Best method to flash new radio for Verizon xv6700

[serfboreds]

I have read two ways to flash a verizon phone:

1. This method is suggested by DCD here which involves downgrading bootloader and then installing radio, then upgrading bootloader then install 3.0.1.

See post #3: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=376150

2. The second method by Geckotek states that you only need to run the sprint and install dcd before customizations start.

See post #2, with the Geckotek quote in the middle: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=376873

Which have you used? Anyone done both?

[ooshnoo]

install the sprint rom to get the radio then flash to dcd's rom.

[Geckotek]

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=2036154#post2036154

[Asphyx]

DCD recently took down the radio only download and has since suggested Geckotek's method to be the best.

[serfboreds]

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=2036154#post2036154

Thanks for the solid post, we should have more stickys starting with yours..

[serfboreds]

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=2036154#post2036154

I just flashed Sprint update and then 3.0.1 and it is running. I am installing all programs and settings and will give more feedback soon.

[serfboreds]

So far, GPS is waaay quicker. I still use AstroLauncher, and it took 10 seconds in my house with only one window in view. This is why I upgraded and I am so pleased I did.

I did not need to get an Akey, and I used *228 option 1 without needing to authenticate. I did not need to enter MSID or MDS. I was up and running immediately.

I love that I get HTC splashscreen. I love the increased Ram over 2.3.1, and it seems smooth with no discernible differences so far. Will check back later.

[Keystone]

HINT: Avoid hassles with multiple boot loaders, your USB connection and PC by flashing directly from the microSD card

Flashing via the microSD card
Format a microSD card into FAT32
From the kitchen's RUU directory, copy the ROM (RUU_signed.nbh) to the root of the microSD
Rename the ROM to TITAIMG.nbh
Insert your card.
Force into the boot loader with POWER-CAMERA-RESET
Follow the instructions and you'll quickly flash your Titan...
This will work to flash with an official ROM and radio, I think regardless of the boot loader you have installed. But ensure that you do have the correct boot loader (olipro 2.40 for this ROM) installed for when you do eventually finish with your flashing and are ready to boot into your chosen OS. If just flashing to obtain the radio from an official ROM, then after its flash do not boot into its OS (risks running a customisation and reprogramming your phone), just force entry back into the boot loader to flash your final OS ROM from the microSD card.That is the quickest and safest method to flash. Your choice to consider if it's the best, ;).