[usererror]

Is this what other GPS uses with Location ON in the curve for Google Maps "My location"?

[nathanotis]

I have that issue as well. If i understand correctly, without a GPS Dongle or "puck", the phone is using Cell Tower info to locate you... It's less than accurate. if you are connected via WiFi it's a little more accurate, but the GPS puck is the way to go!

[takeshi]

3,000-5,000m definitely isn't GPS.

Go to Options->Advanced Options, hit the Menu and select Refresh GPS. Make sure you're outdoors.

[nathanotis]

Originally Posted by takeshi

3,000-5,000m definitely isn't GPS.

Quite right! I normally see anywhere from 900 - 1200m in poor coverage areas, again using cell tower location.

[Dubdub]

Moved to appropriate section.

Google maps uses cell tower triangulation to fix your position until GPS locks in. Cell tower locations have a general error of 1700-2500 meters or more. GPS accuracy is generally 10 meters or less.

[usererror]

Originally Posted by takeshi

3,000-5,000m definitely isn't GPS.

Go to Options->Advanced Options, hit the Menu and select Refresh GPS. Make sure you're outdoors.

I don't have that option to refresh? I'm doing it outdoors too. The GPS says "GPS Data Source: Device GPS" and "GPS Services: Location ON"

[usererror]

One of the users in another area of the forums said that the 3rd party apps can't access the GPS chip on the 8330...only Telenav?

[funkym]

3k-5k accuracy is really not (Navstar) GPS. That is called guessing ...

[takeshi]

Originally Posted by usererror

I don't have that option to refresh? I'm doing it outdoors too. The GPS says "GPS Data Source: Device GPS" and "GPS Services: Location ON"

That's odd. I can't really confirm if that's just the way the 8330 is or not. There's definitely a Refresh GPS on the menu on my 8310. Sorry that didn't help. Hopefully someone with an 8330 can chime in.