So I bought a phone that was branded qwest. It is the Mogul Titan 6800 I'm not sure of the point for all the different names but it looks like the Sprint or Telus Phone (circle instead of square navigation button) Anyways I paid someone to flash it to cricket. It ended up having a Verizon splash screen and a radio version of 3.37. The person who flashed it said GPS would not work with this particular flash, and if I wanted it to work he would have to do it on his own time because the guy he worked for had a certain ROM they liked and he could not flash a GPS ROM on his boss's time.
So I flashed to Gamedics ROM and then flashed To) V3 ROM. CI could not get GPS to work with either. I then upgraded the radio to 3.42.50. Still GPS does not work. I added GPS toggle and quick GPS but they did not help either.
I read somewhere about the Verizon MR1 update and how GPS would not work with it. Is there anyway that the original flash that I got was this MR1 and for some reason it has stuch through my other flashes preventing GPS from working? Is there anything I can do to make GPS work on this phone? I also have something QPST if that helps.
Thanks in advance.
My thoughts, and it's only my thoughts, this was probably flashed to MR1, which disables GPS, when your cricket dealer flashed it, he didn't flash it back to an older Verizon stock rom first to undo the GPS lock, you might try flashing an older Verizon stock rom, let it run customizations, then take it back to the dealer and ask him to flash it again, let them do whatever rom they want, but when you get it back home and go back to GAMedics, or whoevers rom, GPS should work.
You might call the cricket guy first, make sure they won't charge you to flash it again, and if not, then do what I suggested.
Or at least ask the tech guy who did the flash for you and see if maybe their rom uses the same verizon locks.
BTC
BillThyCat said:
My thoughts, and it's only my thoughts, this was probably flashed to MR1, which disables GPS, when your cricket dealer flashed it, he didn't flash it back to an older Verizon stock rom first to undo the GPS lock, you might try flashing an older Verizon stock rom, let it run customizations, then take it back to the dealer and ask him to flash it again, let them do whatever rom they want, but when you get it back home and go back to GAMedics, or whoevers rom, GPS should work.
You might call the cricket guy first, make sure they won't charge you to flash it again, and if not, then do what I suggested.
Or at least ask the tech guy who did the flash for you and see if maybe their rom uses the same verizon locks.
BTC
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I now have the capability to flash it myself. Could you direct me to an approbriate ROM to undo the lock?Then I can flash it back to my current ROM.
Thanks for the reply.
The only rom that I know of is the original stock Verizon rom, it's windows mobile 6.0, it will do carrier customization, which I believe it has to do in order to unlock the GPS.
Hopefully your Cricket rom restores the Cricket customizations.
BTC
Same problem here
Almost the exact same problem, but I have a Verizon branded refurbished (insurance) phone.
It had the latest Verizon ROM (6.1 - 3.37 radio) on it when I got it.
Am I able to put the Verizon 6.0 ROM on it?
I thought that would downgrade to a non-GPS radio , and that could brick the phone?
Here is my two cents... I Have xv6800 on VZW and Verizon users always had a hard time with GPS until GC figured out a GPS setting you had to apply with QPST. Its in the "HTC Titan Links/Information - PLEASE READ BEFORE POSTING ANYTHING" section sticky in this forum. Since then I use Baf GPS toggle today screen plugin to toggle GPS on or off. It always locks in 2 or 3 seconds. It looks like you said you are on cricket and I don't know if there are similar settings to apply with QPST. This all assumes you haven't flashed the MR1 Verizon upgrade, you are on a 3.something radio and are using a GPS enabled ROM (most if not all in this forum are). I never messed around with the MR1 upgrade so i don't know about it. Flashing back to the original verizon wm6.0 ROM in my case has involved re-locking the phone, and flashing the original ROM (which includes the original Verizon radio), then un-locking again, flashing the latest radio, then a wm6.1 ROM.
If you do some searching on this forum you can find answers to most of your questions.
Thanks. I have searched, but it was unclear whether I should downgrade to a non-GPS rom/radio (I've read that it's dangerous).
The guide I read here was actually pre-GPS rom release.
I went ahead and did downgrade, and then upgraded radio and installed a custom rom.
Now I get super fast locks.
Thanks again.
