Google Maps Cell Triangulation on VZW TP2

Kushiel · #1 (**permalink**) 09-21-2009, 09:39 PM

Ok, so the triangulation isn't totally accurate, but it is still a first that you can triangulate using a windows mobile CDMA phone! I think that the GSM radio is still on even when using CDMA and it is using that to figure out where it is. Cool, huh?

lallen3 · #2 (**permalink**) 09-22-2009, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Kushiel

Ok, so the triangulation isn't totally accurate, but it is still a first that you can triangulate using a windows mobile CDMA phone! I think that the GSM radio is still on even when using CDMA and it is using that to figure out where it is. Cool, huh?

It uses tower based ping time to triangulate, while at the same time GPS's your phone. The result is fast locating of the handset. I have Sprint, and so far it works MUCH better than TP1 did.