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GPS on HTC Touch Pro with no 3rd party software.
Dec 19 2008, 11:17 AM EST
How to activate the gps on the touch pro.... 1st Turn on the 911 location .... start>settings>phone >services>location setting>get settings> (select) on then hit ok in the top right corner2nd Set your gps manually to com4 and baud rate to 4800 then run quick gps (1st time do it with a clear view of the sky but i am in a house and its working fine) i did this using google maps>menu>gps settings> ... dont forget to check the "Use GPS" on the options menu <>< tag: alltel how to 6 out of 6 found this valuable. Do you? |
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1. RE: GPS on HTC Touch Pro with no 3rd party software.
Dec 21 2008, 2:27 AM EST
Thank you so much! This really helped!
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raz132 |
2. RE: GPS on HTC Touch Pro with no 3rd party software.
May 31 2009, 5:02 PM EDT
hello, can you help me to activate the GPS on HTC Touch Pro 2 ? please help .. thank you very much !
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IffatHarmaen |
3. RE: GPS on HTC Touch Pro with no 3rd party software.
Jun 8 2009, 2:34 AM EDT
my hubby's htc tytn II has no signal after for an hour trying the GPS app. it had already hard reset, but still no make any changes.what could probably happen with it? Do you find this valuable? |
Sgarrela |
4. RE: GPS on HTC Touch Pro with no 3rd party software.
Jul 9 2009, 9:25 PM EDT
"my hubby's htc tytn II has no signal after for an hour trying the GPS app. it had already hard reset, but still no make any changes.Have you used QuickGPS to download the ephemeral data for the satellites? Your device needs to have the QuickGPS data downloaded to speed up the satellite acquisition. More importantly, the device needs to know approximately where it is on the planet. Have you input the location settings for the device? When you have both of those bases covered, you need a GPS program. You can try it first with Google Maps, but you need to be connected to WiFi or have and unlimited data plan because Google Maps downloads the map segments from the internet. If you have all that covered and you still aren't finding satellites check the COM port and manually set it to COM4 and baud rate of 4,800 bps. You can also look at the page on this Wiki entitled "GPS Software" for more help and ideas. Do you find this valuable? |
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jtf2 |
5. RE: GPS on HTC Touch Pro with no 3rd party software.
Aug 18 2009, 6:24 PM EDT
"Have you used QuickGPS to download the ephemeral data for the satellites? Your device needs to have the QuickGPS data downloaded to speed up the satellite acquisition. More importantly, the device needs to know approximately where it is on the planet. Have you input the location settings for the device? When you have both of those bases covered, you need a GPS program. You can try it first with Google Maps, but you need to be connected to WiFi or have and unlimited data plan because Google Maps downloads the map segments from the internet. If you have all that covered and you still aren't finding satellites check the COM port and manually set it to COM4 and baud rate of 4,800 bps. You can also look at the page on this Wiki entitled "GPS Software" for more help and ideas."where do you get quickgps from because there is this one i managed to snag but after installing it, i just keep getting this error that says it isn't signed with a trusted certificate or one of it's components cant be found and then it suggests that i reinstall if the problem persists... Do you find this valuable? |
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jtf2 |
6. RE: GPS on HTC Touch Pro with no 3rd party software.
Aug 18 2009, 6:26 PM EDT
"How to activate the gps on the touch pro.... 1st Turn on the 911 location .... start>settings>phone >services>location setting>get settings> (select) on then hit ok in the top right corneralso, when it says turn on 911 location is that the option "Emergency Only (E911)"? or the option that says just "On" Do you find this valuable? |
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kchrisdds |
7. RE: GPS on HTC Touch Pro with no 3rd party software.
Sep 17 2009, 2:00 PM EDT
Where do I find the "use GPS" option.
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Sgarrela |
8. RE: GPS on HTC Touch Pro with no 3rd party software.
Sep 17 2009, 2:24 PM EDT
"Where do I find the "use GPS" option. "If you are using Google Maps, you must be connected to the internet before loading Google Maps. This can be done by WiFi or 3G. If you use 3G you need an unlimited data plan because Google Maps downloads map segments as you go. When GM loads. Tap the "menu" soft key in the lower right corner of your screen - then tap "Use GPS" If you have downloaded QuickGPS data recently (within 6days 23 hours) the GPS fix should take a minute or two to lock. If you don't get a lock, try going outside where there is no interference from buildings. Do you find this valuable? |
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jbhoojh |
9. RE: GPS on HTC Touch Pro with no 3rd party software.
Sep 17 2009, 2:28 PM EDT
On the Google Maps menu.
