Verizon Q9c GPS Hack

[vft2003]

It does work but you have to pay $10 a month.

[Boycan]

Even with google maps and WLS? Or is it locked like vzw?

Originally Posted by vft2003

It does work but you have to pay $10 a month.

[vft2003]

I'm not familiar with Google maps or WLS. Do these work similar to the garmin?

[Boycan]

I think so but since I am vzw which is locked out to ANYTHING but their pay service (which is the hack people are trying to do in this thread) I couldn't tell you with certainty maybe you should try an at&t thread you will def get more accurate info. :-) c

Originally Posted by vft2003

I'm not familiar with Google maps or WLS. Do these work similar to the garmin?

[Tyler Lillie]

Originally Posted by vft2003

I'm wanting to get some kind of navigation system for my phone. I am using the at&t navigator for free for the 30 days, but don't like the idea of paying an extra $10 a month. I've checked out the garmin mobil xt and it looks pretty good for a one time fee of $100. Do you know of any less expensive or better options? Advice appreciated.

I looked into Garmin a little while back and they had a software/GPS receiver hardware package for about $150. My understanding is that you can't use a non-Garmin GPS receiver with their software unless you install using a "hack."

Using a GPS receiver with Google Maps gives you a fairly good work-around. I got my GPS receiver for about $70 a month ago but my friend tells me that they go for about $80-$90 these days. Google Maps is free.

[vft2003]

[quote=Tyler Lillie;270766]I looked into Garmin a little while back and they had a software/GPS receiver hardware package for about $150. My understanding is that you can't use a non-Garmin GPS receiver with their software unless you install using a "hack."

Using a GPS receiver with Google Maps gives you a fairly good work-around. I got my GPS receiver for about $70 a month ago but my friend tells me that they go for about $80-$90 these days. Google Maps is free.[/quote

I just ordered the Garmin Mobil XT yesterday, I will find out soon enough if it works. I tried the google maps and it might be ok for navigating thru a city, but i don't think it would be very good for a long trip.Thanks for the input.]

[n99hockey]

moving forward can we keep this thread with the title? Verizon Q9c GPS

if you have another carrier and are curious about software for your device try to find a thread on that particular software or start a new thread

Verizon GPS is locked and since other carriers are unlocked it can get kind of confusing for someone new to see these last few posts discussing otherwise

thanks

[vft2003]

Originally Posted by n99hockey

moving forward can we keep this thread with the title? Verizon Q9c GPS

if you have another carrier and are curious about software for your device try to find a thread on that particular software or start a new thread

Verizon GPS is locked and since other carriers are unlocked it can get kind of confusing for someone new to see these last few posts discussing otherwise

thanks

Good point.

[jlank]

Originally Posted by vft2003

Good point.

How about in the crackberry forums they just posted that the gps is unlocked for several BB models. Here is the link if you're interested http://forums.crackberry.com/f40/ver...locked-108432/

Joel

[bheidemann]

Just read through all the pages, debating just buying a gps bluetooth but would really like to see this work. Here to hoping.