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GPS Help

Sorry for asking I am sure it's a simple mistake. I am trying to get GPS working on my vx6800 no luck....
Do I have to have a Data Plan (I do Not) I just wanted it to work through wifi...
TIA,
LVC

antim said:
Sorry for asking I am sure it's a simple mistake. I am trying to get GPS working on my vx6800 no luck....
Do I have to have a Data Plan (I do Not) I just wanted it to work through wifi...
TIA,
LVC
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GPS will work w/o a data plan - it is a separate chip, no need for Wifi either. Many threads here on GPS activation.
This is a good starting point:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=470418
I'm currently running DCD 3.3.4 and Radio 3.42.50. You will need to know what version of WinMobile you are starting from - if it is Verizon's latest 6.1 (MR1) the instructions are different then if you are starting with WM6.0. Refer to the thread above and that should get you started...

Yes I believe I have read most of the threads and followed the instructions to the letter. Using Google maps I get 0 satallites and occasionally will get a no GPS found.
I am running WM 6 MR1 on a stock verizon vx6800

Look here about getting GPS working without data(standalone GPS). I talk about the steps in the thread below. It requires you to flash a custom ROM like DCD.
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=52683

the post I followed said update to MR1 then use the VahallaGPS....using the WIKI instructions her (the MR1 at bottom of page)
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=VerizonAGPSFix

DO NOT DO AGPS FIX. This will not work for standalone gps. Follow my above posted link. Verizon MR1 locks out standalone GPS so. You will have to reflash to old stock rom then to a custom rom then change gps settings. Trust me I tried to make it work for a long time.

rats...that's what I get for following directions (hehe). So can you recommend how I can save all my settings and whatnot? I just got it back to where I want it with my custom sw HTC home Ultimate Launch etc.
LVC

Not sure how to back things up since you will have a different ROM on the phone I don't think there are any backup options. But I could be completely wrong.

Well i am a complete noob and flashing a custom rom scares me a bit...Would you say that it is safe and fairly straightforward? Is it worth it just to get GPS working?
Thanks for all your help.

I love GPS with Navizon and Garmin XT. Yes it is worth it. Using a well tested ROM like DCD 3.3.4 is safe. After you relock the phone with the old stock Rom then just follow a good unlocking thread like here.
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=33857
Just ignore the cooking your own ROM and install DCDs. Follow DCD instructions here ignoring the 3.2.6 download and downloading 3.3.4 or his new 4.1.0.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=420075
And read read read and search search search for you questions and answers

Is there a cab file to activate GPS?

Hi,
I have done multiple searches on several sites and have "struck out". I have an unbranded HTC 6800 (small carrier with no tech dept.) and was hoping there might be a cab file that will unlock the internal GPS antenna without risking a flash to a branded carrier ROM. There are quite a few carrier specific updates/ROMs that will unlock the internal antenna, but I would like to unlock the internal antenna without "becoming" a Verizon or Sprint customer.
Thanks!
BTW, Fantastic site. I don't post much but have learned "tons" from the community!

I would to know too

Please list your rom and radio versions. setting-system-device info.
If your radio is gps compatible then you might be able to try gps registry and qpst changes.

If you have a stock rom you might be able to try Skywing's Valhalla Legends GPS cab or something like that. It's what I run on my stock Verzion XV6800 and it works like a charm. Good luck!

Try this. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=424387&page=12
Hope that helps!

vx 6900 gps ?
i have a verizon 3.37 radio with nsffans 6.5 rom v7 . what do i need to do to get gps to work with google maps ? please help .

If you are really using a 6900 try looking in the vogue side of the forum or here.
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/forumdisplay.php?f=48

Thanks for the link! I have just read through 30+ of the 62 pages and it appears that this is only for verizon and WM 6.1? Will this work with a non-Verzion Titan with WM 6.0 and a non-GPS radio?
Thanks again!

I dont understand what you are asking or talking about in reading 30 pages. I don't see that I gave you any links. Please give me more info on your current and past setup. Or please ask your question again.

drew,
I was referencing this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...424387&page=12 above (post #5). As I mentioned above, I'm with a very small carrier and there is no offical upgrade "path" to WM 6.1 (and no downgrade option) and no "carrier cab". I have been reluctant to upgrade to a custom, or "other" carriers ROM.
Probably unrealistic on my part, I was just hoping that there was a recent develoment that might allow me to use the internal GPS antenna without an upgrade.
Thank you for responding!

You cant have gps with an upgrade to 6.1 on the mogul. So till you find out how with your carrier you can't do gps.

drew,
Thank you for the clarification. I greatly appreciate the response!

GPS doesn't start...Help!

Please...
I'm goin' crazy, gps on my diamond, doesn't work.
i've installed ttnavigator but the integrated gps doesn't catch any satellite. There is someone can helpe me?? can anybody tell me if there's an app. that can reset or restart the itegrated gps?? please help me!!!
first of all, i apologize for my bad english and second, thanks a lot for who answer

try deleting following and soft reset:
\windows\xtra.bin
\windows\GPSLogFile.txt
\windows\GPSLogFileBack.txt
\temp\xtra.bin
an do not update the gps positions

thank u too much, i'll try it now. thanks!!

