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hey guys, I installed the alltel ROM when the big news about GPS came out. Then I did the registry change to '4'. The GPS locked on really fast, I was really pleased. But then about 2 weeks ago maybe 3, I changed ROMs to the Bell ROM from PPCgeeks. I did the registry change again, and with this ROM the GPS takes about 10-15 minutes to get a fix. Every once in a while I get a lock in around 5-7 minutes but not very often. Does anyone know why this is?
i am using the bell rom as well and have real problems getting a gps connection. I didnt stop and try the alltel rom (went straight to the bell one) so i can't compare but its takes longer than it should.
Here are some of the things I have tried. Installed GPStoday to monitor and ensure i don't have a 'cold' start when trying to lock on. Installed quickGPS (with patch, finally got i9t installed correctly) and update constantly to get the most up to date satellites. And then of course I did the registry change to '4'. Every once in a while I get a lock around a minute or so, but maybe 1 out of every 30-40 tries. Usually takes between 7-10 minutes.
One ROM that I am yet to try is the leaked Sprint ROM. Does anyone on the Bell network have experience with this ROM or any feedback?
could you clarify the registry edit to '4' ? i haven't come across that
Nvm i found it!
I know I read the registry fix somewhere on this forum. but I can't find it right now but I did stumble across one for the titan.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/archive/index.php/t-385324.html
there was written for the vogue but I am not sure if it was on this forum or on ppcgeeks.
It is because now you are using the Bell PRI, which does not have the GPS flags set. There is a thread at ppcgeeks, called sprint gps problems ...., something like that. Its a sticky in the upgrade forum.
Pretty much what you have to do is update to the Sprint PRI, then install the PRI for Bell if required. This sets all the flags for Sprint (read GPS), then sets them back to Bell, but the GPS options stay, because the Bell PRI doesnt unset them. Check the thread first. Im on Telus, and my lock times went from 15 minutes to 30 seconds
thanx alot ghettofreeryder!! I installed the new sprint PRL and now I get locks in a few seconds. I have reset several times just to insure that it was not just a lucky lock, but after a few resets still locking on quickly!! thanx again
sorry to be a bother but i want to get this right before i do it. Is this just a matter of running ppst.exe (i found a cab that is supposed to put it into you're windows folder at ppcgeeks) or do i need to reflash to the leaked rom to run it?
Thanks!
where can I download PRI, I accidentally upgraded the PRL. for the first day or sp it seemed to work incredibly fast, but now it still takes a lung time. maybe because it is raining here? but I would like to try the PRI upgrade.
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=26410&highlight=still+having+gps+problems+try+this+sprint&page=29 post 290 (right at the bottom) is the one i used. I havent seen any adverse effects yet but i havent really tried the gps to see if it works any better either.
I installed those two files but now it says I am roaming. how can I change this?
So I just got my touch yesterday and I downloaded google maps and I try to use the gps feature but it wont pick up any satellite's. I had to moto q9c before this and I did the same thing and I usually picked up like 9.
So I've been reading this forum for 4 hours thread by thread some new some old.
What I've gathered is GPS hardware is in the phone. But you cant use it unless an update comes out. Now people were predicting updates in early January. It's June. So I should have the updates?? or do i need to hack it to enable the GPS.
Thanks in advance
Kp
i suggest checking out the Vogue Forums at ppcgeeks.com and you'll get a plethora of info on the Vogue (a.k.a., Sprint Touch). (assuming you have the Sprint version). if you do have the Sprint version of the Touch, in order for GPS to work, you have to (1) install software (SPL) that allows you to (2) install a "leaked" Sprint ROM (read: not official) that enables the GPS radio on the Sprint Touch. the entire process is discussed in great detail on ppcgeeks.com. oh yeah, read and re-read to ensure you understand the pros/cons of enabling the GPS features. by the way, i have it enabled on my Sprint Touch and it works well! good luck!
