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Originally Posted by rsfeller
Yes I would do a search but since PPCgeeks doesn't allow 3 character word searches I have to just ask...
Got GPS working easily on my XV6900 with the new official Verizon wm6.1 ROM and the Vahalla GPS cab. Not a single problem so far. As a matter of fact this locks on sat(s) about 3 times faster then my Garmin hand held and even locks in 20 sec while in my basement as I type now!
Questions:
1. I see the sats(s) so I'll assume this is true GPS and not some "magic" with the cell phone towers, correct? (I only ask because I'm blown away by the lock time and the fact I'm in the basement and my Garmin barely works on a cloudy day!)
2. if I do not start any software (say Google Maps) to call to the GPS does it in fact stay off and not consume my battery? Or does the GPS need to turned on/off somewhere in the phone config that I have not found yet? (again I'm amazed at the lock speed and cannot believe that the GPS is not already running before the Google Map calls for it).
3. What other software does anyone recommend for interactive directions or fun?
thanks.
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Answers:
1. i've been able to get quick locks with the phone radio off and in no/low signal areas
2. yes, unless you're using gps software, the gps is off as far as i understand. i, personally, like to make sure of this and i use either BAF GPS Toggle or GPSToday to make sure the gps is off when i want it off.
3. amAze GPS is an amazing (no pun intended) free turn-by-turn gps software, though tomtom is much better, it's pretty expensive. i personally use tomtom