verizon xv6900 gps

[rallyben]

well after searching around for hours trying to figure how I can get my gps enabled the simplest way for google maps, I still don't understand what I need to do. here's my rom version, release date, and my radio number:
3.14.605.1 rom
10/3/08 rom date
3.37.78 radio
I got the update from the verizon support page. I've downloaded gpsserver and I also have gps test, and gpsviewer. when I upgraded the rom, I didn't stop the customization step. I have an 8gb sdhc card in as well. I don't really want a highly custom rom but if I do need to update it, what's the best one to get? I have an unlimited data plan so I'm not worried about the gps being agps or just gps. whatever will work the fastest. will I have to reauthenticate my phone? if I need to download anything else please give me a working link.

[rallyben]

does anyone have any suggestions??

[jadesse]

well after searching around for hours trying to figure how I can get my gps enabled the simplest way for google maps, I still don't understand what I need to do. here's my rom version, release date, and my radio number:
3.14.605.1 rom
10/3/08 rom date
3.37.78 radio
I got the update from the verizon support page. I've downloaded gpsserver and I also have gps test, and gpsviewer. when I upgraded the rom, I didn't stop the customization step. I have an 8gb sdhc card in as well. I don't really want a highly custom rom but if I do need to update it, what's the best one to get? I have an unlimited data plan so I'm not worried about the gps being agps or just gps. whatever will work the fastest. will I have to reauthenticate my phone? if I need to download anything else please give me a working link.

No need to upgrade your radio. Some users are using a Bell radio 3.42.xx but I wouldn't bother with it.

What is really screwing you up is letting the customizations run. Even if you were to do a hard reset you will still be screwed. Letting the customizations run basically make the GPS useless unless you use the VZ Navigator. The customizations changes config settings deep into the ROM that a hard reset may do nothing but it is worth a shot.

The GPS on my phone worked on my Vogue without any fixes by not letting the customizations run. However it was not perfect but I was able to get a lock.

The threads below may be of some help to you.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=497690

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=496494

If all else fails then you may have to resort to flashing a pre-GPS rom & radio then flash back making sure that you do not let the customizations run.

Note: This will void any warranty that you might have.
http://wiki.ppchaven.com/index.php?title=Pocket_PC_WIki:FIX_VERIZON_GPS

[1] Unlock with 0.40.coke
[2] Flash Sprint ROM RUU_Vogue_SPRINT_WWE_1.12.651.1_2.13.00_SPC_NV133_ Ship DO NOT LET CUSTOMIZATIONS RUN
[3] Unlock with 2.31.coke
[4] Flash Verizon ROM RUU_Vogue_VZW_WWE_3.14.605.1_Radio_3.37.77_Ship DO NOT LET CUSTOMIZATIONS RUN
[5] Flash any custom rom (Recommend NFSFAN's 1.15)

Should be able to skip step 6.
[6] Do the agps fix on xda (if you want the stock rom do this before step 5)

[rallyben]

well I figured out a way that works but it's beyond me why it does. I did the vw update with radio v. 3.37.78 from their site and let the customizations run. did the soft reset, then installed valhalla gps server, another soft reset, then installed serf agps telus and one more soft reset. I then ran gps viewer and found that satellites were starting to lock. opened google maps 3.0, enabled gps and with a minute, I had my position locked and tracking with anywhere from 4 to 8 satellites tracking. so everything is good to go I guess. one thing I noticed though, when I use gps viewer, I am acquired by the gps but my position is anything but being in one spot. the coordinates jump around to any possible combination. the speed seems relatively accurate but updates slowly it seems. I also downloaded a free program called gpscyclecomputer to see if I could get some better live numbers for movement and position but they're just ar crazy as the gps viewer. any

[jadesse]

well I figured out a way that works but it's beyond me why it does. I did the vw update with radio v. 3.37.78 from their site and let the customizations run. did the soft reset, then installed valhalla gps server, another soft reset, then installed serf agps telus and one more soft reset. I then ran gps viewer and found that satellites were starting to lock. opened google maps 3.0, enabled gps and with a minute, I had my position locked and tracking with anywhere from 4 to 8 satellites tracking. so everything is good to go I guess. one thing I noticed though, when I use gps viewer, I am acquired by the gps but my position is anything but being in one spot. the coordinates jump around to any possible combination. the speed seems relatively accurate but updates slowly it seems. I also downloaded a free program called gpscyclecomputer to see if I could get some better live numbers for movement and position but they're just ar crazy as the gps viewer. any

Glad you got it working. People have had success with the valhalla gps server for quite a while. Then Verizon did something to shut it down. Now I guess one of the fixes is this serf agps fix. This route will work fine if you have a data plan which I don't.

