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After days of waiting for stability, PhoneNews.com is hosting all the tools you need, and a simple guide to add GPS navigation to your HTC Titan (PPC-6800, XV6800, or P4000). This guide is for all carriers: Alltel, Sprint, Verizon, Telus, and Bell.
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Click Read More below for the process, and details. For discussion, please visit the active discussion on our forums, and this has been added to our HTC Titan Page on the Phone Encyclopedia.
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Installing this update will enable GPS to function inside your HTC Titan. It enables the gpsOne chipset in your device to function as a standard GPS device, compatible with Windows Mobile 5 & 6 GPS applications, including Google Maps, Windows Live for Mobile, and navigation software such as TomTom Navigator. Keep in mind that gpsOne is not autonomous GPS, you will need to have home network coverage in order to maintain a GPS lock.
Also, keep in mind that this software is not supported by HTC. it is expected that carriers will be releasing this functionality in a future update. If you are not comfortable with this process, do not proceed. To maintain your warranty, you will need to remove this software (by restoring your device) before sending the device in for warranty service.
There are two ways to accomplish this; the automated route, and the manual installation route. We are still working on automated installers for all variants of the HTC Titan, so please bear with us if your device is not yet completed.
Manual Installation Procedure
Keep in mind that all data on the device will be erased. Sync and backup all data on the device before proceeding.
This process has three steps:
1) Unlocking the device, so it supports unsupported firmware flashes
2) Updating the software of the device (to listen for GPS commands)
3) Updating the baseband radio firmware to enable GPS
For this, you will need a few files:
1) Hard-SPL-240-MFG.exe (this is the unlocker mentioned in the first step).
2) Titan_Radio_3.27.00.exe (this is the baseband radio firmware)
3) The software update for the Titan (chose your carrier from the link below)
DCD 2.1.0 – Alltel – This is not needed for Alltel anymore, click here for the official update
DCD 2.1.0 – Sprint – This is not needed for Sprint anymore, click here for the official update
DCD 2.1.0 – Verizon Wireless – This is not needed for Verizon anymore, click here for the official update
DCD 2.1.0 – Bell
DCD 2.1.0 – Telus
Here is the procedure for updating:
- Open Hard-SPL-240-MFG.exe. It will extract files into C:\ttn240mfg, and then launch an unlocker. Follow the instructions on screen.
- Once it has been completed, launch the device’s software update. Follow the instructions on screen for the updater.
- Following the updater’s final instructions, power cycle the device as instructed (holding power and reset buttons simultaneously). The device will likely freeze at startup on your carrier’s logo. This is normal.
- When the device does freeze, hold power, camera, and reset buttons. This will send the device into what is known as Bootloader Mode.
- Connect the Titan back to your computer. Run the baseband radio firmware update, similar to the instructions above.
- When finished, power cycle again as instructed, holding power and reset buttons to complete the update.
- The device should now have GPS enabled via the GPS utility in Start > Settings > System > External GPS. While it says External GPS, COM5 now routes back into the device’s internal network-assisted GPS functionality.
Update: To restore Office Mobile functionality, regardless of installer, this download from Microsoft has been reported to fix it.
The efforts of many people contributed to this process. We cannot thank them all individually, but we do acknowledge (and thank) the active HTC hacking community for these developments.
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How do you return your PCC6800 back to the Sprint ROM? I have a copy of the latest ROM off of the HTC site. when I ran the update I got an error message
I am getting
ERROR (328): Invalid Command
“This Update Utility cannot be used for your PDA Phone. Please Check your Update Utility” on the bottom right it shows “IU2″. This happens whe trying to flash the factory ROM.
Bdub, have you previously installed a modified/hacked ROM onto the device? That’s a common error if you have, the fix is simply to re-lock the device, and then restart the procedure from the beginning.
Edit: I didn’t see your initial comment. We will have downgrade instructions up shortly. The process is a bit difference as you need to re-lock the device to accept the official software version. Also note that Verizon, Alltel, and Bell units do not have any software updates yet, so downgrading will require extra work.
No I haven’t before this was the first. How do you lock the ROM back?
Thanks for this compilation and almost “push button” instructions!!
I just saw your edit. patientlyy waiting…LOL!!!!
Chris being a first timer, are you suppose to reactivate after this update? It looks like this is a complete ROM replacement. When I try to make a call I get the Sprint activation message.
Yes, because this is a modified radio stack (one not yet fully adapted for updating), you’ll need to reprogram the device with technical support. This applies to all units, not just Sprint phones. Some may need to re-enter their A-Key during programming, this is something technical support can provide you with.
Has anyone received the following connection error 262: Update Error?
I tried this on xv6800 using automatic installer and active sync 4.5. The tool attempts to do the update but after the phone reboots and gives me the rainbow screen I loose connection in active sync and the update progress just reads 0% on the computer and the phone. Eventually I get error 262 from the update utility. When I reboot the phone everything comes up ok. Should I be using an older version of active sync? Any ideas?
I have a new 6800 and it hangs on the rom update at 0%. Upon a reboot of the phone, I get… The file ‘MortScript’ cannot be opened. Either is is not signed with a trusted certificate, or one of its components cannot be found. If the problem persists, try reinstalling or restoring the file or ping Christopher Price for help :0 Sorry, added the last part. Ideas on how to get past this, I am looking forward to GPS !!!!
I was facing the same error (Error 262) earlier today but got it to work using the manual installation method. However, I could not get the GPS update (the final step) to work. Instead of seeing a GPS icon in my settings screen I only see the original External GPS icon. Any ides?
Ok, this ROM has conflicts with ActiveSync and Bluetooth. Can you please provide instructions on how to load the device to its orginal state?
i have completed all steps but still yet to see a gps apart from the external icon that was always there
The External GPS control panel in settings handles the built-in GPS. Just set it to COM5 if you haven’t already… that’s the port most people are reporting works.
As to a downgrader, again, we’re working on it. Due to server failures on other web sites, the community is a bit splintered right now, but I expect a full downgrade to be released sometime Friday at the latest.
I guess I’m still trying to figure out what my problem is, I tried it twice and it hung at 0% and then I got the missing MortScript.exe on startup/reboot of the phone. My phone is still completly installed with the original MS 6 and the ROM upgrade didn’t do anything to my VZW XV6800.
Ok, so I had my initial issues with the automatic ROM update. Once that didn’t work I tried the manual installer. That seemed to work but had many things missing such as Mobile Office. The GPS, which was the main reason I tried this updater did not work. I tried to give the automatic version another try hoping something did not load correctly. This finally worked and added several applications including mobile office. While thie update an improvement on the manual updater I still cannot get the GPS to work on any port ( I am trying it with Google Maps). I do not recommend the manual method as it is not the same package as the automatic method. If anyone gets the GPS to work please post directions.
love it but would like to see bright colors and maybe a screen that changed colors.
http://www.sprintusers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=153883&page=12
download the
RUU_TITAN_SPRINT_WWE_3[1].16.651.0_435009_RS3_27_00_SPCS_NV124.exe
i think it was missing an “e” in the exe part so after i downloaded i renamed it to a .exe and it worked fine, no problems for me on the install!
I tried upgrading my verizon XV6800 again via the automated method this morning from my computer at work… it hung at 0% again. I didn’t get the mortscript error on bootup. Ideas?
Chris,
“The efforts of many people contributed to this process. We cannot thank them all individually, but we do acknowledge (and thank) the active HTC hacking community for these developments.”
I like your work, but you could at least give credit to the author of the ROM you are using, DCD at xda-developers.com. Sure lot’s of people contributed to helping him refine it, but if you are going to re-distribute his work you should at least mention him.
If we credit DCD, there’s going to be two or three people that will come forward saying that DCD’s work wouldn’t have been possible without their work. Or, someone will say DCD just copied XYZ’s techniques and re-rolled the ROM. We’ve been through this before. What we said applies best, we thank everyone that contributed.
Titan re-locker:
http://rapidshare.com/files/87435645/Titan_Relocker.zip
ummm mine is stuck at startup screen though, you have to connect through activesync to run the relocker. How do I get it relocked to run the old ROM to get it to boot past startup screen? Any ideas?
From the External GPS Settings here are the settings
Programs tab, Find a com port COM4 or COM5
Hardware tab, (None) Baud rate 4800
Don’t forget to turn on Location Settings to ON from the Device Options in the Dialer under Services tab. (I wasn’t getting GPS until I did this).
I would pay money to have this for the Touch
Does anyone know if this will work with the HTC Touch for Sprint. I would love to have the GPS built in on my device???
I am eagerly awaiting the downgrader for my Verizon 6800. My phone is sucking hard because of this. Cannot get my favorite people to appear on the HTC Home anymore. I’ve been jacking around all day getting the new installed programs off the phone because it was so slow the phone was nearly unusable. GPS worked though.
Tim,
I feel the same way. However, I did not get the GPS to work on mine. I tried the steps Jeff mentioned several posts ago to no avail. What COM port do you have your GPS set to?
This firmware does not work on the HTC Touch. Do not attempt to install this firmware on the Touch.
HTC however, will release an update for the Touch later this year which enables the same functionality.
Damian, I have Com port 5 enabled, the rest I just left alone. It took a long time for it to kick in but now its instant. I’ve gotten everything ironed out except my voice command button on the side doesnt work and I cannot get the People tab on HTC home to appear. I’ve tried everything with no luck. The ONLY thing i’m happy with is the threaded SMS. Which program is that? Anyone know?
im stuck at tha startup screen!!!!!!!!!!!! help plz i tried everything i guess im goin to have to take it to sprint and get a master reset this sux
David,
Are you talking about the verizon screen or the boot loader screen?
Tim,
Thanks for the response. I’m starting from scratch. I found that running the flash from Vista may be the source of my problems. I’m going to run it in a few minutes from my XP box.
I fan the new rom but when I try to run the titan radio rom it tells me my phone is not compatible. I have a Sprint mogul. any suggestions
Everything worked fine. The directions were great, especially the follow-ups. Had to call Verizon to get the A-Key setup after a *228. GPS/Phone/PDA = perfect combination.
very nice, love the fact that it employs tomtom navigation software. love the go 720, so this would be sweet addition to an HTC. also did you hear about the tomtom navigation application for the iphone? should be sweet. Gps on a cell phone is definitely the wave of the future.
im using sprint mogul but i swaped my phine out cuz it was nothing they could do but it was stck at tha htc load screen but im not goin to try to instal again cuz im scared lol
Mines completely bricked now. Will not respond to anything at this point. gotta take it to the store but I’ll have to wait until tomorrow.
works great on ppc6800 sprint, i had no problems at all
Nice writeup… good to see the Alltel love! Here’s my experience with my Alltel PPC-6800:
A note: Because you will need to reprovision the phone, I think it is important to make sure you are in an Alltel native area since you want to make sure you can get to Alltel’s *228 after flashing. If you are roaming, you would have trouble I would think, in which case you would have to ##778 (##PST) and enter everything manually. I went through and wrote down ALL my settings in PST just to be on the safe side before I upgraded, though I ended up not needing them.
