Verizon XV6800 Flashing

DISCLAIMER / IMPORTANT NOTICES:

Under no circumstances will I be responsible for any actions resulting from following this guide.
By continuing to read on further, you have accepted this fact.
However, if you follow the steps in this guide, the outcome is by no means guaranteed.

If you have flashed your Radio before, you cannot use the included utility to flash your radio.
You must use the MicroSD Flashing Method to flash your radio after flashing a GPS radio.
However, there are risky alternatives as well, but this guide will not discuss them.

While this guide is specific to the Verizon XV6800, you may use it with other Titan-based devices.
However, to do so properly, you must acquire an appropriate "Carrier Cab" for that carrier.

I recently flashed my new Verizon UTStarComm XV6800 (also known as the HTC Titan).
Since I had relatively good luck, I would like to share the steps of my install.
This is for anyone who might be interested in doing it themselves.


Recent Updates - Last Updated: March 8, 2009 @ 3:00PM EST


Things you will need for this flashing process:

OPTIONAL/ADDITIONAL FILES:


Potential Problems


Step 1: Unlocking / Flashing Bootloader

  • Execute Hard-SPL-MFG.exe and follow the on-screen instructions.
  • After updating, force the phone into bootloader mode (Press POWER+CAMERA+RESET)
  • Step 2: Flashing the Radio ROM

  • In bootloader mode, Execute Titan_Radio_ROM_3.42.50-Alltel.exe and follow the instructions
  • After updating, put the phone into bootloader mode again
  • Step 3: Flashing the OS ROM

  • In bootloader mode, Execute dcd_titan_4.1.2.exe and follow the instructions
  • Upon reboot, allow customizations to run. The phone will reset afterwards
  • Step 4: Installing the Carrier Cab

  • You may turn on ActiveSync's 'allow USB connections' options at this time
  • Using ActiveSync or another method, install dcd Verizon Carrier 20081031.cab on your device
  • Soft-reboot Windows
  • Step 5: Reprogramming and Authentication

  • Dial *228 to (re)program your device afterwards
  • Test outbound calling. For Auth. Key errors, see Authentication Error.


    Alternative Flash Method - MicroSD Flashing

    For the MicroSD Update Method, you need a MicroSD card, MicroSDHC DO NOT WORK!.

    Step 1: Backup and Format the MicroSD Card appropriately

  • If you have a MicroSD card already properly formatted (previous flashing), you can skip this.
  • Backup all of the contents on your MicroSD card (onto a PC preferrably).
  • Format the MicroSD card using a good flash utility, such as CNETX FlashFormat
  • Step 2: Obtain/Prepare the Flash Image

  • If you got the image update as an EXE, extract it using WinRAR.
  • The Image file (extension: NBH), should be renamed to TITAIMG.nbh
  • Copy the TITAIMG.nbh file to (root folder on) your MicroSD card.
  • Step 3: Flash the Image

  • With the MicroSD card prepared with the image, and in the phone, start the phone in bootloader mode.
  • It should ask you if you want to flash (press power button), do so when you are ready.
  • After this process, you should have formatted successfully.

  • I've updated my phone, so now what? Why not try out some GPS software?

    I have gotten TomTom 7 to work, but the lock-times are inconsistent, as I don't have a data plan.

    I recommend trying the Titan GPS Fix if you plan on using the GPS.

    Also, if you are on Verizon Wireless and have data plan, I recommend using the Verizon AGPS Fix


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    I hope this guide has helped you successfully update your XV6800.

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