[Touch Pro CDMA] Scott:
VZNav Rom 2.0 for Verizon XV6850 - llllBoredllll GPS Edition

Update 23 Dec 08 See Post #2

Preface:

This ROM is based on the eRice kitchen like my last couple ROM's. It has a modified version of the llllBoredllll GPS Fix. I modified it to create a link to PPST.exe in Programs -> Navigation -> Installation. In that folder you will also find three other installers for the latest version of Google Maps (with the new feature set)and Live Search. All tested and working with GPS locks usually under 60 seconds.

Details:

OS / Kitchen:

eRice TP Kitchen v1.03.7 [SYS OS 5.2.20931 Build 20931.1.5.0] with my Verizon OEM Pack

- Removed -

JetCet Printing

Older Opera 9.5 from Stock VZW ROM

NETCF 2.0

+ Added +

*NETCF 3.5 - Faster than 2.0 and now the standard from the eRice Kitchen

*Apps

Opera 9.5 build 2649 (Has zoom slider!)

iContact Burt Edition 6.4.5 (finger friendly contact chooser, iphone-ish)

HTC YouTube From kitchen

Latest Google Maps and Live Search. They are fully upgradeable to new version with out any issue!

*Utilties

TF3D Config - Modify TF3D settings and themes

Diamond Tweak - Modify many system settings

Advanced Config 3.3 - Modify even more system settings

nueFonts - Change fonts and sizes. Trebuchet and Calibiri look great!

SPB Back up - Great back up app. 5 free uses.

A black themed psShutXP - Utility to soft reset

HTC Network Plug in from Kitchen

*Sensor

Gyrator - Utility to rotate screen automatically in any app

Diamond Hologram - Cool 3D sensor app that simulates a hologram

Seismo - Nifty program to simulate a seismograph using motion sensor

*Tweaks

Minor system tweaks for performance and usability

US Weather Database

Modified Verizon TF3D Theme with Internet, music, and photo tabs gone. Can be added back in using TF3D Config

Custom TF3D Icons

TF3D Flip Clock on VZW theme

Contacts mapped to left softkey on Home screen.

Internet Sharing

*GPS Fix

Bored GPS is incorporated for the easiest of use

Instructions:

** YOU MUST BE UNLOCKED BEFORE BEGINING! SEE STICKES FOR UNLOCK DETAILS FIRST! WE WILL NOT SUPPORT UNLOCKING IN THIS THREAD JUST FLASHING.

Flash ROM from RUU folder using ROM Update utility. Sync with Active Sync before starting upgrade utility. This ROM flashes just like any other Custom ROM.After flash is complete phone will boot up and AutoRun will start setting up. Do not try to stop this! Phone will reboot on its own when completed.

When Phone boots back up wait for the system to finish loading then...

1. Start Dialer by clicking Green Phone button

2. Dial *22899 and let the programming start. Phone will reboot when completed

3. Click Start -> Programs -> Navigation -> GPS Prep. Install it to the device and not storage card. When install is complete click OK. You should be back in the programs menu under Navigation.

4. Now you see an Installation folder as well as GPS Prep. GO into install folder and run "Run PPST". Select OK to proceed with update. When that is finished select OK when prompted to reboot.

5. Now we need to enable GPS in windows and verify the PRI update worked. Start phone by pressing green button. Service should now say Sprint instead of VZW. You will need to make a call to do this. Dial your voice mail. It should ring in to it no problem and the carrier should now say sprint on the screen instead of VZW. If it does then proceed to next step. If not go to step 1 and start over.

Now click Menu -> Options -> Serivces Tab -> Location Settings -> Get Settings -> Location On -> OK ->ok

6. DONE!

At this point you are done and GPS is unlocked. You can start installing the included GPS apps if yiou choose.

**The included apps have been modified to put the shortcuts in the Navigation Folder under programs. They are the latest versions respectively as of 20 Dec 2008 11:49PM Central Time. They can be uninstalled later to accommodate updated software! Don’t ask in the thread because you will look really silly as I have answered the question here.

Installing Live search and Google Maps then making them compatible, Step by Step!

How to set up Live Search

Install application from \Navigation\Installation\

After installing the application will launch.

Select Menu -> Settings. Arrows Done to GPS COM0 and change it to GPS COM4. Select Done

Now select Map. This brings up the default map. Next turn on GPS by pressing Menu -> Center on GPS.

It can take a few minute for a first fix. After that it much quicker. I also recommend toggle Center GPS on and back off again if it doesn’t pick up in under 90 seconds as a matter of fact the program will force you to. If it forces you to then click Ok then toggle “Center on GPS” off then back on and it will lock quickly! First lock is always hard on fresh flash. After that you should be good to go.

How to set up Google Maps

Install application from \Navigation\Installation\

After installation Google Maps will load for the first time.

Select Menu -> Options -> GPS Settings

Select Set manually and then arrow down and select COM4 then change baud rate to 4800. Now click ok.

Now Select Menu -> Use GPS and you will then lock on!

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Install as normal and let it configure the GPS automatically as normal when starting up for the first time.

Done!

Remember: Be patient! It may take a couple soft reset to get it to work but it will. Trust me. Worse case scenario I had with a flash was I had to try twice in Live search then exit live search, toggle location off and back on, restart Live Seach and it locked instantly. Most of the time it will lock on the second try. Its been about 90% consistent under 60 seconds for me. A brand new phone took only two tries with live search and it got it within 15 seconds on the second try.

Note 1: This was done on a brand new in Box XV6850 straight from the VZW store and worked as stated above. These were also conducted using the stock Radio. This was done in the office basement of my house completely below ground. These are results are repeatable as I have don’t them at least 8 times now on two different phones.

Note 2: I have not applied anyother fix to my phone other than the steps listed above. I have not applied the aGPS fix either.

If you want to change the banner than follow the thread for the GPS fix by bored. There are instructions in there on how to fix the banner from Sprint to Verizon.

Downloads: www.scottcrosler.com