First of all, the ROM installed very cleanly. The order should be HardSPL, then DCD’s ROM, and then the radio last as I understand it… though I ended up installing the reinstalling the ROM after the radio so I’m not sure how big of a deal that is.
Once everything is installed, you will see 1X and roaming. You must then do a *228 and select option 3 to reprovision the phone on Alltel’s network to get back to EvDO and not roaming. The phone will reboot. You then need to *228 again select option 2 to update the PRL (as the ROM installs a really old PRL 30006 for some reason) or manually update your PRL to 40029 if you want EvDO roaming on Sprint (click on “Alltel PRLs” at the top of this page).
Then, you should be ready to go! No problems at all with either phone or data…. the *228s took care of all the setup.
Here’s what I’ve noticed so far, as well as answering the questions I remember being asked:
DCD’s ROM, being a “clean and simple” flavor, is pretty snappy (though the phone always seems faster after a hard reset, so I don’t know how seriously I would take that).
I don’t have a headphone adapter, but both the stock headphones and my Seidio amplified car kit (uses the miniUSB port) worked fine.
My Jabra BT350 Bluetooth headset paired right up and worked just fine. Can’t say that the sound quality is either better or worse.
No RevA in my area, so I can’t vouch for that, but a speedtest seemed to be right where I usually am (EvDO speeds between 400k and 900k depending on signal).
Now, about the GPS… it worked very well! I have Odyssey Mobile nav software (it came with my Holux GPSlim 236 BT receiver) and I installed it and configured it to use COM4 (which seems to be the consensus port to use with the 6800′s internal GPS). It took about 5 minutes to find the satellites, but then it worked really well… I took it for a drive and it was consistently seeing 7 satellites and using either 6 or 7. It was pinning my location down well, showing me driving under overpasses as I was doing so, etc… I went down to a 25 foot range in Odyssey and it looked like my location was spot on.
So far, so good… other than the one lockup I had overnight, no problems at all… battery life seems fine and the phone is very snappy.
Further followup for the GPS to work…
Because of the way the drivers work, you need to use something that directly addresses the GPS Intermediate driver to get the chipset fired up and working. Use something like Google Maps, Live Search, or Yahoo Go! They all directly address it, as I know from personal experience that trying to access GPS in TomTom 6.030 without doing one of these first did not work. TomTom is trying to talk directly to the COM port and does not invoke the driver from what I understand from reading over on xdadevelopers.com. I know that they have programmers such as GPS Launcher over there to deal with the very issue also.
Just a few thoughts.
I need my MSN messenger + Mobile Office… is there a way to get it bACKKKKKKKKKKKK
I also want my MSN and Office back on the phone, I use it very often but now Its not there! Any Info on how I get this working (MSN + Office) Thanks upfront.
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LOL you rip off DCD and you give out misinformation. The GPS works fine as a standalone system. I can turn the phone off and still use the GPS.
Infact wikipedia says this of the GPSOne chipset:
gpsOne can operate in 4 modes:
* Standalone – Your handset has no connection to the network, and uses only the GPS satellite signals it can currently receive to try and establish a location.
* MS Based – Your handset is connected to the network, and uses the GPS signals + a location signal from the network.
* MS Assisted – Your handset is connected to the network, uses GPS signals + a location signal then relays its ‘fix’ to the server, which then uses the signal strength from your phone to the network towers to further plot your position. You can still maintain voice communication in this scenario, but not ‘Internet/Network service’ ie Web Browser, IM, streaming TV etc..
* MS Assisted/Hybrid – Same as above, but network functionality remains. Normally only in areas with exceptional coverage.
Tried to run the gps update on the mogul, i think its fried. i ran the unlocker, i got the DCD sprint rom on there, it froze at the HTC/carrier logo. i did the reset into bootloader mode, i go to run the 3.27 radio update, i get error code 202 connection. Help Please, im thinking i “bricked” it.
i shoulda mentioned, that when i put it into bootloader mode after DCD. it came up spl-1.07.0000. is that bad?
All these questions..
couldn’t you just point these people to PPCGeeks.com OR Xda developers where this unofficial release originated ,…Geeze your lame … they both have huge posts on this subject and all of these concerns addressed even an easier install method via SD Card again phonenews = lame
My phone seems to be bricked as well. No comms via usb. Tried many different times/ways to flash from the sd card. Nope. Now I need to figure out a way to completely kill the phone so I can take it back to the store and exchange it without them knowing what i did to it.
Time to credit some people, since PhoneNews apparantly is just gonna rip these people off without credit:
1) That HardSPL Unlocker 2.40? Oh, thanks Olipro and ImCoKeMaN! You
guys rule!
2) Hey, where did this new leaked rom come from? Oh, Kmartburrito
supplied it for us! Thanks a lot, dude!
3) Look at all these carrier-specific roms. Someone must have spent
a lot of time on those. Oh yeah, DCD did! Thanks, man!
4) Oh yeah, and if we didn’t mention you, we’ll just give a nice
shout out to all the fine folks at PPCGeeks and xda-developers for
all their hard work. Check out these amazing communities for even
more cool stuff!
and yeah, all of the issues people are experiencing have been ironed out over at PPCGeeks and XDA.
I Neeeeddd the Messenger (For my Contacts) Mobile Office!!!!!! anyone help please…. is there something I can do to get this 2 things back…. I Love the update but I need this 2 Programs… Anyone help please!
PhilR8, you are simply incorrect in your assertion that we are “ripping these people off without credit”. I am not going to repeat our explanation a third time, but I suggest you read the entire article and all comments before posting in the future.
PPCGeeks.com has been offline until today. I don’t know how these issues could have been “ironed out” on a site that has been offline. We’ve offered to give PPCGeeks.com additional resources, including bandwidth, but have never received a reply back.
Chris, again thanks for spreading the word about this great thing that is happening. I frequent both PPCGeeks and xda-developers as well and I’m sure they appreciate the mirror of the information so that the community as a whole can take advantage of it.
A quick question regarding DCD’s ROM… has anyone else had problems with it locking up while charging? I religiously plug my 6800 in at night before I go to bed so that it has a full charge in the morning, and both mornings when I got up it was frozen and after a soft reset the battery was at about 30-40%. Is this a quirk for me only, or has anyone else noticed it?
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actually your wrong. our phones have a full working gps antenna and if you would actually turn off your radio you still get gps signal. and your actually recieving the signal from the gps satellites that are in geosynchronous orbit
and if you wanted to iron out the issues you should have talked to kmartburrito and dcd. kmart brought us the rom. dcd cleaned it. their both members on xda-developers.com . join the scene
Why be here and use a Middle man go right to the source.
http://www.ppcgeeks.com – http://www.xda-developers.com/
I just updated with the BELL firmware. Now i have no phone service.
Everytime i dial it gets fast busy and my SMS won’t send out either.
i think somehting has changed with the service settings.
Any help would be appreciated.
BTW in Toronto Canada.
thanks
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This ROM works great, I got GPS to work on COM4 & COM5. I even turned the phone radio off (ie flight mode) and was able to locate my house on google maps. I like the interface and dial pad, but thought it was HTCs, or is it DD2s hacks? The other thing is that Im also missing mobile office & windows live, so I can’t synchronize my contacts for now.
If you can’t make any calls after flashing, remove your battery for one minute, then reboot and dial
##632700#, select edit on the window that appears and fill in your MSIC & MDN, they are both your phone number with area code. This is what sprint customer service did for me and I am no able to get on the internet and make calls.
If you find a way to get the rest of the programs back, let me know.
Holy crap are you kidding me you need to point these people over to our site for this is is not for the people with the faint of heart. People really need to know that you can really f-up your ppc and if you dont belive me i am a beta tester over there and i go though the phones flash over and over agian. With that said YES it can be done easly and safe, but please read everything at our fourms before you do it. And read everyone else’s problams before you do it.
Thanks DCD/ Kmartburrito/Olipro/ImCoKeMaN/WideAwake and every one else.
http://www.xda-developers.com/
http://www.ppcgeeks.com/
S10onn2o, I’m not sure what the extra caution is for… please don’t tell people they should just go aimlessly through tons of other web sites before doing something.
If there are any steps we’re missing, let us know so that we can go over them, and see if our steps need to be updated.
Alot of the common problams is that people get stuck in the bootloader and freak out this is very common. If you install the Hard Spl 2.4 first you will beable to recover from a lot of things.
First you need to get your info by pressing ##PST# or ##PST on your dial pad (depending on carrier)
select view and write down the MDN,MSID, AKEY (some carriers do not show the akey)
I know for a fact that you have to call ##8899 for verizon users to get your akey (be sure to write it down)
To flash your ppc its best to do it in this order.
1. Hard SPL –
2. DCD ROM you carrier
3. Radio
After you have flash everything you will need to input your info that you wrote down earlier press ##PST or ##PST depending on carrier. and select edit only edit the info needed
The com port for GPS is com4 and the speed is 4800
Also this rom and radio have had reports of REV A evdo but has been spotty.
I will check in and out to try to help with any questions
SIDE NOTE: I am not here to flame this site or you Chris. I just dont want to see people get upset with YOU or US for any of the hacking or mods that can mess up a ppc quick and fast.
Sorry one more thing people that need some of the programs back we can help just tell me what you need and ill see if i can add it to the rom for you.
Chris…
There have been a few post relevant to the usage of the automatic installer and windows mobile device center (i.e., Vista). The auto tool attempts to do the update but after the phone reboots and returns the rainbow screen, there is a connection loss with WMDC and the update progress just reads 0% on the computer and the phone. Eventually, an error 262 from the update utility is splashed. The phone reboots properly, but as a newbie, I’m lost.
Can you provide guidance?
We’ve posted an Office Mobile fix. Please post in the comments if it works or not.
Unfortunately, we were supposed to have our in-house XV6800 by now. But, FedEx has once again decided to take more than two-days on a two-day delivery time window.
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I tried the Automated Installer (Currently for Verizon XV6800 units only) as I have a Verizon unit. The process dies after initial connection to the pda for uploading the firmware. Looks like it ends active sync and then errors out that connection to the device is terminated, any help will be apriciated
If the Automated Installer fails, switch to the Manual Installation path.
I seem to be stuck on the HTC Logo screen after the Sprint “dcd_titan_2.1.0_sprint.exe” install. My phone won’t even charge now(at least the charge LED will not light up or blink. What should I do?
Nevermind…I got the phone into bootloader by holding the Power and Camera buttons while resetting the phone…. Phewwwww!
Sorry Chris….I was thinking the 2 soft key buttons were the “…reset buttons.” You spelled it out clear as can be. I’m just a nervous idiot.
Will this procedure work for the HTC Mogul through Qwest?
I wouldn’t attempt it on the Qwest Mogul right now. The firmware on Qwest units is slightly different, and downgrading is going to be more difficult.
