yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] geomun:
Excellent Instructions- how to tell google maps to use GPS once working??

Excellent thread. Followed steps precisely and did get GPS to work. After flashing multiple times however I could not make a test call #832. Called VZW and they had to change a security permission on their side. I could receive texts and phone calls but couldn’t make any calls. Dude named Angel fixed it quickly though with no questions.

Once I have GPS working, what is the trick to get Google Maps to see the connection or do I need additional software/maps at this point?

Thanks

xv6900/NFSFAN v16/no data plan

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[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] geomun:
I think I answered my own question. GoogleMaps does require a dataplan since it downloads maps from the WWW. You need a third party application such as Iguidance v4.0/2009 or Garmin Mobile XT.

Everyone have a GREAT Saturday!! Posted 10:20am EST- Georgia
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] br125:
this is an awesome thread!

My vogue got fried when it went into the gulf the other day and when I recieved my

insurance replacement it already had wm 6.1 from verizon installed on it.

I followed the instructions on here and i'm locking sats again.
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] bigboy292000:
All I did was install NFSFAN's v17 ROM. GPS working again for this Verizon customer!

A little bit of history:

Long time ago, I ran Verizon official MR1 and allowed customizations to run, with Valhalla fix GPS worked. Then since March/April 09, GPS died.

I then rolled back to non-GPS ROM and radio. Then went to MR1 but did not let customizations to run. Then went to another rom. Then another but this time 6.5. Still no GPS.

So then I loaded NFSFAN's v17 and GPS works.

Sweet!
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] blepore:
Thank you for trhe comprehensive post

this was an excellent post. much props.

now that i have GPS, i'm realizing how slow it is compared to my bluetooth receiver. i've tried to use HTC's QuickGPS (QGPS) based on lllboredlll's cert fix but, haven't been able to connect to download.

Does anyone else have problems with long cold starts?

what have you done to fix this?

Without a GPS almanac with the satelite location data to provide a faster fix, i'm getting multiple minutes to the initial fix vs the seconds that folks claim when using a satelite positioning downloading program like QGPS.

any alternaive programs or advice on how to get QuickGPS to work on the XV6900, would be appreciated.
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] mcastel:
Clarification on conflicting info

Can someone please clarify below? someone else posted the question but never answered.

Also, thread http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=20370 states:

According to instructions on this thread the rom RUU_Vogue_SPRINT_WWE_1.12.651.1_2.13.00_SPC_NV133_Ship.exe is the one is currently installed before running unlocker 2.31; yet, based on quote above unlocker version 2.31 is only for 3.xx roms, which leaves to wonder if true how will it work with the Sprint one.

Please someone clarify. Thank you!
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] blepore:
it worked fine for me. i believe they are talking about going backwards with the ROMs in those posts. Speaking from personal experience, you can install the older COKEs (in the step by step order described) without a problem and then use the recomended ROMs without bricking.

Try it, it will work. It's really great having GPS, i just wish there was a way to run QuickGPS to get a faster fix when doing cold starts as I posted above.
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] bigboy292000:
Weird... with the ROM I mentioned few posts ago, I get a fix within 15 seconds from a moving car. QuickGPS or no (actually I did not even install QuickGPS). Bing, Google Maps, Glympse - all get a fix within 15 secs max.
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] blepore:
Strange... so you can boot cold everytime and get a fix all the time in 15 seconds not using GPS Viewer as a primer? I'm using NSFAN's v16. i'm thinking of upgrading to his newest and giving that a try.
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] bigboy292000:
Yes... I just soft reset my phone went out to the back yard, fired up Google Maps and about 13 seconds later I had a fix.
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] theoneownz:
I had 3 vouges side by side by side :) which 2 out of the 3 work slow the other was as described. I set them all up exactly the same without and AGPS tinkering. I believe (could be super incorrect) its due to the chipset being changed during manufacturing... but who's to say in your situation it not due to location and relation of the actual sat position :)

I now have a TP2 which gets locks with AGP before the application opens :eek: usually within 1000 yards then within 5-7 seconds has 6 to 9 sat locks

Crazy difference
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] ldube:
Vogue unlocker

