I've been following the threads on XDA for a while now, and have been having a great time flashing, de-flashing, reflashing, cooking, and in every other way messing with my Alltel HTC 6800.
The reason I took such an interest in all of this was to get the GPS working on my phone. Thanks to all that have contributed, I have been able to access the GPS, but it usually takes HOURS to get a lock, no matter what version radio I use.
There are no duhhs here; I've tested multiple scenarios, inside, outside, waiting for a lock, moving, not moving, using quickGPS, Google maps, GPS viewer, the latest radio, etc.
I would like to explore what the people with GPS success have in common, and what those with GPS frustrations have in common (excluding noobie issues).
If your GPS is working great, post your geography and carrier. If it's not, do the same. If you're a pro who likes a challenge, lets find out what the issues are (if they are indeed something that can be dealt with programmatically).
*****Please list your Carrier******
I also have a alltel htc 6800 and upgraded for the gps feature. I live in ohio and sometimes have trouble aquireing a signal with gps. I have tried a couple things to get the signal usually it takes a while sometimes i can grab it really quick if you wana trail and error something we can to find out whats wrong.
I'm in Florida. Alltel htc 6800. I'm currently using dcd's 3.0.0 with the 3.35 radio. I actually haven't gotten a lock at all since upgrading the radio, but its only been 1 day.
I suspect geography to be a big factor but gosh darn, alot of boats and cars use GPS in Florida with no issues!
Bell in Calgary. I am getting "locked" every time I do a hard reset within 1-2 min. It has never been a problem and I have used all DCD roms since Nov 07.
Sprint in Virginia, and I get a lock in like 15 secounds.
living in south florida, locks in like 15 secs too using google maps,
btw using dcd 3.0 with new radio
Takes about 15 seconds in NW Florida too.. Standard Sprint 3.35 ROM...
Was taking me 4 to 5 minutes with DCD 2.3.2 ROM and the 3.27 radio...
I have Sprint, 3.35 radio with dcd 3.0.0, in CT, using Garmin Mobile XT, get lock in under 2 mins (usually under 1) to anywhere from 6-11 sats.
I prev. had 3.27 with dcd 2.3.1 and used Garmin xt and google maps while on vaca in FLA, same lock time 1-2 mins, no problems at all, then drove from FL to CT using garmin xt and only lost sat connection 2-3 times for less than 10-15 seconds.
Sorry but mine is working superbly, and i cant think of anything special or different i've done.
I do not use any astrolauncher or gps gateway apps. i do have quick gps with the dcd rom though.
Verizon - Dallas - DCD 3.0.0 - Windows Live Search - can't get a lock indoors 10 ft from windows - outdoors get within 15 miles in a few seconds, gets right on my location as I move around.
Who is your carrier, Heatball?
Looks like alot of happy sprint people, even in FL
Could it be that Alltel's 6800 has something different under the hood? Its starting to look like a carrier-specific issue, not geographic.
im in binghamton, new york, and sometimes i get a lock in a minute or so and get anywhere from 3-7 sats, sometimes it takes a few minutes, not more than 4. but sometimes i cant get one for what seems like a long time until i give up and try again later. still havent figured out how to make sure its solid enough to rely on.
cant wait to get back home to the city(NYC) and see what its like there. hopefully someone posts there results on this thread.
im on dcd 3.0.1 with the new radio, obviously.
Sprint, Idaho.
With the unOfficial ROM locks took 5 to 10 mins. With Official ROM locks with in 15 seconds - 2 min. Depending upon surrounding enviroment.
I have a Alltel 6800 in Phoenix, AZ and running DCD 3.0.0 Radio 3.35.04 and mine locks on to 5 to 9 satelites usually 15 feet off within 2-5 minutes
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Who is your carrier, Heatball?
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my carrier is sprint
sprint, florida, 10-15 secs with the new rom
orlandojumpoff said:
sprint, florida, 10-15 secs with the new rom
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Are you guys using DCDs 6.1 Rom or the stock Sprint ROM? I think that's what matters the most here.. I'm getting satellites, but none of them are locking on so I can't do anything with them.
Alltel PPC6800
Mid-Michigan - Alltel - PPC6800 -
Radio 3.27 - DCD 2.32
I was acquiring signal in about 2 - 3 minutes with TomTom
Radio 3.35 - DCD 3.0
I'm acquiring signal in about 10 - 20 seconds with TomTom
I'm using BAF's GPS Launcher to launch.
Alltel PPC 6800
Raleigh, NC - Alltel - PPC6800 -
Radio 3.27 - DCD 2.32
I was acquiring signal in about 2 - 3 minutes Google Maps
Radio 3.35 - DCD 3.0.0
I'm acquiring signal in about .5 - 1 minute with Google Maps
Getting ready to try out DCD 3.0.1...and hopefully that will be my last flash for a while, I bought this thing to save time and have found myself spending more time flashing, setting everything back up, walking around my neighborhood staring at the GPS screen, etc... than being productive. But, I love the new toy!
