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Apparent GPS Failure
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JerrytheGreat
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My position
- Subscriber to the aGPS theory
- Not a subscriber to the PRL theory (mine is 65061)
- Subscriber to the Verizon is figuring it out theory
- Not a subscriber to the "its the plan" theory
- Undecided on the "linked to the phone number" theory
- Member of the "I'm keeping the phone and hoping" club
- Member "HEAVY users of GPS on cell phone for years and struggling" club
- Subscriber to the "this only affects Alltel peeps" theory (otherwise exchange your phone)
- Member of the "Oh my G-d, Google Sky Map is the best" club
so we have the same PRL 65061 ? This is a new updated PRL and I will call Verizon today.
I do not think it is the plan,I am on A verizon plan (unlimited for $99.99 plus data for $29.99)
I am a fan of, I hope Verizon figures this out.
Phone number ? not a fan as I came from Sprint to alltel to Verizon
Also "I'm keeping the phone and hoping for the best
Yes...65061 seems to be a problem PRL as this is a 'hybrid' prl that uses Alltel towers preferably as well as Verizon towers. I've tried to have the 51638 pushed out to me in order to test this theory as this prl is a 'verizon' prl. However, they try to push it out, and my phone keeps downloading the hybrid prl.
I have this escalated to the highest level of tech support after about 10 calls and repeated emails. NOW they say they are aware of this issue, that it is huge, and that they are trying to figure out a way to let the hybrid prl use the aGPS properly.
I have this escalated to the highest level of tech support after about 10 calls and repeated emails. NOW they say they are aware of this issue, that it is huge, and that they are trying to figure out a way to let the hybrid prl use the aGPS properly.
spalding12
Member
JerrytheGreat
Member
Is that a Quote?
"they are trying to figure out a way to let the hybrid prl use the aGPS properly. "
Is that a direct quote?
"they are trying to figure out a way to let the hybrid prl use the aGPS properly. "
Is that a direct quote?
spalding12
Member
why hasn't this problem been addressed by verizon yet?
verizon is HUGE in tampa
alltel in tampa was their biggest "coup" after the buyout
they have to know about this
the fix canNOT be that difficult
holiday weekend or not....
what is the freakin' deal
I'm sitting in a treestand in the Ocala National Forrest typing this with one eye while the other looks for Bambi's Dad. And yes, it is as painful as it sounds; I recommend using your fingers...
*228 option 2 did not change my PRL version even though I am roughly 2 hours north of home yet I can actually see the tree I'm sitting in (I think) on Google Maps and My Tracks.
It sure is awesome when it works.
Wiley bucks must sense the Droidic Presence. They're nowhere to be seen.
Here buckbuck, c'mere buckbuck...
P.S. It just occurred to me. I've got three bars and intermittent 3G. While hunting in the ONF. Gotta love that Verizon network.
*228 option 2 did not change my PRL version even though I am roughly 2 hours north of home yet I can actually see the tree I'm sitting in (I think) on Google Maps and My Tracks.
It sure is awesome when it works.
Wiley bucks must sense the Droidic Presence. They're nowhere to be seen.
Here buckbuck, c'mere buckbuck...
P.S. It just occurred to me. I've got three bars and intermittent 3G. While hunting in the ONF. Gotta love that Verizon network.
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spalding12
Member
I'm sitting in a treestand in the Ocala National Forrest typing this with one eye while the other looks for Bambi's Dad. And yes, it is as painful as it sounds; I recommend using your fingers...
*228 option 2 did not change my PRL version even though I am roughly 2 hours north of home yet I can actually see the tree I'm sitting in (I think) on Google Maps and My Tracks.
It sure is awesome when it works.
Wiley bucks must sense the Droidic Presence. They're nowhere to be seen.
Here buckbuck, c'mere buckbuck...
P.S. It just occurred to me. I've got three bars and intermittent 3G. While hunting in the ONF. Gotta love that Verizon network.
how long are you there
i can ride my motorcycle up in the morning....
love that area
how far from SR 19?
JerrytheGreat
Member
Oh, Deer..
Lmao..ironically I was sitting up a tree in the Citrus management area for the day yesterday. Saw nothing,but it sure was handy to have the GPS out there. ..Wasatch cool all the marked numbered roadswere on the map. BTW
.....much my buddy's iPhone did not
nor was he able to zoom in a close or have It as clear.
.....much my buddy's iPhone did not
nor was he able to zoom in a close or have It as clear.
Sorry, the network coverage is better out here in the forest than at the house. I'm not sure where SR19 is so I can't say for sure. My buddy and I are coming back tomorrow, early afternoon. We're staying at the house of a friend of his while we're here.
I sure wouldn't want to be biking this morning. It was in the 30's when we left the house at 6:30.
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spalding12
Member
i rode 200 miles this morning
saw 42 at the lowest here
BMW K1200GT....
heated grips and seat
all the gear... i've ridden in snow many, many times
LOVE this time of year
hate riding in the summer
any better luck today?
DAMN THIS GPS.... :icon_ devil: