Don’t you hate getting lost? Hang on I’ll use my GPS.

Of all the times I needed to go to Brisbane I thought having my new Palm Treo Pro would save me from the labyrinth of Brisbane Queensland streets; denied.

Some how the GPS was not initiating at all and GPRS can only get you so far, so Google Maps and WhereIS where saying I am within 400m of location LOST :S Grrr!.

Even though this is not the “FIX” I have figured out how to get it working when I need it. I tried quite a few things from other forums however there seems to be a few revisions of the phone.

What you will need to initiate the GPS and find out where the hell you are:

• GPS Test - I downloaded it from PocketGear but you can find it via google.
• Google Maps for Windows Mobile – You can download this via your mobile or internet, just make sure you have the right CAB file.

Okay now when you have downloaded, installed and sync’d those applications to your mobile phone just these easy steps below.

Prerequisites :

• Let windows mobile look after GPS data for your applications, I have used COM 4;

• Make sure you are outside for a better signal;

• Be sure to have your 3G, Next G, GPRS, HSDPA AKA Internet connection on;

• And download current data via Quick GPS program on your phone.

Step 1:

Open application GPS Test in your programs folder.

The program will scan the com ports and standard baud rate should be set for you. I waited for satellites to be found and minimized the app, took 3-4 seconds.

Step 2:

Open Google Maps and make sure to select ‘Use GPS’ and that is it.

Your Google Maps should already be using windows to get GPS data feed.

There you go pretty simple eh?  If you find a better way or an actual fix I would love to know and hear your comments

Phil