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So I just got my touch yesterday and I downloaded google maps and I try to use the gps feature but it wont pick up any satellite's. I had to moto q9c before this and I did the same thing and I usually picked up like 9.
So I've been reading this forum for 4 hours thread by thread some new some old.
What I've gathered is GPS hardware is in the phone. But you cant use it unless an update comes out. Now people were predicting updates in early January. It's June. So I should have the updates?? or do i need to hack it to enable the GPS.
Thanks in advance
Kp
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Who is your carrier? If it's Telus I highly suggest that you call and complain... same for Sprint actually... Did the salesperson SAY that GPS or "Navigator" would be available? If they did, they were telling you a lie. It's possible that it may be included in the upcoming updates, but trust me when I say that the salespeople don't know when the update is coming or what's in it. They don't know any better than us what will be included.
Yes, in all likelyhood there will be some minor hacking involved to enable GPS. We think they'll include support for their OWN navigation software (i.e. Telus Navigator), and if that is the case it's a matter of a few tweaks to get GPS running system-wide.
If the update doesn't include that much, a homebrew rom will be your only option to get GPS. Yes, the hardware is there.
I have sprint and was using google maps, and I called up sprint and the GPS is enabled and they can only give support for there apps. We'll im just wondering on my moto q it had wm 6 and i could access these settings
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The settings i have in Start > Settings > Phone Settings > GPS
Settings are as follows:
Number of Fixes: Always ON
TIme between fixes (seconds): 2
Performance (seconds): 16
Accuracy (meter): 256
and I could use the GPS with Google maps.
I tried to find these setting in the touch also and they weren't there, the only ones i found were for External.
Any clue why this option isn't on the touch but on the Q? I'd assume they'd be smart and put it on the touch too since its more expensive.
Thanks for all your help I'll give what Cortez said a try.
kp
It is NOT enabled, Sprint rep's are playing dumb. I called them the other day to ask about the upgrade 3.02, the rep said "its on the web page" that, of course, was BS. If it is a sprint rom, than you can just run the leaked rom and it will update.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=394039
Don't fully quote me on this, as I just recently got a HTC device, so I've been heavy into the flashing threads lately.
Currently the Touch, for any carrier, until updated, does NOT have the GPS enabled, but the hardware IS there. The problem is with the RADIO being version 1.XX, and in order for GPS to function, you need a 3.XX version. So, at least in my case, you will need to flash. Be sure to very extensively read up on the "How-To's" of flashing this device. ANY, and I mean ANY mishap on doing this can have you running back to your carrier paying for a new device. Don't be alarmed by all the warnings, because this will work for you. But, DO NOT skip anything in the forums about flashing. Read every page if you need to.
You can be sure to pinpoint yourself on a map starting here:
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=24979
I'm using a Sprint Touch and with Rev. A and GPS. Look on Vogue the forums at ppcgeeks.com and you can learn how to do the same.
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I'm using a Sprint Touch and with Rev. A and GPS. Look on Vogue the forums at ppcgeeks.com and you can learn how to do the same.
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Yes, definately do it. I'm not that great with computers,eyc. but i read a ****load and this is a no brainer. Besides there is tons of help available if you f%@* up. just make sure you understand the steps before you take the leap... look at PPCGeeks for OMJ's custom roms.
I've been using the bell ROM for 2 weeks with ZERO issues.
GPS tracks me anywhere I go.
Good luck
Telus ROM - GPS hardware
I've spoken to a Telus Tech Rep... there IS a planned ROM update for the Touch. I did ask also about the GPS feature. It DOES exist on the phone.
IT can be "unlocked" however it wil void warranty. You are quite correct about the Telus Navigator - a PAID service of $10.00/mo. I'm NOT happy about tahat as my plan is expensive enough as it is. One of the reasons I picked up this device IS GPS. I'm Not happy about these developments.I've had other issues iwth the Telus Touch too, but that's for another forum of discussion.
Good luck guys in finding a GPS solution that works for ALL of us.
Makes me wish I knew hwo ot hack.