I would contact Qwest and HTC and ask when they are coming out with a ROM update, since they should have come out with one to match the Sprint update already released. Unfortunately, Qwest is dragging their feet even more than Sprint on getting updates for their devices approved.
Thank you for your response, Christopher. I kind of thought that might be the case
Well, I will inquire with Qwest and when I have any useful information from them, I’ll post an update to this thread.
Hi all. I seem to have loaded everything as explained but have had no success at getting GPS to work. I have tried all of the ports, and confirmed Location setting is On. I have tested Google Maps, and Live Search. I have also let each application try loading GPS for over ten minutes, still no luck.
Any other testing I can do? Any other things i can try?
Since I installed the new GPS+PDA+PHONE ROM, my device restarts all the time… I was forced to return to the original ROM. Anyone can help me? Or can I help to solve this issue? Thanks
Hi Cris,
I’m from Brasil… Here we have only one CDMA operator, called VIVO.
I’m deteminated to develop a ROM to VIVO with WM6.1 in Portuguese Brasil. If you know how, can you give me the directions to do that?
Sorry to the inconvenince of posting this questions here at this forum, but I couldnt find you in another one. Thanks.
I tried this update and got the GPS to work after a few nervous moments. I also had to call Verizon to fix the problem with them not being able to authenticat my phone for making phone calls. I have noticed tow things that are kind of annoying. The battery meter icon on the main screen does not display anymore. Also, the Microsoft direct push for my exchange server seems to not work. Any ideas on a fix? Thanks!
Keep in mind this is a beta-quality ROM, and has been minimized for testing.
If you have not yet tried the newer 6.1 ROMs, I suggest you upgrade to those, as they are more stable.
If your device is mission-critical, you should only be using official ROMs issued by the carrier.
Hi Chris,
I have the verizon 6800 and installed everything now i”m stuck at the Verizon start-up screen. It’s just hanging there
Hey Damian Biltres,
I”m stuck on the Verizon logon screen can you assist me please?
Thanks
Is there anyone out here that can fix my issue with Verizon XV6800 being stuck at the Verizon startup screen? This happened after I installed the Verizon update HELP PLEASE. I don’t see any response on how to solve this error.
Or do i need to go to The verizon store for the fix.
My Battery Life is decreasing
Put the phone into bootloader mode as described above, and try to re-flash the device again. That usually fixes it.
Hey Chris,
Boot Loader Mode is that when I press both the camera and power button at the same time i press the soft reset?
Yes, you will get the colored bars on the screen when you are in bootloader mode.
Because i do that and it resets it self to the same verzion screen.
How long do I hold all three buttons?
Got Chris was pressing the Comm button instead of camera button.
Thank you
I have Sprint Mogul and I have followed all the instructions…
but it seems that the GPS (in Google Maps) searches for satellites and does not find anything? I’ve let the thing search for 30min-1hour and nothing.
Associated external GPS with Com5
Location is ON
any suggestions? — on how to test if GPS is indeed working?
Try COM4, it’s looking like that now is yielding better results. Also, if applicable, set your port speed to 4800 bps. Keep in mind even with that, it can take up to 20 minutes the first time for the device to get a GPS lock.
Chris,
I do not see my wireless sync option how do I locate that?
Verizon Wireless Sync was removed from the Verizon ROM for testing, as it has compatibility issues with Windows Mobile 6.1. We’re waiting for Verizon to update it, but it may be awhile as Windows Mobile 6.1 technically hasn’t been released yet.
GPS not connecting for you?….
I was able to finally connect with Chris’s setings by making sure I was in direct line of site with the GPS satellites OUTSIDE. It still took about 2 minutes for it to connect and show GPS location in Live Search. Awesome.
Com5 AND location setting On.
Thanks Chris!
WOW !!!
Wireless sync is how I get my email pushed to me and I have over 400 contacts. Do you have any suggestions? SOS
Also does this Microsoft Direct Push work? Is that used to push email?
HELP
Microsoft Direct Push should work, you can set up a free account at http://www.mail2web.com
Follow the instructions there for forwarding email from your existing provider as well as how to configure ActiveSync settings on your device.
please help…
followed all instructions but when phone restarts it gets stuck at the “Alltel” screen.
I can get it into the bootloader screen (3 colors right?)… but how do I get it to cut on… boot up… become a phone again?
please please help
ohhh… and I’m not sure what re-flash is
Chris,
Just want to say THANKS!!! for all you HELP!!! I really see a difference in your repsonse time and your helpful and quality threads.
I was able to test the GPS with the XV6800 and Microsoft Search. It worked well. Dude this ROCKS!!!
However since I use the PDA for work critical issues there are some utilities that are missing with the Beta 6.1 so unfortunately I will have downgrade back to 6.0.
I was up til 3 a.m. trying to locate RUU for my Verizon XV6800 Once last plea for help.
Thanks A Bunch!!!
I got it to work, but the gps is showing me 5 states away?? It showing me in NC when im in CT. Anyone have any ideas? vx6800, on com5 local on.
I tried to put office 6.1 mobile back on my Sprint PPC6800 after the update, it tells me it cannot find a previous version of Office to update. Are there any other steps required to put it back on?
The GPS is working great! With Google maps and Live search it is working with no flaws. I have had a few more lock ups than usual but everything else is good. I love the slimmed down ROM. It saves me a lot of time going through and installing all my hacks. All we need is the Office app back.
Brian,
You said you downgraded to 6.0. How did you do that? I think I need to because it would seem that my direct push from my exchange server does not work. Also, does anyone know of any GPS software that is cheap or free? I like google maps, but there has to be something out there with more features.
This is NOT GPSone! THis is full stand-alone gps. You do not need a “tower-signal” for this to work.
[...] process. More info here: Titan Flashing for Dummies – a very basic guide – PPCGeeks and here How To: Add GPS to HTC Mogul – XV6800 – P4000 – Titan | PhoneNews.com OliPro is here: ftp://up.ppcgeeks.com/Titan/Users/ImCoKeMaN/roms/ in Hard-SPL-MFG nbh file [...]
It appears that the Titan uses gpsOne in Standalone mode. It is using gpsOne… it just is able to get a fix without a network signal. We will update the guide when time permits to clarify this.
I meant I need to however I wasn’t able to locate a RUU to flash so I was asking for HELP because I Bricked my phone. However I will try the above link that has some RUU. Let me know if find anything.
All of you, guys, are really amazing. This post is less than incredible. Not only for the information that you have provide on it; but because this has shows me that this cellphone is not bad as someothers has posted in other forums. I’ll explain: I try some of the options to upgrade the software on my device (It doesn’t matter the carrier for the point I want to prove). The thing is that after the upgrade my device stops at the HTC Logo. I tried a couple of things, but I thought that I lose it forever. However using the tricky Power+Camera=Bootloader, I brought it back from the dead. My point is: not all smartphone devices supports all this hacking thing. I have seen cellphones turned unusable, suddenly after an updating/upgrading process. So good is this device as all of you guys that bring to the rest of us, your knowledge just to help people. THANKS.
Brian what are you looking for? A blank RUU or one that has one of the roms in it.
One user was asking for Verizon Wireless Sync… you can download it from the URL below:
http://ota.wsync.com/
I’m not sure if it will work with the latest Windows Mobile versions, but it’s worth a try.
What’s the deal with the volume on this phone? My old phone — the Samsung A940 only at 50% of its volume was still louder than the Mogul’s volume at 100%. Can some one please help with this?
[...] It is presumed that Sprint’s version of the XV6800, the PPC-6800 Mogul, has already received the update as a part of the recent firmware update released for the device. In addition, Verizon customers should note that this is a software patch, if you clear storage on your device (hard reset it), the update will need to be re-installed. In addition, if you have added GPS to your Titan. [...]
I’m looking for one that has WM6.0
Thanks
Since I bricked my phone it is stuck in the RUNBH muticolor screen unable to establish an connection.
Message is “TITA100 MFG
SPL-2.40.Olipro
CPLD-9
I need BIG HELP
Brian i will make you a package to downgrade back with, are you still wanting the gps and rev a or the stock type rom
Upgrade on my sprint Mogul worked great . GPS works great with google maps.
One Question though???? The new rom doesnt install sprint music store . Is there anyway to install the sprint music store so i can listen to all the songs I payed for /
Thanks
[...] How To: Add GPS to HTC Mogul – XV6800 – P4000 – Titan | PhoneNews.com [...]
Just wondering if the Rev.A is working well on the Mogul with this update? I Heard with this update that it did not work and even slowed down, Also is Vista the major drawback to this update? I heard that it could be the cause of the bricking of the phone.
You can add Sprint Music Store back, you need to install a few things… Post a note in the Titan GPS thread linked below and we’ll whip up a quick how-to:
http://www.phonenews.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=2757
this works…..
although I can now see the gps, I still cant use it.
Also, it has fixed the “Fake Ring” issue with Telus….
I got it to work on my XV6800. The spot where it hung on the carrier screen scared the hell out of me, but after re-reading the directions, and actually following them, everything worked great!
VZW users will have to call VZW to get a new Authentication Key. 800-922-0204, and press 3 for technical support. Obviously don’t mention that you upgraded your ROM, tell them that you just did a hard reset on the phone, and that you’re getting the message you should be hearing when you try to place a call. They’ll give you another Authentication Key and then it will work like it should. Phone, PDA, GPS. It’s beautiful!
Up yours VZW and VZ Navigator! Now I don’t have to switch to AT&T.
s10onn2,
You will make a downgraded package GREAT!!! Yes I would like to have GPS and Rev A.
THANKS!
to all vzw user if you have to call and get your a key be sure that you write it down so you will have it if you ever need it again.
Brian i will have your package tonight . . . . .
s10onn2o,
THANKS!!!
For the one’s (vzw cust) that do not know how to locate the key could you please provide the path and its location?
Thanks Again
Hey brian,
Dont take the downgrade package from that other guy! If you want a simple solution to fix your problem you re gona do this:
Download a file called: titan_exitbl… That file allows you to exit bootloader and the device will load normally. I had the exact same problem with my p4000 and it solved it within 1 sec!
Than install the rom radio 3.27 update.
Your unit will probably not boot after the update…it will stop at the telus verizon sprint,… logo and wont turn on…
Press power camera and soft reset to get it to open bootloader. Install DCD’s 2.2.6 rom update and voila youre unit is going to work fine after with gps and rev a..!
Just so you know you need to go and deactivate the usb connection in active sync in order to have any of these updates to work in the 3 color screen!
If you need the files give me your e-mail I can send them to you or maybe post links here…
many
he also needs office put back in and also if the bootload is already updated and unlocked he wont need the exitbl
To type in the A-Key, go to /Windows/EPST.exe
Click Edit and type in 000000 for the lock code.
