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

[benny6800]

Originally Posted by Success100

EPST-i dont really know about this...

As far as GPS goes, aGPS is the assisted mode on the GPSone chip(hence the "a", assisted by the cell network for example)that is used to aid in triangulation and for the downloading of maps. If youre using a program that requires a data connection, then aGPS wont work if you dont have a signal or data connection (think google maps). If you are using a program which keeps its maps on a storage card or internal memory, then the chip WILL work in standalone mode(without a cell or data connection). example: TomTom

As far as GPS limitations, i know of none. GPS stands for GLOBAL Positioning System, so GPS chips arent locked by any carrier. Ideally you should be able to take GPS anywhere providing that you either have maps in stored memory of where your going, or have a data connection to download them on the fly.

Hope this helps

I was under the impression that the Mogul doesn't have a 'standalone' GPS chip like the siRF, it only uses the gpsOne chip for network triangulation (thanks wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GpsOne).

I have an external bluetooth GPS reciever which works fine with google maps and tomtom, I get about 9 satellites, but when I switch over to the internal GPS the programs do find the the internal reciever but I never get any signal. I was assuming this was because of the network here.

Have you actually tried using the GPS on the Mogul outside of mainland US before?

Ben

[illa87]

IM still not getting GPS! I do not know why!, can anyone help me out? I have reinstalled the rom. and still no luck...

Thanks in advance

[Success100]

Originally Posted by illa87

IM still not getting GPS! I do not know why!, can anyone help me out? I have reinstalled the rom. and still no luck...

Thanks in advance

do these steps...

first, make sure that my location is turned on in phone settings. Download the lasest version of google maps(or one or the gpsstart programs).

Go outside where there are no restrictions. Start up google maps, hit menu, and center on GPS.

Give it anywhere from 2-10 minutes. For some reason the initial cold start takes longer than usual. It WILL pick up satelittes, it just takes a while. The next time u start google maps or live search or whatever program, it should lock on alot faster. You need a minimum of 4 sats to triangulate a position.

I too thought i was the odd one out, but it took my mogul about 8 minutes to get locked on after i upgraded my rom, and this was in an open parking lot..and next thing I know...BAAAM!!! I was locked on to 6 satelittes and havent had any major troubles since..best of luck to you!!!

p.s. i didnt screw around with baud rates etc...I can tell u that gmaps must be configured for com4 though