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Please post all discussion/issues/comments regarding Alltel Wireless GPS/aGPS in this thread.
Complete tutorial can now be found in the wiki here:
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=AlltelAGPSFix
Working Alltel GPS instructions!!!
Originally Posted by tbhall77:
Shadow-Tech has done considerable work on Alltel's AGPS.
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=36377
People, this works!!!
FINALLY!!!
woooo hoooo!!!
Shadow-Tech rocks!!!
jtg
JerrytheGreat said:
Originally Posted by tbhall77:
Shadow-Tech has done considerable work on Alltel's AGPS.
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=36377
People, this works!!!
FINALLY!!!
woooo hoooo!!!
Shadow-Tech rocks!!!
jtg
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With the awesome help of our very own gc14
Right you are--GC14 laid the foundation, just needed the IP
Gelial said:
With the awesome help of our very own gc14
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GC--can you do a cab for this now for the less skilled?
I'm a tech, so I don't mind the registry editing.
I just love standardization.
e.g., Sprint-do this; Alltel--do this (same steps, different numbers.)
jtg
This was exactly what I was looking for! After following these instructions I've been able to get a lock within 30 seconds. Even inside my apartment or office!
Awesome instructions. Went from a 10 minute lock to 10 seconds. Can't say enough how well this works.
GC--can you do a cab for this now for the less skilled?
I'm a tech, so I don't mind the registry editing.
I just love standardization.
e.g., Sprint-do this; Alltel--do this (same steps, different numbers.)
jtg
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If I get some spare time I'll write something up. Busy right now with Arcsoft and some other things.
Thanks for the wonderful instructions. Works like a charm.
PPC6800 (Alltel) GPS problems...
Lemme just say, yes this is my first post and I have to start somewhere so why not with a question...
So I've been trying to get Google Maps to initialize the GPS reciever but it never does. It simply replies back with "No GPS reciever was found." and I know the reciever is there because at the very least the phone has to be E911 compliant so is there something I could do to further this process or am I an idiot and didn't notice something? Anything would be helpful and thank you in advance.
You did go to phone > menu - options > services > Location setting and turn it to on, right?
Ok, I guess I should ask, you do have a GPS enabled radio installed? This thing isn't Alltel stock is it?
In addition to that very valid question
If you are running custom dcd roms 3.2.x and you have alltel there is no excuse for not running radio 3.37.20. It wipes out all bluetooth, wifi, gps, and poor signal problems. I never have to wait more than 5 seconds on cold start for gps with amaze gps and never more than 10 seconds with google maps. I would recomend dcd 3.2.6. Secondly do go to location settings->on. Make sure bluetooth gps in settings is set to "com 4" and try cycling wifi and bluetooth on and off. Also hook back up to QPST, dial "##3424" go to "gps one" tab then click on the bottom "read from phone" and check your settings to make sure they stuck (!!!Do not save anything!!!). Dial ##3424 again and click "Exit" then "OK" then soft reset.
What you need to do
The questions have been asked, and it seems that from your first post that you may not have done any flashing of your phone. I can tell you that I have flashed to the below information in my signature for the first time ever using the MicroSD card option and also followed the instructions in this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=425565
Prior to following the instructions in that thread I could get GPS Sat lock, but only after a very long time. Once I made the changes it locks on within 30 seconds at the most. So if you have not upgraded your phone I would suggest you do so. That will solve your GPS problems
Well thank you all for the replies...Yes, its on. I checked the super GPS thread for what I should do...
Since nothing seems to be working I think I will take your guys' advice and trying flashing to DCD 3.2.6. Is there a database of stock ROMs so I can at least go back if something doesn't work out?
Didn't work for me either. Fresh flash, followed the directions to the letter.
Is there a version of the Titan that shipped without the AGPS chip?
antitux said:
Didn't work for me either. Fresh flash, followed the directions to the letter.
Is there a version of the Titan that shipped without the AGPS chip?
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Antitux,
Nope--they all ship with the chip. Just read READ READ, and you'll get it.