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Has anyone been able to get the GPS upgrade to work on the VZW stock rom? I have tried to upgrade my XV6800 with DCD Kitchen 3.0.1 rom. I was able to do so but not without problems. I flashed back to the stock rom after I figured out that my phone was not working well. Issues that I had included the phone rebooting after making call, not being able to connect to network, camera not working and rebooting phone, and a host of other issues. After I put the phone back to stock, I had issues with connecting back to VZW network. I ended up contacting customer service to get everything set back. Long story short!
What I would like to know is it possible to flash the phone with the unlocker and the new radio on the stock rom? What would prevent it? Would I need to back up my current phones rom with configuration into a rom? How would I do that? So many questions, so little time. Thanks in advance.
Randy,
To make your phone work it must have the correct combination of bootloader, radio and rom. It is NOT mix and match when it comes to radios and roms. The wrong combination will make the phone unbootable.
The stock (non-gps) VZW rom will only work with a non-gps radio. (eg radio 1.30, 1.40. etc)
If you want to use a gps rom then you MUST use a gps radio. Period.
The dcd 2.x.x gps enabled roms need the 3.27 radio
The dcd 3.x.x gps enabled roms need the 3.35 radio.
At present there are no other combinations available. Even if you use other user created roms, the radio restrictions on these roms remain the same.
I'm just curious, but after flashing the newest sprint rom and radio, I noticed that everytime I do a soft reset, I automatically get the roam triangle. This stays on for about 10 minutes till it goes to EVDO, or 10X. I am currently using the newest DCD 3.2.0 Rom, for Sprint, and there is no difference. Does anyone know how to prevent this from going into Roam mode when you do a soft reset?
Hopefully this hasn't been answered, and I missed it. If it has, I appologize. Thanks in advance.
Chem
Chemdawg said:
I'm just curious, but after flashing the newest sprint rom and radio, I noticed that everytime I do a soft reset, I automatically get the roam triangle. This stays on for about 10 minutes till it goes to EVDO, or 10X. I am currently using the newest DCD 3.2.0 Rom, for Sprint, and there is no difference. Does anyone know how to prevent this from going into Roam mode when you do a soft reset?
Hopefully this hasn't been answered, and I missed it. If it has, I appologize. Thanks in advance.
Chem
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Do you know what version of the PRL you're using? It shows up as "PRL version" under Start->Settings->System->Device Information. Someone along the line you might have ended up with an outdated one. 60613 is the latest for Sprint EVDO-capable phones.
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Does anyone know how to prevent this from going into Roam mode when you do a soft reset?
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I can confirm that with 3.2.0 (yes...I've finally moved on from my own kitchen based from Sprint's 3.35.xxx.... ) a soft-reset consistently reverts back to Standard for the Phonerefered Serving System. Over a soft-reset it should retain the choice of Home Only.
In the registry under HKLM\Software\OEM\InitProv\PhoneSetting what can I set to retain Home Only but retain the option to switch back to Standard when travelling?
This is an issue for me since I live by the water and the US is just across a straight leaving my phone often switching between my local and a US carrier.
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I can confirm that with 3.2.0 (yes...I've finally moved on from my own kitchen based from Sprint's 3.35.xxx.... ) a soft-reset consistently reverts back to Standard for the Phonerefered Serving System. Over a soft-reset it should retain the choice of Home Only.
In the registry under HKLM\Software\OEM\InitProv\PhoneSetting what can I set to retain Home Only but retain the option to switch back to Standard when travelling?
This is an issue for me since I live by the water and the US is just across a straight leaving my phone often switching between my local and a US carrier.
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we probably need the previous version initprov.dll. i will look tonight. thanks for finding this
You're welcome, DCD.. Thank you!
This afternoon I may also have a chance to build a new ROM with a familiar initprov.dll and see if that resolves it.
With 3.2.0 on my Titan I just replaced the initprov.dll (v1.25.0.0) with the v1.21.0.0 (from the March Sprint release and what I was first using in my kitchen), rebooted, but still faced the problem of the phone defaulting back to Standard rather than retain Home Only.
That was without rebuilding a ROM with the older initprov version in.
...to note, the April Alltel ROM was also using this latest v1.25.0.0.
With 3.2.0 on my Titan I just replaced the initprov.dll (v1.25.0.0) with the v1.21.0.0 (from the March Sprint release), rebooted, but still faced the problem of the phone defaulting back to Standard rather than retain Home Only.
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Certain dll's are self registering and some aren't. It's probably going to take a little more than just a copy/paste.
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Certain dll's are self registering and some aren't. It's probably going to take a little more than just a copy/paste.
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Worth a shot.. Can't rebuild until I get home......
I realize now that it is related to the radio rom. Originally I installed the NEW factory firmware/rom upgrade. Well that was when it started. So thinking it was a factory rom issue, I installed DCD 3.2.0. Still doing it. So I decided to downgrade back to 3.1.6 which was what I WAS using before the upgrade.. Still doing it. So.. .It has to be the newest radio rom. I am going to downgrade the radio back to what I had and see if that fixes it.
I realize now that it is related to the radio rom. Originally I installed the NEW factory firmware/rom upgrade. Well that was when it started. So thinking it was a factory rom issue, I installed DCD 3.2.0. Still doing it. So I decided to downgrade back to 3.1.6 which was what I WAS using before the upgrade.. Still doing it. So.. .It has to be the newest radio rom. I am going to downgrade the radio back to what I had and see if that fixes it.
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That's not necessarily true. It could have been something that was installed during the 3.56 factory customizations. Try flashing Sprint 3.35 stock rom/radio, let the customizations run. Then flash 3.2.0 and 3.42.02 or 3.42.30. If you're going to use the 3.56 stock rom/radio to flash 3.42.02, that's ok, just DON'T let the customizations run this time.
that was the issue with mine I ran the sighned sprint cab from the extended rom from the 3.56 "official" rom that was part of no2chems pre 2.2 after i did that my phone was stuck in roaming... Thinking it was the radio i downgraded 1 step @ a time from the 3.42.03 back to 3.39 still roaming went back to the stock radio that came with the 3.35 release still roaming when phone was booted. Figured it might be rom related @ that point so i reflashed to good ole 5069k left battery out after flash for 2 min... first boot it was roaming and would not lock onto a tower in sprint only mode... my muerom boot agent always runs the sprint carrier settings 4 me and on my second boot still no sprint signal only digital roam.. In a last ditch effort I reflashed via activesync the whole 3.35 stock rom/radio ... and wala all was fixed booted right up and even b4 the sprint custimization was started i had the evdo icon and no roaming triangle. Leaving the 3.35 stock rom on there i went forward 1 step @ a time radio wise and even with 3.39 and 3.42.02 i still got sprint coverage and evdo icon and connection. so i re-flashed to the nue 2.2 preview let it do tis sprint thing on first boot. then i did not go in and eun anything from the extended rom. No more roaming triangle. Something in the 3.56 exended rom i ran (sprint sighned whatever) Changed something in epst that dod not get reset even with flashes and hard resets till i relfashed back to stock 3.35 relaease full with radio from activesync.
So my suggestion would be that u can run the newer radio and roms just be sure to let your carrier settings run but don't touch files in the extended rom esp the file mentioned bc it stuck me in roaming and it would not get a sprint signal (home) for anything even after just letting it sit. and when setting roaming option to sprint only I would not get any bars @ all just the animated dots nest to the signal icon.
So it can't be anything in the new rom or settings in the new rom that is doing it nor the radio bc when downgrading back to stock radio from march update it did the same thing.
To fix your going to need to do a fill rom/radio flash then just pick your fav flavors after its flashed and has booted up the second time.
Boy, am I glad y'all started a thread on this. I've been trying to figure out what was wrong since this came out. My first flash of the new rom caused mine to be stuck in roaming, and sometimes it won't even come out.
I'll try what you guys suggested.
Customizations = Extended Rom
That's exactly what I said.
Ok, things a little different now. I reflashed back to the stock 3.35 Rom and let customizations run.
Then flashed just the new radio 3.42.30 from SD card
Last I flashed just the dcd 3.2.0 ROM and the carrier cab, and now no more roaming after the soft reset.
So, maybe the problem is in that radio included with the new 3.56 ROM
As long as I got it working, I'm happy
Ok, things a little different now. I reflashed back to the stock 3.35 Rom and let customizations run.
Then flashed just the new radio 3.42.30 from SD card
Last I flashed just the dcd 3.2.0 ROM and the carrier cab, and now no more roaming after the soft reset.
So, maybe the problem is in that radio included with the new 3.56 ROM
As long as I got it working, I'm happy
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Again, it's not the radio. It's in the customizations from 3.56.
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Again, it's not the radio. It's in the customizations from 3.56.
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If all we had to do was not let the customizations run, why didn't someone just say that? I've been asking about this for like 3 days now.
When I tried flashing the 3.56 rom without the Customizations it still would roam, so go figure
If all we had to do was not let the customizations run, why didn't someone just say that? I've been asking about this for like 3 days now.
When I tried flashing the 3.56 rom without the Customizations it still would roam, so go figure
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That's because you've already let them run. They don't go away after a reflash, the same way Verizon users who let them run can't just reflash their rom to make it go away. You need to flash sprint 3.35, let THOSE customizations run. Then reflash 3.2.0.
Before you do anything though, you DO have Sprint right?
Not to long ago i update to DCD's latest rom and radio. I never got the GPS to work for some reason though. I was wondering with the new verizon ROM out is there an easier way to get GPS. Could i flash to verizons new rom so that i have the radio and the rom and then flash back to dcds and still keep verizons radio. Becasue for some reason i just cant get the GPS to work with DCDs rom. Also i have noticed my phone lagging a TON latly and im not sure why. My contacts wont open somtimes and when i answere a call or dial out it rings but it doesnt show the phone on the screen untill about 45 seconds into the call. its been a pain coming out of sleep too and i dont think im running that much stuff on it. Any Suggestions?
(i also am getting a white spot on my screen, i have heard of this happening before. Is it a problem that gets worse and is there anything verizon can do to fix it?)
First off, if you load Verizon's latest update, you will not be able to use GPS as of yet unless you pay for VZNavigator.
If you have radio 3.42.50 and Rom 3.2.6, you should have no problem getting GPS to work.
1) Go to Settings... Phone... Services... and check the box next to 911 only. Then click ok. Exit... Soft-reset if you feel like it. Then go back and change it to Location On. Click ok... soft-reset.
2) Do the GPS - Fix found HERE
3) Download GPS Viewer... I have it attached. When you run it... hit scan.. this will find what port the GPS is on. Then select that port and hit Open Port. This will start streaming data. Go to GPS Status at the bottom... and you should see some locations popping up if you are in open air.
Let me know if you get this far.
that program you gave me doesnt work on windows mobile. thats a Computer version.
nevermindi was wrong. im just having priblems connecting to my computer. do you have a cab file?
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nevermindi was wrong. im just having priblems connecting to my computer. do you have a cab file?
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Here you go.
It works!!!! Awesome! It reads the GPS port. VZ navigator still doesn't work on the xv6800. It keeps loading privacy policy and then saysits unable to getr policy setting.
But at least the GPS works now after the rom update. Thank you!
GPS won't work???
Verizon XV6800
dcd_titan_3.2.6
DCD Radio 3.42.50
SPL 240
Location set to on
(tried toggle between 911 and location on)
Ran GPSVIEW scan... found GPS on com4
set external gps program port to com4
hardware port set to none
set to automatically managed
tried reflashing rom
soft reset a million times
what else can i try?
Soon to flash...
I am probably going to finally flash a DCD rom for the first time today. It would be nice though if the images or software downloads on the GPS fix wiki were available. That's the only thing holding me back right now. GPS is the only reason to flash for me, so I want to make sure I can get it working.
GPS on VX8600 rules!
Well I finally gave in and flashed the newest DCD rom & radio. Wish I had done that a long time ago. I was having no luck with the GPS till I read this thread. The the GPS locks super fast and is VERY accurate in Google Maps. This site rules.
While I am technical, I new new to everything phone related.
I have Radio 3.37.75 and ROM 3.57.605.1
Do I need to go back and install a different Radio and Rom version to run the GPS fix and enable GPS?
Thanks!
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While I am technical, I new new to everything phone related.
I have Radio 3.37.75 and ROM 3.57.605.1
Do I need to go back and install a different Radio and Rom version to run the GPS fix and enable GPS?
Thanks!
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You need to install a custom rom ( to replace the 3.57.605.1 VZ Rom) to enable the GPS chip on the phone. That rom has the GPS disabled. DCD 3.2.6 rom is what i'm using and it runs pretty sweet.
As far as the Radio rom goes, i dont think you have to update it. There some debates going on in the forums about wheither the new VZ radio rom is better or worse then the current radio rom that was ripped from attel. Some say its better, some say its really the same (same file size) and some say its way worse.
So in summary, to run the GPS Fix, atleast install DCD's custrom rom first. (Note: Do not let Custimization run, the rom is based off a latest sprint rom, so letting it run as a verizon users messes things up. soft reset after initial bootup after a flash and pull the battery if it starts to do it. also remember to hard reset after flashing any rom)
PS. If you flash the radio rom, you will have to do *228 again to reprogram your number back into the phone.
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You need to install a custom rom ( to replace the 3.57.605.1 VZ Rom) to enable the GPS chip on the phone. That rom has the GPS disabled. DCD 3.2.6 rom is what i'm using and it runs pretty sweet.
As far as the Radio rom goes, i dont think you have to update it. There some debates going on in the forums about wheither the new VZ radio rom is better or worse then the current radio rom that was ripped from attel. Some say its better, some say its really the same (same file size) and some say its way worse.
So in summary, to run the GPS Fix, atleast install DCD's custrom rom first. (Note: Do not let Custimization run, the rom is based off a latest sprint rom, so letting it run as a verizon users messes things up. soft reset after initial bootup after a flash and pull the battery if it starts to do it. also remember to hard reset after flashing any rom)
PS. If you flash the radio rom, you will have to do *228 again to reprogram your number back into the phone.
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If you flash DCD 3.2.6 do let customization run, he rips out the carrier specific stuff out of the rom, so it can actually hurt not to run customization on his rom. Only stop customization run if you are flashing an original carrier specific rom that is not your current carrier, i.e. if you flash a sprint original rom on a VZ phone, etc.
While based on a Sprint rom, he has taken the time to make it safe to run on any carriers phone.
DCD's customization runs UC and I think a few other house cleaning items, so it's important for it to run.
BTC
For those who know me, I have flashed a zillion times and am no rookie. I want to verify that this GPS chip is toast before sending in the replacement phone to get another and want to make sure I am not missing something simple.
FYI here are the steps I did:
updated BL to 2.40, updated radio to 3.42.50, updated ROM to 3.2.6, did GC aGPS tutorial (QPST, location/GPS settings, cab), ephemeris data streams but no lock (using HTC GPS tool).
Rolled back to stock, started from scratch above and verified QPST persisted, still no lock but I am getting ephemeris data to start but it never has anything exciting showing, just empty lines after hours of running (see screenshot).
Any thoughts or do I send it back? This is the first time this has happened after receiving several xv6800s where it never locks. There is a white dot so I can use that as an excuse to get a new one sent.
Did the phone come with MR1 or MR2 on it? I've read you need to flash an older stock ROM before upgrading to have working GPS if it came with that.
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Did the phone come with MR1 or MR2 on it? I've read you need to flash an older stock ROM before upgrading to have working GPS if it came with that.
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That's new to me. Most of my previous replacements were pre MR1 and MR2. I will work on it and repost.
If anyone else has any thoughts let me know.
He's right. If you flashed to a ROM from MR1 or MR2, the aGPS fix doesn't work.
You have to flash back to a stock ROM, then flash to the custom ROM again. Once that's done, it'll work.
I made this mistake the first time I flashed a phone.
after you go back to a stock 6.0 rom make sure you go back and do the GC gps fix again
steps
roll back to 6.0 stock
install Custom ROM (dcd,Reloded)
GC fix again
GeLopez said:
after you go back to a stock 6.0 rom make sure you go back and do the GC gps fix again
steps
roll back to 6.0 stock
install Custom ROM (dcd,Reloded)
GC fix again
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Does this mean BL relocker 1.04 (see here) then 2.09.605.8 (Radio 1.30.00) for me on Verizon?
Why are there no tutorials or notes for GC? He is usually pretty good at that kind of thing.
I just received a refurb which has MR2 as well, so I'm going to have to do the same thing.
I'm going to use the Re-locker
Flash back to stock
Use NueSPL 2.47
Flash a Rom
Do DCD aGPS fix
See if it works
Now to go and find Stock Verizon Rom...