Click on the soft key and go to A-Key and tap-hold the field until you can chose Edit.
for the xv6800 just a shortcut you can bring up your phone and put in ##778 then hit send,
just choose edit when it ask you,
Note 000000 are six zeros
and the akey will not show when you open the fieldbox this will always happen it just so no one else can steal your phone and use the akey
i forgot that everthing is the same that chris said in the post above after you select edit.
Oh i don’t care how I get the help as long as I can use my phone again. It’s bricked now.
Whomever Please Helppppppppp
itandgadgets@gmail.com
This new ROM is fantastic!! GPS works and so does google/windows live maps!!! love the text msg indexing organizing and indexing feature. This Rocks!
how can i relock the phone so that i can download the ROM update from the sprint site. I like your update but want to go back to the original ROM so i can get back some items that are missing after your update…
when i try to update of the Sprint site I get a connection error becasue my updated is different.
thanks..
OK, for everybody that freaks out over some of the features that are missing when they do the hard SPL install, here is how to reverse it and get your phone back to stock ROM…I know several peeps on here asked about is but it was never addressed…
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=12041
after you do this, go to the HTC page and download the software upgrade for your carrier…
for all you untechies out there the procedure is called relocking the ROM…I did it and got mine back to stock.
Not to knock the upgrade on this page, I just chose to wait until Sprint released the upgrade…i like all the little BS items like music store and such…
I have the Mogul PPC-6800. My phone has been stuck on the HTC screen for hours. My problem is just like the other guy. I REALLLLLLY need someone to help me get my phone to at least operate. Is there anyway I can undo what I’ve done ?
You need to re-read the instructions, as you probably did not go into Bootloader mode and flash the Radio. This is 99% of the time the reason why things are being frozen during the update.
Go into Bootloader mode and flash the radio. If you are still having issues, take the battery out, put it back in. Go into bootloader mode and re-flash the ROM and Radio once again.
My mogul keeps rebooting.. any suggestions?
Hello,
I tried this on xv6800 using automatic installer and active sync 4.5. The tool attempts to do the update but after the phone reboots and gives me the rainbow screen I loose connection in active sync and the update progress just reads 0% on the computer and the phone. Eventually I get error 262 from the update utility. When I reboot the phone everything comes up ok. Should I be using an older version of active sync? Any ideas?
I installed everything and got it to work. However, it takes FOREVER for my mogul to acquire gps satellites. I have a bluetooth gps reciever and a garmin nuvi, and they both acquire satellites in seconds. With my mogul, it takes10 minutes (sometimes more) to give me my position. Is there a way to improve this? If it’s going to work like this all the time, I don’t think the update is worth installing.
I did manage to install all programs but still I don’t have GPS. I have ROM Version: dcd 2.1.0 and Radio version : 3.27.00 please help
The wierdiest thing, I followed all the directions, GPS is working but: I live in New Jersey and the map shows N.C. Any suggestions on what i might do?
ROM works freakin awesome….got Sprint Navigation working flawless even updates crap on the spot when I make a different turn on a trip…New features such as larger picture files and zooming on video is cool…..GPS rules….internet is faster….great job to all who did this!
Hey Guys,
I recently performed the rom update, the upload installed fine, but I’m unable to aqure a GPS location. I’ve stood outside/inside and still nothing. I ran the upload on my mogul ppc 6800. Any Suggestions
nevermind, NJ came on, and all is good. Thank you for your directions.
Wow… that completely hosed my phone. Stuck on the red, green, blue, white screen. The connection switches between USB and serial when I unplug, but nothing else in any of the steps works. Reseting the phone takes it right back to the same screen. Activesync does not recongnize the phone now. WTF?
Oh, this is just grand. PPCGeeks.com website, the one with “all the answers” is down right now. Ugly 404 error and broken images. Can something else please go wrong right now?
This is the WORST ROM update ever!!! i strongly recommend to wait for the official ROM Update for sprint users. If your a Sprint User you might have to go through painfully irritating process of reactivating your phone with a half wit customer service rep. and dont expect your phone to fully function as before. certain apps will take longer. downloading anything from the intenet freezes (software updates). Text continue to show as unread (annoying) haveyet to able to use any GPS functionalities! Just read above all concerns and problems ppl have had already. NOT WORTH THE HASSLE.
ppcgeeks.com is moving to a different server and host right now. You can get answers for your GPS upgrade as well as WM6.1 on your 6800 over at the XDA forums http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=384&order=desc
“Since I installed the new GPS+PDA+PHONE ROM, my device restarts all the time… I was forced to return to the original ROM. Anyone can help me? Or can I help to solve this issue? Thanks” — this was posted ealier and not answered, I am having the same problem. Are there any ideas yet?
Brian here you go sorry it took so long.
http://forum.ppcwarez.org/viewtopic.php?f=183&t=40879
No problem,
I thought you forgot about me I was going to accidently lose my phone (lol)
THANKS!!!
It still isn’t clear how I get a Verizon 6800 back to stock if I need to.
I found a file called “Ruu_signed.nbh” for the XV6800, but don’t know what application flashes it to the device.
PPCGEEKS is down if it is only there.
theres a little more to going back to stock I should have somthing up later today or tommorow on how to do it. im at work and im going to be busy for a day or two and Im working on it inbetween.
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The blog has been erased???
I needed to reset my ROM back to stock for my verizon XV6800.
Should I just take it back to verizon to be flashed?
Brian,
My Tut. and downloads are still over there. . . If you want to go back to stock I’ll work on the package to go back stock with tonight and I will up load it either tonight or tommorrw.
s10onn2o,
Ok.
I think that would be better for me to go back to stock.
THANKS!!!
phone stuck on sprint after loading radio_3.27
try holding power and reset no luck
buck
its the power,Camrea, and reset
and you have to load the rom first and then the radio
Brian,
I need to know if your able to boot up windows mobile at all.
XV6800 GPS port question….
In the external gps settings:
Is it port 4 on the “Programs” tab or port 4 on the “Hardware” tab?
Thanks,
Tom
Brookline, MA
Can you say thanks DCD?
All of you for the real thing check
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=371314&page=1
“PhoneNews.com is hosting all the tools you need, and a simple guide to add GPS navigation to your HTC Titan…” “PhoneNews.com is always looking for additional workflows, guides, and processes. If you’ve got code, we’ve got the bandwidth. Just drop us an email.”
Did DCD or others drop you an email? Or does this site make a habit of ripping off other sources and neglecting to link to those sources, all to lock browsers, interest, and undo credit upon phonenews.com?
Christopher Price: “The efforts of many people contributed to this process. We cannot thank them all individually, but we do acknowledge (and thank) the active HTC hacking community for these developments.”
That’s a truly lame cop-out by one who is plodding out unspecified and general thanks, all to fabricate undeserved credit for the authorship of this ROM guide and its provision to the community. A greater sign of integrity would have been to report what is possible and then link to the sources of such information rather than rip much of it off and present it as his or this site’s labour of collection.
Christopher Price had an ego agenda to go out of his way to neglect linking to ppcgeeks.com and XDA-Developers — the fundamental sources and home for these ROM developments and direct posts and presentation of ROMs and fixes by DCD, no2chem, etc..
Much of this angst in the community that is directed at Christopher Price and phonenews.com could have been adverted if integrity was displayed by linking to the sources for this guide and ROMs.
Bbg, you obviously did not read any of the discussion that has gone on in this article. I have responded previously to each and every one of the points you have raised, and I will say again… there were a specific set of circumstances (as I’ve noted previously), that warranted giving credit in this manner.
I’ve spoken with the administrations of XDA-Developers, and PPCGeeks.com… we are on very good terms.
Nearly a month later, why does the reluctance remain against having this article edited for references to XDA-Developers and PPCGeeks?
“PhoneNews.com is hosting all the tools you need…” If you are not the source of information then it is only fair to the community to cite where it came from.
Bbg, we have credited DCD in our article update (read our latest coverage… search the news). And, much as we feared, people then complained that we needed to credit all the folks that “made DCD’s work possible”.
We predicted the response from the community which guided our decisions in this case. We feel we have credited the community, and DCD in particular, appropriately.
I just tried to update my ROM. I got as far as getting to the Radio software. First of all I’m not sure the Rom is locked back down. Two I have not got a clue how to do that. Three my screen is now a stripe red green and blue with white at the bottom. The phone appears to recognize when I plug in the USB. Other than that it’s not a phone right now. Any help would be appreciated. Thx!
I want to thank ALL of those that worked towards these roms.
I certainly want to thank PHONENEWS for this writeup. I had a good bit of time one the PPCGEEKS and XDA forums trying to decipher what I needed to do, but there just are enough hours in the day for me to wade through the conflicting info to get a remote understand of it all, so I had been ignoring it all.
(it didn’t help that the search functions on those sites are either broken or poor)
So thanks to this site, I was able to flash my 6800. And it is clear that the source of these roms is from numerous people that I also want to thank.
Carrying a GPS full time is awesome.
I recently added gps to my mogul and everything works great, but I am missing some features such as the voice activated command console. is there any info available about getting it back on my phone?
Agreed, what about the voice command?
I installed and use this ROM, works great. I also was able to install Verizon Wireless Sync and use with no problems. Additionally I installed the HTC Home plug and use that with no problems.
The question I have is: There is a ROM update at UT Starcom website for qwerty keypad fix. How will this work with this ROM posted here?
Thanks for all the work here, this is a good ROM!
GPS works great, I’m enjoying the new rom. Been using it for a day now and I think I like a lot of the little changes. The phone screen is a lot better for dialing.
As we reported on our coverage of the XV6800 keyboard fix, you do not need to install it on this ROM. These ROMs post-date the fix’s creation, and it has been included in the ROM itself.
Hey guys, I have been working with this all day long and am trying to get everything straight. I was a little disappointed in the whole thing. After reinstalling wireless sync I am still missing my Adobe Reader, Windows Update, and a Battery Meter. Does anyone know how to get these back??? Also my phone light is blinking yellow now, what does that mean and is there a way to turn it off?? And if worse comes to worse is there a way to just go to the verizon store and have them return it to original? I dont really like the new phone dialer at all or the media player, someone please help im kinda frustrated at this point
Great now I just noticed the voice button doesnt work anymore as well, but I did restart and not blinking yellow anymore. To let you know I have the Verizon xv6800 and it says I have ROM: 2.1.0 and Radio: 3.27.00 Forgot to mention also I am having the problem where it always says I am in North Carolina when using Live Search
please anyone, has anyone taken this back to verizon to get put back to original??? email me if you dont want to post, kportillo@smucayman.com
I finally got my XV6800 working using the manual method. I knew I did everything correctly but was banging my head against the wall to get google maps to find satellites. I finally re-read the postings this A.M. with a rested eye and saw that someone posted you must go to your “Comm Manager”, go to “Settings” select “Phone”, select “Services” select “location setting” push the button “get settings” and activate the “location ON” and click Ok. The reason I am reiterating this is because I think this one factor should have been STEP 4 on the original list at the top of the posting. It would have saved me a whole lotta scratching my head.
