*Updated: Aug 8th* "Complete" Verizon GPS Fix/Custom Rom Install

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Many people before myself have addressed this issue! Their has been post about how to fix verizon gps and many relies to "GPS NOT WORKING, ECT.." Regardless their are people that still have questions and very still unclear on how to resolve.

I've had this issue as well and fixed it many of times I have also been on the question side of things it sucks not knowing what going on... I figured I would attempt post the fix and answer as many questions regarding this issue as possible. Please feel free to pm me for missing info and or a better explanation of what is written. (I'm not perfect)

This Post is Geared to people who can NOT use GPS because of verizon "software disabling". If your not sure you can use gps please look below to Side Notes for testing.

If your gps works and you need guidance on how to flash a custom rom! Start From Step 3

Definition of GPS Types
*aGps this uses an internet connection to triangulate with distance from radio towers. Process time for location lock ruffly 5-15 sec(not this topic and verizon attempts to block these attempts)
*Gps takes a moment to lock on to multiple satellites to triangulate your location. Process time for location lock ruffly 2-4 min(Weather Dependent)

Read The Entire Post Before Attempting
DO NOT LET CUSTOMIZATIONS RUN

Install Instruction
Download Step1 Flash/Unlock with 0.40.coke (necessary for Step2)
Download Step2 **Load Unlocker & Flash Older ROM without GPS (This resolves Issue)
*Reset with pin-hole just before customization

Download Step3 Flash/Unlock with 2.31.coke (necessary for Step3)
Download Step4 **Load Unlocker & Flash Verizon Stock Rom (Strongly Recommended)
*Reset with pin-hole just before customization

Download Step5 **Load Unlocker & Flash Newest Radio Available (I recommend 3.42.3 or 3.42.5)
*Reset with pin-hole just before customization

6.1 or 6.5 Step6 **Load Unlocker & Flash at least 2x any custom rom (I Recommend NFSFAN's Rom)
*Allow Customization to Run Fully for Custom Rom's
*Install A GPS app of your liking (I use and Love tomtom/Garmin, nsfan always includes GPS viewer for testing)

Side Note
As each rom is installed if you accidentally let it startup fully dont worry its ok, Its just very important not to Let the Customization Run. After Step4 or Step5 you can install the below Cab's to test if issue has been Resolved. If you need to use active sync during these steps make sure to Remove from Airplane Mode and or Un-check option under USB to PC (fast syncing) Also Step 1 & 3 Coke Un-locker's are not compatible to x64bit systems. There maybe a way to get around or another version of coke unlocker, its just unknown to me. If anyone here knows of a way PLEASE let me know!

Gps Testing Cab's
Download Verizon GPS setting Cab by NSFAN
Download GPS Viewer

** Coke Unlocker is Loaded By Holding down a combination of buttons. HOLD POWER, CAMERA BUTTON & PIN-HOLE Reset Simultaneously until you get "Rainbow Colored Screen"

Things you will Need
Download Verizon provisioning cab by NSFAN
Download MMS Fix by NSFAN (install instruction below)

*Install the cab provided
*After install go into the Connections -> Manage Exsisting -> General Tab --> Delete Connection
*After that is done, Goto Start -> System Tools -> Open Advanced Config
*Press Menu -> Press "Import provisioning XML" Search for mxipupdate_oemoperators_102.provxml,
(Should be located in the Windows Root Directory)
*Import it, Soft-reset

MMS Should be up and running!

Provisioning phone 1st time
Your phone needs to be authenticated(*228 Option 1)! There are many way to resolve this. Tech support can manually have you add an Akey(26? hexadecimal code). Online Activation VZW Site or I prefer this method,

Attempt to make a phone call. You will Receive a VZ Error with a 800 number to call. Call this number and Explain

"I Just installed my phone and its not authenticating to make phone call. Unfortunately I'm on the phone in question and do not have an alternate to contact you with. Can you please fix this?, I have a few important phone calls to make!"