I would worry so much about the lat & long numbers jumping around. I see this with Tomtom too. The important thing is that you are now getting a lock.

[larkinca]

Thank you for this wonderful app! When I first installed it, all was well used the "location" function in Google Maps - perfect! But then it quit working, for no apparent reason. I performed a "hard" reset on the device, and re-ran the GPSServer cab, and I still cannot get it to work on either of my devices. Did Verizon distribute a "poison pill" to disable the GPS again? Please help.

[kevinf5]

I'll give a brief description then maybe some can help.

I have a Verizon XV6900<br>
ROM Version 3.14.605.1<br>
Radio Version 3.37.78<br>
Official Verizon WM 6.1 Update.<br>
<br>
I have followed the Verizon MR1 GPS Instructions installing the Valhalla Legends GPSServer.cab and the skywing GPSServer and still Google Maps or TomTom will not work. After I did the Valhalla Legends GPSServer I did get it to work one time but has not worked since and I made no changes, it just never worked again.

Any suggestions? I would like to not have to flash or lose anything on my phone or go to a custom rom.

Thanks

[theoneownz]

I'll give a brief description then maybe some can help.

I have a Verizon XV6900<br>
ROM Version 3.14.605.1<br>
Radio Version 3.37.78<br>
Official Verizon WM 6.1 Update.<br>
<br>
I have followed the Verizon MR1 GPS Instructions installing the Valhalla Legends GPSServer.cab and the skywing GPSServer and still Google Maps or TomTom will not work. After I did the Valhalla Legends GPSServer I did get it to work one time but has not worked since and I made no changes, it just never worked again.

Any suggestions? I would like to not have to flash or lose anything on my phone or go to a custom rom.

Thanks

Ok assuming because your using a stock verizon rom you let verizon's customization run as well. Which is possibly why you have this issue. Don't let any customization unless its a Custom rom


[1] Unlock with 0.40.coke
[2] Flash Sprint ROM RUU_Vogue_SPRINT_WWE_1.12.651.1_2.13.00_SPC_NV133_ Ship DO NOT LET CUSTOMIZATIONS RUN
[3] Unlock with 2.31.coke
[4] Flash Verizon ROM RUU_Vogue_VZW_WWE_3.14.605.1_Radio_3.37.77_Ship DO NOT LET CUSTOMIZATIONS RUN
[5] Flash any custom rom (Recommend NFSFAN's 1.15)


I don't believe all the steps above are completely necessary

*Install Coke 2.31 Unlocker
*Flash a stock rom without gps (I used an old sprint rom like above)
*Reset with pin just before customization
*Flash Verizon's newest Stock rom like above (I have used and confirmed works great)
*Reset with pin just before customization
*Flash a NSFAN rom of your choosing 6.1 or 6.5
*Let Customizations Run!
*Install A GPS app of your liking (I use tomtom, nsfan always includes GPS viewer)


Side notes
As each rom is installed if you accidentally let it startup fully dont worry its ok, Its just very important not to run Customization for the stock roms.

If you need to use active sync during these steps make sure you

*Remove from Airplane Mode
*Un-check option under USB to PC (fast syncing)

[TheBigBentley]

Is this the defiitive answer to this? I have radio 3.37.78 and I thought attempting to downgrade the radio was a very bad idea.

Got it fixed see post below for what worked for me.

[TheBigBentley]

Okay I got aGPS working on stock Verizon 3.14 Rom with 3.37.78 Radio. Didnt have to use QPST or anything! What I did was installed Vahalla Fix. Then Telus Fix for Vahalla then out of sheer chance I then installed the cab below. Did a *22899 phone rebooted, loaded up google maps and got lock within 5 sec inside my apartment, nowheres near windows. By the way I live in florida so my apartment has about 10 inches concrete walls. I dont know where I got this cab from but seems to have done it for me. Im going to try to NFSFAN's v9 rom and see If I have the same luck.

[mac1979]

Okay I got aGPS working on stock Verizon 3.14 Rom with 3.37.78 Radio. Didnt have to use QPST or anything! What I did was installed Vahalla Fix. Then Telus Fix for Vahalla then out of sheer chance I then installed the cab below. Did a *22899 phone rebooted, loaded up google maps and got lock within 5 sec inside my apartment, nowheres near windows. By the way I live in florida so my apartment has about 10 inches concrete walls. I dont know where I got this cab from but seems to have done it for me. Im going to try to NFSFAN's v9 rom and see If I have the same luck.


