Re: 12/25/08 Verizon GPS Fix v2.0
 

Look at my Sig Block if you want a newb friendly Titan ROM. Sorry XV6800 ROM.

TItan is code name.

EDIT: But yeah, dont put this fix on your 6800!!!!!!!!!!!!! My post will get you going and the people there will help you with GPS.

Re: 12/25/08 Verizon GPS Fix v2.0
 

Thank you sir!

Re: 12/25/08 Verizon GPS Fix v2.0
 

New post is here: http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=53328

Or like bored said, just check my site, www.scottcrosler.com

My sig black and website will always have the latest info. But yeah, lets move this out of this thread and into mine.

Thanks!

Re: 12/25/08 Verizon GPS Fix v2.0
 

Well I tryed everything and nothing works.. NueSpl 2.47 does NOT work on my xv6800 verizon version ..
and it seems if NueSpl 2.47 does not work nothing else seems to work .. so .. I am still at base one ..
need to unlock my phone .. I went to the HTC site and downloaded the xv6800 verizon latest rom
and that works .. it loaded WM 6.1 as well over my old WM 6.0, I am very happy with the real HTC update
software rom flash.. anyways after that I then tried NueSpl 2.47 again and still nothing .. NueSpl 2.47 can't
seems to load itself as the bootloader or something .. it just don't work ..

Is there another better software I can use?

Re: 12/25/08 Verizon GPS Fix v2.0
 

You really need to post this stuff over at XDA and let someone over there try to help you. This thread is for GPS on XV6850.

Its probably something really simple. Make your request to "damager" in my thread. He will help you. Tell him I sent you.

EDIT: BTW: You just made life for GPS on your phone very difficult by going to MR1. That was not a choice move if you want free unrestricted aGPS. You just effectively applied a lock down that is a ***** to remove.

Re: 12/25/08 Verizon GPS Fix v2.0
 

I followed the instructions here and cannot get my phone to pick up any satellites, I ran the cab files as directed and reprogrammed the phone. I checked that the location is on and still nothing. The phone is a VZW touch pro.

Mike

Re: 12/25/08 Verizon GPS Fix v2.0
 

Did you try to use Quick GPS first before locking?

What did you use to try and lock? Which app?

Re: 12/25/08 Verizon GPS Fix v2.0
 

Not sure I follow you as I am beyond new to all of this. I first unlocked the phone (only got it today), I then installed your loaded rom (works great btw, I hated how the phone was instantly out of the box, with your ROM I now enjoy the phone!) I then followed the instructions on the first post to a tee.

I get an error if I try and launch vznav as well "file OperaL cannot be found"

Mike

Re: 12/25/08 Verizon GPS Fix v2.0
 

You need to install opera. The VZNav link is coded to launch Opera and not IE.

Can you tell me what instructions you followed precisely? I can help you. I just am not sure what revision of instruction you followed.

Do this....

Apply PPST fix - fone will reset.
go to settings -> phone and then turn the Location Setting to On under the second tab on the phone settings.
Start a data connection either WiFi or CDMA (VZW wireless).
OPen Quick GPS and hit download.
Close quick GPS, open HTC GPS tool.
Click right softkey menu and select Chip ->Q7500
Then click Open Port.

Watch it for 1 minute standing by a window.

Hopefully you get a sat lock in the first minute. If not... Soft reset and go back to HTC GPS tool and select Chip again and then open port again. Stand by window for one minute.

Report what happens.

Re: 12/25/08 Verizon GPS Fix v2.0
 

I followed the instructions in the first post in this thread.'

Will I need to unlock the phone again assuming the *228 locks it?

Sorry for all the questions.

Mike

Re: 12/25/08 Verizon GPS Fix v2.0
 

No, star *228 has nothing to do wiht the locking of the bootloader if that is what you mean?

Did you try what I just posted?

Re: 12/25/08 Verizon GPS Fix v2.0
 

1. are you sure quickgps took the download. It never works right the first time.. normally you have to soft reset and then try again
2. are you in a "bunker".... gps is line of sight dependent... sometimes you need to get to a window or even outside to get a lock

Re: 12/25/08 Verizon GPS Fix v2.0
 

I cand confirm this works with the OEM stock ROM. I got my VZW HTC Touch Pro 3 weeks ago with a Dec build date. I followed steps 5-13. At first it didnt work so I went into phone and enabled location on. I also downloaded the cert file as indicated on page 1. I then went to Settings >> external GPS and set the COM and baud rate. After that, it worked.