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Who is your carrier? If it's Telus I highly suggest that you call and complain... same for Sprint actually... Did the salesperson SAY that GPS or "Navigator" would be available? If they did, they were telling you a lie. It's possible that it may be included in the upcoming updates, but trust me when I say that the salespeople don't know when the update is coming or what's in it. They don't know any better than us what will be included.
Yes, in all likelyhood there will be some minor hacking involved to enable GPS. We think they'll include support for their OWN navigation software (i.e. Telus Navigator), and if that is the case it's a matter of a few tweaks to get GPS running system-wide.
If the update doesn't include that much, a homebrew rom will be your only option to get GPS. Yes, the hardware is there.
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I got my Sprint Touch to use GPS without a monthly fee.
I used the leaked official rom to update my phone to WM6.1 and activated Rev A GPS. How to do this is very well laid out on PPC geeks and pretty intuitive.
Now which GPS program to use, after much investigation and failure...the only one I found working well was the Garmin Mobile XT. You install the program properly and it will work. It doesn't need to be primed or use an extra program to pre-activate your GPS.
Used it last night and it worked brilliantly well.
Oh kay... I really hope I don't get yelled at for not searching or something but I can't find anything and I seriously need help. I have the 3.42.50(I think) radio and OMJ's Custom Verizon Rom and I just can't get a lock. I've tried thousands of tutorials and haven't had any luck. On my current flash I've used this tutorial, and haven't gotten a lock. I don't know what I'm doing wrong... I'm pretty desperate. ANY help would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance...
First, to make sure you have the updated radio (which you probably do) go to start/settings/system/Device Information and check there to make sure.
I wish I had had such a detailed set of instructions to follow when I was setting up my US Cellular Vogue. I had to patch together instructions from 3 different sources to make it work. Of course it works, yours doesn't. Are you outside when you are trying to get at least your initial lock. When I first lock on I generally have to be outside, after it is once locked on I can go inside and it will retain a lock.
Check for my Tips thread, basic info on setting it up is there.
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First, to make sure you have the updated radio (which you probably do) go to start/settings/system/Device Information and check there to make sure.
I wish I had had such a detailed set of instructions to follow when I was setting up my US Cellular Vogue. I had to patch together instructions from 3 different sources to make it work. Of course it works, yours doesn't. Are you outside when you are trying to get at least your initial lock. When I first lock on I generally have to be outside, after it is once locked on I can go inside and it will retain a lock.
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oh kay... sorry for the delayed response... anyway... i do have the updated radio and i dont think i've ever tried it outside... :-\ i have tried it standing right next to a glass door... also, should i be messing with the baud rate at all while trying to get a lock?... im not sure wat to do after i open GPS Viewer... i set the Com port to 4 and then i open GPS... is that all i have to do?...
and... can u send me a link to those tips TheChampJT? im bad at navigating forums... :-\
Have you ever run the MR1 on your phone? This would block third party apps from accessing your gps. If this is the case, you need to down grade to a none gps rom, the upgrade.
take a look here
http://wiki.ppchaven.com/index.php?title=Pocket_PC_WIki:FIX_VERIZON_GPS
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Have you ever run the MR1 on your phone? This would block third party apps from accessing your gps. If this is the case, you need to down grade to a none gps rom, the upgrade.
take a look here
http://wiki.ppchaven.com/index.php?title=Pocket_PC_WIki:FIX_VERIZON_GPS
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I might have... would a radio version be able to tell u if this is my problem?... my radio is currently 3.42.50... I did notice my radio version changed after the update so i just used cokes rom to flash it back and started using another rom...
If it came with verizon WM 6.1 or you flashed verizon WM 6.1 and let costumizations run, then you found your problem. Maybe if you tell use what you have done with it since you got it, it might be easier to diagnos.
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If it came with verizon WM 6.1 or you flashed verizon WM 6.1 and let costumizations run, then you found your problem. Maybe if you tell use what you have done with it since you got it, it might be easier to diagnos.
