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scrosler 12-23-2008 03:53 PM
Re: Verizon GPS Fix.....Phase I
 
When I get home I will put up static links on my site.

What does every one need? I have it all, QPST, lateste version, drivers, etc. What do we need and I will post it.

Mr. X 12-23-2008 04:48 PM
Re: Verizon GPS Fix.....Phase I
 
make sure its not warez.

ramborami 12-23-2008 05:44 PM
Re: Verizon GPS Fix.....Phase I
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by scrosler (Post 596089)
When I get home I will put up static links on my site.

What does every one need? I have it all, QPST, lateste version, drivers, etc. What do we need and I will post it.
Can you upload QPST onto ppcgeeks FTP site? (unless its already there)

I found the latest QPST by searching google for: "qpst build 301"
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=qpst+build+301

omahajs 12-23-2008 06:10 PM
Re: Verizon GPS Fix.....Phase I
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by scrosler (Post 596089)
When I get home I will put up static links on my site.

What does every one need? I have it all, QPST, lateste version, drivers, etc. What do we need and I will post it.
I need the wmodemdriver mentioned in the first post....since that link is dead I can't get the "pack". I already have the qpst.

Thanks for helping out.

FrozenIpaq 12-23-2008 06:50 PM
Re: Verizon GPS Fix.....Phase I
 
The files have been rehosted in several different locations already, but here's my upload: (Contains WModem, QPST, and GC's aGPS fix)

http://www.mformature.net/wp-content...+GCaGPSFix.rar

scrosler 12-23-2008 06:53 PM
Re: Verizon GPS Fix.....Phase I
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Juggalo_X (Post 596207)
make sure its not warez.
Warez? Who said anything about warez? We are talking about the drivers and QPST. Are those warez? Would a rebranded MS OS be warez? What really defines warez on these boards? Its OK to steal an OS but not an app. I never understopod this whole Warez thing in the PPC Community. Doesnt make alot of sense to me but yeah..... No warez/

FrozenIpaq 12-23-2008 07:16 PM
Re: Verizon GPS Fix.....Phase I
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by scrosler (Post 596531)
Warez? Who said anything about warez? We are talking about the drivers and QPST. Are those warez? Would a rebranded MS OS be warez? What really defines warez on these boards? Its OK to steal an OS but not an app. I never understopod this whole Warez thing in the PPC Community. Doesnt make alot of sense to me but yeah..... No warez/
He was referring to no illegal downloads that is all, I would lighten up. He obviously didn't know what was needed for this fix and probably assumed one thing that was needed was shareware, but in this case it is not. Warez is anything that is shareware that has been made free by other means, thus being illegal and referred to as warez. Most PPC applications are free, but there are also a lot that are not free - thus the pirate scene/warez scene of PPC's (which this site is not a part of)

scrosler 12-23-2008 07:47 PM
Re: Verizon GPS Fix.....Phase I
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by FrozenIpaq (Post 596585)
He was referring to no illegal downloads that is all, I would lighten up. He obviously didn't know what was needed for this fix and probably assumed one thing that was needed was shareware, but in this case it is not. Warez is anything that is shareware that has been made free by other means, thus being illegal and referred to as warez. Most PPC applications are free, but there are also a lot that are not free - thus the pirate scene/warez scene of PPC's (which this site is not a part of)
Thanks for youre reply but my question is unanswered. Im not being rhetorical in the post. I really want to know if QPST is warez? And why bootlegging the OS it isnt? But anyways.... Well ditch it. Not relevant to the GPS fix. Lets move on....

If somone can PM me the answer I woudl appreciate it. Sorry if I sounded short in the previous post. I often post from *coughh* work in a hurry so sorry about that....

Now lets really move on ;c)

FrozenIpaq 12-23-2008 07:52 PM
Re: Verizon GPS Fix.....Phase I
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by scrosler (Post 596661)
Thanks for youre reply but my question is unanswered. Im not being rhetorical in the post. I really want to know if QPST is warez? And why bootlegging the OS it isnt? But anyways.... Well ditch it. Not relevant to the GPS fix. Lets move on....