Thank you so much. It is not as good as my bluetooth receiver Holux M1000 but at least I don't have to carry that around and the lock is almost instant 5-7 seconds.

I can confirm it works with IGuidance, Garmin XT (no need to use HTC GPS Tool to start), iG0 8.3.2

Re: 12/25/08 Verizon GPS Fix v2.0
 

Ok tried exactly what you typed, same thing no Sat lock.

I am kind of tumped. When I applied the file it prompts to replace the Raphael file.

Mike

Re: 12/25/08 Verizon GPS Fix v2.0
 

@gstmike:

Are you sure you're running PPST.exe? The first time I tried to do the fix, I wasn't. I couldn't even view the file through file explorer. I had to use another app, like total commander. Also, to get a lock it took me multiple attempts with GPS tool, and it took like 3 minutes, even with Quick GPS. I'm on stock ROM as well.


If you feel it's just not working, I'd suggest downloading and installing PPST1.46 cab, running ppst.exe, and soft resetting. This will remove the fix and you can start from scratch. That ended up working for me.

Re: 12/25/08 Verizon GPS Fix v2.0
 

Guys I just did *228 option 1 (restart) *228 option 2 (restart)

Device Info say I have PRL 51190. :-)

Re: 12/25/08 Verizon GPS Fix v2.0
 

Thanks .. I got everthing working .. and getting the GPS working with the MR1 ROM
was so very easy!! .. all I did was install GPSServer.cab .. very simple and very easy ..
did not need to unlock or do anything funny .. I just load that
cab and all my GPS 3rd party software started to work..

Thanks again for your .. help .. I am in the process of loading your R4R
loaded ROM .. I'll send you something via Paypal Thanks again .. :headbang:

sorry for posting for help in the wrong thread / area... I'm new to this :)

Re: 12/25/08 Verizon GPS Fix v2.0
 

No problem.... glad you got it working :)

Re: 12/25/08 Verizon GPS Fix v2.0
 

Cool cool! Thanks man!

As far as the GPS cab.. yeah, it works. As long as you got what you wanted thats the important thing!

Re: 12/25/08 Verizon GPS Fix v2.0
 

Hey, awesome! It worked right away on my stock verizon ROM, just got my phone 2 days ago. Get 7 sats lock in iGuidance v4.0.2. However, it is very laggy, I drive faster than it can update the screen, any thought on that? I normally use bluetooth HOLUX GPSlim240 and in doesnt lag even at 100mph. Is there a way to make internal GPS actually good, is it a software issue, maybe iGuidance isn't compatable? Thanks for your work.

Re: 12/25/08 Verizon GPS Fix v2.0
 

I use TOmTom7.45 and I have no lag what so ever.

I have heard of iguidance lagging on interal GPS. havent used it though.

Re: 12/25/08 Verizon GPS Fix v2.0
 

How did you get TomTom 7.45 to work? Where'd you get it? I've tried Garmin but the MapSource utility didn't seem to want to recognize my device.

Re: 12/25/08 Verizon GPS Fix v2.0
 

Searched for it.... Google is your friend ;c)

Re: 12/25/08 Verizon GPS Fix v2.0
 

C'mon, I may be new to this forum but I'm no stranger to Google. I have searched. Apparently, I didn't put in the correct search terms if you are able to find it and I'm not. If you could point me in the right direction, it would be greatly appreciated. I was able to download and install it once but was unable to load any maps for North America or voices. I'm not trying to be lazy about this, I've put in some legwork trying to find it and get it to work.

Re: 12/25/08 Verizon GPS Fix v2.0
 

My VZ TP says hardware version 2.0
Not sure if that is important.

I am running a flash of the ppcgeeks kitchen 20931 and ran the v2 patch and ran ppst.exe, etc as specified.

when I run the HTC GPS tester it bounces from 66 to 31 back and forth. I have never yet gotten it to lock, even standing outside. FYI my Titan works just fine and locks GPS.