Final question to all….. Is anyone familar enough with GPStuner software to tell me if in theory it will work on my XV6800 now that is the GPSone chip is alive and well ? I have loaded GPStuner version 5.0 on my PDA and the features rock ! … EXCEPT… I cant get the software to see the GPS as of yet. Please e-mail direct if you please. firetaz39@hotmail.com
Wonderful teamwork on behalf of all those involved in the project.
the verizon store can do nothing but a hard reset which does nothing, going to call tomorrow, but I cant believe no one has answered my questions yet
called verizon and all they could do is refer me to ut starcom, which went on to say they can do nothing as well…. so does ANYONE here know how to go back to factory or do I need to find a way to cover this up and try and get a warranty exchange
YO FYI the DCD 2.1.0 – Alltel CRC test craps out on the dcd_titan_2.1.0_altel.nbh. QUESTION has anyone tested the file to see if it works? if it’s a bad load on the server then ok but this is one of the longest rants i have seen with only a few files to download. nothing goes to anyother file server at all that SUX!!!
Keith were are you at on your screen can you boot up wm at all or you in the bootloader still
s10onn2o: I completed everything and can boot up fine just like the original alot better and all my programs are missing
I too was missing some things. I manually installed the things back I wanted such as Adobe, Wireless Sync, and the Office Programs. The few things I couldn’t do I don’t need anyway such as the voice button which was always being accidentally pushed anyway! In all, this ROM was a major improvement, you just need to do your own tweaking and it takes time.
I also installed the HTC Home screen which is very slick, it contains a large clock and an iphone like home screen so you go in and remove you small clock at the top right part of your screen, by doing so you will get the battery icon there. Click on the batt icon and it will take you to power option.
If you want to take a look at it try this:
http://www.freewarepocketpc.net/img2/htc-home-plugin.png
http://www.bwone.com/2008/01/18/walkthrough-video-for-htc-home-plugin-on-xv6800/
Each time I run dcd_titan_2.1.0_sprint.exe, I get an error “Some installation files are corrupt. Please download a fresh copy and retry the installation. Where does one get a fresh copy?
hey perry dcd_titan_2.1.0_sprint.exe the one of the e’s on .exe is missing go in with winrar add it.
i went through Hard-SPL-240-MFG.exe’s final instructions and im stuck with a red, green, blue, and white screen. at the top it red it read TITA100 MFG SPL-2…….Olipro CPLD……RUUNBH etc. In the white at the bottom of the screen it read “serial” when the sync wire isnt connect, and usb when it is. ive tried taking the battery out and power cycling to no availe. not only that, titan_radio and dc_titan are giving me the same error message as Perry 2 comments up from me. i tried reinstalling windows 6.0 but its telling me my device isnt connected. should i throw my mogul in the toilet and sit on it or is there any hope for restoration?
Model: P4000
Provider: Telus
Location: Vancouver, BC Canada
Hey All,
I did the update as instructed. But I have a problem now. As the GPS works, the SMS (Texting) seems have problems now. Example, if you have SMS in the inbox, or sent items… after a soft reset, all the message are gone. Does anyone else have this problem? Is there a WM6.0 DCD? WM6.1 takes so much memory that the device just freezes.
Thanks for the help. My Mogul is now up and running with GPS, however, I do have this one issue where on some occasions when I do a soft reset it hangs and I have to soft reset again before it will fully boot up.
I tried the procedure above and was stuck after running the first exe file. It tells you to re-establish a connection with the device, but Activesync no longer recognizes the device. So now I am stuck with red/green/blue/white bars. Hard boot doesn’t work, soft boot doesn’t work. Any help?
additional note on my previous post, I have a verizon XV6800
Ok I found my solution… you have to keep going even though it says to establish an activesync connection first (this turns out to be not required!). The tri-colored screen turns out to be the bootloder mode refered to in the instructions.
The instructions should include visuals so people don’t freak out.
After completing the procedure, Google Maps continued to hang up. So I randomly tried different gps program com ports. When I got to com3 it worked. So it seems that not every device works from com4.
did thed upgrade and now my phone part dont work can still use internet. what to do from here? thanks
I got my verizon xv6800 GPS working! One thing to note is when you’re at the tri-colored bootloader screen and it says ‘establish a connection with activesync’ as one of the things to do before continuing. This is actually not necessary. I was stuck on this part for a while. I could not get activesync to connect. I freaked out and pulled the battery out and back in and it booted back up back to normal (fhew!). I tried again later and had the same issue. I finally said screw it I’ll just check the box and keep going and it worked just fine. Just make sure your PC recognized the device. Same thing is true then next time it asks you. Mine didn’t hang up on the verizon logo like some have reported. The internet took a few minutes before it worked again but once it did I set my external GPS settings to COM5 and turned my phone location on then downloaded google maps mobile and chose use GPS. It took about 10 minutes the first time with the phone by a window to connect to 4 satellites. It is pretty sweet. The next few times I used it it started connecting to more satellites. Last time I was out it was using 11 satellites and was much faster at detecting it. The Verizon phone calling does not work after flashing. You have to call ##8899 and tell them you just did a hard reset and now its having you call to activate the phone service again. They’ll apologize and ask if they can call you on another line so you can update the device and talk at the same time. They’ll have you dial ##778 call, edit, 000000 service code, then a-key, edit, then they’ll provide you a long A-key number (wrote mine down too). You OK it, then update and reset and it is good to go. The phone call took 5 minutes with minimal questioning. Also, the new ROM DOES still have office mobile (excel, power point, word, and OneNote). In fact, I got this phone with windows mobile 6.0 and the ROM update got it up to 6.1, office mobile also looks upgraded. The ROM is nice too. Simple, but upgraded things that HTC probably should have done when they first released their ROM. I like the dial pad better and it has built in task manager, remote desktop app and enhanced threaded texting just to name a few things. Overall, I think I was more nervous then I needed to be. Hopefully this helps others..
Oh and I set up my push yahoo email with no problems. So far I haven’t noticed ‘losing’ any features that I had with the original ROM.
George great explanation to get it back up and running. I had just finished enabling the GPS on the BELL network and after flashing I had a fast busy. Called tech support and the ONLY thing they had to do was get me to reprogram my MDN and MSID which is your own number. I had mentioned that I was syncing with my CPU when it just crashed and was not making calls after a soft reboot.
##911224# for the HTC on the BELL network in Ontario, Canada.
Cheers!
Notes for a smooth installation.
1) Remember to UNLOCK your phone prior to installation
2) FIND the DCD version 2.3.2 NOT 2.1.X
3) Don’t sweat the freeze after the FLASH just follow the above directions.
4) Find the code the initiates the ACTIVATION WIZARD on your phone for your provider. ex. ##911224# (edit the MDN and MSID)
5) Your MDN and MSID are your own cell number
6) Nuff Respect to PPCGEEKS, XDA-DEVELOPERS, PHONENEWS
7) Shame on HTC for not doing this themselves and Bell for not recognizing this feature
8) Thanks to SPRINT for posting this upgrade on there website
9) Enjoy!!
HTC ROM v.3.35.651.2 for Mogul 6800 this is official one (I have sprint)
download link:
ftp://Mogulrom:sprinttitan@files164.cyberlynk.net/RUU_TITAN_SPRINT_WWE_3.35.651.2_RS_TITAN_3.35.04_4350H_SPCS_AM_Ship.exe
website:
http://www.htc.com/us/FAQ_Detail.aspx?p_id=75&act=sd
J-man, we are offering the Mogul update on our high-speed mirrored server at the link below:
http://www.phonenews.com/sprint-htc-mogul-update-adds-gps-ev-do-rev-a-2876/
I would encourage everyone to use our link to download the update, or HTC’s, as those are the only two servers that we can assure have the proper update.
I’ve just found a DCD version 3.0.1 but I am willing to use the SPRINT ROM if it will work on my BELL phone. Am giving it a shot.
The Spring ROM works!!
Currently customizing the with HTC HOME and I’m found out how to change the startup logo from SPRINT to BELL.
The file is called SPCS_startup.gif in the windows directory on the PPC6800. Next I have to figure out how to replace the file as it is protected.
P.S. After updating using the SPRINT rom my GPS was not as effective if not useless. I then found / downloaded and installed quickGPS and tada!! As good as the previous ROM.
IMO the SPRINT rom is the easy way to flash your device regardless of which carrier your on. This will ensure a stress free upgrade. The customization of your phone afterwards will be the fun part!
More as it comes…
Here is an very easy way to Brand your phone according to your carrier!!
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=21189
can I put the gps on my xv6800 without having problems with unit after?
I have got through all the steps listed here, and saw the GPS in settings, but googlemaps was still not receiving a GPS signal. So I repeated all the steps, and now I am permanently stuck on the Verizon carrier logo, no matter how many hard, soft, or bootloader resets I do. ActiveSync does not find the device, so I can’t even reinstall the original ROM!!! Someone please help, I spent too much money on this phone to let it go to waste by trying this stupid GPS thing.
There is a way to boot up your device with the original rom using a preconfigure SD card…I will search for the link and post.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/archive/index.php/t-363106.html
http://forum.xda-developers.com/archive/index.php/t-363573.html
Goodluck
Actually, I read those and it doesn’t seem that is what I was trying to say is the problem. See, I can get into bootloader, but then I am unable to do anything to get the device to boot properly. I may be stuck because each time I run dcd_titan_2.1.0_vzw.exe, I get an error “Some installation files are corrupt. Please download a fresh copy and retry the installation.”, the same error as Perry had with the sprint update. But there is no .exe missing an ‘e’ in the extension, and downloading fresh copies does nothing. I just realized this may be the problem, so how can I get around this? Thanks in advance for your help…
I’m sorry to waste time and space on this forum, but what the hell is that supposed to mean and who posted that useless quotation? Someone disregard these two comments please and maybe answer the one a few back….thanks
You may have to roll back your radio to the OEM verision for your original ROM to work.
P.S. DO NOT USE version 2.1.0
P.S.S Look for version 2.3.2 (I remember reading somewhere that 2.1.0 had a problem with it and 2.3.2 solves it. Try this before rolling back your radio.)
No one is answering my questions. I need to try using the Verizon update, but the file is corrupt. I want to try that before messing further with the ROM or radio, because I am still under warranty and can exchange as my last resort. So, how do I find a good Verizon software update file????
I have am on alltel and everything went fine with the flash, but now my camera won’t work and sometime when i get a call or text, either the phone will get stuck in vibrating and I have to soft reset it or the ringer just stops ringing
I would like to know if i can add GPS feature to my telus HTC p4000
and if so .. can I please have full instructions to add GPS and To Take off GPS
regards,
Jason
try XDA-developers.com for the ROM.
To add GPS the above worked for me. To remove it as well. You will just need to find the software online…It will take some time it is possible.
Hello!
I think this try.
What is wrong with all the carrier’s update files? I know both Verizon and Sprint are corrupt, where else can they be found?
I used DCD’s and they all work fine…A few glitches but everything works!
