Using The Unlocked GPS In Google Maps?

**deadwrong03** · #1 (**permalink**) 06-10-2009, 08:23 PM

im still kinda new to this pda/gps thing but i installed the new rom that unlocks the gps on verizons touch pro and everytime i go to google maps and hit use gps it always says seeking satellites and never finds any. is there something else on the touch pro that im suppose to do first im not understanding why its not working it maybe something im overlooking. anybody know?

furrycnorm · #2 (**permalink**) 06-10-2009, 08:29 PM

What Rom are you using?

boredmug · #3 (**permalink**) 06-10-2009, 08:32 PM

not sure about verizon, but on sprint i run a program called quick gps that speeds up the connection to satellites. It downloads data periodically that helps you get a lock faster.

TrainSafe · #4 (**permalink**) 06-10-2009, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by boredmug

not sure about verizon, but on sprint i run a program called quick gps that speeds up the connection to satellites. It downloads data periodically that helps you get a lock faster.

OK, I'm confused. Are you trying this on a Sprint device or Verizon? You're profile says verizon, but you just led us to believe you are attempting this on Sprint. The process is dependent on which carrier's rom you've installed.

**Mylt1** · #5 (**permalink**) 06-10-2009, 08:52 PM

you have to turn on your location. it is probably set to "911 only". also you need to set google to GPS on com 4 and 4800 baud. also find HTC GPS tools. run that and enter in the following under function, mode=cold start on, stress=on. make sure at the top under "open port" that it says com port:4 and baudrate: 4800. then just click "open port" and watch the satellite used change from 0 to whatever then sat fixed. once you have 3 or more sats fixed google maps should work just fine.

**deadwrong03** · #6 (**permalink**) 06-11-2009, 12:47 AM

im using the newly leaked verizon rom and how do i turn on my location and any idea where i can find htc gps tools

Lyman1 · #7 (**permalink**) 06-11-2009, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by deadwrong03

im using the newly leaked verizon rom and how do i turn on my location and any idea where i can find htc gps tools

Can any one help?

Thank you in advance.

**deadwrong03** · #8 (**permalink**) 06-11-2009, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Lyman1

Can any one help?

Thank you in advance.

to turn location on go to start then settings then phone then services tab, then location setting and turn it on and there ya go