you are using the .exe to upgrade your radio that you need version 1.2 of bootloader?
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Good catch, that is his problem. I forget that some people are still using executable over SD for radio upgrades.
i am at the tri color screen now. i will do the dcd upgrade now and hopefully i should be good. i tried this before and was at the same screen (alltel screen) and thought it was done so i got a new one. thanks for the assistance!
wow amazing. it works thank you everyone very much. i did the *228 and activated my phone and it works fine now. now i need to read through and see how i can get picture/video messaging to work (no choice to send)
kelvinb said:
wow amazing. it works thank you everyone very much. i did the *228 and activated my phone and it works fine now. now i need to read through and see how i can get picture/video messaging to work (no choice to send)
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i think you gotta install something like Arcsoft MMS for MMS messaging
I've never been able to get mms working with any consitency on Alltel with dcd's roms. I've installed the "Lenny" Alltel Arcsoft cab and it'll work occasionally when I run tests, but then won't work 10 minutes later or I won't receive an mms from someone. I've never been able to come up with a valid, consistent fix, so unfortunately I've stuck with the stock roms lately as mms is more important to me than WM 6.1.
I'm currently trying to add Alltel support to my MMS project, though I'll need some beta testers. It's not ready yet, but if you want to pm me with your email address, I can shoot out a mass email letting everyone who wants to test know when it's good to go.
I am having similar issue but mine is stuck on the
vzw page..anything work for this ?
petey310 said:
I am having similar issue but mine is stuck on the
vzw page..anything work for this ?
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Tell us what you have done. Did you flash anything?
phone is working great now, but mms is not working. here are my settings
server name alltel mmsc
gateway mms.alltel.net
port number 8080
server address http://mms.alltel.net/servlets/mms
connect via the internet
arcsoft mms composer 5.0.31.16
wm6.1
dcd 3.2.2
i have tried switching .net to .com and still same error *unable to send your message*
i can recieve pictures but they will not download.
also i got a regedit program and my waptype is 1 not 0. any ideas?
Any ideas how to get GPS going? I've tried multiple roms, messing with QPST, following wiki, different cabs / reg settings, and I can't get anything.
There does seem to be some NMEA data flying around on COM4, but it is lines like $GPR,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, , no GPS data in it.
I have tried many different programs, never getting even one satellite in view.
Currently system is:
ROM: dcd 3.3.4
Radio 3.37.75
PRL version 51574
PRI version 1.35_002
I have been searching google, here, ppc forums, and HOFO for DAYS trying to get this to work.
(also I am wanting to get QNC internet working, that is a secondary goal though)
If anyone can help me I would appreciate it.
Ok you are are with Verizon. And I bet you had MR1/2 before you went custom. The stock verizon rom blocks gps out with any custom rom afterwards. If you want a custom rom and gps then do the following roll back rom then go to custom again. http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=21161 Then apply gps settings. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3555579&postcount=703
The phone is activated on Page Plus, a MVNO that utilizes Verizon network. I got it from someone who used it on verizon.
When I first got it, I updated to latest "official" ROM, which I believe was MR2. I downloaded it from HTC's website.
I have just now tried to update my PRI using RadioRefurbish.exe but it does not seem to be working...
I will look at those things you posted. I had come across something mentioning that.. wasn't sure if it was what I needed to do or not.
**** Verizon. Ugh. Evil. Pure Evil.
Edit: I tried some Valhalla Legends, GPS Fix, blah blah other CAB files when I had MR2, with same results.
Ok, I have relocked device, and now I am loading the stock firmware.
What do I do after that? I can follow those steps. but... it does not seem complete information there on that link.
Do I install some version of valhalla, then do those steps?
Won't all that be lost on a hard reboot / ROM flash to custom ROM though?
Flashing to stock get you a 1.35 pri. You then can unlock, flash radio, and the go to which ever custom rom you like. The only thing is that i dont know if agps will work for you since you arent on verizon. But you so know agps requires a data package for use. You will have standalone gps without installing anyhting on the custom rom. I use standalone with no problems.
already have that pri as per my original post.
I was trying to get to the 2.x pri before.... do I not want that?
I also tried to flash a higher radio when I was on custom rom but it would not work.
So what do I do now, and in precisely what order?
.... right! Well, that makes it easy.
I unlocked again with 2.40, now I am trying to flash the latest version radio found on DCD's file server.
I flashed latest radio... unit hard reset, then afterwards I still have Radio 1.30.60 on device information screen.
If you could tell me step by step what I need to do, I would appreciate it.
Currently :
ROM version 2.09.605.8
rom date 05 03 07
radio 1.30.60
PRI version 1.35_002
GPS is now somewhat working, I haven't gotten a lock yet. Also haven't gone outside yet, might have something to do with it.
Now to get aGPS working.
Except DCD sucks, and QPST doesn't work in half his ROMs. Sigh. I'll have to find a decent ROM to use so I can get aGPS and QNC internet working.
Thanks for your help drewcam888, it set me on the right path to getting where I am now.
DCd is awesome and qpst works on all this roms. You must have a carrier cab installed to allow use of ## codes.
I believe you are mistaken. Why can I not connect then? I have installed Verizon Carrier cab. Com4 is showing up as "NO PHONE". Before it showed my phone.
I took my sister to breakfast this morning. On the way there, no GPS lock. Sigh. Sats in view, but only using one or two.
I shut down phone, then rebooted.
After eating inside, I fired up VisualGPSCE again. After only a few brief moments, locks on 7 satellites. Then it went back and forth between 6 and 10 locks.
Awesome!
So, either ephemeris was finally downloaded, or aGPS is working. Unsure which.
I loaded google maps, turned on satellite view, and the satellite imagery overlay correctly showed me on the south end of the restaurant. Cool stuff. GM claimed 30 meters accuracy, but it had to be much better. I would estimate 1-5.
I am wondering if this gpsOne chip is sensitive enough to use for geocaching. That would be cool.
Dude it isnt always on com 4. I have had it on com 10 and many others. Click add a port and find the diagnostic port. Don't blame others for your lack of knowledge. Your computer assigns this port and it can change.
The gps should be accurate to 1-2 meters I would think. But only is clear view of sky where you can find the most satellites.
There are no diagnostic ports to add.
Lack of knowledge my ass.
Google will reveal many others with the same issue.
Now unable to authentic my phone on Verizon.. just tried to make a call. Weird since apparently data and SMS both work.
Well I have gotten qpst to work on 3.2.5, 3.2.6, 3.3.4, and 4.1.2. So yes you are having a problem. It isn't with the rom. Are you sure you are dialing ##3424 send to enter diagnostics mode
Can you elaborate on how you have done this?
I go to add a port in QPST, but there are no ports to add in the left column.
Yes I am sure I am entering diagnostics mode.
I open QPST configuration. Then select "add new port". Then find which port my phone is on. Also are you using XP? I am guess you have the modem drivers installed being that you have used qpst before.
Yes, and yes.
There are no additional ports to add listed.
hmm. Maybe a computer problem. Do you see the phone listed under com ports under device manager. If not your computer isnt seeing your phone for some reason.
Under comp mgmnt there is HTC USB modem (with a yellow ! reinstalling drivers now)
Then there is a HTC diagnostic interface on COM4.
I can confirm that aGPS is working, since when I turn on GPS with GPS toggle, I instantly get a network logon request.
My akey has been deleted, that's why it doesn't automatically connect with EVDO.
See dont blame others. Ask questions and get answers before you accuse.