Global Positioning System receivers have become an integral way of getting around in our society, and integrating GPS into cell phones has made the service even more convenient. Not only can we determine where we are or get where we want to go, but also many emergency centers have the capability to see our location information and send help. These services are even available on prepaid cell phone plans, such as with Boost Mobile, which is owned by Nextel.
Instructions
1. Select "GPS" from the main menu of your Boost Mobile phone. Choose the position option. This shows you the map where you were when you last selected the GPS position as well as the time and date.
2. Stand out in the open away from buildings and trees with an open view of the sky. If you cannot get outside, stand near a window. Hold the phone away from your body and be sure not to cover the phone antenna.
3. Push the "Refresh" option on the phone's screen. Stand still while the phone calculates your position. Even walking can increase the time it takes to determine your position. If you're driving, hold the phone close to a car window. Push the "Cancel" option to go back to the position screen.
4. Choose "GPS" from the main menu and select privacy. Select the privacy option you want; this decides which applications have access to your GPS location. You can set it to "Restricted", "Unrestricted" or "By Permission." "Restricted" does not allow Java applications access, "Unrestricted" allows all applications access, and "By Permission" prompts you to give permission for each application as it tries to access your location information.
5. Download National Marine Electronics Association, or NMEA, 3.0-supported map software or later onto your computer. Connect your phone to the data cable and to the "COM" port on your computer. Set the COM settings to: Bits per second: 4800; Data bits: 8; Parity: None; Stop bits: 1; and Flow control: Hardware.
6. Set your phone to the GPS menu and the "Interface" option. Set the "NMEA Out" option to "On. "When you finish using the GPS from your phone on your map software, set the "NMEA Out" option to "Off." If you turn your phone off, that sets "NMEA Out" to "Off" as well.
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