Is this an issue with the kitchen?

Re: 12/25/08 Verizon GPS Fix v2.0
 

Oh.. and I installed Bored's Quick GPS.
It says expired and even with a data connection enabled, it won't update.

It says connection failed.

Re: 12/25/08 Verizon GPS Fix v2.0
 

Hmm I didnt have a problem installing my MapSource. Give me a PM and I might be able to help you out.

Re: 12/25/08 Verizon GPS Fix v2.0
 

There is some native lag - about 750-1000 ms for the GPS to calculate your position and report it to the application. Seems to be a hardware limitation (i.e. we're stuck with it). Anything above that is OS - get yourself a faster ROM (www.scottcrosler.com) - it's easy. That said, I assume that the better GPS programs (Garmin, Tom Tom) are aware of this (all devices have some lag, but most dedicated devices have less lag than this phone). They probably anticipate the lag to display your position accordingly. After all, they know how fast you are going and the direction - it's not too difficult to calculate out the lag.

Re: 12/25/08 Verizon GPS Fix v2.0
 

Hey thanks, when I say I use HOLUX GPSlim240, it's not a standalone GPS, it's just a GPS antenna for my Touch Pro or any bluetooth enabled PC/PPC. Paired with my phone and iGuidance (btw a very good program with TTS) I have ony a native few millisecond lag. Now when I use iGuidance with built-in GPS, I get a good minute lag, if not more.

Re: 12/25/08 Verizon GPS Fix v2.0
 

The Holux unit is a receiver - it does one thing and does it well - it calculates your position really fast. Much faster than the phone, for which GPS is an FCC-mandated cheap-as-possible necessary evil.

Re: 12/25/08 Verizon GPS Fix v2.0
 

Lots of people have the Tom Tom 7.45. You justhave to take some time and really look around.

Re: 12/25/08 Verizon GPS Fix v2.0
 

is link for the verison 2 dead?

Re: 12/25/08 Verizon GPS Fix v2.0
 

Unless this site is having problems it should be fine. It's not a link it's an attachment to this thread.

Re: 12/25/08 Verizon GPS Fix v2.0
 

Well I thought I would post this after my GPS lock times degraded a week or so ago...

It appears that occasionally the address and port in QPST for aGPS will zero themselves out, effectively turning off aGPS on my Verizonized Sprint Touch Pro. I haven't been able to trace a cause yet because I don't use the GPS on a regular basis. Anyone else running into this?

Re: 12/25/08 Verizon GPS Fix v2.0
 

YYYYYYYYYYYYYEeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeAAA AAAAAAAAAAYYYYYY :headbang:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=340667

GPS Tracking that works with your HACK!
Helll yes..

PS..:protest: F :protest: U VERIZON!:protest: Greedy bastards that screw up a perfectly working phone with GREED!!!!!!!!!!!!!:protest:


.................................................. ....:headbang: lllboredlll :headbang:
.................................................. ........is my HERO!

Re: 12/25/08 Verizon GPS Fix v2.0
 

lllboredlll everything installed and works just fine, excepts it won't fix on a satellite? Sometimes it will say 3 or 4 satellites being used, but it won't lock position.

Re: 12/25/08 Verizon GPS Fix v2.0
 

Install QuickGPS. It's referenced in the first post. The first time you run it the program will fail to update the GPS almanac. Soft reset and then try to run the update again and it will work. Once you have the most current almanac run the GPS Tool again.

Re: 12/25/08 Verizon GPS Fix v2.0
 

Another question, does this fix work with google maps. Because when i enable GPS on google map, it says failed to connect. Also the HTC GPS knows my location but i don't think it can commute with the google maps program.

Re: 12/25/08 Verizon GPS Fix v2.0
 

Yes it sure does work with google maps. Make sure its set to com4 within google maps(I'm pretty sure that can be set within google maps)

Re: 12/25/08 Verizon GPS Fix v2.0
 

I think I have done everything right yet don't have any satellite signals showing up. In addition everytime I change the parameters on GPS tools it always goes back to the default. Any suggestion on what to look for to see if things are done right.