After which they will place you on hold and may explain giving you "temp authentication". This is not true is permanent. Process Including Hold time Usually is resolved with 4-8min

Side Note Thanks to -Digital Doug
After following the above instructions if your phone needs to be authenticated still and you speak
to verizon tech support! They will instruct you to dial ##778 to get your phone to open up a hidden configuration menu.
This doesn't work with NSFAN rom's. You need to dial ##778# instead. Its a small detail

Advanced GPS Registry Settings Thanks to codybear
[HKLM\Software\HTC\SUPL GPS]
\EnableAGPS = 1
\EnableSmartMode = 1
\GPSMode = 4 (should also work as 2)
\NumberFixes = 999999999
\QoSAccuracy = 50
\QoSPerformance = 89
\ServerIP = 195.207.101.126
\ServerPort = 7788
\timeBetweenFixes = 1

User's Reporting Possible Agps Fix
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index...VerizonAGPSFix

Their are many sources to the info within this post I do not take credit for anything more of a collaboration of information! I do NOT as anyone here on xda take responsibility for possible issue you may experience during flashing

Originally Posted by theoneownz

Many people before myself have addressed this issue! Their has been post about how to fix verizon gps and many relies to "GPS NOT WORKING, ECT.." Regardless their are people that still have questions and very still unclear on how to resolve.

I've had this issue as well and fixed it many of times I have also been on the question side of things it sucks not knowing what going on... I figured I would attempt post the fix and answer as many questions regarding this issue as possible. Please feel free to pm me for missing info and or a better explanation of what is written. (I'm not perfect)

Most important Things to know
Read The Entire Post Before Attempting
DO NOT LET CUSTOMIZATIONS RUN


Download Step1 Flash/Unlock with 0.40.coke (necessary for Step2)
Download Step2 Flash Older ROM without GPS (This resolves Issue)
*Reset with pin-hole just before customization

Download Step3 Flash/Unlock with 2.31.coke (Need to Flash newer Rom's)
Download Step4 Flash Verizon Stock Rom Recommended*(Personally Have Skipped this step worked perfect)
*Reset with pin-hole just before customization

Download Step5 Flash Newest Radio Available (I recommend 3.42.3 or 3.42.5)
*Reset with pin-hole just before customization

Step6 Flash atleast 2x any custom rom (Recommend NFSFAN's Rom)
*Allow Customization to Run Fully for Custom Rom's
*Install A GPS app of your liking (I use and Love tomtom/Garmin, nsfan always includes GPS viewer for testing



Side Note
As each rom is installed if you accidentally let it startup fully dont worry its ok, Its just very important not to Let the Customization Run. After Step4 or Step5 you can install the below Cab's to test if issue has been Resolved.

Download Verizon GPS setting Cab by NSFAN
Download GPS Viewer

If you need to use active sync during these steps make sure to Remove from Airplane Mode and or Un-check option under USB to PC (fast syncing) if needed





Their are many sources to the info within this post I do not take credit for anything more of a collaboration of information!

thanks for such informative writing, i myself really don't need the gps on my phone that bad, but it can come handy sometimes and i've been hesitating to do this fix because i heard that downgrading radio can mess up the phone, but i think i'll give it a go sometime this week and will report back.

Quick question: i always flash my phone from the SD Card since day 1, because for some reason the Laptop disconnect the USB sometimes, so.. is it safe to unlock from SD Card as it is to flash from SD card??
thanks again.

I have never flash from the SD card not sure what you mean

Ive also have that usb disconnecting issue with all of my vouge like its loose on the mini usb connection. All i do is plug it in and dont touch it till its done. But if you where to accidently disconnect the usb for any reason. No worries coke unlocker will cover this issue and just reload and try again.

Well i followed your instructions to the T. And i was beginning to write how its not working. But then i noticed that it started picking up satellites. So YES. SUCCESS. IT DOES WORK! Just a side note how do i get rid of the Bell logo when i first boot up?

Also, what steps did you follow afterwards to get your internet and mms up and runnng?

Originally Posted by albert001

Well i followed your instructions to the T. And i was beginning to write how its not working. But then i noticed that it started picking up satellites. So YES. SUCCESS. IT DOES WORK! Just a side note how do i get rid of the Bell logo when i first boot up?

