VZW Q9C GPS Confirmation

[pgreenbe305]

Hi folks! Quick question- I know that many have discussed VZW's locking of the GPS functionality, aside from VZNav, but I know many of you were trying to figure out a "work around." Has anyone figured that out yet, or has anyone heard? I searched, but the latest I could see was the discussion of it, and no answer on whether or not someone has cracked how to get access to the GPS chip for Windows Live, Google Maps, etc.

Thanks!

[n99hockey]

dont think anyone got it yet
although someone did post a sprint Q9c gps registry for someone to mess with

[tbhausen]

Jeez... gotta love VZW.

Todd/Indy

[thebixcuit]

I've requested many times that someone from Sprint get me some necessary files and even provided the tools to get them, but no one wants to contribute.

[BadBroncoBlues]

Originally Posted by pgreenbe305

Hi folks! Quick question- I know that many have discussed VZW's locking of the GPS functionality, aside from VZNav, but I know many of you were trying to figure out a "work around." Has anyone figured that out yet, or has anyone heard? I searched, but the latest I could see was the discussion of it, and no answer on whether or not someone has cracked how to get access to the GPS chip for Windows Live, Google Maps, etc.

Thanks!

I think what you are referring to is this. It unlocks your GPS and turns it into aGPS, which means assisted gps. In other words it opens a port so that you can use Windows Live Search and Google Maps on your phone, and it allows for the cell phone towers to help/assist the gps so that it is more accurate and respondes quicker.

• Dial ##073887*
• Hit Send/Green Key
• Enter your MSL
• Hit H (GPS Settings)
• Enter 68.28.31.49 for the IP address
• Enter 5017 for the port number
• Done/Exit

[Tojo1968]

When I hit send it asks for spc check, enter security code. What is that?

[BadBroncoBlues]

Originally Posted by Tojo1968

When I hit send it asks for spc check, enter security code. What is that?

the security code that it asks for after you hit send is your MSL code. The MSL code is the one sprint used in programming your phone. If you do not have the MSL I would suggest calling sprint and informing them that:
"I was trying to change my username on the phone and its asking for a msl code, can you help me with this?" or something to that effect.

some sprint reps give it out freely, others well they are a pain and say they are not allowed to. for my wife's and my phone they gave it to me instantly, for my parents i had to call two times.

[pgreenbe305]

Originally Posted by BadBroncoBlues

the security code that it asks for after you hit send is your MSL code. The MSL code is the one sprint used in programming your phone. If you do not have the MSL I would suggest calling sprint and informing them that:
"I was trying to change my username on the phone and its asking for a msl code, can you help me with this?" or something to that effect.

some sprint reps give it out freely, others well they are a pain and say they are not allowed to. for my wife's and my phone they gave it to me instantly, for my parents i had to call two times.

Thanks for the advice, but would this work for VZW, and if it does- is the IP and Port # going to be the same?

[pgreenbe305]

The SPC Code for a VZW phone is 000000. I found that on another forum, but I changed the settings as mentioned, and Google Maps is "Seeking GPS satellites (0)"- it has been for a while now. Maybe there is a different IP and Port for VZW? C'mon folks...

[CarNutInAZ]

Originally Posted by thebixcuit

I've requested many times that someone from Sprint get me some necessary files and even provided the tools to get them, but no one wants to contribute.

What do you need man? My Sprint Q9c has working GPS. I use google maps and windows live search/maps all the time. I just hit "Current GPS location" and it zooms right into my location. It even shows the buildings around me.

Just give me some instructions and I will rip any registry entries or files that you need.

- Jason

P.S. I am confused. Are people saying that Verizon somehow locked the GPS so that people can't run apps like google maps and windows live using GPS? Why would they do that? Are you sure you guys just don't need to upgrade your data packages with verizon?