FYI: if you turn the screen brightness all the way down, the button backlights turn off. I'm not sure if this is only true with the Custom ROM that I have (DCD 3.0.4 running Windows Mobile 6.1) or if it occurs with the stock ROM running Windows Mobile 6.
Want an easy way to adjust the backlight from the Today Screen? Try Metrix 2.1.1
It's a FREE today screen plug-in.
ROM upgrades
I've now done several ROM upgrades using the USB cable and also using a microSD card on my XV6800 (also known as the Titan, the Mogul, the PPC 6800, and others).
I have to say, the microSD card method seems to be the best method. The USB method never gave me any problems, but some people have reported 'bricking' their phones because their phone got stuck during the process. The microSD method seems to be more reliable
One note - not every microSD card will work! I fortunately had 2 different cards. Neither card was a SDHC card. However, one was a 1 GB Kingston and that card didn't work! The other card was a 2 GB A-Data and that card worked fine.
I have to say, the microSD card method seems to be the best method. The USB method never gave me any problems, but some people have reported 'bricking' their phones because their phone got stuck during the process. The microSD method seems to be more reliable
One note - not every microSD card will work! I fortunately had 2 different cards. Neither card was a SDHC card. However, one was a 1 GB Kingston and that card didn't work! The other card was a 2 GB A-Data and that card worked fine.
EVDO Rev A on my XV6800
So now that I'm using the latest ROM (DCD 3.0.4) and also running the latest radio (3.37.20) on my XV6800, I'm getting Rev A speeds! It's great! Certainly much faster than my old Treo 700wx. I don't understand what Verizon is waiting for. Why don't they release the upgrades so that other customers can enjoy the benefits of Windows Mobile 6.1 and also have faster downloading and uploading speeds? It's also great having an active GPS chip on my device so that I can use it with Google Maps, Live, TomTom, etc.
Well, I'm certainly thankful for the xda-developers forum. Couldn't have done it without your help!
Well, I'm certainly thankful for the xda-developers forum. Couldn't have done it without your help!
Newer ROM for the XV6800
Just realized that I loaded an old custom ROM on my XV6800. 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.
You get: GPS working, improved battery life, and better performance.
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.
You get: GPS working, improved battery life, and better performance.
Switch to Verizon XV6800
I've been a Verizon Wireless customer for many years now. I've also been a Windows Mobile user since the days of the old Pocket PC and Windows CE devices. I went ahead and upgraded to the new XV6800 and I'm happy so far.
Here are the main reasons why.
Compared to the old Treo 700wx running Windows Mobile 5:
1. I can save $15 each month for a cheaper unlimited data plan ($29 instead of $45).
2. I've loaded a custom ROM that includes Windows Mobile 6.1 and this gives me much better Internet browsing capabilities and several other useful features. Want to know how I did it? See below.
3. Much faster processor.
4. Much more internal RAM.
5. Larger screen.
6. Built-in GPS (only available if you load the custom ROM described below)
7. Bigger, better keyboard.
8. Smaller size and no antenna sticking out (not by much, but it still counts).
9. Mini-USB connector and charger.
10. Bluetooth 2.0 vs. the older 1.2
Those are the top 10 reasons why I went for this upgrade.
So what do I miss about my old Treo 700wx? I miss the one-handed operation. I could hold that phone and press the keyboard buttons using one hand. Now with the XV6800, to type on the keyboard, I really need to use two thumbs. Also, the Treo seemed to have better screen visibility outdoors.
So how did I load the custom ROM for the XV6800? I will refer you to these sites:
http://www.phonenews.com/how-to-add-gps-to-htc-mogul-xv6800-p4000-titan-2663/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=371314&page=1
I'm currently running the DCD 2.3.2 ROM for Verizon. The instructions may seem a bit complex, but you just have to have some faith and go for it! It reminds me of the old days when Compaq would release ROM updates for the old iPaq 3600 models. Some of those ROM updating attempts would 'brick' the iPaq and turn it into a dead paperweight.
To get the internal GPS to work (only works with custom ROMs):
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.
To learn more about using the GPS on this phone, take a look at this:
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=17032
Here are the main reasons why.
Compared to the old Treo 700wx running Windows Mobile 5:
1. I can save $15 each month for a cheaper unlimited data plan ($29 instead of $45).
2. I've loaded a custom ROM that includes Windows Mobile 6.1 and this gives me much better Internet browsing capabilities and several other useful features. Want to know how I did it? See below.
3. Much faster processor.
4. Much more internal RAM.
5. Larger screen.
6. Built-in GPS (only available if you load the custom ROM described below)
7. Bigger, better keyboard.
8. Smaller size and no antenna sticking out (not by much, but it still counts).
9. Mini-USB connector and charger.
10. Bluetooth 2.0 vs. the older 1.2
Those are the top 10 reasons why I went for this upgrade.
So what do I miss about my old Treo 700wx? I miss the one-handed operation. I could hold that phone and press the keyboard buttons using one hand. Now with the XV6800, to type on the keyboard, I really need to use two thumbs. Also, the Treo seemed to have better screen visibility outdoors.
So how did I load the custom ROM for the XV6800? I will refer you to these sites:
http://www.phonenews.com/how-to-add-gps-to-htc-mogul-xv6800-p4000-titan-2663/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=371314&page=1
I'm currently running the DCD 2.3.2 ROM for Verizon. The instructions may seem a bit complex, but you just have to have some faith and go for it! It reminds me of the old days when Compaq would release ROM updates for the old iPaq 3600 models. Some of those ROM updating attempts would 'brick' the iPaq and turn it into a dead paperweight.
To get the internal GPS to work (only works with custom ROMs):
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.
To learn more about using the GPS on this phone, take a look at this:
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=17032
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