[Touch Pro CDMA] Scott:
[ROM][VZW][12.27.08]VZ Nav ROM 2.1-lllboredlll P2 GPS Edition-(WM6.1 CE OS 5.2.20931)

PLEASE SEE POST #2 for issues / FAQ's.

Its here!

Ok, I updated the ROM with Bored GPS phase two technology to bring you the easiest and fastest way to get GPS running on your XV6850. The instructions have been updated for use. Only MAJOR change besides asthetics is how you launch the GPS fix. I made it a little simplier ;c) See updated instructions below!

I also added some eyecandy, fancy icons in taskbar, battery percent over battery icon in 1% increments.

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 (I will upload CAB later or someone else can)

Older Opera 9.5 from Stock VZW ROM

NETCF 2.0

TF 3.0 - Large Start Menu / Large Title Bar (I will upload CAB later or someone else can)

HTC Diamond SIP (soft keyboard). Only has regular MS keyboards for memory reasons.

+ 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

*NEW- Glite - Control the dimming of the back light utility

*Tweaks

Minor system tweaks for performance and usability

US Weather Database (If your city is not there then I apologize in advance)

ORIGINAL HTC Manilla with FULL aninmation. Not your daddy's TTF3D any more! Removed internet, music, and photo tabs. Can be added back in using TF3D Config included)

Contacts mapped to left softkey on Home screen.

Internet Sharing

*GPS Fix

Bored GPS Phase 2 is incorporated for the easiest of use

Live Search (Dont ask me about UPGRADEABILITY when they release a new app we will worry about it THEN!!!)

Google Maps with street view (Dont ask me about UPGRADEABILITY when they release a new app we will worry about it THEN!!!)

*Free Memory on boot

With TF3D running = 65 Megs

Without TFD Running = 71 Megs

Instructions UPDATED 27 Dec 08:

1. Flash phone - Phone flashes and autorun kicks in and then reboots.

2. Phone now displays welcome center and you click on screen to continue. No need to calibrate, I did it for you ;c)

3. Next hit start -> Programs -> GPS-> lllboredlll GPS fix.

4. Select OK to proceed with update. When that is finished select OK when prompted to reboot.

5. Now Dial *22899 and activate. Phone will reboot on its own.

6. Now we need to enable GPS in windows and verify the PRI update worked. Start phone by pressing green button. 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 stay VZW on the screen. Now click Menu -> Options -> Serivces Tab -> Location Settings -> Get Settings -> Location On -> OK ->ok

7. 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

Start-> Programs -> GPS -> Live Search

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

start -> Programs -> GPS -> Google Maps

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!

How to set up TomTom 7

Just install and run. It configures on its own. Atleast ver 7.45. I am running it without issue.

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 25 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.

Downloads: www.scottcrosler.com

One last thing to remember, this is the ROM I run on my phone. I am sharing because I like to not because I have to ;c) This is not a full time job for me but I put in more hours on these forums than 40 hours a week! hehehe.... THANKS!!!!!