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DarkHearted1

09-03-2008 06:34 PM

Re: GPS on alltel 6800 - easy way

Thanks for the info. but the tripod link is no good for the zip files younsaid to get. Now What

shadow-tech

09-04-2008 04:26 AM

Re: GPS on alltel 6800 - easy way

need to copy the url and paste it into the url address bar. says next to it

spokenwordd

09-18-2008 10:52 AM

Re: GPS on alltel 6800 - easy way

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadow-tech (Post 290382)

This is to make it so the Internal GPS works on an Alltel ppc-6800, without using hacked roms. unlock tools or anything along those lines. its an official ROM that has a small patch.

Make sure you have updated your ROM with the HTC/Alltel ROM from the website and the patch.

ROM: http://216.139.227.226/alltel/RUU_TI..._PPST_Ship.exe
50MB

patch:
http://johniii.tripod.com/Enable_GPS_Alltel_ppc6800.zip <--must copy and paste into browser
80KB

1. copy the contents of the 'Enable_GPS_Alltel_ppc6800.zip' to your phone.
2. Install each of 4 files one at a time to the main memory (do not install on storage card).
3. start with file 1 then 2 then 3 then 4 (some of the install files will only make the screen 'flick' this is good. move on to the next one)
4. after they are all done soft reset the phone.

check that ur gps setting:
start/settings/system/external gps
Program Tab: Com 4
Hardware Tab: gps hardare port= none, baudrate = 4800 baud
Access Tab: check 'manage gps automatically'

use google maps. (gps option = let windows manage my gps)

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As with any ROM upgrade, make sure you *228 and "upgrade your phones roaming capabilites"

*UPDATE*
See this thread to drastically improve the performance of the Internal GPS:
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?p=402134

Thanks so much for the great info... unfortunately I cannot get Google Maps to see my GPS location. I have Alltel PPC 6800 and have done every step to the tee. My location is set to on and my GPS settings are matching the ones you instructed.

I have Google maps looking for SATs and get nothing and when I click on My Location it says "Your device not configured for locations".

Any ideas?

Frankiedog

09-18-2008 06:31 PM

Re: GPS on alltel 6800 - easy way

Here you go

http://frankiedog.com/download/Enabl...el_ppc6800.zip

shadow-tech

09-18-2008 09:46 PM

Re: GPS on alltel 6800 - easy way

Quote:

Originally Posted by spokenwordd (Post 421725)

dont click my location. click use gps. once u have a gps connection, u can use the my location setting to center the map on ur location (if u scroll away from it)

MrObvious

09-19-2008 02:07 AM

Re: GPS on alltel 6800 - easy way

Also try doing the QPST trick. Shadow you may wanna update your first post if you haven't already to include the link.

whopper68

09-19-2008 02:19 AM

Re: GPS on alltel 6800 - easy way

for a noobie like me....whats the probability of me having to back up my contacts ...

i just got this phone but ive roamed howardsforums and others on this phone...i just need a helping hand...i dont wanna do the noob style of opening useless threads

i was hoping to save my info on my comp but activesync requires outlook...which i dont have...i tried loading up a trial version...still same ****....wouldnt allow it ](*,)

shadow-tech

09-19-2008 02:48 AM

Re: GPS on alltel 6800 - easy way

u wont need to back up ur contacts to get the gps to work.

a soft reset is just pressing the real little button on the bottom of the phone.

all it does is reboot your phone.

whopper68

09-19-2008 11:25 AM

Re: GPS on alltel 6800 - easy way

i did everything..gps doesnt work on google maps, and i cant dial out of my phone

shadow-tech

09-22-2008 04:05 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by whopper68 (Post 423516)

i did everything..gps doesnt work on google maps, and i cant dial out of my phone

i highly doubt that.

what does ur phone do?

whopper68

09-22-2008 05:04 PM

Re: GPS on alltel 6800 - easy way

i fixed it...i didnt do the VZN navi part of the deal...

once i updated again did the vzn navi and ran the CAB everything went smoothly and now i have google maps and live search A-O-K

shadow-tech

09-22-2008 05:42 PM

Re: GPS on alltel 6800 - easy way

so u dont have alltel? did u read the title?

shadow-tech

09-22-2008 07:19 PM

Re: GPS on alltel 6800 - easy way

Updated 1st post.

