Data block disables GPS

BudVen · #1 (**permalink**) 02-08-2009, 02:20 PM

It appears that if you block data in the VX6900 it disables the GPS. Have you found this to be true on the Verizon network? I have this phone with Window Mobile 6.1 and the Valhalla Legends GPS Server fix but with data block my GPS will not work.

**guitardoc64** · #2 (**permalink**) 02-08-2009, 02:49 PM

Yup, GPS uses data. No other way around it.

jtuite · #3 (**permalink**) 02-08-2009, 08:06 PM

I had all my data blocked with verizon and I still used gps. it might be because I didn't use their gps servers I don't know. so yes you can Cause i did. maybe it was just a fluke but i was using gps for over a month with all my data blocked

BudVen · #4 (**permalink**) 02-08-2009, 08:42 PM

I have an app. ,GPSToggle, that simply turns the GPS on and off. Whenever I turn the GPS on it tries to access data. I am not trying to access Verizon for the GPS just simply turn on the GPS chip.

I also have GPSToday, another nice application that I can no longer use. I reallly don't need to access the internet so I guess I'll just have to do without. I do wish I could get it working though.

extraghost · #5 (**permalink**) 02-09-2009, 12:34 AM

Hate that it requires data. Hope theres a way to make it work without the data plan eventually.

aaronpentz · #6 (**permalink**) 02-09-2009, 12:35 PM

My GPS works just fine without data the GPS works non assisted. It takes longer to lock and doesnt work so well in rough weather but it still works. I am runnign GPS mode 2 in my registry. Now im not on the MR1 update so that might make a difference.

jtuite · #7 (**permalink**) 02-09-2009, 06:22 PM

I am running on mode 2 also in my registry and my server IP for qpst and registry is 66.174.95.132 and I am getting 4-6 locks inside and 6-9 outside with all my data blocked. when I turn my gps on it looks like it is connecting to the data but no data connect bubble shows up and it goes away after a few seconds. no data shows up on my bill and if it did i would pitch a fit cause i have the data block on it. and I use verizon. I also have radio 3.42.50 (the latest from Bell), PRL 51248, and ROM 3.08.666.1

BudVen · #8 (**permalink**) 02-09-2009, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by jtuite

I am running on mode 2 also in my registry and my server IP for qpst and registry is 66.174.95.132 and I am getting 4-6 locks inside and 6-9 outside with all my data blocked. when I turn my gps on it looks like it is connecting to the data but no data connect bubble shows up and it goes away after a few seconds. no data shows up on my bill and if it did i would pitch a fit cause i have the data block on it. and I use verizon. I also have radio 3.42.50 (the latest from Bell), PRL 51248, and ROM 3.08.666.1

I don't know how to do the things you did. When I try to use my GPS it try's to access data and then I get an error message because I have the data block. I have upgraded to Window's Moblie 6.1 with the Valhalla Legends GPS Server fix but since I did the data block I cannot use my GPS. I am unfamilure with the things you mentioned above. Whenever I try to change my IP server it defaults back to Verizon Wireless. I even tried to delete the Verizon IP but it resets itself.

extraghost · #9 (**permalink**) 02-09-2009, 08:37 PM

I'm on the MR1 update, do you guys have instructions on how to make it work without data?

jtuite · #10 (**permalink**) 02-09-2009, 10:22 PM

go here this is what I did to get my gps working with data blocked on verizon.
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=53561&page=2 obviously if you have already upgraded the radio no need to do it again. but if you haven't I strongly suggest you do but find a program to backup all of your data because you will be flashing your phone. like I said this is the exact way I did my phone it may or may not work for you use at your own risk.