Since the shadow-tech and GC14 updates, it now locks FAST. The location setting is definitely the most common reason people don't get it. Of course, you MUS unlock the GPS by running a patch or completely updating the firmware with one from here or ppc geeks.
jtg
also as shadow-tech says in his instructions be sure when you are in QPST you load to phone while on the GPSone tab. Otherwise it probably won't work.
Complete tutorial now complete for Alltel. Link can be found in post 2 of this thread.
Nope. Didn't work that time either.
Going to reflash one more time.
Rom Version: 3.35.671.9
Rom Date: 04/09/08
Radio Version: 03.37.20
Hardware Version: 0003
PRL version: 30033
PRI Version: 2.01_011
Okay, i just got a HTC ppc-6800 from US CELLULAR, i dont know what the problem is, mabye something to do with internet sharing, idk, but i just installed the WMWIFI router software on the mogul and it starts up and then finally says FATAL ERROR ????? Does anybody know what im doing wrong? is there any settings i need to change for this to work??? and i do have my wifi turned on.
thanks
imzack said:
Okay, i just got a HTC ppc-6800 from US CELLULAR, i dont know what the problem is, mabye something to do with internet sharing, idk, but i just installed the WMWIFI router software on the mogul and it starts up and then finally says FATAL ERROR ????? Does anybody know what im doing wrong? is there any settings i need to change for this to work??? and i do have my wifi turned on.
thanks
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I don't know for sure. I only get it to work half the time myself. But I do know for a fact that its been known to be very buggy on our phones. There are a few other apps out there but they just cost too much in my opinon. Someone has a free-ware app but the configuration is best left to a tenured senior network architect. I forget what its called it is so difficult to use.
lol, yea iknow, its will us cellular so i didnt know if that had anything to do with it, and if they disabled something in the phone? but do you know what some of the other more exensive ones are named? i would like to at least mabye look them up.
yeah man i had that fatal error stuff too. you need to install ICS before wmwifirouter will work. i can track down a cab if you need it
kflipproductions said:
yeah man i had that fatal error stuff too. you need to install ICS before wmwifirouter will work. i can track down a cab if you need it
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Damn it! I didint realize he was on a STOCK rom. I would have told him that as well.
I feel stock ROMS dont belong in this forum! Please move this post to the main thread.
Thank you.
I am not a moderator but he will agree.
Are you using the very latest WMWifiRouter? I purchased it a few months ago and it works flawlessly, but when I tried an older version it always crashed out with Fatal Errors.
I have a USCC 6800 as well, tho I've modded mine, however from the factory the only thing that is disabled/missing is MMS. ICS should work right out of the box, so I don't believe he will need a cab for this.
They are running extrememly old radios/roms tho, like ver 1 rom and ver 1.x radios....
I highly recommend you look into upgrading your phone to a newer radio and custom rom as it will dramatically improve your phone. Mostly you will get RevA EVDO when it comes to your area. Also GPS works and the phone seems to run a lot faster.
Do a lot of reading first, mainly learn to use QPST to back up your phone's programming and after flashing write it back to the phone, verify your EPST info is correct as I just found out recently that mine wasn't and this was why my EVDO didn't work. Other than these 2 things, the rest of the guides on how to flash your phone should get you thru the rest of it.
Any questions, feel free to PM me and I can point you in the right directions.
BTC
I know there are probally Diamond threads about this but I have been told that what Sprint did to disable the FM Radio on the Pro is not the same. Has anyone figured out a hack or any way to enable the FM Radio? I have the headphones from my mogul which I'm told will work!
Thanks
I've heard a few people think they are close, but nobody has actually done it yet.
over at ppcgeeks some have managed to get it to lock to stations, but without audio, I think it'll be a matter of time before they get it working, just like what happened with the GPS on the Mogul (Titan)
miguelfp1 said:
...just like what happened with the GPS on the Mogul (Titan)
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That was no hack. Via HTC to Sprint it was first simply a leak and then an official release of an OS ROM & appropriate radio with the GPS drivers.
For an active FM radio on the CDMA Touch Pro it'll come to us either in the form of the hack or a more mundane delivery as with the Titan GPS by a carrier including its functional state in their ROM. Multiple carriers have now released the phone so the chances of the latter are increased.