*agps is uses an internet connection to triangulate with distance from radio towers. Process time 5-10 sec(not this topic and verizon attempts to block this)

*gps takes a moment to lock on to multiple satellites to triangulate your location. Process time 1-2 min

Bell Logo is something to be removed when flashing a Custom rom. Me personally i don't care to change it but from what i understand its just swapping a file in the custom rom and then proceed with a normal flash.

Originally Posted by albert001

Also, what steps did you follow afterwards to get your internet and mms up and runnng?

Download MMS Fix by NSFAN

*Install the cab provided
*After install go into the Connections -> Manage Exsisting -> General Tab --> Delete Connection
*After that is done, Goto Start -> System Tools -> Open Advanced Config
*Press Menu -> Press "Import provisioning XML" Search for mxipupdate_oemoperators_102.provxml,
(Should be located in the Windows Root Directory)
*Import it, Soft-reset

MMS Should be up and running!

Originally Posted by anothen

if I follow the outlined steps for the GPS fix, and then later upgrade to a newer Rom version (NFSFAN V13) would I need to re-do these steps?

No All that is needed is gps and mms fix cab's and of course any other customization preferred

quick question i cant seem to load the sprint rom it stops cause of vendor id error. how do i get passed it? thanx for the help

Man.....i am on the phone with verizon wireless because of issues of not being able to make phone calls which it finally fixed now i am having issues with all data. Any ideas?

Originally Posted by bangout

quick question i cant seem to load the sprint rom it stops cause of vendor id error. how do i get passed it? thanx for the help

Sounds like your trying to load the sprint rom from activesync. You should be loading it though the "Coke Unlocker boot loader"

Make sure to follow the steps above. Btw also if you have follow the step be sure your download is not corrupted!

Any suggestions with me not being able to receive data? I am using 3.42.5 radio. Should i try 3.42.3 to get the data to work?

Originally Posted by theoneownz

Many people before myself have addressed this issue! Their has been post about how to fix verizon gps and many relies to "GPS NOT WORKING, ECT.." Regardless their are people that still have questions and very still unclear on how to resolve.

I've had this issue as well and fixed it many of times I have also been on the question side of things it sucks not knowing what going on... I figured I would attempt post the fix and answer as many questions regarding this issue as possible. Please feel free to pm me for missing info and or a better explanation of what is written. (I'm not perfect)

Most important Things to know
Read The Entire Post Before Attempting
DO NOT LET CUSTOMIZATIONS RUN


Download Step1 Flash/Unlock with 0.40.coke (necessary for Step2)
Download Step2 Load Unlocker & Flash Older ROM without GPS (This resolves Issue)
*Reset with pin-hole just before customization

Download Step3 Flash/Unlock with 2.31.coke (Need to Flash newer Rom's)
Download Step4 Load Unlocker & Flash Verizon Stock Rom Recommended*(Personally Have Skipped this step worked perfect)
*Reset with pin-hole just before customization

Download Step5 Load Unlocker & Flash Newest Radio Available (I recommend 3.42.3 or 3.42.5)
*Reset with pin-hole just before customization

Step6 Load Unlocker & Flash atleast 2x any custom rom (Recommend NFSFAN's Rom)
*Allow Customization to Run Fully for Custom Rom's
*Install A GPS app of your liking (I use and Love tomtom/Garmin, nsfan always includes GPS viewer for testing



Side Note
As each rom is installed if you accidentally let it startup fully dont worry its ok, Its just very important not to Let the Customization Run. After Step4 or Step5 you can install the below Cab's to test if issue has been Resolved. If you need to use active sync during these steps make sure to Remove from Airplane Mode and or Un-check option under USB to PC (fast syncing)

Download Verizon GPS setting Cab by NSFAN
Download GPS Viewer

** Coke Unlocker is Loaded By Holding down a combination of buttons. HOLD POWER, CAMERA BUTTON & PIN-HOLE Reset Simultaneously




Their are many sources to the info within this post I do not take credit for anything more of a collaboration of information!