Ok, so the stock rom is in the Wiki. I really don't want to call Vzw for a new a-Key though....
hmm...does the gpsserver.cab work without doing the aGPS fix?
ok, the gpsserver.cab does no good, so I was forced to downgrade.
The good news is I now have aGPS back on the phone! The bad news is my aKey is wrong, and I need it reset by Verizon. So after calling customer support apparently they only offer in person customer support until 11pm
So I will have to call in tomo and get it reset. The good thing is, data works fine....
I tried to use the new *228 and option 3, but since I didn't switch phones a new aKey was not set. Oh well, no worries....
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ok, the gpsserver.cab does no good, so I was forced to downgrade.
The good news is I now have aGPS back on the phone! The bad news is my aKey is wrong, and I need it reset by Verizon. So after calling customer support apparently they only offer in person customer support until 11pm
So I will have to call in tomo and get it reset. The good thing is, data works fine....
I tried to use the new *228 and option 3, but since I didn't switch phones a new aKey was not set. Oh well, no worries....
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MrTek, please post your exact steps (if they are different from your prior post) and maybe we can update the wiki with the new instructions.
Do you mean that you needed to downgrade to stock vzw 6.0 because gpsserver.cab didn't work?
If anyone else wants to pitch in and help write the instrux, feel free.
If you start with MR1 and go custom the gps is locked by Verizon. You first must relock the phone and downgrade to a pregps Verizon rom. Then unlock phone and flash gps radio and custom rom. Then apply agps fix.
I did the steps in the Wiki as they are, so I don't think they need to change.
When I said the gpsserver.cab didn't work, I meant that it didn't work on a custom rom after I applied the QPST info. I didn't expect it to work, but it was just an idea to keep me from having to truely downgrade the radio.
The exact steps were:
1 - Use Nue's Re-locker to get back to SPL 2.07
2 - Use a SDcard to flash back to Stock VZW rom,reboot
3 - Use SDcard to flash latest Titan Radio
4 - Use RUUupdate to load your choice of custom ROM,reboot
5 - Use QPST to set aGPS ip settings in config
6 - install the aGPS.cab settings
7 - GPS works as expected now
8 - Call VZW to reset my Akey
9 - Phone is fully functional, with aGPS working correctly
I believe there should be a step between 2 and 3 to change bootloader to nue 2.47, right?
Otherwise this is great.
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I did the steps in the Wiki as they are, so I don't think they need to change.
When I said the gpsserver.cab didn't work, I meant that it didn't work on a custom rom after I applied the QPST info. I didn't expect it to work, but it was just an idea to keep me from having to truely downgrade the radio.
The exact steps were:
1 - Use Nue's Re-locker to get back to SPL 2.07
2 - Use a SDcard to flash back to Stock VZW rom,reboot
3 - Use SDcard to flash latest Titan Radio
4 - Use RUUupdate to load your choice of custom ROM,reboot
5 - Use QPST to set aGPS ip settings in config
6 - install the aGPS.cab settings
7 - GPS works as expected now
8 - Call VZW to reset my Akey
9 - Phone is fully functional, with aGPS working correctly
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That is correct after the stock rom install you need to unlock the phone with 2.47
So here is updated with links, I will put in main forum to make it easier for people who are searching with a better thread title.
1 - Use Nue's Re-locker to get back to SPL 2.07
2 - Use a SDcard to flash back to Stock VZW 6.0 rom,reboot
3 - Use nueSPL-2.47 to update bootloader
4 - Use SDcard to flash latest Titan Radio
5 - Use RUUupdate to load your choice of custom ROM,reboot
6 - Use QPST to set aGPS ip settings in config (use GC tutorial)
7 - install the aGPS.cab
8 - GPS works as expected now
9 - Call VZW to reset my Akey
10 - Phone is fully functional, with aGPS working correctly
Oops, I missed that in the list, sorry. yes, I had used nueSPL 2.47
I just flashed the the 6.5 B2, and everything works great so far...
Just got my refurb (2nd one cause first replacement had a white dot out of the box) and followed the steps and my phone is better than ever. Thanks again for your help guys.
Actually, what might be a good recommendation is to Do the unlock, and Flash BEFORE you switch to the refurb phone.
When you receive your refurb, you dial #228 on the refurb phone, and choose option #3. This walks you through moving your service to this new phone.
