MGMaps
Probably the best GPS aware map program for Motorola iDEN phones. Quick GPS fixes, tracking, driving directions, traffic, local search, choice of many different map types. For best results change the following settings:
Settings -> Map Browsing -> Low Memory = Checked
Settings -> Advanced -> GPS Read Line method = Legacy method
Type: Freeware
Vendor: Cristian Streng – Product Page, Online Help, Forum
Data Connection Required: Yes
Supported iDEN phones: All
Downloading uses paid data. Downloads are for Java ME phones only.
To download and install click here: DOWNLOAD (jad)
thanks for replying Dennis , i was able to get the GPS going but the app seems very complicated ,at least on my phone. i got a i465 clutch , the signal comes and goes every minute and some of the keys on the phone didn’t work plus it takes forever to load and unload maybe the app is not compatible with this phone. thanks anyway!
Walter,
I wonder if you have a bad GPS chip in the phone.
Power cycle the phone and go outside somewhere with a clear view of the sky, extend the antenna, open the phone menu and choose GPS -> Position. Press the soft key labeled “Refresh” and wait.
The first fix can take several minutes but if it never gets a location there is something wrong with the phone itself. If that is the case, try contacting Motorola. A broken GPS is a public safety issue so they might be willing to fix it even if the phone is out of warranty
If the GPS is working but MGMaps still isn’t try asking for help on the MGMaps forum. The developer seems quite helpful to people with problems
dennis i don’t know what’s going on ? i did all the settings you mentioned but i still get location not determined. is there anything else i gotta do? help please!
I get Verification Failed on i580 and i760.I tried version 1.3913 and yours same failure. Both phones have updated software and Download Apps and both fail with Ota or cable upload
Yes, the low memory option can make map loading slower. You can try it both ways. If the app is stable and GPS works with low memory not checked than you don’t need it.