6/8/09 FIRMWARE UPDATE: Verizon GPS Unlocked

[n00dle1003]

Originally Posted by flyinonice4

So if we already installed your gps fix, should we just install the new ppst2.01 over it? It was asked already but your answer was vague.

I installed lllboredlll's new fix over the old and it works just like before. If you're interested to get the new Verizon leaked rom with gps unlocked and new radio, check it out at SSKUSERS.COM :
RUU_Raphael_C_VZW_WWE_1.08.605.4_RS_615021_VZW_1.0 3.09V_2.01
http://www.sskusers.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=338

[flyinonice4]

Yea I posted over there in that thread. I think I would rather stick with ssk than go back to stock even if it means I have to have an older radio. I am sure Scott with have all the upgrades whenever he releases a future kitchen.

[Walt]

Originally Posted by n00dle1003

I installed lllboredlll's new fix over the old and it works just like before.

I am not too sure if that is really good news. I was hoping for, at least, the one bug with Windows Mobile's default GPS settings not working, now works.

If you don't mind, go into Google Maps' Menu/Options/GPS Settings and please see if you can change from "Set Manually" back to "Managed by Windows" and have Google Maps still work (lock onto satellites). It has been reported that with the full, new, firmware update from VZW, it does and I am hoping that installing lllboredlll's new PPST2.01.CAB it does too.

[etc]

Originally Posted by lllboredlll

1. download lllboredlll_VZW_GPS_Fix_v2.cab your storage card or any folder
2. NOW install lllboredlll_VZW_GPS_Fix_v2.cab
3. use gsfinder,total commander or File Explorer to navigate to \windows\ppst.exe (EVERYONE MUST COMPLETE THIS STEP FOR THE FIX TO TAKE AFFECT)
4. reset your device as needed
5. Dial *228 option 1
(the above step is the steps I did, option 2 also works but I needed to prove it takes a full update without rewriting data)
16. reset your device
7. Install HTC GPS Tool if needed
8. I would suggest a soft reset... do what you want on this one
9. Open up HTC GPS Tool. Set Chip to Q 7500 and mode to Cold Start (left soft key for those who dont know) then set baud to 4800 and open port.

Step 3, I cannot find \windows\ppst.exe via File Explorer, where is it???

Secondly, in step 2, how do I install these files?

[lllboredlll]

Originally Posted by etc

Step 3, I cannot find \windows\ppst.exe via File Explorer, where is it???

Secondly, in step 2, how do I install these files?

place PPST2.01.cab on your phone somewhere and then just click the file and follow the prompts

once that is done use file explorer and go into you windows directory and click on the file that says PPST ... file explorer dont show it as ppst.exe

[helix139]

Originally Posted by flyinonice4

Yea I posted over there in that thread. I think I would rather stick with ssk than go back to stock even if it means I have to have an older radio. I am sure Scott with have all the upgrades whenever he releases a future kitchen.

You do realize you can flash to the new Verizon ROM to get the new Radio and then flash back to the SSK ROM and have the best of both worlds, don't you? I believe someone also made an RUU of the Radio only in the Radio archive thread in the upgrades forum

[etc]

Originally Posted by lllboredlll

place PPST2.01.cab on your phone somewhere and then just click the file and follow the prompts

once that is done use file explorer and go into you windows directory and click on the file that says PPST ... file explorer dont show it as ppst.exe

I got the GPS to work --- thanks.

Now what is this Install HTC GPS Tool if needed stuff? Does it offer anything more than the GPS program tha'ts already installed? (Spring Navigation that is)

Actually when I put the HTC_GPS_Tool .cab in a folder and click it on, the only thing I get is file information, nothing else happens.

[jeff48]

Originally Posted by lllboredlll

place PPST2.01.cab on your phone somewhere and then just click the file and follow the prompts once that is done use file explorer and go into you windows directory and click on the file that says PPST ... file explorer dont show it as ppst.exe

OK I am a complete noob with this stuff. Got my Verizon 6850 about three days ago. I have no idea about GPS activation or whatever, I have always used external GPS, either bluetooth or wired, with my pdas and phones. I understand that the 6850 has the GPS internal but I can't seem to make it work right. I followed the above steps exactly (and the PPST rebooted the device) and still have no access to the gps info when using googlemaps or any other GPS program. After clicking "USE GPS" from the Menu, a blue box shows up in the upper right hand corner and says Seeking GPS Satellites and then stays there forever. ANybody have any idea of what I am doing wrong and how to fix it.

Thanks

[ZachAtak]

Have you tried QuickGPS? Is your location on in phone settings? Can you get any locks with GPS Tool? Are you outside, with decent visability? We need a bit more info.

[jeff48]

Location on in phone settings
Yes outside
Yes clear day

OK just downloaded GPS Tools. what com port and baud rate should be entered.



Thanks

Told you I was a noob to internal GPS