Any of the Vogue unlocker .40 or 2.31 will work on X64 bit windows, it gives sleep error but wait 2 secs click again, error will happen again, wait 2 secs. do this about 6 times and it will continue flawlessly, Apprently it is just something to time out to make you wait. I did the above GPS fix so i did the .40 unlocker then the 2.31 unlocker with no issues. Hope that helps anyone
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] ldube:
External Gps setting

I flashed with nsfan 6.5 do not see the external gps setting icon. I think that is what is causing me to not get lock on gps, What cab gives this file pls
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] blepore:
Crazy is right. My Vogue is realatively new. Do you know if the chipsets were improved in the later models or vice-versa? Eitherway, it probably won't help me nor will QGPS i'm guessing. Guess i'll have to be happy with getting some GPS slowly vs none at all or upgrade. :(
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] blepore:
Strange. i think that's part of the ROM and not part of the vendor specific cab. Mine is located under the Start/Settings/Connections folder. not sure if it was placed there before or after i ran the Verizon Provisioning cab as i do them back to back.
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] orionxtc:
Ughh, Ive followed all instructions in here to a T. I have gps working, but cannot for the life of me get data working. I enter in username (myphonenumber@vzw3g.com) and password (vzw) I have done the username with and without the @vzw3g part like Verizon's tech support told me. It keeps saying invalid username or password. I cannot get it to program through *228 either. They are sending me out a new phone so ima flash this one back to stock. After all this im scared to even attempt this on the new one. I hate the stock 6.1 and I really want to be able to use my gps. Any thoughts?
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] bgrove:
I had the same issue. Voice works but data doesn't and even Verizon 2nd level techs couldn't fix; told me i screwed up my phone. Try the instructions on this post they worked for me. Make sure you thank Magicality if it works.

http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showpost.php?p=349414&postcount=10
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] orionxtc:
Awesome! that did the trick!!! Thanks!!! :)
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] Sodbuster:
download links do not work

From the original instructions.

I had GPS working until something like Spring. I am running 6.1.

The instructions appear to be aimed at those who never have flashed and unlocked and all that.

I don't want to brick my phone.

Additionally I now have an x64 Win7 computer, so am I out of luck? Verizon's gps plan runs about what a dedicated GPS unit with a bigger screen would run. . .
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] bigboy292000:
Many of us onVZW had our GPSes die back in March/April. The instructions here do work, I use NFSFAN's new ROM. Just a week ago I did this procedure on my wife's xv6900 too and it too now works.

I understand not wanting to brick it. Nobody does. If you follow instructions to the T, there is little chance IMO but it is a possibility so it's up to you.

W7 x64 will work just fine. Just download an install the WMDC 6.1 for 64 bit Vista and you'll be OK. I flashed my phone once on x64.
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] Sodbuster:
Missing files

That is good to know, thank you.

I'm not sure where to start having already done the flashing to 6.1 and enabling gps at that time.

Most of the files linked to in the original instructions apparently are no longer 'there'. Where might they be obtained?
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] orionxtc:
Is anyone else's phone locking up when you try to do the "import provisioning xml" in advanced config when you click on the windows file? Its driving me nuts! Everything was working fine on my other phone. I did everything the same and now this one dosent like me.
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] bigboy292000:
I had this problem. I think eventually it will come back... so what I do is copy the XML to my documents folder using file explorer and then import it from there.
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] bigboy292000:
I think they might go up and down, but try again, I just clicked on most and they prompt to download. Also - sometimes the download breaks, try yet again (if the file is corrupt once you get it)
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] redking117:
the link to verizon GPS settings cab isn't working...

I did all this and installed wm 6.5... looks suite!

Iguidance FINALLY gets a signal... but not a fix.. been waiting sometime.... :( 0/1 satellites
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] vkolas:
Good stuff

I just wanted to thank you for this material. It helped me get my phone working perfectly, custom ROM, GPS, MMS, the works! (took me almost the whole day!).

Just wanted to say THANKS!

-Vic
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] ChuckRoast:
Steps for GPS with stock ROM?