During the process, a new A key is also set I believe, so if you unlock and flash before you do the process you won't need to call VZW for the aKey.
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Actually, what might be a good recommendation is to Do the unlock, and Flash BEFORE you switch to the refurb phone.
When you receive your refurb, you dial #228 on the refurb phone, and choose option #3. This walks you through moving your service to this new phone.
During the process, a new A key is also set I believe, so if you unlock and flash before you do the process you won't need to call VZW for the aKey.
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Or if you have not yet sent back the other device , login to the website at verizonwireless.com and activate your old phone again. Wait 10 minutes, activate the new phone.. and the Akey should be fine.
Verizon will update your phone 24 hours a day. If you listen to the message on their 800 number "If you cannot make phone calls from your phone, please press" and you can get customer service after hours.
I've done it two times by screwing with my phone late at night.
I've got a refurbished Verizon XV6800 that had the latest Verizon ROM installed (radio 3.37).
I unlocked with No2chem SPL 2.47 and flashed a GPS PPCKitchen ROM.
The phone is flashed for cricket.
I can not get GPS to work. I upgraded the radio to 3.42.50.
GPS stil does not work. I added GPS toggle and quick GPS but they did not help either.
I've read about the Verizon MR1 update and how GPS would not work after it is installed.
Am I able to put the Verizon 6.0 ROM on it?
I thought that would downgrade to a non-GPS radio, and that could brick the phone?
I've searched this awhile now, and can't find a specific set of instructions for a GPS enabled Verizon to get GPS working with a custom ROM.
If I can flash a pre-MR1 Verizon ROM, where would I find it?
Thanks for any help.
Check here as Mr-Free stated.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=444342&page=80
also see post 803 in that thread...
That was taken from the last couple of pages of the Official Verizon Wireless GPS/aGPS Discussion thread.
edit: fixed link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=376873 his link is not working for me so i gave you this.
you can go down to stock
GeLopez said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=376873 his link is not working for me so i gave you this.
you can go down to stock
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I've read this thread, but it was written before GPS roms, and I don't think it addresses the issue of downgrading radios from 3xx (3.42.50, in my case).
skank_boy said:
I've read this thread, but it was written before GPS roms, and I don't think it addresses the issue of downgrading radios from 3xx (3.42.50, in my case).
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The stock rom contains the downgraded radio as well.
Thanks for your help, but I need to know.
I've heard going back to a non-GPS radio is really dangerous (this is a non-GPS radio, right?)
Just don't want to brick it.
It's very hard to brick this phone. I am one of the few that have, but, wasn't due to software issues, it was hardware. I've gone down to stock plenty of times and it's not that hard. In order for you to use a custom ROM WITH gps and yer trying to flash from a stock 6.1 rom, you HAVE to flash back to a 6.0 rom and then upgrade from that or gps will not work. Check out the guides mentioned above and the guide in the wiki.
Thanks for the advise, folks.
I will...(gulp)...give it a try.
If you hear screaming from the direction of Dayton, Ohio you'll know why.
lol
Thanks again.
i think i heard screaming already do you need us to call an ambulance?
I downgraded, and then upgraded successfully.
Now I just need to see if GPS is working.
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GPS is working! Thanks so much for the help guys! I've done about 12 Moguls, but this was the first VZW one, so it was a new problem for me.
..but there is something weird. My data connection keeps starting up by itself.
I done everything as I always do, but I've never had this quirk before.
Could it be a radio problem?
Thanks.
skank_boy said:
I downgraded, and then upgraded successfully.
Now I just need to see if GPS is working.
>>EDIT<<<
GPS is working! Thanks so much for the help guys! I've done about 12 Moguls, but this was the first VZW one, so it was a new problem for me.
..but there is something weird. My data connection keeps starting up by itself.
I done everything as I always do, but I've never had this quirk before.
Could it be a radio problem?
Thanks.
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With every ROM I've used including all the official Telus ROMs I'm pretty sure the data connection always connects by itself...
The only application I had that wouldn't start a data connection on it's own was SBSH Weather (it had a specific option to automatically establish a data connection).
I've been fighting a similar problem,trying to learn ppc kitchen.Every rom I've made can't get the data connection to stop,keeps cycling back on