Comments on: We Did It: Verizon to Unlock GPS on Windows Mobile

By: Bryan DeFranco

Bryan DeFranco — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:06:37 +0000

I read all the comments and even followed the xv6800 link above, but all I find are statements that the MR2 upgrade does not unlock GPS.

By: Christopher Price

Christopher Price — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 06:50:39 +0000

Bryan, just re-read the article and follow the link to download Verizon’s latest update.

We’re not surprised you were misinformed by both Verizon and PCD, next time tell the support people you’re talking to, to start reading PhoneNews.com.

By: Bryan DeFranco

Bryan DeFranco — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:49:56 +0000

Feb. 2010, Verizon & PCD (HTC) phones will not unlock the GPS on many sets including the xv6800.. Told by Verizon suppt AND PCD support.

By: michael esson

michael esson — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 00:15:17 +0000

Be careful with the CFOS update from Samsung website. I installed that update and it worked for a few minutes. I then had a problem where I had no phone services. Contacted Verizon and they told me I would have to do a hard reset. Did a hard reset and now my samsung omnia freezes up all the time. Verizon informed me that although they have a contract with samsung with their omnia verizon do not approved the samsung update.

By: Roaddog861

Roaddog861 — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 21:21:34 +0000

Eric….
How did you get Bing to work? I can get Google maps to work but not Bing. It keeps telling me that it cannot find my location.

Mike…
The rom is called the CF03 update. I found mine at the Samsung website.

By: Mike

Mike — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 23:55:28 +0000

Which ROM is that? Do you mean MR2? That is 8 months old and does not unlock GPS.

By: Eric

Eric — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 20:56:13 +0000

Well all you Verizon Haters look they did as promised. New ROM unlocked GPS and it works with Bing, Google MAps…

By: Hating Verizon

Hating Verizon — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 03:13:04 +0000

I have talked to Verizon customer support twice recently, because they WILL NOT answer their email, about the GPS and they are telling me they still have no plans to unlock the GPS. This is a HUGE issue for me because of the nature of my work. I may soon switch back to Sprint or go to AT&T so I can get phones that function at their potential. I was told on the phone twice this week that there are no plans to open the GPS on the phones.

By: Skeets

Skeets — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:51:19 +0000

Talked to Verizon Tech Support on another issue and asked the question about unlocking GPS. He said yes, it is true that GPS on Omnia will be unlocked but it depends on Microsoft when they will release the patch. He did not clarify how the patch will be released or how the upgrade will be issued to current customers. Also, there was no time frame established. He also recommended not to use ROM updates available on the internet because Verizon will not be responsible in failure.

In reality, I think it is all hogwash, they are making money from us by charging $10.00 a month so why would they will give it up?

By: omnia user

omnia user — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 15:34:27 +0000

this is BS! they make you PAY to use their GPS software, which ONLY works when you’re in a data service area! WEAK!