Touch Pro....can GPS be used without any service at all?

box398 · #1 (**permalink**) 12-03-2009, 11:41 PM

I was given a Verizon Touch Pro (XV6850)

I want to use this only as a GPS unit with Garmin XT with custom maps , or similar....with no phone service attached to it at all..

is this possible?

I tested this with Google Maps, but I cannot get a GPS lock.....

1) do I need atleast some phone service attached for this to work?
2) or do I just need to install quickgps or get some settings right

thanks!

thanks for any input

**Unknown Zone** · #2 (**permalink**) 12-03-2009, 11:53 PM

Garmin/Tom Tom use their own maps which are saved on the storage card and dont need internet access like Bling/Google Map to update the maps as you are driving along.

So the answer is "yes" you can use the phone as a stand alone GPS unit with no phone service

Have you tried setting your GPS setting on Com4. Most programs use Com4 for GPS access.

Edit: I saw it was a Verizon model, I know on Sprint we dont have to worry about that..sorry was not thinking..here is a link about unlocking GPS if you are still having issues.

http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread...ht=verizon+gps

fenixjn · #3 (**permalink**) 12-04-2009, 05:45 AM

As mentioned Tomtom and Garmin use the maps on the sd card, they have the added possibility of connecting to the internet for weather/traffic data but you can always disable it.

As far as your GPS not working... I would recommend you to stay away from QuickGPS as a recent issue with the file it downloads to your device caused many TPs to have a broken GPS (GPS would freeze the phone as soon as a lock was acquired, or a lock would not be acquired at all), the fastest way to fix it was to flash a new radio. SeasGEE also known as Quick Position (search over XDA) has replaced QuickGPS on my TP and has worked flawless so far.

JGGiant · #4 (**permalink**) 12-04-2009, 10:37 AM

I have a second VZW TP that I use for Golf distances and there is no servive. I just keep it in airplane mode.

Because you have a Verizon TP, the GPS will be crippled if it has the original ROM. Download the latest update and flash it.

alex jb · #5 (**permalink**) 12-04-2009, 01:56 PM

I thought airplane mode cut all communication including GPS?

I have a touch (vogue) that I use as GPS, I turn the phone off, but bluetooth on and I can get a gps lock quite quick with my tomtom software.
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