3.16.651.0 IS real, and so is GPS - Link inside - NOT official release

[Baffles]

Originally Posted by bigdaddie

I am having the same issue unless I do a hard reset. Then the GPS works great. I have narrowed it down to something in the registry when I do a restore. I'm trying to find what is causing the gps not to come up. Getting close.....

I get N/A until I run and get a GPS fix with Google Maps or some other GPS program.

[a4justin]

I uploaded it yesterday and I'm having problems with the GPS not working, it is generally slower, and it takes like 40 seconds to find a signal. I tried switching back to the OEM software but it won't allow me to go back. As soon as the update starts BAM it restarts. HELP!!!!

[marcus_cruz]

OK These are the settings I had have in my phone for GPS to work.. I'm not sure if all these were required but this is what I did.

I rebooted my main pc prior to flashing to the new ROM with GPS to clear out any cobwebs that may have caused the process to fail.

Connected my Phone/PDA via activesync, and started the ROM update. I had an original sprint ROM so I didnt need to unlock my phone.

While flashing the phone I was at 11% and then it kinda paused rebooted, it did this a few times then continued on past 11%. Have patience dont touch anything dont move your mouse, dont surf the net while this is going on.

Once the phone went through its customizations all was well, I did the IOTA update and got all my settings for internet.

GPS didnt work right away. I write code for GPS apps for the company I work for, and there seems to be an association process that needs to go on at the satellit before the satellite will send GPS data. So be patient, it took my almost 40 minutes before the process started, I had a cup of coffee outside, "Largo FL" although it is a bit chilly here not too bad. I'm from chicago so I know COLD.
also have your live search open, have the option "Center On GPS" checked in the menu when viewing a map. The icon will turn from the gray/yellow to orangish red. At least it did for me, also it will start changing direction. It does work in the house, but not as good as outside.

Set your External GPS setting in the system control panel on your phone in the software port settings to COM4, and leave the other as "Let windows Automatically Manage" this will keep your Hardware COM port to "None".

Now set your map application to use COM4. Well at least for livesearch I cant say for others as I dont use them. I've always good data transmission so I cant tell on the Rev. A stuff.

Now if someone can tell me how to get my activesync working again, that would be great. It wont complete the "retrieving settings" to go into guest mode.

[dallas contractor]

Originally Posted by marcus_cruz

OK These are the settings I had have in my phone for GPS to work.. I'm not sure if all these were required but this is what I did.

I rebooted my main pc prior to flashing to the new ROM with GPS to clear out any cobwebs that may have caused the process to fail.

Connected my Phone/PDA via activesync, and started the ROM update. I had an original sprint ROM so I didnt need to unlock my phone.

While flashing the phone I was at 11% and then it kinda paused rebooted, it did this a few times then continued on past 11%. Have patience dont touch anything dont move your mouse, dont surf the net while this is going on.

Once the phone went through its customizations all was well, I did the IOTA update and got all my settings for internet.

GPS didnt work right away. I write code for GPS apps for the company I work for, and there seems to be an association process that needs to go on at the satellit before the satellite will send GPS data. So be patient, it took my almost 40 minutes before the process started, I had a cup of coffee outside, "Largo FL" although it is a bit chilly here not too bad. I'm from chicago so I know COLD.
also have your live search open, have the option "Center On GPS" checked in the menu when viewing a map. The icon will turn from the gray/yellow to orangish red. At least it did for me, also it will start changing direction. It does work in the house, but not as good as outside.

Set your External GPS setting in the system control panel on your phone in the software port settings to COM4, and leave the other as "Let windows Automatically Manage" this will keep your Hardware COM port to "None".

Now set your map application to use COM4. Well at least for livesearch I cant say for others as I dont use them. I've always good data transmission so I cant tell on the Rev. A stuff.

Now if someone can tell me how to get my activesync working again, that would be great. It wont complete the "retrieving settings" to go into guest mode.

I also can not get Activesnyc to work.

[itsall_cooool]

Originally Posted by dallas contractor

I also can not get Activesnyc to work.

Go to settings/connections/USB to PC/ and uncheck the Enable Advanced Network Functions

I am a little glad I have the Vision plan that includes Sprint Navigation now! I used the Sprint Nav application this morning and it went great!

[htcphone]

Ok... looks like alot of ppl are having issues. Do this. Hard reset the phone and install. That worked great for me. Everything works. Gps is kinda funny.... like Live maps wont find sats but google will instantly and then live maps finds them. Visa versa too. But once the sats are locked in.. this thing is killer!! All we need now is the video drivers.................. common.. cross your fingers! Then this puppy will be smooth like the ihone when scrolling thru pages online and off line. Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:headbang :

[eyecannon]

My GPS finally started working after another walk around the block. Once it started working, I could easily get a signal in my apartment from then on. It really does take some time to initially work.

[The_Lunatic]

I followed the instructions in the first post, used the updated re-locker first then installed the new ROM. Ten minutes later ..... wam ,bam, thank you mam! I put all of my old software back on, plus installed google maps and I am in bidness. (Of course I did read the first 48 pages of this thread before I attempted). Thanks KmartBurrito for finally making me glad I bought a Mogul. And thanks to all you educated and not so educated guinea pigs for taking the plunge and sharing your experiences.

[pkbaum]

I see alot of posts about dialing these ##... codes to get the info they need in case its erased during the flash. Could someone tell me where and how to enter these codes? Cant figure it out. I smell of NOOB...