I've been finding I'm having problems this week using TTNavigator (when I didn't have problems before)... I'm wondering if something went wrong with my GPS Update?

I'm using Nav N Go iGO Amigo and Igo8, sorry but I do not know about TT. about once a mount I'm deleting these files, allso you can try to download HTC GPS Tool from http://www.htc.com/www/supportdownloadlist.aspx?p_id=133&act=sd&cat=all
Actually I don't expect anything else from this phone since I have it for about 2 years, probably the system is already modified and the phone is to old for it.

there's a GPS fix on htc site for touch diamond.. it's the only thing that helped me after two weeks of searching... good luck...

no gps signal at all with any app any radio rom ? please help is my gps broke
no gps signal at all with any app any radio rom ? please help is my gps broke
i have tryed all sorts to sort this out been through all the pages and tryed roms radios even htc's gps fix but nothing is helping i have been outside with the phone walked with tomtom 7 on and i just can not pick up a signal it worked once untill i uninstalled it for some daft reason im so pisst of i mite just sell the thing im using is
rom version 1.93.401.2 wwe
rom date 07/10/08
radio version 1.00.25.5
protocol version 52.29.25.12h
ANYONES HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED PLEASE HELP ME GET THIS SORTED
THANKS

hardi389 said:
no gps signal at all with any app any radio rom ? please help is my gps broke
i have tryed all sorts to sort this out been through all the pages and tryed roms radios even htc's gps fix but nothing is helping i have been outside with the phone walked with tomtom 7 on and i just can not pick up a signal it worked once untill i uninstalled it for some daft reason im so pisst of i mite just sell the thing im using is
rom version 1.93.401.2 wwe
rom date 07/10/08
radio version 1.00.25.5
protocol version 52.29.25.12h
ANYONES HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED PLEASE HELP ME GET THIS SORTED
THANKS
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Delete xtra.bin in the Temp folder and the Windows folder, and soft reset.

^that is what worked for me

[Q] Need someone to clarify some things.

OK i have the Touch P3050 from Telus. Ive been reading all over that the GPS is locked with the original ROM, i have been playing around with it for a while and installed TOM TOM 7 and the gps is working fine. I updated the rom also from the update from HTC website witch gets it to WM6.1. Also wondering if this what opens the gps. Also i have updated the radio to 3.42.50 could this also be why the gps is open.
The second part to this is after testing this out i have installed NFSFAN's WM6.5 1.00 FINAL ROM. My question is that before installing this rom the phone connection says its EV on the top line and after installing this rom it says 3G. Can someone clarify this for my as to why this is and how come it wasn't before.

C3D said:
OK i have the Touch P3050 from Telus. Ive been reading all over that the GPS is locked with the original ROM, i have been playing around with it for a while and installed TOM TOM 7 and the gps is working fine. I updated the rom also from the update from HTC website witch gets it to WM6.1. Also wondering if this what opens the gps. Also i have updated the radio to 3.42.50 could this also be why the gps is open.
The second part to this is after testing this out i have installed NFSFAN's WM6.5 1.00 FINAL ROM. My question is that before installing this rom the phone connection says its EV on the top line and after installing this rom it says 3G. Can someone clarify this for my as to why this is and how come it wasn't before.
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First question: Yup, any radio upgrade over 3.xx.xx will unlock the GPS.
Second question: EVdO is, afaik, 3G. It is just a matter of the icon

egzthunder1 said:
First question: Yup, any radio upgrade over 3.xx.xx will unlock the GPS.
Second question: EVdO is, afaik, 3G. It is just a matter of the icon
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Thanks for the reply. Kinda answered my questions, but the radios were allways 3.xx.xx so it must be because of the higher radio, and what does afaik mean?

C3D said:
Thanks for the reply. Kinda answered my questions, but the radios were allways 3.xx.xx so it must be because of the higher radio, and what does afaik mean?
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afaik = as far as I know
If you were always above 3.xx.xx, your GPS wa always unlocked. Maybe you didn't have the correct settings one.

Sprint Mogul GPS Problems

I accidently posted this in the ROM forum.
Ok i have been trying to get this GPS to work on the mogul for days now, I previously got my GPS working on my verizon xv6800 before and i thought this would be easier since its on Sprint.
Under DEBUG everything under GPS says N/A, No satellites are being picked up although it can open the COM4 under GPS Viewer, I also tried Google Maps, and Tomtom
Any help would be appreciated.
Current specs:
Rom version: dcd 4.1.2
Radio Version : 3.42.50
PRI 2.03_003
Under HKLM/HTC/SUPL AGPS
EnableAGPS =1
EnableGPSSmart 1
GPSMode 4
NumberFixes 999999999

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