After reading and reading, and everything assumes you want a custom ROM and describes those steps. I think one comment I read was that the current radio in Verizon's 6.1 ROM is not the issue with GPS functionality but the PRI change to 2.03. I followed the process in http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=78560

Which changes radio and PRI and adds a custom ROM (I used Vins ver 4). Since I am new I did as instructed but not sure what and why I was doing the steps.

I successfully restarted GPS but hosed all my phone functions data roaming,etc...). I went into EPST settings and fixed some of the obvious stuff, but after roanming out of my home zone the phone stopped communicating). I flashed the stock 6.1 ROM back in (made the mistake of letting cusomizations run) and the phone would still not communicate. I have since learned that if I saved all my EPST (##778) settings I would have been better off, but don't know if I could have authenticated my phone (trying *228 instead of getting a call 1-800 message). Also I liked some of the new WM6.5 features in the custom ROM but not all the open issues. So I am back to a stock VZ WM 6.1 ROM and a working phone. To keep things simple, if I want to continue to use the the stock VZ 6.1 ROM will this get me GPS without having to call VZ for the second time this week?

Prior to the steps theoneownz posted on page 1:

Pre step 1 use QPST to back up all phone settings EPST data (not program data)

Pre Step 2 copy all pages seen in the advanced settings ( ##778)

Step1 Flash/Unlock with 0.40.coke [Isn't 0.41 the version to use now??]

Step2 **Load Unlocker & Flash Older ROM without GPS [Sprint ROM] (This resolves Issue) -This puts PRI 1.37 back on phone? *Reset with pin-hole just before customization

Step3 Flash/Unlock with 2.31.coke

Step4 **Load Unlocker & Flash Verizon Stock Rom *Reset with pin-hole just before customization

Load QPST data from Prestep 1

Verify EPST (##778) pages are back (change if necessary)

At this point I should have should be GPS enabled with VZ WM6.1 (I think)

Will my phone authenticate (*228)? Or will I have to go into level 2 tech help again? I read somewhere that changing to the older Sprint ROM will cause this issue but why doesn't everyone have the authentication issue? What casues authentication to work for some and not others?

Will loading my stock QPST file into phone with PRI 1.37 casue more problems?

I would like to play around with some other ROMs but don't want to call VZ everytime (I would think they would get suspicious if I did this 3x a week- I think I read once I use a custom ROM I can just reflash with a new ROM and not keep going backwards).

Any help for this noob would be apreciated!!

Chuck

XV6900

PRI 2.03.002

Radio 3.37.78

VZ WM 6.1
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] TigerUSA:
Ok Great. NSFFAN V17 Windows mobile 6.5..Sprint to Verizon

I managed to get a Sprint Vogue on 'Ebay' for a not too bad price. After some work I have found the NSFFAN v17 vogue Windows Mobile 6.5 to be by far the most stable of all of the 6.5+ roms. Problem is I decided for other reasons to go with Verizon. I had to unlock the phone with the coke rom first which then allowed me to use other roms easily. The NSFFAN v17 for the vogue is supposed to me phone network neutral so shouldn't this work? I saw where one poster did have it work on verizon but I just want to know what to do next.

I would like to use my NFSFAN v17 Sprint Vogue phone on Verizon. What do I do just simply give them the ESN number to Verizon tech support by calling the main 800 number or is there something more to it? I ran verizon provisioning cab vogue NSFFAN v17 rom area after flashing the phones and letting the full process run which I got in the . I don't see a pri or prl file in the set up area(that may be because Verizon hasn't activated the phones?. The GPS was the one thing that did work and work well with sprint so I'd assume it would work under Verizon.

For that matter could I log onto my account with verizon and simply activate the sprint vogue myself? Let me know what if any steps I may need please.

The phone still says sprint on the main screen even though service is off.

Does Verizon only need the ESN number under the battery and they will be able to turn on the phone/messaging and data package?

Thank you! :)

If this works I'll be so happy. :D

after the NSFFAN v17 rom I now have:

Radio 3.42.30

PRI 2.34_003

MDN: It still shows a phone number ? I guess this was the last user how can that be removed?
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] novafreak69:
Still No GPS

I have gotten a new replacement phone... I have flashed NFSFAN's WM6.1 V1.15... I have done the radio upgrade... 3.42.40. And I still cannot get a GPS lock... any push in the right direction on troubleshooting would be greatly appreciated....
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] egzthunder1:
See my reply at the tutorial thread.
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] scottter:
whats an example of "an older rom without gps"?

