Dont fret, I believe this will be fixed in the 6800 ROM that comes out Q1 of 2008. Sprint is going to include EVDO Rev. A compatability as well as many other fixes for the 6800. I think the 6700 will have an update for the EVDO reason... It will be like christmas all over again

what would the rom fix with the added GPS have to do with fixing it though. I thought the my location feature was suppose to find your location with the cell tower information and be an estimate. All i know is my co worker put google maps on his AT&T 8525 and was able to use my location and it pissed me off lol

just tried it to doesnt work on my 6800 either

AT&T has aGPS carrier enabled, Sprint does not. We should sit tight for the Sprint ROM update and see what comes of it. The 6800s aGPS capabilities are carrier disabled although the handset is capable of aGPS, which uses cell tower triangulation, not GPS satellite locating. The 6700/6800 GPS locating will work only with a bluetooth external GPS receiver. So, in other words, the myLocation feature on Google Maps will not work if you don't have some type of GPS capability.

Just to clarify Google MyLocation does not use GPS to estimate your location. A GPS is useless to Google MyLocation. Google MyLocation is to estimate your location WITHOUT a GPS. A GPS is of no consequence to the estimation of your location in reference to Google MyLocation.

Can I say this any other way?

Google MyLocation uses a database of individual IDs from Cell Towers on a GLOBAL level. It IS NOT GLOBAL POSITIONING. The program calculates how many cell towers your handset is in contact with, determines the strength, and ESTIMATES your location within 3 miles. It is NOT AGPS. It is NOT GPS. The purpose of MyLocation is to give you NEIGHBORHOOD LEVEL positioning. Having an actual GPS receiver is a total moot point.

I'm not trying to be a smart ass, but there has been some assumptions about this program without any knowledge of the project itself. This ridiculous considering Google has a white paper published on the program and how it works. It uses your CELLULAR ANTENNA not a GPS antenna.

PS- If MyLocation does not work for you, it is because the database is incomplete. Google is adding new towers as they get the IDs.

For the Nay-Sayers.

http://blogs.smh.com.au/gadgetsonthe...n_the_map.html

And this means jack squat to 6800 users since the my location feature is not working right now.

All that means is we have to wait a bit for them to test and pass out devices, I have found the rest of the tweaks and changes in the app to be great!! It is faster, looks sleaker, and has more functionability!!! When looking at all the added features, I think waiting for the location feature is a small price to pay. I am sure that following threads like this as devices clear testing, we will learn about it very soon (I test mine daily LOL)!!!

hmm
 

Is there a straight up mapping program...free, that you can put onto our PPC's that you can just type in an address and have it show a location. Something like mapquest that just works off of a map system. I have a trusty map book that I use on trips everywhere...it would be nice to eliminate the book by just having mapping software on my phone...

Im easy to please and would be happy with just that.

Just download the app this forum is based on, that is exactly what it can do. Windows Live Search can do it as well, I am not sure if it is as good as Googlemaps, but I think it can do what your looking for!