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Monday, February 16, 2009

Getting Google Map's Location Service Working On Shadow and Dash

Posted by Ed Hansberry in "Smartphone Software" @ 02:00 PM

http://mobile.surrealnetworks.com/AppUnlockReg.htm

If you have a T-Mobile Shadow or Dash and use the Google Maps app, you've probably noticed that the "My Location" service doesn't work. That is the feature that gives a rough estimate of your location based on tower locations and signal strength - it usually works to within 1,200 yards, though often may be much closer.

This is especially cool with the new Google Latitude service that will connect you with friends based on locations. Well, it does work on your device, you just have to modify a registry key. The instructions can be found at Surreal Networks. They also have a tiny .CAB file that will do the trick for you, which is what I did since I don't have a registry editor installed on my wife's Shadow. You need to reboot the phone after installation. Once done, My Location in Google Maps will work just fine.


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