And how do you flash ONLY the radio?
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] scotttr:
The Sprint rom linked to an the first page would be "an older rom without gps"

see here for instructions on flashing the radio only(no need for super CID). I used 'Way 2' if it doesn't work the first time try reformating your card and try again.
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] skijosh:
I am very confused as to what I am doing wrong here. I hope that somebody can help me as it seems that this thread hasn't been touched in about 6 months.

I have downloaded the steps 1-6

I put my phone in coke-loader mode (power + camera + reset)

I open Vogue_unlocker.exe (step 1) on my computer. It loads and installs something on my phone.

I reset phone and go back to coke loader mode

I open RUU_Vogue_SPRINT_WWE_1.12.651.1_2.12.00_SPC_NV133_Ship.exe (step 2) on my computer. It loads and installs something on my phone.

I reset phone and go back to coke loader mode.

I open Vogue_unlocker_MFG_2.31.exe (step 3) on my computer. It unpacks a new folder tmpvg23. A black window comes up and tells me to connect my phone via ActiveSync. I press continue (even though I am on the coke loader page) and it asks me if I want to attempt to copy the file again (cannot connect).

I exit that program since it obviously will not connect while I am in Cokeloader mode. I then open up the tmpvg23 folder and run ROMUpdateUtility.exe This will connect while I am in coke loader but it always has an error before it can finish.

Please help!
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] Lmiller1708:
Flash Back to stock.

Run the Vogue_unlocker_MFG_2.31.exe (You should be connected Via Active Sync)

Follow the on screen instructions. (via the Black Window (or Command Prompt))

Once completed you can then flash a custom ROM. :D

Also if you have any more questions please post them Here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=592964

Also a good Guide... :D

Happy Flashing!
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] skijosh:
Thanks for the help^

I found a stock ROM and I loaded that onto my Vogue. I want to unlock my GPS as well as install Android on this phone.

On the page about installing android on your memory card I saw these instructions:

GET STARTED

1. unlock your phone (cokeman's unlocker, hardSPL 2.31).

2. flash a "GPS capable shipped rom" from post 1 here. make sure you have working phone, working data, and working GPS (if you are on verizon and have problems getting GPS to work, see here - thx drewden123.

3. upgrade to the bell 3.42.50 radio, find the radio only version here. flash it the same way you flash any other ROM - you can use a rom package to flash it, just rename it to RUU_signed.nbh and replace the one in the package with it, then flash away)

4. download the necessary files. you'll need:

a. a rom in the form of androidinstall.tgz from this forum. a couple of great donut options are myn's and plemen's and plemen's

b. a .nbh found at sourceforge. the sourceforge page contains both stable builds, and the latest betas - don't know what to use? see this thread. choose your resolution based on the recommendations of the chef (the rom builder), also read here.

I have now loaded cokeman unlock 2.31 onto my phone. So I want to proceed to step 2. I am on Verizon. Do I want to immediately proceed to the drewden123 link or do I first want to install a GPS capable shipped ROM?
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] kiwilime:
I need help!!!

I followed all the directions, and in the end heres what I got

Unlocker Version: 2.31

Radio: 3.42.50

PRI: 1.37 (another thread on PPCGeeks said this was important for GPS)

BUT my GPS isnt working!! Is there something that I did wrong?
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] scotttr:
is location on?

start: settings: personal: phone: services: location setting: on

how are you checking gps?
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] kiwilime:
I used GPStest, and locations was on. I'm almost about to forget using my GPS once and for all, since it already caused me so many problems.

Locations is on!! I'm thinking maybe my GPS is just broken (probably not, but if there's any other help you can give me, that would be greatly appreciated)

Thanks for the input though :)
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] scotttr:
You can't see any satellites?

What ROM are you using?

GPS is set to COM4, baud rate 4800 and manage GPS automatically is checked?