It says this:
CRC failed in dcd_titan_2.1.0_vzw.nbh
Unexpected end of archive
That is more than a few glitches, the update fails to extract or do anything!!!!
I think there may be a problem with activesync and this phone change procedure. This is the second time within the last two months that my phone has stopped syncing with may computer. I have another phone that I have that does not have this cange and it still syncs just fine. Any Ideas??? The last time this happened I did a hard reset, which I do not want to do again because it is very annoying setting it back up to the way you want it.
Jai,
All is workingon my P4000 in vancouver, BC.
Have you got yours working?
Hi Jai… how did you get GPS to work? I’m also with Telus using the P4000.
any idea when verizon or HTC will release the official update????
Use DCD version 3.0.1 that version 2.x is buggy. Mine is working seamlessly and as soon as I find a vendor I’m gonna drop Garmin Mobile XT. Check it out….Only cost $99 and you can use GPS anywhere with your Bell PPC6800 or Telus P4000.
I relocked my phone… how do i find the stock radio and rom for Alltel so that my phone is functioning again, any help would be appreciated my phone is currently not working at all stuck at the 3 colored bootloader screen.
You can download the latest approved ROM for the Alltel PPC-6800 from HTC’s web site:
http://www.htc.com/us/FAQ_Detail.aspx?p_id=63&act=sd
Wow you saved my life Chris! Btw, i did like your Rom i just need to get some warranty work done on it and Im scared to get it voided.
I am stuck on the verizon screen, I did the following and now stuck in Verizon logo and cannot go any further. I tried putting in the TITAIMG.nbh in the root of the mini sd and going to the bootloader with no luck:
* Open Hard-SPL-240-MFG.exe. It will extract files into C:\ttn240mfg, and then launch an unlocker. Follow the instructions on screen.
* Once it has been completed, launch the device’s software update. Follow the instructions on screen for the updater.
* Following the updater’s final instructions, power cycle the device as instructed (holding power and reset buttons simultaneously). The device will likely freeze at startup on your carrier’s logo. This is normal.
* When the device does freeze, hold power, camera, and reset buttons. This will send the device into what is known as Bootloader Mode.
* Connect the Titan back to your computer. Run the baseband radio firmware update, similar to the instructions above.
This is where it got stuck with 0% progress and with an error that it could not connect to the device.
How do I get to the next step and reset to the original ROM, so I can try again?
This is a brand new device not activated and I want to activate after I load the GPS, so I still have my old Treo 700w active.
Thanks!
..RSD
You don’t have to have network coverage or internet connection to use your garmin maps with your ppc6800 built in gps. Take a look at this link how to use your garmin maps without your receiver
I know that but my device is not going past the Verizon screen. When I try to flash the ROM image, it connects and puts up the progress bar and sits at 0% and then says that it cannot coneect to the device.
..RSD
Ok I have done everything right and have the new rom running on my xv6800. It shows windows 6.1 I go to settings and turn on my location and also change gps to com5. But when i go to google it does nothing after an hour of searching. Any one have an idea.
mobile 6.1 worked, but shows an incorrect ESN even after *228. I have the ESN, how do i correct?
I cannot load any of these programs due to compatability issues with 64-bit Win XP pro. Is there a 64-bit version of these programs available??? If so please post or E-Mail me directly..
Thank-u for your time
Ehren G.
(Lets Mod the world to evolve faster)
I did the GPS upgrade worked fine for a day, now I’m getting an error message in google maps.
The program requires a data conection. Please contact your carrier, or visit http://www.google.com/gmm/configure.html on your computer for more info. (error:connectError [183]). Does anyone know why or haw i can clear this error
ok i got gps to work the only thing is I cant receive sms messages any ideas
Works like a charm- WinMo6.1 has a few cool upgrades too..like the sms conversations-like IM
VZW xv6800
Ugraded phone works great but I the wirelesss does not work. Anyone have any ideas why?
I have the XV 6800 through Verizon. Does anyone know if the A-Key is only good on its first use? I wrote down the key last time I reset my phone and it does not work for this reset. Any Ideas??? I am still getting problems every once and a while where my phone does not want to sync any more with my laptop. The only way around it is a hard reset.
Well, the a-key is only good once, asked Verizon rep today when I called for a new one. I used Sprite Backup to get my phone back to where it was before hard reseting. Now Activesync works again!!! Not for sure how long because this is the second time I have had to reset the phone for the same issue.
Everything worked great, except one issue. I can’t use my voice command button anymore for dialing . Any suggestions?
Do not do this procedure. Your phone will never work the same, voice command will quit, bluetooth connections will stop, pdf writer will vanish ect. The GPS will never work plus you will spend days on it before giving up!!! The geek who started this should banned from the site. If you don’t believe me, check out all the threads by those who want to reset their xv6800 back to factory default.
To all VERIZON XV6800 users:
this rom update works great. do not listen to the other comments just becuase it didnt work for them. trust me, just follow the install directions at the top of the page. i tried to wing it the first time, and when it didnt work i actually went back and READ (i know, it sounds stupid and lame) the instructions, and it went flawlessly.
a thing to note:
at that tri-colored boot screen, it says something like to establish a connection with activesync. you do not need to do this; just continue on with the installation like it wasnt even there. Mine did hang at the verizon screen but after a few soft resets was fine.
I LOVE this ROM. the slimmed down ROM makes the phone a lot faster and responsive to touch, and the dial pad isnt slow as s**t anymore. and the threaded text messaging is great. with my software i found like slide2unlock and several different programs, my phone is the best its ever been.
My one problem is that i STILL cannot configure my gps. im not the most technical person, but normally i can figure most things out. But this is just frustrating. I remember some person mentioning COM5, but there are two places to enter in, the hardware port (with a baud rate, anyone know what this is??) and program port. The ports both go COM 0-9, but the programs port also has GPD 1-9. What are the difference? Where can i find out how to configure my GPS?
An email or response here would be greatly appreciated: njwaters1991@yahoo.com
Ok i figured this out(:
In Google Maps, under Options, and GPS Settings, you must select “Set by Windows”
This allows the program to read from the port you select in your External GPS setting on your phone.
I’m guessing that default Google Maps has it set manually.
Anyway, disregard my question in my previous post.
Hope this helps all!
Has anyone had any issue with their picture and video messaging since installing their rom, especially alltel customers?
Nearly everything is perfect on my XV6800 (including GPS!) many thanks to all involved… However, my Voice Command is not working…. I’ve seen several questions here about getting the VC to work after the updated ROM, but I do not see any replies. I can answer incoming phone calls with my bluetooth headset and dial last number called by holding down the VC button on the headset, but can not start any commands. The voice command button on the phone does not initiate any voice commands either. I did discover holding down the VC button launches Adobe Reader. Does anyone have any suggestions? R: 3.27.00; D: 3.16
Well with all my problems solved, i have one more question, if i hard resetted my phone, the ROM would be the exact same as it was when i first installed it, correct? or will it brick my phone or something?
Soft or hard resets will not erase the update you installed. It is a ROM update, meaning that only another ROM update can remove it.
Hey lardo:
This ROM update worked great for me and many people that know what they are doing and actually followed the directions. The only thing that does not work is the voice recorder button on the side and for me this is the best thing. It was very easy to hit this button and then have the recorder launch. You would then have to delete the file and close the program. The only thing better would be if the ROM update actually removed and dang button!
So, in closing….Don’t screw with your phone unless you know what you’re doing or don’t mind rolling the dice!
Oh, and the Jawbone BT headset works great with this phone and ROM update as well….
[...] Question from Patrick [...]
I just want to thank you vary much for this. My phone works great. You would not now a way to play youtube videos would you?
I have done the update to my phone with much trepidation. After a call to get the phone reactivated all appears to be working well so far with the exception of VC wich does not bother me all that much. One thing that did disappear was the games portion of windows mobile or at the very least its burried somewhere. My wife loved Bubblebreaker and I did too when I was able to get my hands on it. Are there any fixes to getting this back or is my wife going to very unhappy with me??
Hoser-
yeah it pissed me off too that BubbleBreaker was not included in the ROM. i think the makers just needed to cut some things out to slim it down. But i managed to find a few other games for my 6800. Found Minesweeper, a checkers game, frogger, and a version of BomberMan, which i love. but they dont come close to bubble breaker ): but if anyone finds a way to get bubblebreaker back on it, please post!
-Nick
Have a PCC 6800 fro Bell Quebec and tried the inlocker several times and in different ways but as soon as I get the bootloader screen it looses contact with active sync and thats as far as I can get. Tried unpluging, leaving it there and copntinuing the ulocker but it losees communication and gives me an error 260
any tips
As a Verizon customer, I’ve successfully loaded the newer DCD 2.3.2 ROM on my XV6800. This ROM is much nicer than the DCD 2.1.0
I have some tips that may be helpful for those on the VZW network.
If you have any specific questions, go to my blog below and submit a comment. I’ll be glad to answer questions.
http://mdjosephkim.blogspot.com/2008/04/switch-to-verizon-xv6800.html
Also, I’m still playing around with the GPS settings, so I welcome comments regarding any useful tips to configure the internal GPS.
Go the GPS to work on VZW
1. Go to Settings -> Phone – then click on the Services tab -> Location Setting and set to “Location On”
2. Allow Windows to manage the GPS automatically
3. For Google Maps, set the GPS settings to be set by Windows (not manually to a specific COM port)
4. For Windows Live Search, set the GPS to “GPS Intermediate Driver” at the bottom of the list.
I’ve finished the update, it looks O.K.
Thanks ALL.
Oh, I have XV6800.
JK or Eliot have either of found that you are missing the wireless sync capabilities and or the windows mobile games? If so are you able to get them back?
Hi.. I am in bit of a crisis here.. I downloaded and installed everything correctly and realized I needed to reactivate my phone and it wouldn’t work for some reason. I downloaded the titan relocker as a fix for some reason and now I am stuck in the bootloader screen. I have downloaded titan_exitbootloader but it says there is no connection with my phone, what can I do??? I have verizon as a provider and am in dire need of a fix :/
Did you follow the step-by-step instructions as listed here:
http://www.phonenews.com/how-to-add-gps-to-htc-mogul-xv6800-p4000-titan-2663/
Just to clarify – bootloader screen is the colorful screen. At the bottom, does it say “serial” or “USB”?
Remember that you don’t need ActiveSync to say that you’re connected. Plug in your phone and your phone and on the bottom of your phone screen it should switch from serial to USB.
If that doesn’t happen, then I would reboot your PC and try connecting again.
Finally, I hope you’re running XP. I didn’t dare try this on a machine running Vista. If you’re on Vista, find a friend who has XP and follow the steps on the XP machine.
http://mdjosephkim.blogspot.com/2008/04/switch-to-verizon-xv6800.html
For further instructions on using the GPS after you’ve finished installing the custom ROM, look here:
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=17032
JK
http://mdjosephkim.blogspot.com
Just realized that I loaded an old custom ROM. The latest one is DCD 3.0.4 and you can get it here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=385336
This one’s a bit tricky because you want to load Radio 3.37.20 from a micro SD card, not via the USB cable.
