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

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!

By: Dooba.net » The best kept secret in smart phones

Dooba.net » The best kept secret in smart phones — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 05:32:41 +0000

[...] Again, thanks Verizon for turning off the GPS, I am still waiting for that patch to turn the GPS back on. Seriously, you can’t do things [...]

By: DJyoSNOW

DJyoSNOW — Fri, 08 May 2009 02:31:43 +0000

I’ve don the samsung omnia rom update wich gave me more features better battery life ect.! I still have yet to figure out how to us the supposed unlocked gps. I did a phone settings change and now get a specific 3rd party application message. Though Live Search & Googles map still don’t recognize the gps which is supposedly updated and unlocked?

By: somedude

somedude — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 17:39:00 +0000

The GPS is working for the Omnia! I can use google maps, igo8, etc.

Get over to modaco and get the fix before its too late!

By: Michael

Michael — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 18:54:53 +0000

I have been searcing for an update for the omnia since i bought it. I recently came across 2 websites claiming that an unoffical beta rom is out to unlock the gps and adds a few features for the i910. I thought i would share these sites here.

http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/04/09/new-unofficial-verizon-wireless-i910-rom-unlocks-gps-and-more/

http://knguyentu.com/wordpress/2009/04/verizon-samsung-omnia-i910-beta-rom-leaked/