Already full-flashed WinMo 6.1 to Metro PCS - how to enable GPS?

[anithinks]

I bought the Sprint Touch, and paid the Metro folks to get it "full flashed" (with Internet, MMS and ESN added to Metro inventory) to MetroPCS (these guys do a side business of flashing Sprint/ VZW phones to Metro). The GPS still doesn't work - they said that they charge more money to do that and might involve installing another ROM, and it'll take more time (I thought they didn't know much more, and just might be reading this forum to know what they do).

The phone has the stock ROM (latest 3.03.651.4 provided by HTC with Win Mobile 6.1, with Radio version 3.42.30) - how can I enable the GPS? Will it involve a new ROM? If so, will it remove my metroPCS flashed settings and ESN from imetro inventory?

Any help appreciated.

[Detroit_Doug]

I bought the Sprint Touch, and paid the Metro folks to get it "full flashed" (with Internet, MMS and ESN added to Metro inventory) to MetroPCS (these guys do a side business of flashing Sprint/ VZW phones to Metro). The GPS still doesn't work - they said that they charge more money to do that and might involve installing another ROM, and it'll take more time (I thought they didn't know much more, and just might be reading this forum to know what they do).

The phone has the stock ROM (latest 3.03.651.4 provided by HTC with Win Mobile 6.1, with Radio version 3.42.30) - how can I enable the GPS? Will it involve a new ROM? If so, will it remove my metroPCS flashed settings and ESN from imetro inventory?

Any help appreciated.

I dont know who these guys are your dealing with, but if you actually paid them to flash a ROM onto MetroPCS - weird they flashed it to the Last known Sprint Stock ROM and left it at that level

If you press and hold the power button+camera button+stylus in reset hole until a 2-color screen comes up - what is it that it says in the upper left
That will say if it is unlocked it is is at level 2.31

from there you can search and find any custom ROM and see if that will do what you want with internet, data, etc including GPS

Detroit Doug

[anithinks]

Thanks D_D,

Question again: The Vogue ESN is already added to the Metro PCS inventory (my phone is activated) - will flashing another ROM remove it from the inventory in any way (will I have to reactivate)?

I guess after flashing, I'll have to modify the settings to get the MMS and Internet working again, right? I've seen many ROMs around here - do you suggest any (heard 6.5 is the latest craze)? I think I should be flashing to a Generic ROM, not a Sprint one, right?

BTW,
the 4-color screen after power+camera+stylus in reset tells me the following:
VOGU100
SPL-2.01.0000
CPLD-3
Serial

So I guess it is not really unlocked, eh? I think I'll have to unlock it(with Imcokeman's unlocker) before I flash a ROM...

[joeblaster]

I have mine on metro running winmo 6.5 v7 and all works great. Just have to read the forum. By flashing another rom it will no change your radio info, but your personal data such as contacts txt and emails will get erased. All you do is back it up and then restore it.

[anithinks]

joeblaster,

Are you running NFSFan's ROM v7? WHat GPS cab did you install for MetroPCS? I think NFSFAN has attached the ones for Sprint, Verizon, Alltela and Telus.

Also, is the MMS and internet working? Did you use the settings from the Stickied thread?

[joeblaster]

joeblaster,

Are you running NFSFan's ROM v7? WHat GPS cab did you install for MetroPCS? I think NFSFAN has attached the ones for Sprint, Verizon, Alltela and Telus.

Also, is the MMS and internet working? Did you use the settings from the Stickied thread?

Yes I am using wm6.5 ver7 and I did use the settings and everything is working, mms,internet and gps. Here is the link I used for gps http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=36377
you have to find a program called
qpst to edit this on the radio gps1
Server IP Address = 198.17.1.0
Server Port Number = 3425
PDE Transport = IP
Position Calcultation = mobile

for the Internet you have delete the existing connection and use the following settings:Number to dail = #777
Username: yourtendigitphonenumber@mymetropcs.com
Password: metropcs
Domain: (Leave Blank)

Select Proxy Settings and enter the following values:
wap.metropcs.net port:3128 (http)
wap.metropcs.net port:3128 (wap)
wap.metropcs.net port:443 (secure wap)
wap.metropcs.net port:3128 (socks)
on the advance tab select your current connection name for both work network and internet.

Oh, you dont need any gps cab and I dont think there is one, just have to edit the settings manually.

[anithinks]

Yes I am using wm6.5 ver7 and I did use the settings and everything is working, mms,internet and gps. Here is the link I used for gps http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=36377
you have to find a program called
qpst to edit this on the radio gps1
Server IP Address = 198.17.1.0
Server Port Number = 3425
PDE Transport = IP
Position Calcultation = mobile
joeblaster, thanks for your reply. I have the internet and MMS working, but GPS is a no-go still. I tried these GPS settings in the thread that you mentioned but they did not work - maybe I am doing something wrong. Would be grateful if you could check your QPST and registry settings for me and help me out.

Using QPST, under gps1 tab, there are fields for
PDE IP Address = (NOTE that this is not Server IP - or is it?)
PDE Port Number = (NOTE that this is not Server Port - or is it?)
PDE Transport =
Position Calculation =

Now, when you fill in Server IP and Server port per your earlier post, do you input these numbers in the PDE IP and Port fields?

Also, did you tweak the registry as the thread mentions. If so under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\HTC\SUPL AGPS, what are your settings for:
GPSMode =
ServerIP =
ServerPort =

Do you input the same values as you posted in the step above for Server port and IP?

I am confused between PDE IP/port and Server IP/Port values. Are these supposed to be the same in QPST and registry?

[joeblaster]

joeblaster, thanks for your reply. I have the internet and MMS working, but GPS is a no-go still. I tried these GPS settings in the thread that you mentioned but they did not work - maybe I am doing something wrong. Would be grateful if you could check your QPST and registry settings for me and help me out.

Using QPST, under gps1 tab, there are fields for
PDE IP Address = (NOTE that this is not Server IP - or is it?)
PDE Port Number = (NOTE that this is not Server Port - or is it?)
PDE Transport =
Position Calculation =

Now, when you fill in Server IP and Server port per your earlier post, do you input these numbers in the PDE IP and Port fields?

Also, did you tweak the registry as the thread mentions. If so under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\HTC\SUPL AGPS, what are your settings for:
GPSMode =
ServerIP =
ServerPort =

Do you input the same values as you posted in the step above for Server port and IP?

I am confused between PDE IP/port and Server IP/Port values. Are these supposed to be the same in QPST and registry?

Hi..ok you are on the right track, yes you have to enter the PDE Ip adress and the port number by hand on the qpst:
PDE IP:198.17.1.0
PDE Port: 3425
PDE Transport = IP
Position Calculation =Mobile
(important, make sure that all the check marks on the left are checked, just uncheck them and check them back up, write to phone, ##3424# exit, yes, soft reset with power button.

Must update Registry by hand as well:
GPSMode = 4(not 2 takes forever)
ServerIP = 198.17.1.0
ServerPort =3425
after updating registry, soft reset again and you are done.Try it with gps viewer and see if if locks.

Let me know if you need more help.

[jpv190]

I got a question, is it Position Calculation =Mobile or PDE cuz its says on PPC geek Using mobile will work, but takes longer.. so witch is best Mobile or PDE?

[rhan8706]

I flashed to OME 6.1 then updated the radio then NFS 6.5 everything works but the stupid GPS I have tried many different things that are online even going back to sprint rom without gps and them flash all the way to 6.5 anyone has a solution to get the gps working on the xv6900. I will really appreciate it. :mad:

[egzthunder1]

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