[spdsktr]

they don't contradict. There are multiple techniques i use on GPS. Some work in 1.4.5, some in 2.0, some work better than others. For 2.0, i simply do not try the 1.4.5 specific ones.

[mvzarzana]

Ok, I have Preware installed on my Palm Pre 2 and it says that GPS Fix is a "placeholder" only...how can I get it? Sorry if these questions seem basic.

[spdsktr]

The Patch is not for 2.0, but the App itself works fine without it. In 1.4.5, the patch is only needed to help exploit a loophole. It is by no means required by the app and the app can stand on it's own two feet by itself.

[webOez]

I got a VZW Pre 2 three days ago and absolutely loved it! It is my first webOS device and I was blown away by it... and then I realized gmaps and other location aware apps like Foursquare weren't working. Unfortunately, I realized this on a trip to downtown Chicago where I had planned to use Yelp, gmaps, and some other similar apps to navigate my way around the city. It ended up being a frustrating experience to say the least.

I hopped on the precentral forums today to see if there were any solutions and I came across this thread. I literally ready every post in here and tried EVERYTHING that was suggested. Nothing worked until I tried the GPSfix app. It instantly activated my GPS and now gmaps, Foursquare, Yelp and the rest run like a charm! Now my webOS experience is fully complete. Thank you Mr. Harris! You are my new hero!

[fxspec06]

Uhm.. hey guys.

Just stopping by to say that I have never used the GPS Fix app before, on the Pre Plus or Pre 2.

Out of curiosity I installed it this morning on my Pre 2.

Holy **** wow! With the GPS Fix app, used in conjunction with 'T,A,B', I have a real, true, LOCK on my GPS. Down to the freaking window in my house. OMFG! I even walk around the house and watch the GPS triangulate my position down to the last foot......

Makes me realize how much VZW cripples the GPS on these phones.

[dan-o]

new Pre 2, no luck getting a GPS fix. Only time i get a fix is when i use google services and turn on my wifi. that doesn't do me much good, as I know how to get to my house. I friggin hate verizon for this.

[anon(5072840)]

i'm surprised, I've had no trouble getting a good fix. I don't have vznav. Only takes about 3 seconds from when I open google maps. It's not down to the foot, but it's well within 5-10.

[dan-o]

i'm surprised, I've had no trouble getting a good fix. I don't have vznav. Only takes about 3 seconds from when I open google maps. It's not down to the foot, but it's well within 5-10.

thanks maybe doing something wrong peace

[spdsktr]

new Pre 2, no luck getting a GPS fix. Only time i get a fix is when i use google services and turn on my wifi. that doesn't do me much good, as I know how to get to my house. I friggin hate verizon for this.

Are you trying to get a fix while inside, or outside?

[dan-o]

Are you trying to get a fix while inside, or outside?

Inside, but hand out the window, holding the phone.

[spdsktr]

Inside, but hand out the window, holding the phone.

1.) Step outside. Completely outside. Enough that you have a clear view of the sky.
2.) Launch GPS Fix
3.) Open slider to reveal keyboard.
4.) Tap the key T. Then A, then B (to spell TAB)
5.) Wait 2 minutes
6.) Come back inside and report

[compo]

I have had mine for about a week now and Google maps launches much faster and I get a fix almost immediately. My + would take a minute or two to launch and would have a circle about an inch around the location meaning it was not very accurate.

[miata]

1.) Step outside. Completely outside. Enough that you have a clear view of the sky.
2.) Launch GPS Fix
3.) Open slider to reveal keyboard.
4.) Tap the key T. Then A, then B (to spell TAB)
5.) Wait 2 minutes
6.) Come back inside and report

Finally works using this procedure. I was trying all kinds of weird stuff with no luck. I was about to drop Verizon all together and then I finally get the GPS to work. Now if Verizon would only come up with a low cost data plan like ATT.

[dki378]

1.) Step outside. Completely outside. Enough that you have a clear view of the sky.
2.) Launch GPS Fix
3.) Open slider to reveal keyboard.
4.) Tap the key T. Then A, then B (to spell TAB)
5.) Wait 2 minutes
6.) Come back inside and report

This worked for me too. My GPS performance on Googlemaps has been pretty bad up until now. This really makes things work like I'd hoped it would. Thanks for the app and the great tip. So "T" initiates tracking... what does "A" and "B" do exactly?

[spdsktr]

This worked for me too. My GPS performance on Googlemaps has been pretty bad up until now. This really makes things work like I'd hoped it would. Thanks for the app and the great tip. So "T" initiates tracking... what does "A" and "B" do exactly?

A & B are also tracking. What I see on webOS, is sometimes the GPS Chip is asleep at the wheel. One shake (T) does not wake it up, but if you shake it 3 times (TAB), then it wakes up and gets to work.

[YankBoy]

A & B are also tracking. What I see on webOS, is sometimes the GPS Chip is asleep at the wheel. One shake (T) does not wake it up, but if you shake it 3 times (TAB), then it wakes up and gets to work.

Does this work on 2.1?

What are the proper settings for GPS Fix? Or does launching the app the only thing you need to do?

[cr_8_tiv]

I'd like to mention that the only way for me to get reliable gps is by disabling Google Services. Even with James' GPS fix, google services just doesn't work. Maybe its my area, but for some reason I can never get a signal when the services are on.

[spdsktr]

Does this work on 2.1?

What are the proper settings for GPS Fix? Or does launching the app the only thing you need to do?

Works on all versions. Opening the app by itself does not do anything. You must enable the ongoing fix if you want it and/or use the manual fix button.

[maoshouse]

is gps fix the one in preware? it says it's a placeholder...

[spdsktr]

is gps fix the one in preware? it says it's a placeholder...

GPS Fix is only available in the App Catalog.

The Patch is only for Verizon Pre+ Users running 1.4.5 or less (in Preware). It is not available for a Pre 2 or webOS 2.x.