GPS problems

[boch501]

I've tried my gps in a load of places and the closest i've got my location to is 1500 m.....
I've done it alongside my friends N95 and he pretty much instantly got our location spot on with his google maps app, but my diamond couldnt get it.... left it for about 5 minutes before giving up!

Any help would be ace

[jkb770]

Did you load the Almanach Data before?
e.g. Did you ever started QuickGPS before?

[owz206]

Have you clicked on the menu tab in google maps and clicked on the use gps button.

[boch501]

I havn't started quickGPS before, but yes, i did tick the use GPS button. It said searching for satelites in a small blue box at the top of the screen and then that disappeared.

I've never got a fixed location off of it letalone trying it at home, work, town, everywhere

[owz206]

Try the quick gps application first,it will help by getting the latest satelite information.
What version rom are you using.

[boch501]

Errrm, bit of a noob to the whole winmo scene, diamond is my first and i ony got that about a week ago....

How do you find out the rom version?

Also, another seperate question... is it worth updating ROM? I've been to the other forum and heard names like Bepe and stuff, but it doesnt mean anything...

[GeckoDev]

How do you find out the rom version?

Also, another seperate question... is it worth updating ROM?

Start > Settings > System tab > Device Information. Your ROM version is in there. If you have 1.35 or 1.37, then YES it is definitely worth updating. :D Whether you use a stock ROM or a cooked rom (like Bepe) is up to you.

I'm following this thread because I've had similar problems with GPS, even though I've already followed every advice I found when searching. It's not a high priority for me though. :) Anyway, I've played with both the Windows and Google GPS settings, every combination thereof, and everything else I can think of, but no real luck. At ONE point it was working, but then I flashed another ROM and never got it going again. :D

[boch501]

i got a ROM: 1.37.405.1
Radio 1.00.25.03

which means????

[GeckoDev]

I had it working using the same ROM/radio versions as yours, AND I JUST GOT IT WORKING AGAIN! :D I know I tried this unsuccessfully since flashing 1.93, but this time it worked...

Leave the Windows GPS settings at default. In Google Maps GPS settings, set it manually to COM4 and 19200. Go outside, and tap Use GPS. It will say "initializing" for a while (give it time), and get a fix. After the first time it's slightly faster, but still seems pretty damn slow.

[boch501]

thanks, will try those settings tomorrow when it's slightly less cold, dark and rainy outside
:) cheers