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well... i cant really remember... i really dont want to reflash... i have everything i want the way i want it :'( lol... anyway... ill try reflashing using those instructions and ill report back here in a few...
I used this reported "Leaked Official Verizon Rom". IT WORKS!
ftp://ppcgeeks.com/Vogue/Verizon/RUU_Vogue_VZW_WWE_3.14.605.1_Radio_3.37.77_Ship.exe
You run it and allow it to customize and wahla...updated WM6.1 and the GPS works!
Gps has to be configured to use Com 4.
Use HTC Titan Quick GPS to updated satellite empiricals (GPS position data). I get cold fixes in 15 seconds indoors! Download it from: http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4914&d=1201747040
You will have to do a "Over the Air" reprogram via *228, I think its option 2.
I HAVE NO COMPLAINTS WITH THE NEW ROM AND EASY AS PIE TO INSTALL!
Darn GPS is pretty dam close. I get 29foot accuracy 98.5% of the time!
ozzzzzzz,
did you change the location setting under phone settings? I forgot to check this and finally figured to look there.
Go to settings / personal / phone-----then hit services and select settings for location. Make sure that 911 is not selected. May be simple issue with that.
GL!
aGPS on Verison w\Radio 3.37.78 and NFSFAN's Cusom WM6.5
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/newreply.php?do=newreply&noquote=1&p=939180
KCDale99 Posted this, couple weeks ago, it still works people.!!!!!!!!........
I justreceived a new XV6900 in the mail today when mine suffered a hardwarefailure of some sort. The new phone came with the newest ROM whichincludes the 3.37.78 radio. Of course I turn on the phone, and updatesrun. This disabled the GPS even after loading a custom ROM. the aGPSfix would not work, and gps Viewer couldn't even find one satellite.
Ifigured this was just like an old, 'let the customizations run'problem. So I followed the steps found here with one exception:
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Onstep 4, I ran the RUU_Vogue_VZW_WWE_3.14.605.1_Radio_3.37.78_ShipOfficial ROM from Verizon. I did NOT let customizations run. I thenloaded my custom ROM. This puts me on the official Verizon radio.
After that, the aGPS fix worked like a charm and GPS is working.
Iknow this is a rehash of other issuew, but I wanted to let everyoneknow that the newest phones shipping are disabling GPS all together.
THIS STILL WORKS PEOPLE!!!!!!! been at this for a week now with absolutely no luck until now this guy has it.................. 5-31-09
I used NFSFAN's custom ROM WM6.5v8 for my custom rom.
the only other thing i had to do is when i was done installing ROM's my phone would not authenticate on Verizon network, so instead of calling them i use the online MY Verison to activate my phone to a old Verizon i760 then re-activated my xv6900 online ordered (verizon) a week ago !!! I have tried every fix, etc... until this combo... except i never went to the leaked verizon radio been to the bell, us cellular, alltel, verzon, etc... and back again..... now it works...... with the fix this guy posted......QPST ip info fom the fix page, links all seem to work!
Again********THIS STILL WORKS PEOPLE
XV6900 CAME STOCK ABOUT A WEEK AGO!!!
YOur first link is to reply to another thread, your second link takes me to the wiki main page, so no information on both whatsoever....
No GPS in Google maps
I have done all the upgrades.... done the sprint ROM to the VZW to now running NSFANS WM6.1 for VZW 1.15.
I get Sat locks in the GPS Viewer but not in Google Maps... anyone have any ideas?
novafreak69 said:
I have done all the upgrades.... done the sprint ROM to the VZW to now running NSFANS WM6.1 for VZW 1.15.
I get Sat locks in the GPS Viewer but not in Google Maps... anyone have any ideas?
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I'm with this guy... Except, I'm worse off. I can't even get a lock in GPS Viewer. It finds the satellites, but does not lock.
