Hi folks.

I don't own a Saga, but I like helping out. I recently picked up a copy of HTC Quick GPS, patched it, and ported it to WQVGA for the Omnia.

Well, I attempted to do the same for the Saga. I am not sure if it will help at all, and if it does, you still need clear sky, and good LOS (line of sight) to get a GPS lock. This just attempts to make it faster.

It Downloads a file called xtra.bin, which is used to estimate satellite position for the next 7 days. The file is specifically meant to be used with Qualcomm GPS chips, which the Omnia has, and judging from what I extracted in the Saga rom, the Saga does too.

Anyway, it may work great, it may be a dud. This app cannot make its own net connection, I dont think, so keep ion mind to establish one first. It is NOT required to keep running while using the gps.

Attached Files

HTC QuickGPS-patched.zip (309.6 KB, 158 views)

sounds cool but I'm not in a position to ginnea pig it if something goes wrong.
anyone want to test this?

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Alan

Somehow, I dont forsee how a text file will kill you off while in your sleep.

If it doesnt work, its just as easy to uninstall it and remove the xtra.bin file from \Windows.

It installed just fine and downloaded the file just fine. It doesn't quite fit on the screen just right.. It;s a little taller then the screen is so you can't see the date when the data will expire. No biggie.

Im not knocking your work, in fact we all appreciate those that help.
Im just not in a place where I want to try new things that would or could possible jeopardize the stability of my phone at the moment.

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Alan

I shouldn't have waited so long to try this. FINALLY, my Saga's GPS is actually useful.

Thanks, Adrynalyne!

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