kinda lost with the gps

[bozbeast]

i have the alltel rom radio v.3.37.10 and rom v.3.04.671.2
i have a verizon vogue but no gps software to see if it works i dont know what to do after i get the rom does anyone have steps to help me on what to do next

[A_ride_4_ever]

you can use googlemaps or Microsoft live. both are free and will use the internal gps.

[codybear]

Originally Posted by A_ride_4_ever

you can use googlemaps or Microsoft live. both are free and will use the internal gps.

They're not technically free.
They will use data to transfer the map to you,
but if you're using aGPS,
you're already using data,
so it doesn't really matter.

[bozbeast]

do you mean i download them on the cpu and have to connect to the internet via usb then use google maps or agps
or is this all on the phone without connecting to cpu if so
give me a little insight on what to do to start

[codybear]

oh, when I said internet I meant data connection.
just like when you go online on your phone or download emails,
picture/video messages straight from your phone
without having it plugged into the desktop computer.

[Reddog80p]

gps viewer is free and will allow you to see if your gps is getting satellite locks. You'll need a second program to actually use the gps for map or driving directions.

[duradil]

You can use HTC GPS tool, which can be downloaded here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=360477

It will show you the number of satellites used, number of satellites locked, and the NMEA-183 data strings (which is useless unless you're a programmer trying to write a program which uses GPS).

Also recommend you upgrade your radio (less its working like a charm) to 3.42.50, which you can do by flashing the bell ROM, then w/e custom ROM you want. The bell ROM can be found: http://www.htc.com/us/SupportDownloa...cat=2&dl_id=98

Good luck.

[leoleotheiii]

wow that htc GPS tool is great thanks duradil

[codybear]

Originally Posted by duradil

You can use HTC GPS tool, which can be downloaded here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=360477

It will show you the number of satellites used, number of satellites locked, and the NMEA-183 data strings (which is useless unless you're a programmer trying to write a program which uses GPS).

Also recommend you upgrade your radio (less its working like a charm) to 3.42.50, which you can do by flashing the bell ROM, then w/e custom ROM you want. The bell ROM can be found: http://www.htc.com/us/SupportDownloa...cat=2&dl_id=98

Good luck.

Alltel is already at the 3.42.50 radio.
He must have an older alltel rom.
There was an update a couple months back that came out with that radio.
I recommend that the original poster goes to htc.com and gets the newest alltel 6.1 rom and flash that, then flash a rom of your choice.

That's what I did, and then used the alltel dcd carrier cab and arcsoft cabs and my gps is working like a charm. Didn't do anything to it.

[etc]

What am I supposed to do with the GPS Tool? I got it installed and configured, but how do I actually navigate?

does it mean I still have to use the Sprint Navigation program?