ROM Questions

[Dmarsh508]

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?)

[nitro66215]

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 (http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=TitanGpsFix)

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.

[Dmarsh508]

that program you gave me doesnt work on windows mobile. thats a Computer version.

[Dmarsh508]

nevermindi was wrong. im just having priblems connecting to my computer. do you have a cab file?

[nitro66215]

nevermindi was wrong. im just having priblems connecting to my computer. do you have a cab file?

Here you go.

[jdiperla]

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!

[BOOMSTYX]

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?

[animez]

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.

[animez]

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. (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=2596918#post2596918) The the GPS locks super fast and is VERY accurate in Google Maps. This site rules.

[MagnusRF]

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!

[RiftReaper]

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!

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.

[BillThyCat]

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.
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