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GPS on cdm 8900
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Posted by: mcewen98

I tried searching and didn't see anything specific about this topic.

Is there a way to use the GPS functionality on the 8900? I know there is the '911 only' and 'Location on' option for it, but I am wondering if there is a way to be able to connect the phone to a laptop and use it to get the current coordinates for the various mapping programs that are out there that support gps.

Thanks.

Posted by: niteriderxp

Well there is Assisted GPS hardware inside the phone but the issue is that most towers don't support it yet. I have heard that some people in certain area were able to get a gps fix on the phone but I have not been able to.

To open the GPS Test menu type ##4771 or ##gps1. Turn off the GPS lock and then try it. If you get a fix then you are lucky. Tell us how it goes!

Posted by: mcewen98

Thanks for the reply. I tried doing what you said but I just get 0's, so I guess it isn't turned on for the tower I am connected to. I am in Cambridge, Mass. Do you know what some of the other settings in that menu do?

I'll try messing around with it more and post back if I have any luck.

Posted by: john_dube

Hey mcewen98,

There is 2 threads that I started a few weeks ago about it. If anyone has anymore information please respond in the following thread so that we keep the info in one place:

http://www.howardforums.com/showthr...threadid=436359

The other one:
(if you need the SPC code to get to the menu)
http://www.howardforum.com/showthre...threadid=435582

John

Posted by: mcewen98

Thanks for the links. I'll switch over to that thread and mess around with my data cable and see if I can figure anything out with that.