Internal GPS question

downtick · #1 (**permalink**) 01-27-2009, 12:43 AM

Does anyone know if I have to have my ppc6800 active on the sprint network to have the internal gps working with iguidance 4? I have gpsgate 2.6 running, the icon is yellow always saying gps data but no position. I am not sure if phone has to be active on sprint to be able to receive my position. thanks

**PDAPhoneJunkie** · #2 (**permalink**) 01-27-2009, 02:25 AM

Please use the search feature. Questions like this have been discussed many times. No service is required on the phone. It will use standalone GPS.

**weedahoe** · #3 (**permalink**) 01-27-2009, 08:39 AM

As PDAJ said, the device needs to service to do GPS. iGuidance 4 will work and there are some pretty big threads on it here.

However, when I was trying it some time back I never got it to work properly. It would install fine but wouldnt load. I posted a thread about it but never really got a lot of help so I just moved on.

xv6800 and iGuidance 4.0

**MrObvious** · #4 (**permalink**) 01-27-2009, 01:23 PM

If you don't have AGPS enabled it will just use regular GPS which is a pain to get a lock if you aren't outside or close to a window. But it will work.

**PDAPhoneJunkie** · #5 (**permalink**) 01-27-2009, 04:26 PM

I can get a standalone lock in about 30-40 seconds if I hold the phone straight up. If I hold it normaly then it takes forever...

**drewcam888** · #6 (**permalink**) 01-27-2009, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by PDAPhoneJunkie

I can get a standalone lock in about 30-40 seconds if I hold the phone straight up. If I hold it normaly then it takes forever...

I personally think that is a fluke. I have mine laying down all the time in the car and I have fast standalone locks under 1 minute.

**PDAPhoneJunkie** · #7 (**permalink**) 01-27-2009, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by drewcam888

I personally think that is a fluke. I have mine laying down all the time in the car and I have fast standalone locks under 1 minute.

Whatever works for you. I just know that that is the best method for me.

**drewcam888** · #8 (**permalink**) 01-27-2009, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PDAPhoneJunkie

I can get a standalone lock in about 30-40 seconds if I hold the phone straight up. If I hold it normaly then it takes forever...

However I could agree that you holding the phone changes the antenna impedance and parameters maybe allowing for a better signal. So whatever it takes to get it working.

**PDAPhoneJunkie** · #9 (**permalink**) 01-28-2009, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by drewcam888

However I could agree that you holding the phone changes the antenna impedance and parameters maybe allowing for a better signal. So whatever it takes to get it working. G

Yup...