JK
http://mdjosephkim.blogspot.com/
VOICE SPEED DIAL FIX:
Navigate to:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=336446
voicemail fix download the Cyberon_Voice_Speed_Dial_v1.2___BT_Fix.cab about half way down the page
Install then It will auto restart phone
after this change button setup by:
POINT UI: Top right Settings button -> Windows Mobile -> Peronsal -> buttons
or
Normal U: Start -> Settings -> Buttons
When in the buttons ->
tap Button 4 -> change assign a program to
then
tap Button 5 (which should look like a Phone over a mic) Change the assign a program to Voice Speed Dial
The button should now work for voice activation
tap button 4 should say change it to none
Plan to keep a blog of my XV6800 upgrading experience(s) here:
http://xv6800vzw.blogspot.com/
I first did the DCD 2.3.2 ROM upgrade. Then, I went for the DCD 3.0.4 upgrade and now I have Rev A speeds! Warning – you need a microSD card for the latter.
enjoy!
JK
yo, vzw employee here and windows mobile, pocket pc, xv6800, soon to be xv6900 enthusiast.
any questions hit me up @ vanillastaff@yahoo.com
I love to help nice people
first off im pretty good with this stuff but have never joined any online communities. so i would like to aid as i can.
Yesterday when i found out that i could unlock the gps chip I immediately set to work and have mastered this setup, and, experienced every damn pain you guys had in the install.
1. If you are stuck on the bootloader screen even after a reset after you have installed everything and are freaking out.
the first rom you installed created a folder on your hard disk with a file called titan_exitbl.exe. run that and that will cure you. the original action you performed told your ppc to allows go to bootloader, the exitbl tells your ppc not to do that anymore.
2. find htc home 2.x plugin and htc home customizer 1.0 on the net and install. makes for much nicer feel.
3. go to settings, phone, services, location setting, turn on.
go to system settings, external gps, set program port to com4, hardware port to none, and baud to 4800. this will fix your gps.
4. whatever gps app you use must have the same settings as above. if you only have one option for com port in the app then choose com4.
5. there are lots of free software sites for windows mobile. utilize them.
if anyone is having problems with youtube or other streaming video i have a fix for that..
ps, for those that think they have crashed there phones and need to return them, dont fret. i dont think you can trash this. the roms will work, its just hard to tell that you are doing it right. the new setup is much better, up above someone was talking about the voice dial fix. other than the games, (which you can find plenty more for free) the only thing that i have found missing is Running Programs, one of my personal favorite apps. although i do like task manager, just a lil diff, as far as abilities. Also, spb phone suite gives you tabbed browsing, which is just neccessary.
ALSO READ THIS
When i went to look at my memory it seems like i have less ram now, the phone is faster, but it doesnt show the full 64, maybe its not counting the amount being used by the system, but that still scares me. i could also have bad memory and just be assuming this. Please let me know if anyone else notices this.
ONE MORE TIME
on the original rom i installed an audiopara.csv fix to fix the volume issues. the volume now is not as good as was. the first time i tried the audiopara.csv on this rom, all my sound went mute. now i could have very easily done something wrong and will try again, this time with ways to undo my mistakes without hard reset, and see what happens, but let me know if anyone has better way or guaranteed way to increase the base volume on this device.
I have a HTC P4000 and after exact execute your software the HTC having 4 color and is never work….
My HTC is now dead.
Do you have a solution.
Thank’
So I did everything step-by-step, and it has been working up until the past week everything is slowing down. I can’t pick up phone calls sometime bc I hit answer and nothing happens… Any ideas why this is happening?
emanuel, read step 1.
Ryan, start from scratch, that may sound like a bs solution, but thats how i fix things 90% of the time. btw, the radio rom wont let you reload it. I forget why but basically it can only be installed on the original radio or htc rom.
I finally got GPS working AWESOME on my Verzion XV6800. Everything is incredible i just have one question. The stock VZW rom had Modem Link, and the new Sprint rom that i flashed doesnt. is there any way to tether my xv6800 to my laptop to use as a modem on this new rom?
This ROM is Great! I have a Verizon XV6800. GPS works great! I can
now teather my devise to my laptop and get internet on my laptop
anywhere and I can use Remote Desktop too! The only issue I have is
that I cannot open any media files (.MP3′s, .MPEG’s, ect.) I can copy
and paste them to the devise from my vista laptop, but when I try to
openthe media file, I get an error. I test the media file on the pc
before copying and the file is good. When I had the Factory ROM on
there the same media files worked fine. Does anyone know how to fix
this? Is anyone else having this issue? Thanks
I wanted to update my post above. I am using dcd 2.1.0 . Maybe an updated rom such as 3.0.4 will allow this. I did figur out that if I synced the files on there and then used media player to add the files to the library, it worked. I Still would rather be able to click on the actual file in file explorer and be able to play the file. A newer rom might fix this. does anyone have procedures for loading the latest dcd rom?
[...] update was leaked in beta form to the public, and hackers manipulated the update to work on other carriers, including Verizon Wireless and Alltel. In addition, hackers also added [...]
I’m still using the dcd 3.0.4 ROM, even though a newer version is out there. Just don’t have the time to reinstall all my programs.
However, I did upgrade to the new radio 3.39.10 and it’s solved some bluetooth headset issues I was having. My phone is working great now!
http://xv6800vzw.blogspot.com/
Any word about doing this with a US Cellular PPC6800? I have been searching around like mad and have seen several riskier ways of getting the GPS to work on it but that involved Mixing and matching ROMS from other carriers. If there is a sure fire way of turning on the GPS on the US Cellular 6800 shoot me an email please. Narfling2002@gmail.com
Hello,
Updated and everything is looking good! thanks. Question: Now that I have WM 6.1 I do not see the New Home screen interface ?? umm where in hell is it? Do I have to turn it on?
My screen is frozen red green blue & white.How can i unfroze it
i have alltel frozen on my screen
Got through all the updates with no problem; however at the end my phone reset itself and I cannot turn it on. I hear the chime when I connect to the PC but nothing on the screen. When I plug it in to the charger, I get a steady red light, nothing more. Any ideas?
I have a XV6800 from verizon and installed all of these but a error message came up.(Please Respond)
I just completed this as per the instructions and it works great with Google Maps. Took a few minutes to process the satellites but then…boom… took me right to my location.
So I am getting the error 328 when running the titan radio update.
I think its caused i was using a hacked rom previously, i understand I need to relock it and start over but I am stuck at the startup screen so I cant get an activesync connection in order to run the relocker.
Any ideas?
Getting ready to try this, but I’m concerned about calling Verizon and requesting the A-key. I have heard that you just say you performed a hard reset and are having trouble connecting to the network, but I want to make sure I answer any questions they have correctly. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Hey,
Im considering trying this update, but have a few concerns.
What are the things NOT included with this ROM that the origional ROM has? A short list would be beneficial, as well as what 3rd party programs exist to restore these lost features.
Also, does the GPS chip require a data plan, or is it like an authentic GPS receiver in most cars and just runs off software?
Chris, VZman, and VZW employees who are helping this hack –
Thank you. This is awesome! I had some trouble, or I thought I was having some trouble, but I just stuck with the direction (and reread them about 25 times). My GPS didn’t pick up for awhile on Port 5 or 4 or 3, but finally it started picking up satellites once I put it next to the window and left it alone.
The VZW people were very helpful when I had to get a new A-Key for my phone after the download. I told them that I downloaded some time organizing business software or something equally droll – they didn’t care, they were just there to help.
I freaked out on the bootloader screen too… but then just kept moving forward thinking, “well it’s a brick now – how much worse can I make it?” and it all got better the 6.1 is better too.
Thank you for everything. This is one great hack!
what is the latest ROM out right now for the xv6800.
I see ppl using the 2.3.2 and the 3.0.1 and higher. Whats the best, most compatible rom out with the latest software fixes/additions?
Ok guys, I need some serious help.
I found the 3.1.2 ROM and the 3.39.10 Radio, BUT the stupid radio is a .rar extension, unlike the .exe loader this site uses. How the hell am i supposed to update the radio if the rar doesn’t have an executable file???
3.27 does NOT work with 3.1.2 ROM.
Any moderators care to comment??? I’m stuck at the bootloader screen where your supposed to install the Radio, but i dont want to use this sites 3.27 cause the 3.1.2 ROM says 3.27 isn’t going to work. Where can i find 3.39.10 in the .EXE format??
The RAR extension is a compressed file, just like ZIP.
To extract it, you need to download and install WinRAR, available at: http://www.rarlabs.com
I would encourage folks to take their more recent/current questions to the PhoneNews.com Forums (click through to the Windows Mobile forum)… you’ll get much faster answers there.
i have winrar but its just a single file with a nbh extension. This isn’t an executable file. How do i apply the radio file it its not executable like the other files.
Add the NBH file to the same folder as the flash application for the ROM, and run the flash tool. The Radio updater will be picked up as an available update for the device.
Again, please continue discussion in the PhoneNews.com Forums.
I’ve downloaded these files for my Sprint HTC Mogul. Both seemed to work through synchronization, but now the phone is stuck in the Sprint logon screen. I’ve tried soft resets without success.
Please offer some help. I apologize if the answer is already posted; if it already is, I didn’t understand it. For any replies, please use very simple directions, since I am relatively illiterate about these sorts of things. Thanks in advance.
We took down the Sprint flash long ago, as this is now supported by the latest official update.
Which download did you install onto your device?
I did this part:
“1) Hard-SPL-240-MFG.exe (this is the unlocker mentioned in the first step).
2) Titan_Radio_3.27.00.exe (this is the baseband radio firmware)
Here is the procedure for updating:
* Open Hard-SPL-240-MFG.exe. It will extract files into C:\ttn240mfg, and then launch an unlocker. Follow the instructions on screen.
* Once it has been completed, launch the device’s software update. Follow the instructions on screen for the updater.
* Following the updater’s final instructions, power cycle the device as instructed (holding power and reset buttons simultaneously). The device will likely freeze at startup on your carrier’s logo. This is normal.
* When the device does freeze, hold power, camera, and reset buttons. This will send the device into what is known as Bootloader Mode.
* Connect the Titan back to your computer. Run the baseband radio firmware update, similar to the instructions above.
* When finished, power cycle again as instructed, holding power and reset buttons to complete the update.”
But I got the error 382 message. When I got to Bootloader Mode and reconnected, it went back to the Sprint logo screen. Sprint tech support has since had me try a hard reset, and now I can’t even get back to the Bootloader screen. Sprint wants me to send it to the service center for a complete ROM replacement, so I’m now faced with the prospect of being without my phone, which carries quite a bit of data that is essential to my personal and professional life, for some extended period of time. Please help me if you can. Thanks.