If somone can PM me the answer I woudl appreciate it. Sorry if I sounded short in the previous post. I often post from *coughh* work in a hurry so sorry about that....

Now lets really move on ;c)
QPST is not warez, it is provided for free. Bootlegging an OS is not exactly referred to as warez but more commonly known as bootlegging or pirating the Operating System. Warez, bootlegging and pirating = all illegal. If you wanted you could consider pirating an OS as warez, although it doesnt' really fit the definition of warez (warez is shareware programs while an OS is an OS). It's complicated but both are illegal

EDIT: To be on topic, was trying my GPS some more today and found that at times I wasn't getting a fix at all while outside, but once I reset my location (from Location ON to 9/11 to On again and waited patiently for the HTC Tool to get a fix it worked). So for me it is still a hit-and-miss

scrosler 12-23-2008 08:13 PM
Re: Verizon GPS Fix.....Phase I
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by FrozenIpaq (Post 596682)

EDIT: To be on topic, was trying my GPS some more today and found that at times I wasn't getting a fix at all while outside, but once I reset my location (from Location ON to 9/11 to On again and waited patiently for the HTC Tool to get a fix it worked). So for me it is still a hit-and-miss
Thanks for the answer to part one. I really wasnt sure if QPST was free or not. I will post it on my site on a static "tools" page so we can have one single tools page. Anyone can recomend or post anyyhing they thing is valuable to it? Just a thought. I am trying to open and do more with my website. I want to add user contributions. Searching on here and finding things can be pretty hard....

.....Back on topic

Its about 90% consistent for me with the aGPS fix applied and nothing else. I have two in my posession for testing this stuff and trying things. I want to actually be able to say, well I tested two phones side by side and...

I have also noted that toggling location on and off is a great idea. You are basically resetting the drivers when you do that or I shoudl say toggling there modes of operation. I beleive that would be almost like resettign them maybe? It has to be something similiar because it does help.

Have you also noticed when you try while a GPS app is presently running it allows you to change and press OK but if you go right back in it will still be in the same posistion as the first time.

bnjcook 12-23-2008 08:30 PM
Re: Verizon GPS Fix.....Phase I
 
When I open the QPST config and find the port is lists my phone as SURF7500a then an ESN number then phone number BUT IT IS NOT MY PHONE NUMBER THAT IS LISTED!!! Does that matter? I can still send/receive calls on the phone but it wigged me out that the phone number was not mine. Any thoughts/insights?

scrosler 12-23-2008 08:33 PM
Re: Verizon GPS Fix.....Phase I
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by bnjcook (Post 596765)
When I open the QPST config and find the port is lists my phone as SURF7500a then an ESN number then phone number BUT IT IS NOT MY PHONE NUMBER THAT IS LISTED!!! Does that matter? I can still send/receive calls on the phone but it wigged me out that the phone number was not mine. Any thoughts/insights?
Hmmmm. Did you buy the phone used from eBay?

bnjcook 12-23-2008 08:40 PM
Re: Verizon GPS Fix.....Phase I
 
No, in fact, I bought it from my company that got it directly from our Verizon rep. They service the account (meaning they pay the bill) but I bought the phone so that if anything happened with me and the company I get to keep the phone.

bnjcook 12-23-2008 08:56 PM
Re: Verizon GPS Fix.....Phase I
 
I've reinstalled the bored_vzw_gps_fix.cab to see if it clears up my roaming icon but it didn't. Is there something screwy with my phone? Do I need to do a hard reset and start over?

scrosler 12-23-2008 09:04 PM
Re: Verizon GPS Fix.....Phase I
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by bnjcook (Post 596836)
I've reinstalled the bored_vzw_gps_fix.cab to see if it clears up my roaming icon but it didn't. Is there something screwy with my phone? Do I need to do a hard reset and start over?
Thats the universal answer to any unexplained problem you dont feel like researching.

