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Old 09-19-2009, 08:32 PM
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Re: How to tell if GPS is defective?
Alltel locks the GPS, because they want you to buy their GPS service. Some people bought programs (like Garmin, Tomtom, etc.) and those seem to unlock it. I found a regedit that works to unlock it.

Find the registry entry:
HKCU\ControlPanel\PhoneExtendFunction\CDMA\GPSLock Workaround

Change the value from 0 to 1.

Also make sure location is on.

Some people have argued with me over Alltel locking the GPS but I talked to one of their smartphone technicians and he told me they "intentionally lock" for promoting their services.