I'm on Sprint in Washington DC, using the stock 3.35 ROM with Live Search and Quick GPS. Without QGPS I get a lock in about 15 seconds with it I get a lock in like 5 secs.
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Anyone else having issues with internet connection using the new radio and DCD's ROM?
One minute, I'm getting Rev A speed, next minute, connection drops completely.
i have been using dcd mine and a couple of others roms and i haven't had any issuses with this rom at all. Are you in a area that is inbetween evdo and 1x i have seen problams with some ppc switching between the two. but really i dont know just a though.
Has anyone in Alltel gotten GPS working well (lock within a minute)?
Just curious. I'd largely given up on this 3 months ago. I do know it works MUCH better in Orlando than Sarasota, FL (where I live). I just want to make sure I haven't missed any magic bullets our there for Alltel.
Alltel GPS Lock
JerrytheGreat said:
Has anyone in Alltel gotten GPS working well (lock within a minute)?
Just curious. I'd largely given up on this 3 months ago. I do know it works MUCH better in Orlando than Sarasota, FL (where I live). I just want to make sure I haven't missed any magic bullets our there for Alltel.
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I am getting a good lock within 30 seconds. I am using the newest alltel Radio that is no longer available. HTC pulled it and DCD's Rom 3.2.6. I live in TEXAS and have clear blue skies most of the time.
ROM 3.2.6 DCD's
Radio Alltel 3.37.20
After flashing i have noticed the first lock takes awhile. I use google maps. You may need to go through the google maps retry process(maybe a couple times). After i get my first lock the next ones i grab within 30 to 45 seconds.
ppc 6800
alltel
dcd 3.2.6
radio 3.42.50
Mine locks in 5-20seconds
dcd 3.2.2
3.42.30 radio
and the GPS PST mod
I have no problems getting a GPS lock with my alltel. I have the latest ROM and Radio put out by DCD. If you need some help shoot me a PM and I will do what i can to get it working for ya.
I have the Verizon 6800 and I have tested radio 3.42.30 & 40 found no difference for my device. Both radios locks under 2min sometimes less than 1min. I use BAF tool which does the work for me just click & walk away...soon it will lock.
My company headquarters is in Beaverton, OR but I am staying in downtown Portland. Since I landed from the airport and driving around downtown Portland all day...no locks at all...
Back home is Memphis, TN and I can get locks throughout the state and since I border Arkansas & Mississippi and get locks there as well when I move around the tri-state area....
My goodness....if I had not visited Portland/Beaverton before, I would be very disappointed if I was depending on this device for navigation here...
Tall buildings obstructing the sats?
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Tall buildings obstructing the sats?
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But my signal bars are all there and excellent while downtown...back home i do not have this issue downtown getting locks...
try and change gpsmode to =1.
i had the same issue in las vegas. once i changed to standalone mode (gpsmode=1) and restarted i got a lock - too bad it was the morning we left.
this was back in the dcd 2.x / radio 3.27 days but try it.
I heard that our mogul gps is lock to us region that won't work outside us and canada.
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I heard that our mogul gps is lock to us region that won't work outside us and canada.
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Since when has oregon left the union?
I had the GPS working in Southern Mexico just fine
I noticed I can only get GPS locks from a moving car. This helped me immensly on my recent trip to New Jersey. Try using HTC GPS tool and running the clear memory command. Also try using this app to obtain a lock first, then load your map software after it establishes a lock.
Good luck!
Whats pretty common with most standalone GPS's and I'm sure also pertain to our phones, don't rely on just the GPS to sync by itself. It usually helps if you open your navigation software and search for the area that you are in, then the GPS has some idea of where you are and can have a better idea of what satellites to look for. With WLS and GoogleMaps, I can never get a sync until I search for my town and then enable GPS mode, it will sync eventually, still takes several minutes at times, but will sync. If I leave it in SF or Atlanta it may take hours and multiple reattempts and still no sync.
Just my experience with it.
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I am having problems. I HardSPL 2.10 OliPro and Black 3.01. I live in the houston area and every since Hurricane Ike, i have had problems with my reception. It will just totally drop for a couple minutes and then all of a sudden be full strength. I will do this serveral times a day. Or it may say it has no reception and is "searching" but i can send text messages but if i try to make a call it will say phone not ready. I know there is 2 newer version (i.e. 1.54.30.10 and 1.56.70.11. Wasnt i wasnt sure about is if those are compatible with the US network.
i found a thread on it finally and i saw some other people that live here in the US installed it.
Just got my Verizon TP today.
I'm in a pretty poor signal area and at home, I'm just hanging in with around 1 bar on average and phone switches from 1x to Ev frequently.
That's going to kill my battery quickly.
Are there any alternate radios that I can try yet that might improve reception?
I saw some radio threads, but nothing, in particular for Verizon yet.
there is a couple of radios floating around, but from my understanding is that the touchpro unlocker wont work on the the verzion version, yet. so for the time being your stuck with the stock radio
there is a unlock for it u can just use the mighty rom 6 and it will come with the new radio and u will have to use a hardspl program for that phone they make one for verizon everything can be found here http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=52695