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glorp |
10. RE: GPS on HTC Touch Pro with no 3rd party software.
Sep 24 2009, 8:51 PM EDT
I have the original touchpro xv6850. I have tried every permutation of the above variables, and googlemaps keeps timing out without finding a satellite. My location is finding me within a radius of 200 meters, but that is using cell tower triangulation I am pretty sure. Last I heard, Verizon had gps disabled, has this in fact changed?gorp Do you find this valuable? |
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Sgarrela |
11. RE: GPS on HTC Touch Pro with no 3rd party software.
Oct 1 2009, 10:35 PM EDT
"I have the original touchpro xv6850. I have tried every permutation of the above variables, and googlemaps keeps timing out without finding a satellite. My location is finding me within a radius of 200 meters, but that is using cell tower triangulation I am pretty sure. Last I heard, Verizon had gps disabled, has this in fact changed?Verizon claims they are no longer producing ROMs that block third party GPS, but you would have to flash a new ROM that enabled third party GPS would work on your phone. It isn't a matter of Verizon making the change within their system, the ROM in your device would have to be upgraded. 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you? |
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glorp |
12. RE: GPS on HTC Touch Pro with no 3rd party software.
Oct 2 2009, 11:27 AM EDT
"Verizon claims they are no longer producing ROMs that block third party GPS, but you would have to flash a new ROM that enabled third party GPS would work on your phone. It isn't a matter of Verizon making the change within their system, the ROM in your device would have to be upgraded."You are exactly right! I found the hidden new ROM and my GPS works! Sure would have been nice to have been notified by someone that gets my money each month that this option was available. Thanks. Do you find this valuable? |
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Sgarrela |
13. RE: GPS on HTC Touch Pro with no 3rd party software.
Oct 2 2009, 2:15 PM EDT
"You are exactly right! I found the hidden new ROM and my GPS works!I'm sure a good marketing expert could make this roll out of a new feature a big deal, but Verizon would have to admit that they purposely disabled the function initially and are now re-enabling it (in response to pressure from their installed base). Do you find this valuable? |
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TravisCornwall |
14. RE: GPS on HTC Touch Pro with no 3rd party software.
Oct 3 2009, 2:32 AM EDT
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=29959
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travelingsandy |
15. RE: GPS on HTC Touch Pro with no 3rd party software.
Oct 4 2009, 9:18 AM EDT
What do you mean you "found a hidden new ROM"? Where would I find it? Thanks.
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glorp |
16. RE: GPS on HTC Touch Pro with no 3rd party software.
Oct 4 2009, 11:13 AM EDT
| Post edited: Oct 4 2009, 11:22 AM EDT
Try:http://pcdphones.com/phone_downloads.aspx?bid=110&cid=1&mid=328&carrier=Verizon%20Wireless I think this is where the HTC rep pointed me to. Contact them if this no work. I've been spending the last week reinstalling everything; the process (flashing?) resets everything. Do you find this valuable? |
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pollken |
17. RE: GPS on HTC Touch Pro with no 3rd party software.
Oct 9 2009, 3:00 AM EDT
| Post edited: Oct 9 2009, 3:31 AM EDT
I've deleted this message as I realise I am not discussing the same HTC phone - sorry
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soyunee |
18. RE: GPS on HTC Touch Pro with no 3rd party software.
Yesterday, 6:03 AM EST
"How to activate the gps on the touch pro.... 1st Turn on the 911 location .... start>settings>phone >services>location setting>get settings> (select) on then hit ok in the top right cornerHi, I dont see Location settings on my HTC Touch pro 2 , under services tab, how do I add it ? Please help . Do you find this valuable? |
denco7 |
19. RE: GPS on HTC Touch Pro with no 3rd party software.
Yesterday, 6:27 AM EST
"Hi,Some carriers add that into there roms as an emergency location service. I think that that is only for Alltel phones. Most people don't want their carrier to be able to track their movements. Do you find this valuable? |
