Verizon Q9c GPS Hack

Verizon Q9c GPS Hack

With the recent release of the Q9c for Verizon, I think we need to start trying to figure out how to hack the GPS to use Google, WLS, etc...

For starters, when I go to the setup menu (##073887*) and choose "GPS Settings", I get an error msg that states:
"Modifying GPS Settings disabled"

There must be some usefull info in here now, before it was never locked!!!

Jon

Has anyone tried using the Modaco GPS COM4 Activator on the VZW Q9c's?

I'm getting the exact same message on mine. I'm thinking about trying the Modaco Activator. I'll repost if i get it working.

I have tried the COM1: fix and now the Modaco Activator, none to any success... In due time, I hope...

I definitely want to get the GPS working with google maps. It's one of the reasons I got this phone.

Same here... This is pretty ridiculous that they disable shit all the time…. Getting old in my opinion. I have been with them (Verizon) for over 13 years, and they are getting pretty damn close to drawing me over the edge….


If someone, or myself, doesn't figure out a hack to fix this within my 30 days... I may just take it back and cancell my contract with them.

If we can find a valid SPC code that will let us play with the GPS, we may be in luck...

I don't know if this helps, or if it's already known, but I have a sprint Q9c and using google maps with it works. I select the "use gps" option and then it finds my location. I don't mean to insult anyone's intelligence but maybe you just didn't notice that option in the app.

It's also worth noting that while driving it auto updates your location. Not as smooth as the GPS in my car, but good enough if you're just trying to find your way somewhere.

I am VERY INSULTED and think the one of the mods should ban you from ever posting on here again!!!!

Just kidding... I am very familiar with the workings of both Google Maps and WLS. I actually have a BT GPS that I used with my Q1 and it works fine with the Q9c as well. I was just hoping I could get the internal one to work.

I have tried the Modaco Com4 activator as well as the COM1: hack, neither have given me any success... and it should also go without saying that the inermediate driver fails as well...

Thanks for trying and giving your advice, the effort is appreciated.

Jon

What functionality are you searching for? My Q can track my movement along the directions it's given me.

One question I have though, my girls blackberry pearl can save locations via stars that's not related to contacts. Is there a way I can label and save locations?

Do you have the VERIZON Q9c??? If so, what are you using and how are you getting it to work?

This is because the VZW Q9c doesn't use real GPS. It isn't talking to any satellites.
It is using cell tower triagulation.
This is why it only works with VZNav

Sorry, off topic, but what's the security code?

It's S.E.A.R.C.H.
OK, now that I've said that... it should be 000000

Jon

Oh, it is? Because I could have sworn it was "I H.A.V.E. B.E.E.N." Go figure?


Thanks though.:laugh2:

I've just started looking through this thread as I haven't been able to get Google Maps GPS to work either.

Brent - are you saying that there is no GPS receiver in the Q9c? If that's so - I think this is grounds for a class action suit. The GPS functionality is the only reason I stepped up from the Q to the Q9c. I know that I for one was misled to think that this phone has a functioning GPS receiver.

Hi all!! New to the forum and to Windows Mobile smartphone type stuff.

Anyways, I have a Q9c coming in the mail in a couple of days. I talked to Verizon tech support and they confirmed there is a built in GPS, but it is disabled by Verizon (I'm sure you all know this already). Reading through this thread, are you saying that you have not figured out how to enable it yet? I really need that working or this phone is going back.

Thanks for any info,

W666

I cannot say for sure if it has a GPS chip in it or not. I don't know.
I do know that VZNav uses triagulation from cell towers. That is why it only works in VZW coverage.

Unless there has been a drastic change from sprints Q9c; yes, it has a GPS chipset. If VZ navigator is made by telenav it should be able to utilize the GPS receiver. The reason that it needs network coverage is that the program only maintains a small map cache, so it needs data coverage to download maps as you move.

I like the sound of that... were there's a chip, there's a way...

Bump to get GPS and Google maps working on Verizon's G9C! I also got my Q9C a couple days ago and would love this phone even more if their was a way to get GPS to work. I'm not really a hacker so I have no idea where to begin, but I'll help anyway I can.