What I would suggest is running the PPST 1.4x thatbored has on the front page. That will revert you back to VZW and save much more time over a hard reset. Try that, then activate using *22899. Then go ahead and apply bored cab and conitnue on.

If that doesnt work then just go ahead and hard reset but its worth a shot.

Oh and what ROM are you on again?

bnjcook 12-23-2008 09:08 PM
Re: Verizon GPS Fix.....Phase I
 
I've applied some themes for tf3d but my phone is not unlocked nor have I cooked anything so its factory ROM. I've just done the themes, gps unlock, and other minor stuff listed under "essentials" in this forum. Thanks for your advice.

lexluthor 12-23-2008 09:16 PM
Re: Verizon GPS Fix.....Phase I
 
I had a problem getting a fix today. Waited about 5 minutes in HTC GPS Tool and nothing fix.

I fiddled around with the settings and then it go a fix.

I'm wondering if maybe if the GPS is off for a while and then you try to get a fix when you are not at the same location when it was last on, maybe that's a problem.

I have no run the aGPS fix.

I don't know. Either way, still thrilled to have a GPS!

bnjcook 12-23-2008 09:22 PM
Re: Verizon GPS Fix.....Phase I
 
My GPS is working famously! Maybe I need to start another thread. It's just that after I applied the first version of the bored_vzw_gps_fix.cab I had the same issue as everyone else (1X icon in my status [roaming] and the Sprint banner). So I've tried everything listed here to fix them. I got the banner fixed but I can't get the 1X to go to EV or the like. Since it happened after my first fix to get GPS working that's why I've left it in this thread.

gc14 12-23-2008 09:23 PM
Re: Verizon GPS Fix.....Phase I
 
Since there seems to be some confusion about what working aGPS should look like, I took a little video. It was taken indoors at my parents' house.

Verizon aGPS Video

scrosler 12-23-2008 09:28 PM
Re: Verizon GPS Fix.....Phase I
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by gc14 (Post 596913)
Since there seems to be some confusion about what working aGPS should look like, I took a little video. It was taken indoors at my parents' house.

Verizon aGPS Video
Nice. Only time i get that fast is when I am already hot. Your on a non VZW device or a vzw Device? Gonna try that Radio tooo

lexluthor 12-23-2008 09:46 PM
Re: Verizon GPS Fix.....Phase I
 
Nice video. Before I try the aGPS fix, any comments on how to reverse it if I want and any thoughts on the battery hit one might see from going aGPS or does it only activate when the GPS calls for it? It's not constantly tracking me?

Would there be any reason NOT to run the aGPS fix? (i.e. battery)

scrosler 12-23-2008 10:05 PM
Re: Verizon GPS Fix.....Phase I
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by lexluthor (Post 596986)
Nice video. Before I try the aGPS fix, any comments on how to reverse it if I want and any thoughts on the battery hit one might see from going aGPS or does it only activate when the GPS calls for it? It's not constantly tracking me?

Would there be any reason NOT to run the aGPS fix? (i.e. battery)
YEs, it can be undone by unchecking the check boxes and zeroing out the details you entered when making the change. Seconldy you can back up the settings to a file before you actually change anyting using the application Service Programming in QPST.

Batter is mute issue like you guessed.

No reason not to. I have it and can tell you that I am alot more consistant locking than what most state running my ROM. I have yet to do the CAB that GC posted though. Im going to try that now and see if it gets better. I tried it on his ROM and the results were the same as my ROM. Anywhere from 15 to 75 seconds. Thats the exact same speed VZ Nav uses.

lexluthor 12-23-2008 11:20 PM
Re: Verizon GPS Fix.....Phase I
 
Ok, well I did the aGPS fix and the cab and seems to have gone fine. I see that I can uncheck the stuff in QPST and then delete the items added by the cab in the sup agps key in the registry.

Should I be able to get a fix inside with aGPS? I'm not.

