Sprint PRI UPDATE - 5 second GPS locks - cab attached

[sl8763]

I am running the stock ROM 3.35 from Sprint. GPS for me has always been excellent from the get-go with iGuidance, Astrolauncher, and GPSGate. Lock-on is usually within 15 seconds. I tried this CAB for kicks.

I have not tried it outside yet, but sitting by my apartment window I was able to get 5/12 satellites when before I could usually only get 3/11. Lock-on time is about the same.

For the record, I also didn't get any prompts to restart after running PPST.exe from /windows. It shut off my phone radio and I waited a while, then did a soft reset. ##787# showed the change.

I'm going to do some more testing, but thanks! Seems to be an improvement so far

[holo]

Originally Posted by sl8763

I am running the stock ROM 3.35 from Sprint. GPS for me has always been excellent from the get-go with iGuidance, Astrolauncher, and GPSGate. Lock-on is usually within 15 seconds. I tried this CAB for kicks.

I have not tried it outside yet, but sitting by my apartment window I was able to get 5/12 satellites when before I could usually only get 3/11. Lock-on time is about the same.

For the record, I also didn't get any prompts to restart after running PPST.exe from /windows. It shut off my phone radio and I waited a while, then did a soft reset. ##787# showed the change.

I'm going to do some more testing, but thanks! Seems to be an improvement so far

are you sure you didn't already run 3.49 customizations? sounds like you already had these good lock times....

[BigRedGonzo]

Originally Posted by ajm144k

bigredgonzo:

you might want to try 1) hard reset. if for some odd reason that doesnt work then, 2) flash to a newer rom (not sure which one exactly you are using-alltels latest, sprints latest?). and if for some reason neither of these works then good luck, i have no idea...

I got really frustrated and reflashed the Alltel 3.35 ROM. Of course, this fixed the problem. Now I'm in the midst of re-installing all my crap. I wish I knew a way to speed that process up. I re-applied the GPS thing with the 4 files and its back up and running fine. I just wish I knew more about the inner workings of this phone, so that I wouldn't be such a noob. I guess I'll get there eventually.

Thanks for the advice,
BigRedGonzo

[sl8763]

Originally Posted by holo

are you sure you didn't already run 3.49 customizations? sounds like you already had these good lock times....

I definitely didn't, I've only had the phone for a month or so and I wanted to get a feel for what it could do in stock form before applying any homebrew stuff.

It looks like I still got an improvement, but just in case - is this removable?

[PdaOd]

No improvement for me. GPS lock is typically 15-20 seconds either way. Tried both GPSMode 2 & 4 (normally use 2). Running stock 3.35 at the moment.

[barky254]

i updated like u said but i didnt get a lock

[sanjsrik]

Originally Posted by holo

PPST, not EPST! You're updating your PRI NOT your PRL....

clicking PPST does nothing on my Mogul. the turning wheel appears for a second and then nothing happens after that. Not exactly sure how to run the PPST.

[ibthor]

Worked like a charm. Thanks for the info!

[g2145cal]

i have noticed that everything is running quicker, as in programs opening and closing when clicked, etc...besides the quicker gps lock.

wow!! even after doing the 1,1,4 registry tweak, acquiring a gps lock in flight mode is way quicker than ever before...
got a lock in 5 seconds in Ostia (no need to prime, there is a gps on and off button within ostia) and 3 seconds in pocket streets ( after priming it with holox's mini gps viewer).

this cab is definetly a keeper

edited to add: thanked

[holo]

Originally Posted by sanjsrik

clicking PPST does nothing on my Mogul. the turning wheel appears for a second and then nothing happens after that. Not exactly sure how to run the PPST.

did it shut your radio off?