Gps ?

[rev800x]

I am thinking of getting a PPC 6800 for Alltel. I currently have a 6700 but I want to have on board GPS. Does the 6800 have on board GPS?

[arparent]

Yes it does.

[rev800x]

Don't mean to sound dumb here but.....
So I can use it as a stand alone gps unit with no external bluetooth gps unit? It is built in, correct? Meaning that it works of satellites and not cell towers?

[slvrap1]

Yes sir.

[rev800x]

Thanks y'all! Looks like I will be the proud owner of a 6800 just as soon as I can find a decent deal on one.

[greyserendipity]

To be clear: the 6800 DOES have gps, but you DO have to install something to the efect of a "security bypass" to access it. The 6800 does not connect straight out of the box. I use the .cab's on mine (Alltel) to free it up, and it works just fine.

[slvrap1]

Originally Posted by greyserendipity

To be clear: the 6800 DOES have gps, but you DO have to install something to the efect of a "security bypass" to access it. The 6800 does not connect straight out of the box. I use the .cab's on mine (Alltel) to free it up, and it works just fine.

I dont know about alltel but with sprint google maps, MS live, telenav, ect work just fine without any "security bypass"

[mcjohns3]

I have the alltel 6800. what "security bypass" do i need to install in order for mine to connect? i am attempting to use google maps and it says "your device is unable to use the My Location (beta) feature" because it can't find my GPS...please help!!!

[MrObvious]

There is a cab in the GPS sticky thread (do a search in that thread) that unlocks it. I did it on the 3.37 radio and it works fine.

[georgeckc]

Please check out my post with necessary files and instructions fpr Alltel 6800 GPS

http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showpost.p...90&postcount=5