I did whole unlock 0.40 to Sprint ROM to unlock 2.31 to VZW ROM, then straight to WM6.5V12, then I did the aGPS hack with QPST, and even tried cody's fix in his FAQ thread. I spent all yesterday morning trying to get GPS working, and I've got nothing to show for it. I'm so f'n pissed right now!
fiktion said:
I'm with this guy... Except, I'm worse off. I can't even get a lock in GPS Viewer. It finds the satellites, but does not lock.
I did whole unlock 0.40 to Sprint ROM to unlock 2.31 to VZW ROM, then straight to WM6.5V12, then I did the aGPS hack with QPST, and even tried cody's fix in his FAQ thread. I spent all yesterday morning trying to get GPS working, and I've got nothing to show for it. I'm so f'n pissed right now!
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When you flashed VZW ROM, did you allow customizations to run?
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When you flashed VZW ROM, did you allow customizations to run?
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Nope. The only time I let customizations run was when I installed WM6.5.
I did the Coke .40, Sprint (no-run), Coke 2.31, Verizon (no-run), NSFANS WM6.5 (run) and then his two verizon cabs and finished with the aGPS hack with QPST. I used the Telus fix, but should I have used a different one?
I was able to get GPS (with locks after a few minutes outside). I don't think I am getting aGPS, though.
Doesn't aGPS help when you are moving or inside? I think that you would get faster locks (especially the first time) if aGPS is working.
BTW, that routine killed my voice line and SMS with a #8899 notification. Verizon networking is still working.
Todd you'll have to call Verizon and have them re-authorize your phone. The same thing happened to me when I tried that fix.
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Todd you'll have to call Verizon and have them re-authorize your phone. The same thing happened to me when I tried that fix.
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I will. That office is closed until Sunday. While I am waiting I am trying other methods and options.
I am currently on a Coke .40, Verizon ROM 3.14.605.1 Radio 3.37.77 (no-cust), Coke 2.31, Verizon ROM 3.14.605.1 Radio 3.37.77 (w/cust) followed by QuickGPS. This lets me see satellites and gets me fully back on a Verizon radio. (I will still have to call #8899 when their office opens)
Can anyone match up ROM versions with the MR1, MR2 designations? Is 3.37.78 MR1?
novafreak69 said:
I have done all the upgrades.... done the sprint ROM to the VZW to now running NSFANS WM6.1 for VZW 1.15.
I get Sat locks in the GPS Viewer but not in Google Maps... anyone have any ideas?
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first you should run gps veiwer and get a lock before you open google maps.
second go to options/gps settings in google maps and set to managed by windows. that should work
From what I've gathered reading about the GPS problems on XV6900's with Verizon....you might need to know the history of my ROM's.
1. I got the phone brand new 3 weeks ago and of course it came with 6.0 out of the box.
2. I installed the newest Verizon 6.1 ROM w/ radio 3.37.78
3. I then installed NFSFAN's 6.5 v7 ROM
4. I installed "NFSFAN Verizon GPS Registry.cab"
So for starters my GPS does not ever connect. I don't even know where to start. I've been searching and reading on here for 4 hours this morning and about 5 hours before bed last night. I just got really confused. Lots of what I found was regarding an older Verizon 6.1 update, so I'm not sure any of that was applicable to me. Please point me in the right direction so I can start using Google Maps. Thanks in advance!
Now Pandora.....I have installed the pandora app that I found in the NSFFAN's 6.5 FAQ thread. Well it installed fine, but when it asks for my email and password there is no where to input them. The screen is just solid blue and at the bottom says "Back" and "Sign In". I changed my hardware button to bring up a keyboard thinking that might help, but no such luck. I have uninstalled it and reinstalled it once already. Once again thanks in advance!
-Travis
Alright, I realize it sucks when there is a new thread every week about this, but there is also a ton of old information on this site and it makes finding an answer very hard and even when I think I know what to do I look at the thread date and it's over a year old....and thus refering to an old Verizon ROM. Obviously the answer in on this site somewhere I just need someone to point me to the most recent solution that also correlates with my ROM history and problem. If I have to I'll paypal someone $5 if they can get my GPS working.
