Sprint U720 GPS Problems

kess91 · EVDO User Joined: 27 Dec 2006 Posts: 30

Hello Everyone,
For some reason, i can't get it to work. I get the message saying that there is no GPS satellites available. I have it on automatic in the connection manager. I also went to the program files to start it there, and when i started it, and signed back on the connection manager, the GPS automatically stopped? Can anyone help?
Thank You in advance.

CraigCraig · EVDO Heavy User Joined: 15 May 2007 Posts: 142

Starting with the basics...does your U720 have a clear view of the sky when you start the GPS service?

kess91 · EVDO User Joined: 27 Dec 2006 Posts: 30

Yes i do. It did work before the update here, and i also tried it on the road.

jackrodgers · EVDO Addict Joined: 23 Mar 2006 Posts: 1131

With the latest update, there is no need for the lists of steps others have offered for using Streets and Trips, etc. They will use the GPS in the 720, at least for the time being according to a little dialog. Sprint probably plans to charge for the location services and how this will affect the direct connect to the GPS by mapping applications is unknown to me.

Mode has to be set to automatic and not EVDO.

I found that it would not work on battery only, perhaps because of a low battery power level.

You do need to update to the latest connection manager and do a firmware update. This will occur automatically if you use the automatic update feature.

Also check all of your preferences as these can get changed with an update.