Need help with GPS on Verizon

ryangod · #1 (**permalink**) 08-13-2008, 11:37 AM

I just got my xv6800 yesterday. I spent a good 2 hours browsing, reading, and learning since there is a lot more involved coming from a XV6700.

I followed what I think are the proper steps:
Upgrade bootloader (success with Nuespl 2.47 over sd card)
Upgrade to latest radio 3.42.50 (via sd card, success)
Put phone into bootloader, built 20270 kitchen with BuildOS.

Everything went fine, I'm running the new ROM fine. The only thing that isn't working is GPS. Google maps can't connect. I've checked the settings for External GPS, did the QPST fix http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index...me=TitanGpsFix

Google Maps just times out after about 5 minutes, and pulls up the GPS help page.

Should I try a new ROM?

Thanks

rhannahs19 · #2 (**permalink**) 08-13-2008, 12:06 PM

you need to prime your gps with a program like gps viewer or htc gps tool. check out http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=30034 its a verizon gps thread i started where users can ask questions and explain what works for them

ryangod · #3 (**permalink**) 08-13-2008, 12:14 PM

Trying that now, I'll delete this thread ( I think I can do that..)

Thanks

**Adrianh85** · #4 (**permalink**) 08-13-2008, 09:38 PM

visualgpsce is what i use with the same roms you have but in google maps change the gps settings to set manually com4 256000

shortbushemi · #5 (**permalink**) 08-13-2008, 10:18 PM

i don't have to prime my gps at all. and with the 3.35.04 radio and 20270 rom i get 6-7 locks in my room within 30 seconds using google maps.. even using gps toggle it will see that many sitting indoors.. walking throughout my house it will lock on 4-5 sats.... and i haven't done the gps fix or anything yet.

**flyers2114** · #6 (**permalink**) 08-13-2008, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shortbushemi

i don't have to prime my gps at all. and with the 3.35.04 radio and 20270 rom i get 6-7 locks in my room within 30 seconds using google maps.. even using gps toggle it will see that many sitting indoors.. walking throughout my house it will lock on 4-5 sats.... and i haven't done the gps fix or anything yet.

That is good but that does not always work for everyone........some need a prime....

**MrObvious** · #7 (**permalink**) 08-14-2008, 12:59 AM

Does it actually say Locating on Google Maps? Try the cab in my sig if not.

shortbushemi · #8 (**permalink**) 08-14-2008, 06:37 AM

the problem would be solved if verizon would just allow GPS on the device, i don't see why they won't.. wouldn't it be a good selling point? obviously the device is capable of it, just let the users use it without having to go through hoops and bounds to use it

rhannahs19 · #9 (**permalink**) 08-14-2008, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shortbushemi

the problem would be solved if verizon would just allow GPS on the device, i don't see why they won't.. wouldn't it be a good selling point? obviously the device is capable of it, just let the users use it without having to go through hoops and bounds to use it

sadly they will probably never do it because they want people to pay for VZ navigator

ryangod · #10 (**permalink**) 08-14-2008, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrObvious

Does it actually say Locating on Google Maps? Try the cab in my sig if not.

Not sure if you meant this for me, but I'm running 3.56 and the cab broke my GPS apps

I removed it and I'm back to the sparse results in GPS Viewer. I shouldn't have to load a Sprint rom and skip customizations should I? I went from stock to 3.56 just after loading the latest SPL/Radio on top of my stock ROM.