I haven't seen anyone have the problem I'm having with Pandora. Has anyone had this issue? Am I actually alone on this one? Are there any other native Pandora program options?
slow88lx said:
From what I've gathered reading about the GPS problems on XV6900's with Verizon....you might need to know the history of my ROM's.
1. I got the phone brand new 3 weeks ago and of course it came with 6.0 out of the box.
2. I installed the newest Verizon 6.1 ROM w/ radio 3.37.78
3. I then installed NFSFAN's 6.5 v7 ROM
4. I installed "NFSFAN Verizon GPS Registry.cab"
So for starters my GPS does not ever connect. I don't even know where to start. I've been searching and reading on here for 4 hours this morning and about 5 hours before bed last night. I just got really confused. Lots of what I found was regarding an older Verizon 6.1 update, so I'm not sure any of that was applicable to me. Please point me in the right direction so I can start using Google Maps. Thanks in advance!
Now Pandora.....I have installed the pandora app that I found in the NSFFAN's 6.5 FAQ thread. Well it installed fine, but when it asks for my email and password there is no where to input them. The screen is just solid blue and at the bottom says "Back" and "Sign In". I changed my hardware button to bring up a keyboard thinking that might help, but no such luck. I have uninstalled it and reinstalled it once already. Once again thanks in advance!
-Travis
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For the first time you open pandora,
open the keyboard before you open pandora,
it should stay open.
it's a problem with pandora itself.
also it seems to not be working correctly with 6.5 as of right now.
I put it on there for others to test for me,
but everyone is reporting it is a no go.
:/
hopefully pandora will release a update asap.
Also, gps issue,
verizon is blocking ip's or something like that,
therefore everything people are doing to make gps work,
is more of a work around.
And I'm sure verizon will figure out a way to counteract those as they are crafty son's of b*tches when it comes to people unlocking stuff they want locked down.
Guys I know this has been covered in other threads and I've searched for hours, reading every thread I can, and I still cannot come up with a fix for this.
I am running a Tmobile Branded Touch Pro2, unlocked, hard SPL of course, with EnergyROM Photon Standard WM6.5 v 20091011 which is very slick by the way. My radio is version 4.49.25.05.
For whatever reason "My Location" doesn't work and Weather does not download. I have checked all the obvious things like making sure autoupdate is set, location service is on, etc etc. As a side note, Google Maps seems to locate me just fine, Bing is flaky at best.
Any thoughts???
Known issue. It doesn't work in custom roms.
If I load the Standard TMobile ROM that I saw posted here for the Touch Pro2 will My Location start working again?
Is there a way to go back to the shipped radio version as well?
this has been discussed many times...my location for some reason does not work on 3g even with the stock rom...but it will work when u switch to edge..just try it out..
Mixplus said:
Guys I know this has been covered in other threads and I've searched for hours, reading every thread I can, and I still cannot come up with a fix for this.
I am running a Tmobile Branded Touch Pro2, unlocked, hard SPL of course, with EnergyROM Photon Standard WM6.5 v 20091011 which is very slick by the way. My radio is version 4.49.25.05.
For whatever reason "My Location" doesn't work and Weather does not download. I have checked all the obvious things like making sure autoupdate is set, location service is on, etc etc. As a side note, Google Maps seems to locate me just fine, Bing is flaky at best.
Any thoughts???
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First of all it does work in custom roms -- it's working on my phone and mine is a custom rom. Many people have posted about how with this cooked rom or what that new radio-rom that now My location works. But, that doesn't mean it's guaranteed to work -- just that it can work.
And, believe it or not, mine only works when I have a 3G connection...I don't know why, but it's true -- tested again and again.
I'm currently running the Photon Oct-11 manila2.l OS-rom with the 4.49.25.17 radio rom.
One accurate way to put it is: Try this, try that...and -- depending on where you live, maybe...it might work! Good Luck!