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gps - how to stop message that data has expired
I have the HTC Tilt phone. At least once a day I get the following message; "The satellite data on your device has expired. Open quickGPS to download the latest data."
I do not use the GPS feature on my phone (I have two other GPS units, and do not need a third).
I cannot seem to stop this message from appearing.
I've tried many avenues, but none seem to work, but the message is becoming very annoying.
Thanks in advance. for any help.
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Lkc2854
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emuyshondt
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QuickGPS loads almanac data that tells the receiver where the GPS satellites are. It is called ephemeris information, I think. It helps the unit find satellites more quickly that if it has to search them without the data.
I think the unit will work without Quickgps, but it should lock faster with QuickGPS enabled. I don't know if it is useful if you move the phone with the GPS off (e.g. you fly across the country). Perhaps others can comment on that.
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cjthelder
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Thank you very much. That worked like a charm. No more pesty messages.
I had just never opened it; rather, I would select Options immediately and then "dismiss." But it would not stay dismissed. Now it is gone.
Thanks again.
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