[pct-l] IPhone and GPS

Blanchard, Sym SWB3 at pge.com
Thu Jul 19 09:36:13 CDT 2012


It turns out I had not downloaded all of the maps.  Works great now.  Thanks to all!!  Symbiosis Cascade Locks

Sent from my iPhone

On Jul 16, 2012, at 9:50 AM, "Matt Parker" <zerosignal74 at comcast.net> wrote:

> Hey Symbiosis,
> 
> I had the same problem at first. Make sure you don't have Airplane Mode
> turned on as that will disable the GPS function. I have a 3GS but I think it
> should be the same to turn on the GPS for the 4S (Settings --> Location
> Services --> turn on the GPS). It sucks away a lot of battery power however
> since the phone is also searching for a cell signal that isn't there most of
> the time but you can see where you are at on Guthook's apps by doing this.
> Maybe there is another way to only have the GPS on and all other
> transmitting/receiving functions off but I have not figured that out yet.
> 
> Drake
> 
> -----Original Message-----
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> On Behalf Of Blanchard, Sym
> Sent: Monday, July 16, 2012 9:36 AM
> To: Pacific Crest Trail - L
> Subject: [pct-l] IPhone and GPS
> 
> 
> This has probably been answered many times.   How can I get GPS to work on
> my Verizon iPhone 4s?
> 
> I am using Guthook's and Half Miles's apps but I get a No Service Indicator
> even when I have a  clear view of the heavens.
> 
> Thanks, Symbiosis
> Timberline Lodge, Oregon
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
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