HTC Fuze GPS - Page 2

xgm541 · #11 (**permalink**) 03-06-2009, 11:21 PM

it still doesnt work. no matter what.. i get stuck at "initializing GPS" in google maps.

**Mylt1** · #12 (**permalink**) 03-06-2009, 11:36 PM

i cant believe that the location setting isnt in there somewhere. since i dont have a fuse someone else will have to help you find it. on the TP its where i posted directions to.

xgm541 · #13 (**permalink**) 03-08-2009, 01:21 AM

anyone else have any tips?

xgm541 · #14 (**permalink**) 03-09-2009, 03:20 PM

any1 at all?!

TechnoHippie · #15 (**permalink**) 03-09-2009, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by xgm541

Ok, after searching numerous topics on various forums, i am still confused. Does the HTC Fuze GPS actually work or is the chip locked to only ATT? Or does it simply suck?

I read so many "fixes" for ATT GPS telling me to use a program called GPS Test to get a lock to satellites, but the program just sits there on "GPS Starting Up" even when configured properly.

Has anyone gotten the GPS to work with the HTC Fuze and ATT?

It works on mine. What happens to me is that "GPS Starting Up" can sit there for several minutes sometimes before it finally locks onto the satallites. Try being outside, if possible away from tall buildings - and stay in the same place for 5 or 6 minutes - see if that gets it to lock-on for ya...

vlim13 · #16 (**permalink**) 03-29-2009, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by xgm541

anyone else have any tips?

I had this same problem too, but found some information that might help:

Install the AT&T Navigator software. It will first install the AT&T Maps software, and then you have to upgrade to the Navigator software. Although it costs $9.95/month, I think that once the Navigator software is installed, the GPS should then be working.

I just did this today, and Google Maps is able to lock a GPS signal within about 10 seconds, and the GPS photo settings will work as well.

There is a 30-day free trial period. I think that you can cancel the Navigator subscription within those 30 days, and then it should work.

I had used a Tilt before this, and now that I think about it, I did the same thing by accident. I just checked on another person's Tilt, and he didn't install the software, and has the same GPS problem.

xgm541 · #17 (**permalink**) 03-30-2009, 12:19 AM

Thanks for the tips. However when I flashed to the most recent version of my ROM, GpsTest seems to work and get a lock within 30 seconds. I can even get a lock inside my house now!

bugsy90 · #18 (**permalink**) 03-30-2009, 12:23 AM

Here's an article on the Fuze's GPS: http://www.fuzemobility.com/the-fuze-and-gps/
You need to change the COM to 4 and baud to 9600 or 38400 as well as prime the GPS using an app like GPSTest but the article goes through it in detail for you. Changing ROMs/radios will also resolve it.