I am receiving the 382 error myself. I never installed anything in the past. The steps to retry include the following:
1 Relock phone
2 Unlock
3 Install DCD
4 Install Radio
5 Good to go?
Let me know if this is correct!
Thanks
Rich Wolff
Guys,
I did the whole gps thing on XV6800 with no problems. The GPS works great, but I seem to have lost my ability to use my modem Link. Is there a fix for this???
i tried to enable the GPS on my phone and and now it is locked up on the verizon screen. i tried to hold the power and camera and reset button and it didn’t work… please help me by responding to my email thank you
how do i relock my phone im getting the 328 error as well i have a sprint mogul it wont active sync any more so i cant install anything what should i do
1 Relock phone
2 Unlock
3 Install DCD
4 Install Radio
5 Good to go?
Will this work on the XV6700 WM4?
How do I get my xv6800 phone back to how it was when I bought it from verizon???
This does not work on the Alltel 6800. After the unlock, I got ERROR (328): Invalid Command
“This Update Utility cannot be used for your PDA Phone.
At that state, it would not connect with the Active Sync so I could not relock it. I had to get a new phone from Alltel.
Is there a way to get the gps to work using the stock rom?? Its quicker with this one but missing a lot of features and the look isnt as good..
I want to thank all that were involved in this process. My question is that I updated my Verizon XV6800 with no major issues. However, I can’t seem to get the GPS to actually work. Using google maps it just sits there seeking the satellites and sometimes when it thinks it finds them I am somewhere in south Carolina instead of Massachusetts.
Just as an update. I was able to get my phone working again by downloading and installing the latest ROM update at the Alltel site.
I think what went wrong was trying to run the radiofirm update before updating the ROM with the new Alltel software.
The installer files to add GPS to HTC Mogul does not work. Does anyone have any suggestions or alternatives? (Hard-SPL-240-MFG.exe Titan-Radio_3.27.00.exe)
Link is not working, is their another place we can download this to get the GPS to work?
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I did this upgrade on my Verizon XV6800 and now I no longer have my modem so I can’t use my phone to tether. Does anyone know how to fix this? Thanks!
Well my phone won’t run the unlocker. At All… I get the error: The file ‘Hard-SPL-240-MFG’ cannot be opened. Either it is not signed with a trusted certificate, or one of its components cannot be found. If the problem persists, try reinstalling or restoring this file.
What do I do? I have tried a bunch of different downloads. One of the others gave me: ‘Hard-SPL-MFG’ is not a valid Pocket PC application.
TitanUnlocker, direct from the guy that made it gives me: File or assembly name ‘System, Version=2.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=B77A5C561934E089′, or one of its dependencies, was not found.
Then after that error makes me press “Quit”, it closes and then another error pops up: .NET CF Initialization Error The application failed to load required components. If the.NET Compact Framework is installed on a storage card, please ensure that this card is in place and launch the application again. If this fails, a re-installation of the >NET Compact Framework is recommended. Support info: -2147483643 (80000005)
SOME ONE PLEASE HELP!! I want GPS!
After unlocking my phone, I no longer have access to MMS. Can anyone help me?
I realized that if you follow the instructions perfectly, the GPS function works. Thank you soo much! My HTC P4000 is faster, more responsive when switching menues and keyboard slide out. I downloaded google maps and thus far its great. Office is already on my phone….
Thanks again for such great genius work.
The links don’t seem to work. Does someone still have the working files?
Theres a new update you can get straight from the htc site.
Heres the link
http://www.htc.com/us/SupportDownload.aspx?p_id=75&cat=2&dl_id=73
Well, the phone is working now. The good news is the posted updates now allow me to use an 8GB micro-SD card in the phone. The bad news is a) The GPS STILL does not work, and b) I lost several of the default programs that came with the phone INCLUDING the voice dialing feature which pretty much makes trying to call anyone while driving an exercise in multiple MVA’s! Can anyone point me to where I can reapply updates to get the voice dialing back? More importantly can anyone explain why this procedure didn’t work? I downloaded everything, and followed instructions to the letter, but I still get nowhere. Please help.
Hi everybody.
I currently have an lg-vx8300, and I feel that I am stuck in the stone age of the mobile phone. Luckily my contract with verizon expired, so I am getting the xv6800 in a few days. I am definately going to unlock this gps feature, beacause it would be awesome. The only doubt I have is that at the top of the guide, it says, “Keep in mind that gpsOne is not autonomous GPS, you will need to have home network coverage in order to maintain a GPS lock.” Does this mean I need to have a data plan or something extra from verizon wireless? I REALLY would like to know, because I’m getting their 10 MB per month deal, but I’m wondering if I should get their unlimited deal.
THANKs a BUNCH
ELI
Followed the instructions, everything worked perfectly.
Problem is, that DCD 2.10 ROM doesn’t have camera or sound! This renders the phone all but useless for me. Anyone have a suggestion for a better OS rom? I don’t want to learn to do it all myself, so i’d rather just load a rom over the top of this one.
lawls. then I read the middle/end of the thread and realize it’s an incredibly old rom. RTFM!
whats rtfm?
having the gps work is nice, but not worth it for the OS. it sucks compared to stock.
Is there a way to unlock GPS with the original rom?? Does anybody still work on this model??
I am getting stuck on the 3 colored screen – it will not connect via activesync
using xv6800
activesycn 4.5
any help?
@ Tim
How bad would it be to update to 6.1 with the HTC download (http://www.htc.com/us/SupportDownload.aspx?p_id=75&cat=2&dl_id=73) if I have a VZW XV6800?
Seems it would be a quick and convenient upgrade to GPS, etc but would I “hose” my phone because it’s the wrong carrier?
Thanks
Yes, you will “hose” your phone. What will happen, is the modem programming will be erased and replaced with Sprint programming on the first boot.
You should only use a Sprint firmware as part of a hack designed for Verizon, as in the steps above. Using these steps, you abort the boot process after flashing the Sprint firmware, and then flash on a modified firmware for Verizon. This updates the modem radio, but not its programming.
If that sounds greek or dangerous to you, stop now.
can somebody list for me all the stuff that is not in this rom, but is in verizon’s stock rom?
Also, can you use other versions of the dcd rom? like 3.2.6
Can someone help me locate the Hard-SPL-240-MFG.exe file.
For some reason it is not available on this site anymore and I cannot find it anywhere on the NET.
I searched google far and wide and all the link come back to this site.
Thanks
According to the news on the website linked to above, there is a WM 6.1 upgrade for the Verizon XV6800 but I can find nothing on the HTC or VZ websites.
Any ideas?
Thanks
http://handsets.utstar.com/phone_downloads.aspx?bid=89&cid=1&mid=287&carrier=Verizon%20Wireless
Does the above ^^^^^ update from UTStar do all the same things as “hacked” update?
No, it does not. Verizon hindered GPS. See this article for details:
http://www.phonenews.com/verizon-claims-xv6800-update-doesnt-block-gps-just-makes-everyone-work-with-verizonveri-4277/
The new rom worked great!!! 6.1 is cool. Yes, it doesn’t unlock the GPS, but at least VZ Navigator now works for the XV6800. You have to pay 9.99 a month, but it is better than nothing or buying a Bluetooth GPS.
guys this page is SO outdated….if you want updated versions of the files posted here head over to http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=384 it has detailed instructions on how to install what you want/need there are breakthroughs all the time for the windows mobile software for you xv6800 or mogul…..or any other HTC device
This page has the cab that will unlock the GPS on the new Verizon MR1 Rom with a simple Cab installer, No need to use a custom rom anymore.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=424387&page=12
a true HTC Smartphone too bad not in GSM is all with 3G which would of been cool
So did anyone in Canada (Ontario) get their P4000′s GPSone stand alone GPS chipset going ?
Email me @ paul_on_drums@hotmail.com Msn messenger?
Toronto, Ontario
P4000
8 Gb SDHC Scandisk
a-GPS locked (For Now)
Stand Alone GPS (coming soon hopefully
I have a few questions regarding this install. I have recently upgraded my phone to wm 6.1 and if I do this install will it revert me back to 6.0. Also it say xv6800 but has titan as the first .exe. I never heard my phone being known as a titan. Will this work?
hello I don’t believe this hack will take you back to 6.0 an code name for this phone is the Titan 100 as like with the HTC TyTN 1 (Hermes 200) hope this answers your questions
I recently unlocked my XV6800 and have successfully run Google maps with the phone’s internal GPS unit. However, when I try to run a more useful navigation program like Odyssey Mobile or Live Search, the programs can not find the internal GPS.
Has anyone had any luck with Live Search on an unlocked XV6800?
Thank you.
Hello everyone, I have reciently purchased the HTC Touch Diamond. I was wondering if anyone knows if there has been anything released to unlock my GPS? One other question. How can I make internet explorer my default browser on my phone instead of Opera Mobile?
I’m running ubuntu, should this work for me?
Marek, HTC’s firmware tools (needed for this procedure) require Windows XP/2003/Vista. You need to use/borrow a Windows PC.
Chris or anyone,
Will my phone get messed up if I install Verizons new 6.1 update for my xv6800 over top of the update from this site? More importantly would I loose my GPS functionality if their update was installed? I also use Sprite backup and do not know if it would restore all my customizations with all this changing around. I also do not want to loose the GPS capability. I just wish that Verizon would model from Alltel and Srint and not try to squeze every penny out of us by locking out the included GPS function of this phone. It is like buying a car and having to pay a monthly fee to access one of its built in features like rolling down the windows or the ability for the gas guage to work. Thanks in advance! Also, thank you all who contributed to this project! I love my GPS phone!
It should work, but you may need to run a re-locking program if it fails. Either way, there isn’t any large risk of bricking your phone.
Will it lock the GPS again???
Hey I am trying to do this, but the Hard-SPL-240-MFG.exe link is dead, any way that can be restored?
OK, I tried this “upgrade” and it bricked my phone. I used the Verizon ROM which flashed OK. Reboot hung as described in the directions. Showed No radio. Flashed with the radio upgrade. Updater showed the progress bar. I got called away from computer, came back and the Updater SW showed that it had succeeded the flash, but the phone is a brick and will not power on.
Plugging the phone in to charge does nothing. Removing the battery allows the charge light to light up. Putting the battery back in causes the charge light to turn off. Cannot power on. I’ve tried holding the power and camera buttons and pressing the reset button.
Why did the radio flash kill the phone and is there any way to recover? Any help is appreciated.
My sprint Mogul 6800 will no longer boot up after getting wet. When I plug into a charger nothing appears on the screen however the bluetooth light and the yellow charging light stays on. Is there any hope for this phone.
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Where is the reset button located on the HTC P4000??
i tried this process my phone hang on the bootloader screen with the TITA100 MFG and says usb athe bottom unable to continue asnext program wont recognize the phone. it wont synch with my pc either. can anyone help?
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I’m currently using Touch Diamond 2 and I love it! it changed a lot in my life in so many ways.
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