How-To Get GPS/Rev A on Sprint Touch

[PReeves]

Are these the steps you followed?
Things to download:
- Newest Alltel ROM: http://216.139.227.226/alltel/RUU_Vo...SpecialNBH.exe
- ImCokeMan's 2.31 Unlocker: http://rapidshare.com/files/11019074...r_MFG_2.31.exe
- Unlocking Files: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...02&postcount=3
- GPS Files: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...87#post2143987

Now for the fun part....
1) Connect your phone to your computer and establish an ActiveSync connection.
2) Run the Vogue_unlocker_MFG_2.31.exe on your computer and follow all of the prompts (including when to disconnect the USB cable and reconnect).
3) After you get into Windows, do the Power-Camera-Reset to get into ImCokeMan's Bootloader (the rainbow screen).
4) Run the Alltel ROM exe file (follow all prompts).
5) DO A SOFT RESET BEFORE THE CUSTOMIZATIONS RUN or you will not have an internet connection.
6) Install the 3 unlocking files
7) Soft reset
Install the GPS cab (to the device if asked)
9) Soft reset

Now to check settings:
- Go to Start > Settings > Personal > Phone > Services > Location Settings > Make sure its set to ON.
- Start > Settings > System > GPS > GPS Program Port is 4, Hardware Port is None, Baud Rate is 4800, Access is set to automatically

Now there are a variety of programs out there to test GPS, so choose one, go outside and wait for up to 5-10 minutes for it to get its first lock. Sometimes it happens quick, sometimes it can take a while. Make sure your program is set to Com 4 for GPS.

Thanks....

[arl16]

Originally Posted by PReeves

Are these the steps you followed?
Things to download:
- Newest Alltel ROM: http://216.139.227.226/alltel/RUU_Vo...SpecialNBH.exe
- ImCokeMan's 2.31 Unlocker: http://rapidshare.com/files/11019074...r_MFG_2.31.exe
- Unlocking Files: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...02&postcount=3
- GPS Files: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...87#post2143987

Now for the fun part....
1) Connect your phone to your computer and establish an ActiveSync connection.
2) Run the Vogue_unlocker_MFG_2.31.exe on your computer and follow all of the prompts (including when to disconnect the USB cable and reconnect).
3) After you get into Windows, do the Power-Camera-Reset to get into ImCokeMan's Bootloader (the rainbow screen).
4) Run the Alltel ROM exe file (follow all prompts).
5) DO A SOFT RESET BEFORE THE CUSTOMIZATIONS RUN or you will not have an internet connection.
6) Install the 3 unlocking files
7) Soft reset
Install the GPS cab (to the device if asked)
9) Soft reset

Now to check settings:
- Go to Start > Settings > Personal > Phone > Services > Location Settings > Make sure its set to ON.
- Start > Settings > System > GPS > GPS Program Port is 4, Hardware Port is None, Baud Rate is 4800, Access is set to automatically

Now there are a variety of programs out there to test GPS, so choose one, go outside and wait for up to 5-10 minutes for it to get its first lock. Sometimes it happens quick, sometimes it can take a while. Make sure your program is set to Com 4 for GPS.

Thanks....

Yes, I did follow all of those instructions. One thing I have found is that when I install the cab HTC_GPS_Enable_for_Titan_3.35.cab, GPS Viewer can no longer even find the comport. When I scan, COM1 through COM4 all say "(Open failed)". When I remove the program, it finds the GPS again. So that seems to be one problem.

I have had GPS working on my VX6900 before. But once it has gone into standby mode, I've never gotten it back. I reinstalled the ROM once (OMJ's), and it started working again, but again, before long, no dice.

Has anyone been able to get the GPS working again after standby? I read somewhere to get rid of the GPSToday plugin, but I don't know how to do it, and don't know if it would help. I also read to try COM2, which I have tried, but no more success. Anyone have any ideas?

Thanks...

[bwgrafx]

Originally Posted by arl16

Yes, I did follow all of those instructions. One thing I have found is that when I install the cab HTC_GPS_Enable_for_Titan_3.35.cab, GPS Viewer can no longer even find the comport. When I scan, COM1 through COM4 all say "(Open failed)". When I remove the program, it finds the GPS again. So that seems to be one problem.

I have had GPS working on my VX6900 before. But once it has gone into standby mode, I've never gotten it back. I reinstalled the ROM once (OMJ's), and it started working again, but again, before long, no dice.

Has anyone been able to get the GPS working again after standby? I read somewhere to get rid of the GPSToday plugin, but I don't know how to do it, and don't know if it would help. I also read to try COM2, which I have tried, but no more success. Anyone have any ideas?

Thanks...

I am getting the same thing...any suggestions??

[arl16]

I have managed to get it working on the VX6900. You definitely want to get rid of the GPS Enable for Titan cab. It is not needed and seems to be the direct cause of losing the COMPORT.

Make sure you update to the leaked Sprint Rom, and then if you want, back to whatever ROM you want. I'm using OMJ's Verizon OEM Rom right here: http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=25335

Then I launch GPS Viewer, start with a Cold Start, and check the WAAS/EGNOS box (don't know why - read somewhere that it helps). Then I go to Google Maps, and click "Use GPS". Out side with a clear sky, usually comes in within a minute or two.

I've gotta search a little, because my Quick GPS program is still saying expired, and I know I read somewhere how to fix that. I think that will make things work a little faster. But as is, it is definitely working again.

Hope that helps...