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[strychnine]

VZ Navigator is now working with the CC20 ROM.  I downloaded the latest version yesterday and installed it.  The install removes the old version and loads the new 4.1.5 version.  To my surprise, not only did VZ Navigator start working flawlessly again, but Google Maps seems to get an aGPS type satellite lock.  I observe an instant lock, as soon as Google Maps opens.  Looks like Verizon fixed the aGPS issue on their end, not only allowing VZ Navigator to work again, but somehow embedded the fix in the VZ Navigator install, opening it up to third party applications as well.

Edited by strychnine, 30 June 2009 - 10:34 PM.

[blazingwolf]

strychnine, on Jun 30 2009, 18:33, said:

VZ Navigator is now working with the CC20 ROM.  I downloaded the latest version yesterday and installed it.  The install removes the old version and loads the new 4.1.5 version.  To my surprise, not only did VZ Navigator start working flawlessly again, but Google Maps seems to get an aGPS type satellite lock.  I observe an instant lock, as soon as Google Maps opens.  Looks like Verizon fixed the aGPS issue on their end, not only allowing VZ Navigator to work again, but somehow embedded the fix in the VZ Navigator install, opening it up to third party applications as well.

Pictures please.

[strychnine]

By the time I figure out how to prove this with pictures, half the forum will have installled the new VZ Navigator file and confirmed it.

[blazingwolf]

strychnine, on Jun 30 2009, 18:44, said:

By the time I figure out how to prove this with pictures, half the forum will have installled the new VZ Navigator file and confirmed it.

That's the answer I expected. Thanks.

[strychnine]

I don't know how Verizon did it, but it's working like a champ.  What's weird is, I believe I already had version 4.1.5 of VZ Navigator already installed from several months ago, but when I re-downloaded it yesterday, and then re-installed it, the setup looked different, and it worked instantly.  Go figure.

[bga7x]

blazingwolf, on Jun 30 2009, 17:19, said:

That's the answer I expected. Thanks.

hahaha so true!

[bga7x]

well ill be i can confirm found me right off the bat

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Edited by bga7x, 30 June 2009 - 11:40 PM.

[blazingwolf]

Well, I'll be. Thanks for the pics and thank you strychnine for posting.

[strychnine]

No sweat, guys.  Glad I could help.

[bga7x]

strychnine, on Jun 30 2009, 17:43, said:

No sweat, guys.  Glad I could help.

hey which rom are you on just curious

[strychnine]

Actually, it's the straight up CC20 that was leaked.  I didn't install any of the cooked ROMs, cuz I was waiting for an official Sumsung release.  On that note, I did talk to Samsung's Technical Support and they did say to expect one on their website (Omnia Page) in the near future, but no date.  I asked if they were mearly speculating, and the individual stated that they were indeed not speculating.  I guess time will tell with regard to that nugget of information.

[Adrynalyne]

Nice to see its working, but rest assured, it does not provide aGPS outside of VZNav.

[Draconius]

I'm not paying $10/month just for my phone to find me 5 seconds faster

[strychnine]

Google Maps sure locked on like it was aGPS.  It found me in my basement in under five seconds after opening the program.  Maybe if your a paying VZ Navigator customer, Verizon offers the aGPS information up to the third party software that's installed on the phone.  Just a thought.

[Adrynalyne]

Or maybe the GPS was warm because of VZNav, and allowed GMaps to lock on?

That seems far more likely.

[Adrynalyne]

Or maybe the GPS was warm because of VZNav, and allowed GMaps to lock on?

That seems far more likely.

[yojoe600]

agreed

[image911]

Yeah... when using the GPS on the cracked 6.1 Verizon Wireless Omnia i910 on my device gets REALLY hot.  What's more - if I tapped on the START button in the upper left corner, the button freezes with a white sort of halo... and refuses any further action.  I often have to turn off the phone and let the device cool off and then reboot it.  Sucks to have to do this all the time.

Edited by image911, 03 July 2009 - 09:41 PM.

[Adrynalyne]

image911, on Jul 3 2009, 21:40, said:

Yeah... when using the GPS on the cracked 6.1 Verizon Wireless Omnia i910 on my device gets REALLY hot.  What's more - if I tapped on the START button in the upper left corner, the button freezes with a white sort of halo... and refuses any further action.  I often have to turn off the phone and let the device cool off and then reboot it.  Sucks to have to do this all the time.

That wasn't really what I was referring to when I said warm GPS

[strychnine]

Just noticed that when VZ Navigator is running in the background, Google Maps is given access to aGPS tracking when tasked to determine your location.  If VZ Navigator is not running in the background, normal satellite positioning is used.  Pretty cool.  Gotta pay for VZ Navigator though to get that functionality.