Easier Install process. clarified a few things.

new install cab changes:
1 file/cab install process
puts GPS in settings\connections

whopper68

09-22-2008 08:09 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by shadow-tech (Post 427866)

so u dont have alltel? did u read the title?

i have Verizon VX6800

i thougth they were all the same but i failed at that point :angry7:

shadow-tech

09-22-2008 10:17 PM

Re: GPS on alltel 6800 - easy way

all good. glad to hear u got it working. thanks for replying to let us know :)

bimerguy

09-23-2008 10:50 PM

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Posting #1 is Good info. shodow-tech but I still need help with this on my Alltel PPC 6900 Touch that does not have it's internal GPS enabled yet.

I have stock OEM Alltel Rom and radio mentioned in the trouble-shooting so I did not perform any ROM update as the 6800 had and saved the 4 files from the zip into my main memory and installed them in sequence per the instructions into Main Memory and confirmed all my settings per the trouble-shooting also and still no GPS enabled.

The only thing I did not find a way to perform was the -Location Setting must be ON...I did get to the Phone\menu\options...\Services\Location Setting on my Alltel Touch and had a listing for the "Location Settings" but could get to a place where I could turn it ON or Off; it was just listed. And whe i highlighted the Location Settings and clicked "Get Settings" it does not respond with anything to allow this On/Off setting.

What's the deal with that??? Any idea on what that means when i cannot get the choice for these Location Settings or is it set to ON since it's listed?

Thanks in advance,
bimerguy

Stevevo

09-24-2008 11:10 AM

Re: GPS on alltel 6800 - easy way

I have the same phone, radio and rom as you do and all you have to do is the 4 files to get your GPS unlocked and then follow Shadow-Tech's instructions and it will work. I hear there is a new ROM coming out this week. I was unable to find the rom download from HTC's web site but it was up there a couple months ago and I flashed it then but now it has been taken off for some reason.

MrObvious

09-24-2008 12:49 PM

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You can find it if you do a Google search it eventually shows up.

Stevevo

09-24-2008 02:29 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MrObvious (Post 431222)

You can find it if you do a Google search it eventually shows up.

You are right. I did the search and it is there. Thanks.

shadow-tech

09-24-2008 04:12 PM

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post the full url and i'll add it.

shadow-tech

09-24-2008 04:16 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by bimerguy (Post 430329)

you select location setting then click 'get settings...'

if it does nothing when u click 'get settings...' then i have no idea. ill look into that. i belive there is registry entry for all those items listed. let me see if there is a flag that will disable you from changing that. check back in a bit. if there is you will ne a registry editor. task manager 3.1 will work.

Stevevo

09-24-2008 05:05 PM

Re: GPS on alltel 6800 - easy way

I just tried to download and it sends me to the HTC link and they have no update listed. I have the update but it is too big to put on this site so if you pm me I will send it to you.

shadow-tech

09-24-2008 05:08 PM

Re: GPS on alltel 6800 - easy way

load it up on rapidshare.com

just go to rapidshare.com upload it and post the link here.

shadow-tech

09-24-2008 06:18 PM

Re: GPS on alltel 6800 - easy way

bimerguy,

open up a registry editor and go to the key

HKLM\SOFTWARE\OEM\PhoneSetting\Location Setting

there should be 12 entries
(D means Dword, S means String)
these are the important ones.

D - ItemCount (2)
S - ItemName1 (ON)
S - ItemName2 (OFF)
D - ItemValue1 (0)
D - ItemValue2 (3)
S - ServiceName (Location Setting)
S - ServiceTitle (Phone: Location Setting)

make sure u put these in the soft reset if they arent there.

Stevevo

09-24-2008 07:50 PM

Re: GPS on alltel 6800 - easy way

http://rs152l3.rapidshare.com/cgi-bi...99986859287816

Here is the Alltel new ROM 3.04.671.2 and Radio 3.37.10 for the PPM6900 Vogue. Date is April 28, 2008

antitux

09-24-2008 08:02 PM

Re: GPS on alltel 6800 - easy way

Alrighty,

1. Went through. Fresh Flash.

2. Installed the .cab file that you linked to.

3. Enabled Location and GPS settings.

4. Installed Google Maps

5. Loaded up Google maps, clicked "Use GPS"

No worky.