Keystone said:
That was no hack. Via HTC to Sprint it was first simply a leak and then an official release of an OS ROM & appropriate radio with the GPS drivers.
For an active FM radio on the CDMA Touch Pro it'll come to us either in the form of the hack or a more mundane delivery as with the Titan GPS by a carrier including its functional state in their ROM. Multiple carriers have now released the phone so the chances of the latter are increased.
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Yeah, I know, I just meant that people didn't believe the Titan had a GPS chip, and with a little patience were proven wrong. I really do think that there are some brilliant minds looking into this, and the phone is really new, so they may be able to get it working.
Let's hope so! I'm fairly sure that it'll happen.
Hey i think im on to something with this radio thing i need some help....im using a sprint touch pro winmo 6.5 pro calkulins v1.3 rom build 21139.5.0.0 with radio version 1.11.00f an i the fm radio app works completely but with no sound...i feel im close cause i could hear noise thru the headphones (popping like if you turned your stereo on an theres just noise) but usually i would get unexpected errors an or frustrations from this thing not working at all but i copied files from the "htc test" folder overwritten them to the windows folder an thats it i been flashing roms since i got my sprint touch pro an by far i havent been comfortable with anything of the roms but i feel if i keep digging into things i should get some sound thru the headphones...im using the the hub the sprint touch pro came with and using a regular headphone connection can some please help me out...i know we are smarter then them old chinese people thats making these phones...thank you if any question or valualbe information please let me know....im going to post this at xda an smartphone junkies also.........
help with lost registry key for fm radio
hey guys, i was doing some searching in the registry yesterday, and i found another folder containing FMS information, the path is HKLM\Drivers\Active\93 , not sure if this helps anyone in figuring this thing out. however, i was also trying to edit one of the values in that folder, and accidentally deleted everything. if someone would be so kind to post what the values are in there folder i would appreciate it, so i can keep tryn to get this thing working too.
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I just looked at my Sprint TP, stock ROM, and I don't have a 93 at that path, stops at 90. Sorry!
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hey guys, i was doing some searching in the registry yesterday, and i found another folder containing FMS information, the path is HKLM\Drivers\Active\93 , not sure if this helps anyone in figuring this thing out. however, i was also trying to edit one of the values in that folder, and accidentally deleted everything. if someone would be so kind to post what the values are in there folder i would appreciate it, so i can keep tryn to get this thing working too.
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I had some FMS data in \Active\85.
I successfully got the gps working on my first vz 6800 and loved it. Thank you everybody that provides information to make this possible. Due to a broken external antenna plug i had to get a new vz 6800.
I can not for the life of me get the gps on the new phone working. This is what i have done so far.
Rom Version: dcd 3.3.4
Rom Date: 11/09/08
Radio: 3.42.30
I dont know if these mean anything but
protocol DCAAXAM-4350H
Hardware 0003
PRL 51251
Pri 2.03_002
Browser MSIE 6.0
I went through the Verizon vz 6800 aGps fix everything made sense up to When the phone reboots, install GC Verizon aGPS.cab
Does anyone have any ideas?
Thank you
There many of us having the same problem. Sounds like Verizon is up to something.
The agps servers are probably down or verizon changed the ips.
Other things that got me to this point
I forgot to post that:
I was running the radio 3.35.04 for a while because i could not get the 3.42.50 or 3.42.30 to load. It was cool to see the sprint logo go across the verizon screen.
After finding the post that helped me I went to the 1.20 olipro then got the 3.42.30 to load and went back to the 2.40 olipro
I hope that verizon is not going to figure out how to disable our ability to use the agps. The google maps work a lot better than vz navigator.
ips change?
how does one find out if the ips is changed and can the phone be modified to work again?
travisthompson said:
how does one find out if the ips is changed and can the phone be modified to work again?
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We are talking about this here.
I know this thread is for the MR1 but the solution, if any, would be the same. We may not have the instant locks if the IP changed, hopefully it is just an intermittent problem.
I don't know yet, but Telus settings seem to fix aGPS. Set these in QPST and registry.
