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How To: Configure GPS

GPS Registry Settings

There are certain registry settings that are necessary for the Assisted GPS to work.

I've compiled a CAB of these registry settings for each seperate carrier.

GPS Settings - Alltel
GPS Settings - Bell
GPS Settings - Telus
GPS Settings - Sprint

You should now follow the gpsOne Settings steps.

gpsOne Settings

1. Connect your Diamond to your computer with the usb cable. This is also an excellent time to back up anything, just in case.

2. We need to put the phone in diagnostic mode. This is done by running dmrouter.exe by dialing ##DIAG Send (##3424 Send), or ##DIAG# for Sprint.

3. Let windows install your new hardware. There will be two dialogs that come up. The first one should install after you click next. The next will require a file called qcmdmxp.sys and says it can't be found. As luck has it, your computer already has this file, and it's located here:
C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\.
Simply tell the wizard to look there, and it will show the file, click on it, and the installation will finish.

If you have Vista, try the drivers HERE

4. Install QPST if you haven't already.

5. Run the Service Programming program under the QPST start menu.

6. Double click on the little globe at the bottom right of your screen. http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/9176/globeew9.png

7. Click on Add New Port, and add COM# - USB/QC DIAGNOSTIC.
It should now show your Com Port and your phone WinCE (########)

8. Close the QPST Configuration window, and go back to the QPST Service Programming window.

9. The ######## from step 7, which is the same number in the ESN column, is your ESN! (in hex format). If you have your SPC already, keep going. Otherwise, scroll down and read the SPC section.

10. Click on your phone, and then click OK.

11. Your phone should now be automatically detected. If not select it to match the picture below, then click OK.
http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/577...eselectca7.png

12. Click on Read From Phone and then enter your SPC and click OK.

13. Goto the gpsOne tab (you'll have to scroll to the right) and make your screen identical to this one, choosing the settings for your proper carrier below:
http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/740/gpsoneet7.png

Code:

 

Alltel: 

PDE IP Address = 205.142.19.100

PDE Port Number = 8888

PDE Transport = IP

Position Calculation = Mobile

------------------------------------------------------------

Bell:

PDE IP Address: 206.47.201.75

PDE Port number: 8888

PDE Transport: IP

Position Calculation: Mobile

------------------------------------------------------------

Telus:

PDE IP Address = 216.198.139.92

PDE Port Number = 8889

PDE Transport = IP

Position Calculation = Mobile

------------------------------------------------------------

Sprint:

PDE IP Address = 68.28.31.49

PDE Port Number = 5017

PDE Transport = IP

Position Calculation = PDE

14. Click Write To Phone.

15. SOFT RESET (or turn your phone off and then back on).

16. Test your GPS (some good programs are below).

Finding Your SPC
Many people wonder how to find your SPC and what it is. It is your Service Programming Code (SPC) or Master Subsidy Lock Code (MSL Code). It is essentiall a code to allow you to access certain menus of your phone related to its setting.

Here are instructions on how to find it:

1. Find your ESN in hex. If you have it in decimal, use THIS to convert it. You want the pESN Hexadecimal: number.

2. Download PPST_KeyGen.dll and GetSPC.exe, and then transfer them to your phone.

3. Run GetSPC.exe on your phone.

4. Enter your hex ESN in the Input field.

5. Press Go.

6. Write down your SPC from the Output field.

7. Enjoy.

For Sprint Diamond Users.
Use CDMA Workshop and connect to the phone in diag mode.
Go to the "Security" Tab and hit "Read" SPC.
Select Universal Ram Method and Custom.
Address is: 018E:0190
Hit READ to find your SPC.

Thanks Blee0125!
GPS Programs

TomTom 7:
I've recompiled a TomTom7 cab to be more compatible with the Diamond. It has the GPS Registry.cab built into it, but if you already ran that cab it doesn't make a difference:)
The cab can be found HERE.

A cab without Server Settings is HERE

PM me for more information about TT7 and where to get maps.

Google Maps:
For those of you who haven't figure out that in order to download Google Maps you have to use Internet Explorer, it's available in cab form HERE.
All you have to do is install the cab, open Google Maps, press Menu > Use GPS.

Thanks to Ghettofreeryder (for the initial finding of this process), Juggalo_X (for the Vista Drivers) and all those who have contributed to this process.

If you like my tutorials and think I should continue writing them, please donate.

https://www.paypal.com/en_US/i/btn/btn_donateCC_LG.gif

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Hi, i got a little problem setting up de AGPS, my problem is i don't have the required driver into my WindowsXP computer, can semeone can help me find the driver i need?? Thanx!

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Qualcomm USB Drivers Win 2k/XP/Vista <==== Click to Download

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Added pictures and drivers (thanks Juggalo)

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Originally Posted by tobeychris (Post 405313)

TomTom 7:
I've recompiled a TomTom7 cab to be more compatible with the Diamond. It has the GPS Registry.cab built into it, but if you already ran that cab it doesn't make a difference:)
The cab can be found HERE.

Now, I installed this Tom Tom 7 as well.
a) It now shows "TomTom Launcher" in programs and "TomTom"
b) The "TomTom" still tries to open this website in pocket IE and fails.