Also, for battery, I'm usually running in 1x mode. Does aGPS require an EvDO connection?

scrosler 12-23-2008 11:22 PM
Re: Verizon GPS Fix.....Phase I
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by lexluthor (Post 597224)
Ok, well I did the aGPS fix and the cab and seems to have gone fine. I see that I can uncheck the stuff in QPST and then delete the items added by the cam in the sup agps key in the registry and should be off should i bet able to get a fix inside with aGPS? I'm not.

Also, for battery, I'm usually running in 1x mode. Does aGPS require an EvDO ocnnection?
Let us know how that works.

I dont believe it reuires evdo but I have been wrong before...

niteriderxp 12-23-2008 11:45 PM
Re: Verizon GPS Fix.....Phase I
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by gc14 (Post 596913)
Since there seems to be some confusion about what working aGPS should look like, I took a little video. It was taken indoors at my parents' house.

Verizon aGPS Video
I don't think that's aGPS. One of my family members has an unmodified Sprint Mogul. When it acquires GPS signal, its instant (but inaccurate for 15-30sec). Another sign of aGPS is that the data arrows of the phone become active for a few seconds as it is acquiring a lock.

From what I understand neither Scott's, GC's, nor the stock ROM is running true aGPS at least on the VZW TP. Either the ROM itself is at fault or the PRI only unlocked standalone GPS rather than true aGPS.

So why are some people getting 15sec locks and others have to wait 5-10min?
With my old BT GPS device, when I attempted to acquire a lock within a few fours and in the same location it would lock fast. However, if I moved it far away from the original location or didn't turn it on for a while it would take forever to lock. I think the same situation is happening here.

WhiteBlazer01 12-23-2008 11:48 PM
Re: Verizon GPS Fix.....Phase I
 
with the aGPS fix, do I still need to prime the GPS chip with the HTC app? Google maps won't connect to any satellites without priming the GPS chip. ( I have'nt done the aGPS fix).

Also, can someone elaborate on what gc14 was talking about with the VZNav and using the LBSDriver?

lexluthor 12-23-2008 11:49 PM
Re: Verizon GPS Fix.....Phase I
 
I had asked earlier in this thread for some sort of GPS program that would monitor a jog of bike ride.

Just found this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=424423

I'm going to try it right now.

miguels 12-24-2008 12:09 AM
Re: Verizon GPS Fix.....Phase I
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by lllboredlll (Post 590123)
I just want to thank everyone that has sent a thanks my way or even made a donation. You have made getting cussed by my wife over this phone alot more tolerable :D


UPDATED 12/21/08

Please read completely. I really don't want to have posts asking about things stated in this post.


First and foremost.... This fix is to be considered beta at the present time. I WILL NOT be held responsible for any damage to your device or any charges from you carrier if you happen to be in roaming because of this.

I have successfully unlocked VZW's TP GPS. Please realise I'm still testing and tweaking the PRI to get the last little bugs out.


Here we go :grin:

1. download lllboredlll VZW GPS Fix.cab and put on your storage card
2. install cab but don't soft reset after
3. use gsfinder or total commander to navigate to \windows\ppst.exe
4. execute ppst.exe and go thru the prompts
5. reset your device as needed
6. make sure you location is turned on and enjoy

AT THIS PRESENT TIME I'D SUGGEST NOT DIALING *228 AFTER THIS FIX IS APPLIED. IT WILL UPDATE THE MODIFIED PRL AND SHOW THAT YOU ARE ROAMING.
IF YOU DO YOU CAN SIMPLY REAPPLY THE FIX TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE.


All navigation software might not work so you may need to open the port with HTC GPS tool that I attached. Settings are Q7500 chip 4800 buad and cold start. I don't have AGPS configured because this thing locks in 2 seconds. There is no need for a data connection to assist when the results are that dang fast.





If you need to go back to the OEM PRI I have attached it aswell. Just go thru the same steps as far as installing and then ppst.exe



If you take my research and improve on it all I ask is that you atleast give me credit for the discovery. I've spent a ton of hours working with NV files and PRI's.

