6/8/09 FIRMWARE UPDATE: Verizon GPS Unlocked

[lexluthor]

Ok. I got it working.

I find that I do need to run the HTC GPS Tool first. I set it to COM4, 57600 baud and cold start, then open port.

I didn't have to change the GPS type.

I think somewhere up above references 4800 baud, I don't think that worked for me.

If I close it and run Google Maps right away, it works. I did have to set Goolge Maps to COM4 and 57600. If I don't run Google Maps right away, it doesn't. If I leave the GPS Tool running and run google maps, that works. Also, if I don't have the GPS Tool running, I think it just keeps the satellite list that the GPS Tool had when it was last running. If I keep the GPS tool running, then I see Google Maps updating the number of connections. I need more testing to verify this.

Live Search also works in a similar manner. I needed to set that to COM4 as well.

I think many in this thread are GPS users on other phones and know about all of this. For the newbs, hopefully this is helpful info.

I think maybe the best thing, from what I can tell so far, is to run the HTC GPS tool using COM4/57600 baud, get a lock on some satellites, leave it running and then open your GPS program.

Now, my next problem.......
So far I can't get either AmazeGPS or iGO8 to work. I don't see in either program a place to set the COM port.

EDIT: I found the place in iGO8 to set the COM port and baud rate. I think I have a connection. Need to go outside and check. EDIT 2: IT WORKS!

I don't see where in AmazeGPS to change the COM port though.

I think leaving the HTC GPS Tool running, certainly can't hurt getting other programs to see the GPS. I don't know if it kills the battery though.

[kyle4269]

Glad you got it working bro!

[scrosler]

Originally Posted by kyle4269

Glad you got it working bro!

Yes, its a wonderful thing! I whish I had more money to donate to llllBOREDllll!!!! He saved me the bucks from buying a new phone (eventually)

[1900]

I have been playing with 4 different ROMs and may have a pattern when there is a problem. (Stock and Scott's 'original' have almost perfect 1st time success)

Using other 20931 cooked roms, I noticed that when I change the Location Setting, it appears to take, but I dont think it was.

My symptoms are:
1. A 'wait' cursor that does not disappear when I change between '911 Only' and 'Location On'. (Choose whatever is not set and pick the other)

2. The 'Location' symbol on the dialer pad is not actually changing.

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I noticed using regedit that the 'Location On' Reg entry was set to a 1 rather than a 0 as shown below.

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\OEM\PhoneSetting\Locat ionSetting]
"ServiceDescExt"="but will not hide your general location based on the cell site serving your call. No application or service may use your location without your request or permission. GPS enhanced 911 is not available in all areas."
"ServiceDesc"="Turning location on will allow the network to detect your position using GPS technology, making some Sprint PCS applications and services easier to use. Turning location off will disable the GPS location function for all purposes except 911,"
"ItemMessageDesc2"=""
"ItemValue2"=dword:00000003
"ItemName2"="OFF"
"ItemMessageDesc1"=""
"ItemValue1"=dword:00000000
"ItemName1"="ON"
"ItemCount"=dword:00000002
"ServiceTitle"="Phone: Location Setting"
"ServiceName"="Location Setting"
After changing


"ItemValue1"=dword:0000001
to
"ItemValue1"=dword:0000000


I rebooted and still no success.

After running 'Advanced Config' and changing the 'Phone' to use the default Windows Dialer, then changing the 'Location On' (witout a waitcursor)

then reapplying the GPS patch steps finally allowed me to have success with my own and other ROMs.

[gianturcom]

Originally Posted by 1900

I noticed using regedit that the 'Location On' Reg entry was set to a 1 rather than a 0 as shown below.

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\OEM\PhoneSetting\Locat ionSetting]
"ServiceDescExt"="but will not hide your general location based on the cell site serving your call. No application or service may use your location without your request or permission. GPS enhanced 911 is not available in all areas."
"ServiceDesc"="Turning location on will allow the network to detect your position using GPS technology, making some Sprint PCS applications and services easier to use. Turning location off will disable the GPS location function for all purposes except 911,"
"ItemMessageDesc2"=""
"ItemValue2"=dword:00000003
"ItemName2"="OFF"
"ItemMessageDesc1"=""
"ItemValue1"=dword:00000000
"ItemName1"="ON"
"ItemCount"=dword:00000002
"ServiceTitle"="Phone: Location Setting"
"ServiceName"="Location Setting"
After changing


"ItemValue1"=dword:0000001
to
"ItemValue1"=dword:0000000
.

I made the registry change as described here on the NexVision ROM and it works!!!!!!! Fantastic! Thanks again, this is awesome!

[gianturcom]

I noticed using regedit that the 'Location On' Reg entry was set to a 1 rather than a 0 as shown below.

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\OEM\PhoneSetting\Locat ionSetting]
"ServiceDescExt"="but will not hide your general location based on the cell site serving your call. No application or service may use your location without your request or permission. GPS enhanced 911 is not available in all areas."
"ServiceDesc"="Turning location on will allow the network to detect your position using GPS technology, making some Sprint PCS applications and services easier to use. Turning location off will disable the GPS location function for all purposes except 911,"
"ItemMessageDesc2"=""
"ItemValue2"=dword:00000003
"ItemName2"="OFF"
"ItemMessageDesc1"=""
"ItemValue1"=dword:00000000
"ItemName1"="ON"
"ItemCount"=dword:00000002
"ServiceTitle"="Phone: Location Setting"
"ServiceName"="Location Setting"
After changing


"ItemValue1"=dword:0000001
to
"ItemValue1"=dword:0000000


I rebooted and still no success.

After running 'Advanced Config' and changing the 'Phone' to use the default Windows Dialer, then changing the 'Location On' (witout a waitcursor)

then reapplying the GPS patch steps finally allowed me to have success with my own and other ROMs.[/quote]

Very interesting. I couldn't get it to work on NexVision's ROM. I followed the registry steps above and then was able to get 10 sats, 5 locked, working great, on Sunday. After turning the phone off overnight, it once again does not work at all. Clearly some setting is not staying set, or is getting overwritten when the phone boots. It isn't the reg setting, that remains ok. I have checked everywhere I can think of, and all else looks right. Any ideas?

[kyle4269]

Originally Posted by scrosler

Yes, its a wonderful thing! I whish I had more money to donate to llllBOREDllll!!!! He saved me the bucks from buying a new phone (eventually)

I'll be sending a dontaion your way and also to bored when i get home from work..Your ROM is great and bored did a great job on this project...

[scrosler]

Originally Posted by kyle4269

I'll be sending a dontaion your way and also to bored when i get home from work..Your ROM is great and bored did a great job on this project...

Thanks, I have teamed up with Bored to introduce a new ROM with the technology built in for ease of use. Stay tuned!

Thanks again for the donation! Im SURE bored will feel the same!


We didint get along too hot last week but now our products make a dream team ;c) How ironic!

Oh and with my ROM you will not need any primer or any GPS Tool. It just works! ;c)