Any hope of GPS unlock for Verizon Omnia? - Page 6

Alkenhoffer · #51 (**permalink**) 03-30-2009, 06:02 PM

I see a GPSAPI.DLL, GPS_XTRA.EXE, GPSA.DLL, GPS Settings.exe, plus a lot of registry references to the Qualcomm drivers. If I could get a regdump of a working phone and the dlls and drivers I would invest the time to troubleshoot.

**syrguy1969** · #52 (**permalink**) 03-30-2009, 09:29 PM

Actually, there aren't any non-Verizon versions of the i910 yet, that is why we are a bit excited about Bell picking it up. As Alkenhoffer mentioned...that way may work.

txter · #53 (**permalink**) 03-31-2009, 02:09 PM

i wonder if an Omnia straight from Samsung would have the gps unlocked. wouldnt that have a clean reg to dump ?

**syrguy1969** · #54 (**permalink**) 03-31-2009, 02:44 PM

Good question (and welcome to the community BTW), I am really not sure what that would result in. I know until other carriers pick-up the i910 it was only made for Verizon, so it is made to their specifications/restrictions. It would be interesting to see if anyone does this, or what happens after Bell comes out with it.

On a side note...only a few months left before this should all be moot.....as long as VZW follows through with their promise!!!!

adam2dot0 · #55 (**permalink**) 03-31-2009, 07:47 PM

Just for clarification, does the omnia have real (satellite) GPS, or AGPS(celltower triangulation)?

rrife · #56 (**permalink**) 03-31-2009, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by adam2dot0

Just for clarification, does the omnia have real (satellite) GPS, or AGPS(celltower triangulation)?

Both. It's not a either or scenario. AGPS is real GPS, but uses the cell towers to get a quick fix on the location so it knows which satellites to lock on to vs having to scan for every known satellite. If the cell signal is not available it'll attempt to use the cached sat data to get a lock or do it the old fashion way and you'll have to wait 10+ minutes for a fix.

Ender0715 · #57 (**permalink**) 03-31-2009, 10:12 PM

what about the i907 omnia by at&t is that gps locked out too...

**syrguy1969** · #58 (**permalink**) 03-31-2009, 10:30 PM

That really depends on AT&T's policies on GPS. I doubt it is locked, I think they allow GPS to be used on their devices, but if you catch up with a member in here using AT&T, they should be able to let you know.

Willabys · #59 (**permalink**) 04-01-2009, 08:42 AM

T-Mobile has the Behold that is the same phone from Samsung, don't know if it has GPS opened, I know someone that works there and I'll see if I can get some scoop.

cOnTaGoUs · #60 (**permalink**) 04-07-2009, 12:33 AM

Hi guys, im new to the forums, ive seen the hard work you guys are putting in, and im very appreciative, my Samsung Omnia from VZW is on its way, should be here on wednesday. I had a Omnia back when i was in england on Vodaphone and was awsome, sad to hear about the VZW crippling, but im sure one of you guys will fix in someday, you all seem in the know how, The name is Dave btw, nice to meet you all :0

P.S

I dno if you guys have seen this post, but here it is:

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I think its the same as the one iv e seen going around, but still i thought id post it, trying to be helpfull hehe,wish i could code, how ever i do graphics if anyone needs anything done :0, my personal site www.contysden.com if you wanna see examples.

Thanks