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Well, I have two 8330m. I have been in discussions with USCC for over a month, trying to get my GPS to work etc.... They sent out replacement phones telling me the device was bad, they transfered me over to RIMM - lots of time and lots of phones swapping back and forth to get this working.
My mystical art.... I one morning after trying the unicdma and getting all the apps downloaded on the net decided to just call them. I asked the data services tech that I'm trying this fix (yes, he was worried), then I sent him the PDF so he can be educated on the fix, then when he was convinced that I was not going to F up the phone - he gave me the code. ... simple. It was a 10 min talk, he learned a little - I got my code.
He was then interested in how things would turn out, so he wanted me to get back to him, and I did - told him it works and now I can find GPS Sat from my bed room.
Two days after doing this, I decided to fix my other 8330m, this time things were not working so well. I back tracked did all my steps - nothing. I recalled USCC and talked it over with them, telling them the story again, and how I got the SPC and fixed my GPS. Then they explained that every phone has a unquie SPC code, so I asked for my SPC and they gave it to me - simpile, 10 min talk.
I now have both 8330m working on GPS (by the way I need a good app BBMaps is too sloooow - any ideas anyone?) and life is good.
Edit: Not sure why service companies do not know of this, and why they do not put a fix in? I've gone so far to ask for monthly credit (and I've gotten them) for the GPS not working, bc this is a service that they sell and I'm paying for.
So adivse to you home gamers - If your not getting this fix to work, ask for a credit.06-18-09 07:56 AM - Well roadwarrior69, it seems the squeaky wheel does get the grease! I walked into the store where I bought the phone, asked for the SPC code, got it no questions asked.I now have both 8330m working on GPS (by the way I need a good app BBMaps is too sloooow - any ideas anyone?) and life is good.
So that puts me one step closer.
I've applied the fix following all the well defined steps, and I am still yet to see any change in behavior from my phone.
My phone - U.S. Cellular BB 8330m (grey) CDMA - v4.5.0.138
My location - Chicago, IL (West Suburbs)
I get EVDOx1 service connection
1. QPST: using SURF6300-BB profile
2. QPST: PDE settings for Alltel/USCellular
205.142.19.100
8888
IP
Mobile
3. QPST: all check boxes on left side of gps panel checked=TRUE
4. QPST: applied settings,... errors,...rebooted etc., checked settings after with QPST and they stuck, good.
5. BB phone and internet connect and work fine, phew!
5. BB GPS Settings: Device GPS/Location ON
6. BB Application Permissions: GPS Allowed
7. The guide said I'm supposed be enjoying my GPS now, grrrr!
I've tried on the following apps:
BB Maps
Google Maps
Black Star Navigator
Do you or anyone else with USCC 8330m have any further suggestions.
Is it possible I need to *228 my phone? I am hesitant do so since I have heard rumor this may reset my SPC code, I don't want to have to ask for it again if I can avoid it.
I've also seen suggested removing the GPS enabled apps, then reinstalling them, can anyone confirm this is a real solution?
The funny thing is, when I was traveling a few weeks ago in CA and NV, Google Maps (not using GPS) was able to get accurate locks on my location in no time down to the street corner. When I am in my home network area, it places me anywhere from 1 mile to 50 miles off location, and jumps around a lot. What's that all about?
I've already spent a couple of nights working on this, I considering getting back in line with the rest of GPS disabled cattle. Mooo!
Thanks in advance to anyone who helps!06-18-09 09:11 PM - Yeah my spc code was the default Alltel one: 000000.
I rebooted my phone all the way before unplugging it as I had seen it in another post.
Also tried outside. No luck, no satellites
May try to write to the phone again, for the third time for S&Gs. When I read the settings from the phone on QPST everything looks kosher.06-21-09 10:29 PM - Tried pushing the information to the phone again. This time I updated my Desktop Software from 4.5 to 4.7. Didn't think this would be the problem but thought I would try anyhow.
Just a couple of observations here, not sure they mean anything:
When booting up the QPST, under the 'Phone Selection' dialog, my phone number is listed wrong.
Second, when I push the info to the phone and allow it to reboot the radio is turned off initially and I have to
Anyhow as I am writing this the GPS is just starting to work.
Not sure what did it... may be the Desktop Software since that is the only thing I changed. Thanks for all your help.06-21-09 11:04 PM - HAHA... you are right my friend. Just downloaded LifeInPocket and AmazeGPS. Will have to give each one a whirl tomorrow and see how good they work. Also have blackstar and may try TrekBuddy and Nav4All.
With that being said Google Maps may do just fine. Sometimes those voices on GPS systems can get annoying. Sounds like a backseat driver telling me what to do.06-21-09 11:41 PM