Hope everyone enjoys..... :D


A special thanks goes out to GC14 for his roaming fix. Thank you very much.









UPDATED FOR BANNER FIX 12/22/08 - Fixed link/Port issue

This will instruct you on how to fix the banner back to Verizon or anything of your liking.

1. Download QPST Pack linked below.
2. Unzip to it's own folder.
3. Install WModemDriver
4. Install QPST
5. Plug your VZW TP to your pc and get activesync connected
6. Depending on your ROM dail ##3424# or ##3424 to execute DMRouter
7. Open QPST Configuration from Start/Program Files/QPST/QPST Configuration
8. If it don't show your device on Active Phones tab then goto Ports tab and add QC/Diagnostic to whatever port it shows.
9. Click Start Client at top of window, then Service Programming
10. Click OK on Phone Selection Dialog once SURF7500A is selected
11. Click Read from Phone at bottom of window.
12. Click on Display tab and enter name of your choice to the banner box. Stay away from AMPS tab or you will have to close out and start over again
13. You can also do GC's AGPS Fix on the gpsOne tab. Just navigate to the gpsOne tab. Click on the grayed out boxes to the left and the reselect them all. Enter this info into corresponding boxes

PDE IP Address: 66.174.95.132
PDE Port Number: 8888
PDE Transport: IP
Position Calculation: PDE

http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index...VerizonAGPSFix
For further information if needed.

14. Click Write to Phone and then soft reset.
15. Download and install Verizon AGPS Provisioning cab that is attached and soft reset. Thanks to GC14 for cab file.

DO NOT mess with anything else in Service Programming or you could very well regret it....

Also make sure that your device settings are right.

Settings >> SYSTEM >> External GPS
Programs Tab- GPS Program Port: Com4
Hardware Tab- GPS Hardware Port: None, Baud Rate: 4800
Access Tab- Checkmark on "Manage GPS automatically"

Make sure you turn your location on thru your phone settings. Some ROM's do not have it enabled by default.


Enjoy


QPST DOWNLOAD HERE (will update link to ftp tomorrow)
http://rapidshare.com/files/175912779/QPST_v2_1_.7_Build_301.zip










Project Update: Phase II should be done within the next day or two. I'm not going to elaborate on what it will be at this time but I'm gonna put a cool spin on things for us VZW users.

Bored... wanted to thank you for the great job you did. I think i might be missing something. I followed your steps at the top of the quote and after ppst and reseting the device GPS works great, but i have not phone signal. I then used the ppst1.46 to restore the phone, but lost the GPS settings.
I thought following the instructions for the QPST might resolve it but i can only get phone service, no GPS.
What do i need to do to get both to work at the same time, GPS and Phone?

I apologize upfront for asking such an ignorant question as I realized lots of you are very knowledgeable. THank you.

BTW, i am using nexvision beta ROM and could not get it to work with the regedit change.

gc14 12-24-2008 12:10 AM
Re: Verizon GPS Fix.....Phase I
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by niteriderxp (Post 597315)
I don't think that's aGPS. One of my family members has an unmodified Sprint Mogul. When it acquires GPS signal, its instant (but inaccurate for 15-30sec). Another sign of aGPS is that the data arrows of the phone become active for a few seconds as it is acquiring a lock.

From what I understand neither Scott's, GC's, nor the stock ROM is running true aGPS at least on the VZW TP. Either the ROM itself is at fault or the PRI only unlocked standalone GPS rather than true aGPS.

So why are some people getting 15sec locks and others have to wait 5-10min?
With my old BT GPS device, when I attempted to acquire a lock within a few fours and in the same location it would lock fast. However, if I moved it far away from the original location or didn't turn it on for a while it would take forever to lock. I think the same situation is happening here.
I can assure you I'm using true aGPS. Standalone GPS does not lock indoors, period.

niteriderxp 12-24-2008 01:16 AM
Re: Verizon GPS Fix.....Phase I
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by gc14 (Post 597422)
I can assure you I'm using true aGPS. Standalone GPS does not lock indoors, period.
Hmm, maybe your phone is using true aGPS.