:(

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Are you using the TT from the link in the tuturial? It should no longer have Tom Tom Launcher.... Try deleting temporary internet files and downloading again (as they have the same name it may cause problems). This one has the new GPS registry settings and only the TomTom.lnk (I double checked)

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Originally Posted by tobeychris (Post 406374)

Are you using the TT from the link in the tuturial? It should no longer have have Tom Tom Launcher.... Try deleting temporary internet files and downloading again (as they have the same name it may cause problems). This one has the new GPS registry settings and only the TomTom.lnk (I double checked)

I guess I'll just remove both of them right now since I installed Garmin XT, and it looks fabulous! I just don't have the maps.

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Holy Crap this works awesome man!!

TomTom 7 found gps sig in less the 10 sec's.. google maps is basically instant!!
both off cols starts!!

thanks to the op for this mod!

using stock telus rom....

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This got buried fast...

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If you're having trouble configuring TomTom or have questions about the maps, PM me, lets not have the same questions asked 1000 times.

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7. Click on Add New Port, and add COM# - USB/QC DIAGNOSTIC.
It should now show your Com Port and your phone WinCE (########)

Hi all,

I am trying to complete this step, but when I add a new port, it says COM4 - USB/QC Modem? and When I add it, under the middle column it says 'no phone'

Did I do something wrong?

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Try installing the drivers listed and try again, it has to be the diagnostic port. Also, you did remember to dial ##DIAG right?

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So, I dont need to do this if my GPS is working? (Connected in Live search and Gmaps)

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Yes I did use the ##DIAG, let me try again.

I will let you know.

Thanks!

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so, o got through the process, thanks to tobey chris :)

but it hasnt made a real difference! i am using google maps.

anybody know of good navigation programs that r free?

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Tobey, have you ever noticed any special difference between TT and Garmin? And hence made you prefer TT?

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Never used Garmin, but I like TT and it's easy to use.

On a side note... it's funny to watch where all the credit seems to be going.

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I am new to this WM thing. I just order a Sprint Diamond Touch. I got a few newbie questions:

1) Sprint Diamond already have GPS app installed, why do I need to install TT7? is it because it is better or no monthly charge? Do I have to pay monthly charges using sprint default GPS?

2) Does TT7 give live navagation? like my Garmin 350?

3) Can I apply the instruction described in this thread without flashing my diamond with a hack ROM? Can I still use my sprint default WM?

4) There is a thread on this forum which had a CAB file "Internet Sharing FIX" used for Tethering. Can I install this CAB file without flashing a new ROM?

Thanks alot

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1) There is no monthly charge as opposed to sprint.
2) Yes, they're very similar.
3) Yes. Yes.
4) Probably.

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lol tobey, ease up on the sidecracks about no donations. I think if you indirectly hound people like that, no one would want to donate.

If they come, they come.. if they don't, they don't. It's a community service and I'm sure you know that.

ghetto doesn't do this, and I sure as hell don't see cmonex doing it either. Maybe people don't get reminded often that you have a donation link?
Come on man, looks like you're taking your helping too personally.

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lol, where is this coming from?

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Originally Posted by Devileyezz (Post 416315)

ummm what?

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Maybe it was meant for the other tutorial... where I mainly ask for people to donate to Cmonex because she (and Oli) have contributed many of the tools as well as the unlocker to make most of what we do possible.

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whats wrong with asking people to contrubute.

people ask me to donate to breast cancer. in fact i got asked this morning and i slipped the nice lil old lady a 20 and say'd of course ill donate. :)

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OH,OH it seems i dont have dmrouter.exe ??
no response on;##3424, cant find it in windows folder and directly
opening by holding the clock/date in the title bar, no succes.
So how is this possible and what next ??
Can anyone help me with this,please
thanx

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did that, it looks like i realy dont have it.
HTC touch diamond, SwiftBL diamond v6.5 lite
Maybe Swift took it out ? or maybe the light version.
Thanks, for your quick reply.

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Are you using a Sprint or Telus Diamond? This thread is CDMA...

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Morning, I had to google, you mean Sprint/Telus Diamond; special builds by carriers ?
This thread is CDMA... , dont understand this?, sorry
My mobile is a HTC [Touch] Diamond, lock free, use Vodafone,I hope i can use the assisted GPS, because my GPS fix is just to slow

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You have a GSM Diamond, completely different GPS/processor from our CDMA chip.

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Thanks Tobeychris,
I didn't know there were different chips in the diamond, never to old to learn.
Thanks for your replys,all the best,RonfromAmsterdam

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Originally Posted by Juggalo_X (Post 416449)

whats wrong with asking people to contrubute.

people ask me to donate to breast cancer. in fact i got asked this morning and i slipped the nice lil old lady a 20 and say'd of course ill donate. :)

Well, aren't you a cutiepie.
There's a difference between an individual and an institution asking for donations.

Try a guy coming up to you and saying "donate to me please" at Yonge/Bloor. Let's see you dish our a $20 to him with your sexy tagline "ofcourse I'll donate". Don't forget the smile.

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I have already donated to TC long before even saying this so it's not about that. It's about coming down to having to ask when people will gladly donate out of their own niceness.

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Originally Posted by ronadam (Post 418006)

Thanks Tobeychris,
I didn't know there were different chips in the diamond, never to old to learn.
Thanks for your replys,all the best,RonfromAmsterdam

You might have better luck in the www.xda-developers.com forums; they seem to be more GSM related there.

Clint

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Works great! Google maps gets 9 active GPS in less than 5 seconds! Most I had connected at one time is 12. Plus im a total newb to this phone stuff, so if I can do it anyone can...

Google maps still lags a little bit but not nearly as bad as before I installed this. Im assuming it is just how google maps is...

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weird ##diag doesn't work for me (sprint ver)

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