Can you point me in the direction of the exact files you used?

[TheBigBentley]

Can you point me in the direction of the exact files you used?

Just do a quick search on the forums. I used the VahallaGPS Server from the wiki then used Telus for Vahalla cab then used the cab posted on my last post.

[s.lanso]

Okay I got aGPS working on stock Verizon 3.14 Rom with 3.37.78 Radio. Didnt have to use QPST or anything! What I did was installed Vahalla Fix. Then Telus Fix for Vahalla then out of sheer chance I then installed the cab below. Did a *22899 phone rebooted, loaded up google maps and got lock within 5 sec inside my apartment, nowheres near windows. By the way I live in florida so my apartment has about 10 inches concrete walls. I dont know where I got this cab from but seems to have done it for me. Im going to try to NFSFAN's v9 rom and see If I have the same luck.
So Install the vhalla fix, then telus fix and the GC Verizon aGPS.cab and dial *22899. when it reboots, is it a soft reboot or hard reboot. I don't want to loose anything on the phone. Also Does the GPS Use any DATA, because my phone has a data block. I will like to have a gps with my phone, without using data.

Thanks



If you could post up the cabs when you get them it would be awesome. And also an update to tell us if you got GPS working again


Update: I've gotten it to search for GPS but has a weak signal and not been able to get some. I am going to try to get in a clear space to check if it does work or not.
I've also uploaded the files and here's a link for step by step instructions:
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=VerizonAGPSFix

[refthemc]

So Install the vhalla fix, then telus fix and the GC Verizon aGPS.cab and dial *22899. when it reboots, is it a soft reboot or hard reboot. I don't want to loose anything on the phone. Also Does the GPS Use any DATA, because my phone has a data block. I will like to have a gps with my phone, without using data.

Thanks

If you could post up the cabs when you get them it would be awesome. And also an update to tell us if you got GPS working again

[LitleF0ot]

I have been reading these post for hours and i am lost.

Can someone help. Hopefully I have not messed things up to bad. I tried to follow post 13. but when i open google maps it only says seeking gps satellite (0)

I am completly lost and really need help....i think in fact my brain is throbbing. :mad:

When i try to run the QuickGPS it tells me valid time : expired (not sure why

Windows 6.1 Pro
Rom is (3.14.605.1)
Rom date 10/03/08
radio 3.37.78

Please please please help.

[f_hugh]

You need to follow the wiki, to the letter.

http://wiki.ppchaven.com/index.php?title=Pocket_PC_WIki:FIX_VERIZON_GPS

I followed it exactly as instructed, and now (for past couple of months) have fully functional aGPS working on my Verizon XV6900. Note, you will be downgrading your radio to 3.37.77, but if you follow the process from beginning to end it will work.

[jadesse]

You need to follow the wiki, to the letter.

http://wiki.ppchaven.com/index.php?title=Pocket_PC_WIki:FIX_VERIZON_GPS

I followed it exactly as instructed, and now (for past couple of months) have fully functional aGPS working on my Verizon XV6900. Note, you will be downgrading your radio to 3.37.77, but if you follow the process from beginning to end it will work.

I would flash NFSFAN's ROM then see if your GPS works. You shouldn't have do the aGPS fix.

[sbradee]

Stock XV6900 MR1
Windows 6.1 Pro

After unsuccessful attempts at getting GPS working by using the Valhalla_GPS_Fix, Serf Telus aGPS, GC Verizon aGPS, editing the regestry and numerous *22899 programmings, I ended up doing the following and GPS starting working great:

- Downloaded and installed VZ Navigator (I did not run the program or subscribe to the VZ Navigator service)

As soon VZ Navigator was installed (as stated, I have not run the program or subscribed to the VZ Navigator service) the XV6900 was able to quickly lock onto satellites using the GPSTest program. Google Maps is now using GPS perfectly - which was my goal.

I found that using the HTC QuickGPS program to download the most current satellite location data before starting the GPS seems to most always help.

Hope this can help someone else loose a little less sleep...

[cccpms6]

So Install the vhalla fix, then telus fix and the GC Verizon aGPS.cab and dial *22899. when it reboots, is it a soft reboot or hard reboot. I don't want to loose anything on the phone. Also Does the GPS Use any DATA, because my phone has a data block. I will like to have a gps with my phone, without using data.