Sits there for about 30 seconds saying "Initializing GPS..." before coming back and saying I don't have a GPS Receiver installed.

I can try to re-flash again, but not sure if it's going to help much. Will try again tonight.

Stevevo

09-24-2008 09:25 PM

Re: GPS on alltel 6800 - easy way

I think you did everything ok on the flash but you need to go in and do the unlock GPS with the 4 small cab files. When you get that working then you can go in and do the fast lock that Shadow Tech has written the instructions on. GOod Luck

shadow-tech

09-24-2008 09:52 PM

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soft reset.

shadow-tech

09-24-2008 09:54 PM

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housekeeping

Stevevo

09-25-2008 07:15 AM

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Is this the cab file that has the 4 steps in it to unlock the GPS?
HTC_GPS_Enable_for_Titan_3.35.zip

antitux

09-25-2008 11:20 AM

Re: GPS on alltel 6800 - easy way

did the soft reset too. Didn't help. Reflashing now. Will try from scratch and let you know how it goes. Dunno if it's going to fix it though.

shadow-tech

09-25-2008 01:14 PM

Re: GPS on alltel 6800 - easy way

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stevevo (Post 432680)

Is this the cab file that has the 4 steps in it to unlock the GPS?
HTC_GPS_Enable_for_Titan_3.35.zip

yes. its on post #1

also, that 6900 ROM link is down.

shadow-tech

09-25-2008 01:40 PM

Re: GPS on alltel 6800 - easy way

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Originally Posted by antitux (Post 432920)

did the soft reset too. Didn't help. Reflashing now. Will try from scratch and let you know how it goes. Dunno if it's going to fix it though.

install to main memory?

ok i think u chagning the wrong setting.

there are 3 tabs in the 'External GPS' settings menu.
they are 'Programs', 'Hardware', 'Access'

under 'Programs' tab:
GPS program port: COM4

under 'Hardware' tab:
GPS hardware port: (None)
Baudrate: 4800

under 'Access' tab:
Manage GPS automatically: Enabled (Check mark is there)

in google maps,

goto menu\options\GPS Setting...

Managed By Windows: enabled (mark is there)

N1CK_KUSTOMS

09-26-2008 04:21 AM

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i tried the first enable gps .cab, couldnt find the ''4 .cabs'' everyones talking about.
got the new cab that supposedly has the 4 cabs already enabled, set all the gps settings correct and still gps does not work.

just upgraded to 3.35 rom, 3.37 radio, im on alltel as well. it said cab was installed but gps no worky....... help is much appriciated.

shadow-tech

09-26-2008 12:45 PM

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did u see the troubeshooting section? did you go through each step to ensure you are set up correctly?

go back to post #1 and read the troubleshooting section.

N1CK_KUSTOMS

09-26-2008 06:28 PM

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yep, all the settings are correct, did many soft resets and even *228, i even went as far as to walk outside last night and literally hold my phone up in the air because it was wide open and clear outside and i still got nothing.

on a second note; i did notice that my external gps is under system instead of connections like it was sated in the troubleshooter in 1st post, not sure but i think i remember seeing with new rom update it said it wuz supposed to move exteral gps into the connections tab, but mine is still in settings/system tab..... dont know if that has anything to do with my problem

lalosanchez

09-26-2008 07:28 PM

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Hey these is cool ti find again lol i had erased it but i got it back thanx

MrObvious

09-26-2008 08:54 PM

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What does it say when you push Use GPS on Google Maps? Does it say it is looking for Satellites?

shadow-tech

09-27-2008 01:46 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by N1CK_KUSTOMS (Post 435001)

if u had the zip file with the 4 cabs then it will be in system, the cab i made moves it to connections. this doesnt make a difference where it is.

i have updated the 1st post. u will need to check it again. it has all the trouble shooting steps. if it doesnt work then u are doing something wrong or have done something wrong. all u need to do is install a cab and soft reset. i dont know what to say other then read the troubleshooting section. read it again very carefully and dont skip over it. if u resolve ur issue please share what u did. perhaps u have a problem that i am unaware of. good luck

shadow-tech

09-27-2008 01:46 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by lalosanchez (Post 435075)

Hey these is cool ti find again lol i had erased it but i got it back thanx

.......huh?

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