For Valhalla:
Then just change these and Soft Reset:
HKLM\Software\Valhalla Legends\GPSServer\Mode=2 (the original value)
HKLM\Software\Valhalla Legends\GPSServer\PDEAddress=5C8BC6D8
HKLM\Software\Valhalla Legends\GPSServer\PDEPort=8889
Thank Humpa at PPC Geeks for the above.
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For Custom Roms
216.198.139.92
8889
IP
PDE
EnableAGPS = 1
GPS Mode = 4 (2 would probably work too)
When you got your new phone, did it already have the MR1 upgrade applied? If I remember correctly, you have to downgrade to an older ROM with an older PRI and then flash to a custom ROM. Otherwise, you can use the Valhalla Legends CAB. Lately, I haven't been able to get a fix on any satellites, so you might be having that problem.
continuing problems with xv6800 gps
Hi everyone, I just registered to discuss ongoing problems I have been having with my gps. Let me give you a little backround.
Several months ago, I noticed that VZ nav was available on my xv6800. I had wanted that when I first purchsed, but was told it probably wouldn't be available. At that time , I purchased a Garmin gps package that included a bluetooth gps receiver and the XT 20 maps program. I found out that in order for VZ nav to work, I needed to upgrade to MR1. Then I read that once I did this and instaled the Valhalla CAB workaround I could use a third party GPS app. WOOHOO! I did and it worked great......for about a month.
Since then I have gone through 3 6800's thanks to some fancy footwork with the Verizon tech staff and everytime, I can get my GPS to work with the ValHalla workaround for anywhere from over a month on the first one to just 2 hours after I received my latest one 3 days ago. In fact, I wasn't able to get the new one to work at all until I called and added VZ Nav service. I had already thought that maybe they had sent down a kill command on the other two to close this hole. (greedy !!/[email protected]#$!s)
To prove my theory about them closing the workaround, I cancelled the service an hour later and after restarting my PDA, I no longer get a signal when using Windows Live or my Garmin software. This is the same problem I was having with the first 2 replacments, but it always took a few days before it stopped working. This is the first time I added VZ Nav to the mix.
After reading other boards about people having similar problems I figured I would tell what I have been through.
I had it working great when I first did it, but after a month or so, it stopped working and thats when I had them send me a replacment.
I hope this helps someone figure out how to get around this latest roadblock and come up with an alternative workaround. But at this point in time, I have loaded this patch enough times to say with complete certainty that the Valhalla CAB fix is no longer a valid workaround. If someone smarter than me could figure out what happens when you add the actual VZ Nav app, then recreate it when it is cancelled then that may solve the problem.
Just my two cents, but I am a professional Field service technician for HP and feel I confident in my troubleshooting
My radio and software are 3.37.78 and 3.57. The last 2 replacments came already pre-installed unlike the first one that I had to go through the boot up. I have reset it from boot twice and nothing has helped.
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To prove my theory about them closing the workaround, I cancelled the service an hour later and after restarting my PDA, I no longer get a signal when using Windows Live or my Garmin software. This is the same problem I was having with the first 2 replacments, but it always took a few days before it stopped working. This is the first time I added VZ Nav to the mix................................
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=424387&page=13
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Yes i know not another GPS thread i do apologize but every other GPS thread doesn't touch on the subject Windows 7. Which seems to very limited in guides and such (I miss xp it was so much easier) but those days are gone, and now i have to make due with windows 7 which isn't half bad. My issue is I'am using
Version 3.2 Heavy (WM 6.5) *WM7 inspired UI*
Build 21885
Radio 3.42.50
First question is this build even gps compatible im sure it is
Second ? the radio im using is the GPS enables radio right?
Third if all the above are correct why wont my phone get a lock on any sat's
ive used Gps viewer wich comes with the rom and it sees the gps on com port 4 but it doesnt seem to lock on any satilites
again im sorry for posting on a topic that has alot of Info but im straight confused if i missed a step or something plz dont flame if this is a bad topic remove it but i dont care to argue with anyone ty
I can help you out but I need a little more info about your phone. Are you by any chance using a Verizon or Telus branded Mogul? (xv6800, p4000)
Also what carrier are you using?
Its probably either you aGPS settings arent set correctly in service programming or the GPS on your device is locked altogether. Either way I have a fix for you, just let me know some more info.