Thanks





Could someone answer the thing in bold. I would really like to know this. I don't have a data package and would not want a huge bill coming at the end of the month saying that I've been using the data. I know s.lanso got his to work even though he has a DATA block but could someone else confirm?

[golfnz34me]

The answer is it depends on how your phone is configured. It your phone is configured as GPS mode 2 or 4, then the phone will try to use the data from the towers to get a quicker fix.

If it is configured as a mode 0, then it just uses the sats and no data connection is needed.

You will need PHM registry editor to check and possible change these settings.

I don't have the exact keys right ion front of me, but do a forum search on hklm and you should find it.

Mike

[mikedav01]

The answer is it depends on how your phone is configured. It your phone is configured as GPS mode 2 or 4, then the phone will try to use the data from the towers to get a quicker fix.

If it is configured as a mode 0, then it just uses the sats and no data connection is needed.

You will need PHM registry editor to check and possible change these settings.

I don't have the exact keys right ion front of me, but do a forum search on hklm and you should find it.

Mike

Its HKLM/software/htc/supl gps. all settings ip address, etc.

[cccpms6]

I don't mean to get on anybodies nerves but I'm a noob in this and would like some help, I've tried searching the forum for what I need to get the GPS working without using any DATA but I can't find it. If someone could point me to where the this is covered or where I might find this information. I have the registry editor and set the mode to 0, it was on 2 before, but what else do I need to have to get the GPS working?

Thanks

[golfnz34me]

I don't mean to get on anybodies nerves but I'm a noob in this and would like some help, I've tried searching the forum for what I need to get the GPS working without using any DATA but I can't find it. If someone could point me to where the this is covered or where I might find this information. I have the registry editor and set the mode to 0, it was on 2 before, but what else do I need to have to get the GPS working?

Thanks

You've done what you need to do. With the mode set to 0, you shouldn't need the data network anymore.

That first lock might take 15-20 minutes, so give it a chance.

Mike

[novafreak69]

I am running WM6.1 Pro (Build 21042.1.6.1 NFS)
rom version 1.15.VZW
Rom Date 04/01/09
Radio 3.37.77

I cannot get my GPS to work with google maps. (it use too)

or TomTom which I just installed.... with GPS viewer I IMEDIATELY get 6 or 7 sat locks...

But when I open google maps...I get a GPS connection error.

When I open Tomtom I get poor gps signal....

any help would be GREATLY appreciated.

[armyofda12mnkeys]

i just got my replacement phone, guessing it had MR1 update on it. Did my usual spiel, noticed GPS wasnt working at all after all my usual steps to upgrade phone. (Noticed it had PRI of 2.03_002 hence why think MR1 was on it). Couldnt get phone to work cause the radio was bell 3.42.50 but PRI was still the locked down 2.03_002 one, hence I downgraded back to Verizon radio 3.37.78 i found online ROM just to get my phone working after trying many things to get verizon to authenticate which didnt work. So with the working stock rom, I installed Valhalla, made necessary reg changes to Valhalla, ran Telus GPS.cab, as described step by step here: http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=VerizonAGPSFix suggests...
Tried then 'GC Verizon aGPS.zip' (hmmm will both update registry's HTC/SUPL AGPS?, not sure if will overwrite Telus's settings)...

Anyway my /HKLM/Software/HTC/SUPL AGPS registry settings are
GPSMode 4
ServerIP 66.174.95.132 (verizon may have overwrote GPS settings here, tell me what you got workin with Valhalla :) )
ServerPort 8888

Rom version 3.14.605.1
Radio version 3.37.78
PRI 2.03_002

GPS gets some satelites showing up in clear view. Only locked once before it seems out of 20 tries.

QPST shows 0.0.0.0 and 0 for ip and port, but i dont think I wanna mess with QPST if i trying to get stock rom in combo with Valhalla working, right?

[armyofda12mnkeys]

Got it working.
generally followed steps here. made sure PRI was at 1.37_002/3.77.78 radio after all updates (no customizations run), last custom rom used NSFfans verizon rom,
then set QPST settings, and reg settings. and bam works.
data and gps were working but phone calling not working, called *228, tried 1,3 didnt work even though successful updating. Then tried option 2, got my phone working.
Will test next few days. but i like what im seeing.

private message me if need help cause i feel confident it works now.