I see on your ROM screen caps that you show greater than 200MB of ram, which indicates you are using a Sprint TP on VZW. That could be the difference, that allows you to use aGPS.

n8mack33 12-24-2008 02:35 AM
Re: Verizon GPS Fix.....Phase I
 
I was wondering if this would have anything to do with messing up my data connection? I am using Scott's 3rd rom and the gps fix and everything was fine until I roadtripped to San Diego and I am not getting EVDO down here at all (eventhough I am in spots where I know I should be getting EVDO). EVDO was working in Nor Cal. Any ideas? I could really use help since ICS is unusable ATM. Thanks.

dimitri 12-24-2008 08:51 AM
Re: Verizon GPS Fix.....Phase I
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by niteriderxp (Post 597653)
Hmm, maybe your phone is using true aGPS.

I see on your ROM screen caps that you show greater than 200MB of ram, which indicates you are using a Sprint TP on VZW. That could be the difference, that allows you to use aGPS.
Could tht be the case? Because I have never got a lock like that with the TP. I was getting that with a few ROMs when I had the Vogue.

lbjohnny 12-24-2008 10:55 AM
Re: Verizon GPS Fix.....Phase I
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by scrosler (Post 597045)
YEs, it can be undone by unchecking the check boxes and zeroing out the details you entered when making the change. Seconldy you can back up the settings to a file before you actually change anyting using the application Service Programming in QPST.

Batter is mute issue like you guessed.

No reason not to. I have it and can tell you that I am alot more consistant locking than what most state running my ROM. I have yet to do the CAB that GC posted though. Im going to try that now and see if it gets better. I tried it on his ROM and the results were the same as my ROM. Anywhere from 15 to 75 seconds. Thats the exact same speed VZ Nav uses.
I'm getting locks pretty quickly. I think the data connection status is important. I use VZW wireless sync & when I set it to push every 30 minutes vs. constant sync the data connection turns itself off intermittently.

Not an empirical test but when I set data connection to always on I get a pretty quick lock on GPS even after a soft-reset or if I haven't used GPS for hours....again I haven't fully tested this.

This may be why some users lock quickly & other don't?

GC - does AGPS force a data connection when it needs it?

lbjohnny 12-24-2008 11:18 AM
Re: Verizon GPS Fix.....Phase I
 
Okay...I'm a noob & a COMPLETE moron...:drunken: and this stuff is quite a learning curve... I really got to learn how to read.

I did the AGPS hack but I forgot to uncheck & re-check all the little gray squares. i.e. I have not been using AGPS all this time!!

So this thing locks without AGPS in 30 seconds outdoors & bout a minute - 90 seconds indoors - yes that's right indoors - no agps. This shows me HTC has an excellent GPS radio in this beast.


So I did it right now - from soft reset - 8-12 seconds to lock. Tested three times after 3 soft resets.

My hats off to E-Rice, Scrosler, Bored & GC - you guys are freakin' geniuses.

lexluthor 12-24-2008 12:07 PM
Re: Verizon GPS Fix.....Phase I
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by lbjohnny (Post 598161)
Okay...I'm a noob & a COMPLETE moron...:drunken: and this stuff is quite a learning curve... I really got to learn how to read.

I did the AGPS hack but I forgot to uncheck & re-check all the little gray squares. i.e. I have not been using AGPS all this time!!

So this thing locks without AGPS in 30 seconds outdoors & bout a minute - 90 seconds indoors - yes that's right indoors - no agps. This shows me HTC has an excellent GPS radio in this beast.


So I did it right now - from soft reset - 8-12 seconds to lock. Tested three times after 3 soft resets.
One thing I'm curious about is what happens if say, your phone is off...or at least your GPS is off and you move to a location that's maybe 5-10+ miles from your previous location. Do you get a quick lock then?