Yes i am using verizon xv6800 with verizon i have followed the qpst steps and the tellus gps cab install still to no avail i apreciate any help you may offer
ANd ya i think your right that its locked altogether i went from the verizon rom w/ wm 6.1 to your rom i posted above some ppl say u need to go to a leaked rom first the to custom wich i have no clue where this "leaked" rom is
My gpsOne info is
All 9 checks in the boxes
PDE IP address: 216.198.139.92
PDE port: 8889
PDE Transport: IP
Position calculation: PDE
I hate the fact verizon locks up these awsome phones there dwarfing the potential even though the xv6800 is abit older it seems to have a huge following
GPS
On my Verizon XV6800 the IP Address is; 216.198.139.92. Try that and see if it works.
ill give it a shot wonder if i miss typed it we'll see
Ya i had the 92 just miss type ty for pointing that out
GPS
Also my Position calculation is set to Mobile not PDE.
junjlo said:
Yes i am using verizon xv6800 with verizon i have followed the qpst steps and the tellus gps cab install still to no avail i apreciate any help you may offer
ANd ya i think your right that its locked altogether i went from the verizon rom w/ wm 6.1 to your rom i posted above some ppl say u need to go to a leaked rom first the to custom wich i have no clue where this "leaked" rom is
My gpsOne info is
All 9 checks in the boxes
PDE IP address: 216.198.139.92
PDE port: 8889
PDE Transport: IP
Position calculation: PDE
I hate the fact verizon locks up these awsome phones there dwarfing the potential even though the xv6800 is abit older it seems to have a huge following
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Just follow these instructions to a T, do not skip anything, do not miss anything. And read it several times until you understand what needs to be done. Just be patient and take your time. Also another tip is dont let your phone sit to long in bootloader or you can error out while trying to flash. Put the phone in bootloader literally right before you are going to flash something.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3687027&postcount=144
And do not use any valhalla, or telus agps CABs, just follow my instructions perfectly. And on my Verizon ROMs the aGPS settings are as follows. Make sure yours are the same in QPST and after all is said and done your GPS should work like a champ. Remember (DO NOT SKIP ANYTHING IN THE LINK ABOVE!!)
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\HTC\SUPL AGPS]
"ServerPort"=8888
"ServerIP"="66.174.95.132"
If you are going to use the Telus or Alltel Server instead of the settings above, then make sure you make the registry location the same as in QPST. Its all up to you, just get your GPS unlocked first using my instructions.
the issue is none of these work on windows 7 X64
junjlo said:
the issue is none of these work on windows 7 X64
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Use someone elses computer then.. Windows 7 sucks for working with or flashing PPC's.
Ya i figured this out fast this is gonna be fun ok ima install windows xp on dual boot
junjlo said:
Ya i figured this out fast this is gonna be fun ok ima install windows xp on dual boot
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Thats a good idea if you are going to be messing with Custom ROMs and so forth, dont forget to fully update your Operating System and then install Active Sync first then HTC windows drivers second. All found in my Unlock Tools Directory.
Followed it all still didnt work think im beat i do have an ambicom bluetooth gps device works just fine just realy hate my electronics being locked down i tap out on this 1 ty you all for the help
Almost a minute after i posted my lose i looked over and it was working hell ya thank you very much although inside my apartment got about as much at the bluetooth gps device but im happy cuz driveing around my bluetooth gps is excellent so we'll see how good this gps is
junjlo said:
Followed it all still didnt work think im beat i do have an ambicom bluetooth gps device works just fine just realy hate my electronics being locked down i tap out on this 1 ty you all for the help
Almost a minute after i posted my lose i looked over and it was working hell ya thank you very much although inside my apartment got about as much at the bluetooth gps device but im happy cuz driveing around my bluetooth gps is excellent so we'll see how good this gps is
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Thats why you should wait and test before you post. Especially if trying to test inside an apartment.. It is well known that for GPS you want a clear view of the sky for a fast GPS lock. Inside it could take up to 10 minutes depending on the circumstances or cold, warm, hot start.. Glad I could help you out and get it working.
you are 100% correct and i should have known that i appreciate your time