Following the instructions of the OP has always worked for me. I've been able to see satellites after step 4, using the satellite viewer program from the first post.

That’s all I’ve got.

You should also ask here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=592964

More people might answer there.
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] HIYinOR:
Maybe this is obvious to most, but it wasn't for me having never used a GPS... Make sure you go outside with clear sky and check before you write off your GPS. The signals have no where near the wall penetrating strength of your cell phone, wifi, or bluethooth.

I would also recommend the app GPS Viewer for testing, it always works for me, just make sure you use COM4 and Baudrate 4800.

I also use NaviComputer to navigate "offline" with maps I download to SD card. It is pretty cool to watch your car (showing actual mph) moving on your phone, with free maps and no data plan... all on a phone that wasn't suppose to have GPS.
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] rhoniel:
Looking for Radio 3.42.3 ROM

Hi All,

I guess I am very late to the party since I cannot find any Bell radio ver. 3.42.3 ROM. Most of those links are broken.

Can someone please point me to the right direction to download such radio rom or may be kind enough to send me the ROM via e-mail.

Thanks.
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] mrkite38:
I think shipped-roms.com still has most of that stuff
[Touch CDMA Windows Mobile ROM Development] rhan8706:
I tried it but still no GPS any ideas? and some of your links are broken.
[G1 Apps and Games] imbonez9:
I running the Hero rom and LOVE the widgets but the fact on how slow and that I not getting all my texts is causing an issue... That and the fact my Gmail not working like it did before is making me go back but i love the calendar widget and the messages widget, so my question is, would it be possible to get them to work say on Cy's rom? Thank You.
[G1 Apps and Games] nephron:
First of all, if u have used the latest JacHero rom, the text problem and the gmail problems have been fixed. If you are patient and have some time, you can make your hero rom very very smooth. If you need help on making your hero rom run smooth and with no lag just give me a pm :D.

Edit: As of right now, there are no hero widgets for cupcake but someone might be working on it. Im not completely sure :D
[G1 Apps and Games] uberingram:
Short answer: No.

Long answer: Search.
[G1 Apps and Games] imbonez9:
For some reason i wasn't able to get texts still, and my gmail never came through :( I would like to help make it smoother however I not able to partition my class 6 have to get it exchanged and my class to can't do. Oh and don't really know about programing to be able to do anything :(

Thank You though
[G1 Apps and Games] icecreamkillah:
tears..

give up.:cool:
[G1 Apps and Games] DAKIDD236:
why is everyone's answer always search? Don't post a comment if you can't point him in the right direction or help the guy.
[G1 Apps and Games] brian_v3ntura:
i know right some people do it just to boost their post count.

what i did jsut now was type in"hero widget" into the market and found 9 results. but i havent looked thru the results since i run hero already
[G1 Apps and Games] ThR1LL:
We need an up-to-date FAQ sticky in the Q&A Forum lol
[G1 Apps and Games] imbonez9:
honestly i can't believe this thread is still around!!! haha. can we just close is already? haha
[G1 Apps and Games] ThR1LL:
I think if someone updated that informative thread with new links to up-to-date threads we would have less of these posts.
[G1 Apps and Games] imbonez9:
but look when this post first came out. Mod can we please close this already.
[G1 Apps and Games] Mi|enko:
I know the thread's inches from dying, but I'd love to see items ported. Look at the HTCMusic. It was ported and it runs great.
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] hotweiss:
http://www.xinwenit.com/File/MyTouch_V1.5.zip

Haven't tested it yet. Maybe it will be useful for some people here...
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] Gimpeh:
I wonder, aside from the Tmobile apps, what if any changes in this rom from the traditional Magic rom.
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] skittleguy:
Just flashed it to my Rogers (don't do this unless you rebuilt the boot.img) and it seems very snappy! It's pretty stock though.

Edit: Eeeww...Google keyboard...
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] hotweiss:
I noticed that it's very small. Also all of the apps are smaller...
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] skittleguy:
Might have something to do with why it felt to fast. But all them T-Mobile apps kinda kill the experience. Mind you, if they were edited out it would make a perfect lite rom for anyone that likes apps.