I think, at least with my standalone car GPS that I always got a pretty quick lock if I was in the same place as the last time I turned it on and not that much time had p*****.

I wonder if GPS units use the last know position to help it try to find where the satellites are.

So a nice test would be to turn off the GPS, go to another location and then see how fast you get a lock.

kyle4269 12-24-2008 01:00 PM
Re: Verizon GPS Fix.....Phase I
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by lbjohnny (Post 598161)
Okay...I'm a noob & a COMPLETE moron...:drunken: and this stuff is quite a learning curve... I really got to learn how to read.

I did the AGPS hack but I forgot to uncheck & re-check all the little gray squares. i.e. I have not been using AGPS all this time!!

So this thing locks without AGPS in 30 seconds outdoors & bout a minute - 90 seconds indoors - yes that's right indoors - no agps. This shows me HTC has an excellent GPS radio in this beast.


So I did it right now - from soft reset - 8-12 seconds to lock. Tested three times after 3 soft resets.

My hats off to E-Rice, Scrosler, Bored & GC - you guys are freakin' geniuses.
Johnny, I REALLY hate to admit this...But yes I did the same thing as you..After reading this post I figured I would just try and see if it made a difference..And sure enough it did..I guess I also need to read a little better and follow directions! I'm a guy what can I can?! lol I just got a lock inside in less than 30 seconds!

Zenoran 12-24-2008 01:41 PM
Re: Verizon GPS Fix.....Phase I
 
Well, I can't seem to figure out why my gps isn't working!

I started out with scrosler's ROM and attempted to do this fix but it didn't work... I didn't mess with it too much so I just went over to gc's ROM and decided I would try everything over again.. here's what I did:

1) ran bored's cab
2) executed ppst.exe
3) did QPST hacks (Display and aGps tab)
4) installed gc's agps cab (which is apparently not needed after using carrier cab)
5) ensured location was set to ON

still no locks... google times out :(

any words of wisdom?

clubprerit 12-24-2008 02:06 PM
Re: Verizon GPS Fix.....Phase I
 
same here! i did the fix right and everything. cannot get a fix on Live or Google or HTC GPS software...
at one point it took almost 3 minutes and i got a lock, but then it never worked again.

using VZW stock rom.

i've hard reset 3 times and each time *228 first then installing the necessary files...

lllboredlll 12-24-2008 03:01 PM
Re: Verizon GPS Fix.....Phase I
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by clubprerit (Post 598509)
same here! i did the fix right and everything. cannot get a fix on Live or Google or HTC GPS software...
at one point it took almost 3 minutes and i got a lock, but then it never worked again.

using VZW stock rom.

i've hard reset 3 times and each time *228 first then installing the necessary files...
Install PPST 1.46 and go thru the normal steps with PPST.exe. Then once you are rebooted apply the fix again. During that time go ahead and attempt to remove the old copy when you are prompted to. It will fail but don't worry. Continue on with the new install. Don't program via *228. The PRL within the fix is the newest one that can be aquired via *228. Please follow these exact directions to see if you get the same results I do when I get issues. Just to clearify, I get issues because I'm still messing with this fix for an update. Your's very well may be for an intirely different reason.

Once you've done all of that. Use HTC GPS Tool to verify the GPS is working. I've had various issues connecting when I continously mess. My fail safe is to always revert and then reapply the fix.

By the way, a hard reset isn't necessary. Mine will work again everytime without going thru that.

clubprerit 12-24-2008 03:28 PM
Re: Verizon GPS Fix.....Phase I
 
well, the hard reset did help. i did the *228 and the verizon network appeared on the today screen b/c it was empty before the activation (weird, but it worked). i did everything again step by step and after restarting and i went outside for 3 minutes, got a gps lock (FINNALLLY!!) and now everything seems to work indoors and outdoors. the initial lock still takes under a minute.

i also discovered a way to tether my laptop to the phone and use the TP as a modem wherever i go w/o the additional $15 a month fee....woohoo!


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