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  • 02-08-2012, 09:49 AM
    camstuf
    Stay on topic, Thread is in reference to GPS not internet!
  • 02-01-2012, 12:49 AM
    jacob11
    Just follow these steps:

    1. Activate Bluetooth on your mobile phone and set it to be discoverable or visible.
    2. On the PC, find your Bluetooth program manager.
    3. In the Bluetooth program, select the option to add a new connection or device, which will make the computer search for available Bluetooth devices and find your phone.
    4. When your mobile phone appears, select it to connect/pair it to your laptop.
    5. If prompted for a PIN code, try 0000 or 1234 and enter it on both the mobile device when prompted and your laptop.
    6. When the phone has been added, you will be asked what service to use. Choose PAN. You should then have a working Internet connection.
  • 01-31-2012, 10:38 PM
    ckarlpsyco669
    To start the internet connection
    On your PC Click Start
    Settings
    Control Panel
    Network Connections.
    Click on Network Connection with Bluetooth in the list.
    In Network Tasks, click View devices in Bluetooth networks.
    In the dialog Devices with Bluetooth PAN network, select your phone and then click Connect.
    *NOTE: Menus can vary slightly depending on what Bluetooth SW is used
    Using your 3G phone as a Bluetooth modem with Windows XP*:
    Activate the Bluetooth function on your phone and set it to be visible.
    On your PC go to My Bluetooth applications.
    This computer
    My Bluetooth connections
    Select add Bluetooth unit and follow the instructions to add your phone.
    When the phone has been added you will be asked what service you wish to use
    *choose PAN Network access point.
    You should now have a working internet connection.
    *NOTE: Menus can vary slightly depending on what Bluetooth SW is used
    Using your 3G phone as a Bluetooth modem with Windows 7*:
    Activate the Bluetooth function on your phone and set it to be visible.
    On your PC go to My Bluetooth applications.
    This computer
    My Bluetooth connections
    Select add unit, pick the unit you want to add from the list and follow the instructions to add your phone.
    When the phone has been added you will be asked what service you wish to use
    *choose PAN Network access point.
    You should now have a working internet connection.
    *NOTE: Menus can vary slightly depending on what Bluetooth SW is used
  • 01-31-2012, 10:31 PM
    ckarlpsyco669
    how can i use my cell fone as a modem useing my blue tooth feature ?
  • 07-31-2011, 03:28 PM
    osdenir
    Text automatically translated from: Portuguese to: English
    I also have interest in the answer!
  • 10-28-2009, 03:06 PM
    xandalar
    I've been looking for the same thing. I suppose it will be fairly difficult to do unless someone comes up with an easy app. But since it's not technically a feature of the phone, they probably won't get much help from the manufacturer.

    Still, there are some talented people out there who might find it a challenge.

    There's a website for sharing hacks of this type that might have what you're looking for called Hackaday. If they don't have something on it, you might find someone in the forums there who'd be able to give you more info. I'd post the link, but I can't.
  • 09-23-2009, 09:21 PM
    Jakester90
    Quote Originally Posted by Steve60937 View Post
    ok I'm going a slightly different way with this I have a Moto I290 its connected wo my PC via USB. In the phone menu under GPS is an option for imea out after i did that my M$ streets and trips app picks up the GPS device (however is unable to find satalites when searching) but I wanted to go the other way with it. I want to be able to see my cell phone from home using Streets and trips with it not connected to my pc. for example lets say my fiance is out and about and wants to find a cirtain grocery store or something...it would be very cool to be able to see where she is and give her step by step directions....no i am not one of those crazy boyfreinds or stalker or what ever lmao.She could always turn the GPS off anyway. if i had a laptop it would just connect it when im in the car and play with it there. Does anyone know if this is possible?
    good question id like to use GPS too
  • 09-16-2009, 03:15 PM
    nwadam2000
    Thanks for the App link
  • 09-14-2009, 05:33 PM
    Steve60937
    ok I'm going a slightly different way with this I have a Moto I290 its connected wo my PC via USB. In the phone menu under GPS is an option for imea out after i did that my M$ streets and trips app picks up the GPS device (however is unable to find satalites when searching) but I wanted to go the other way with it. I want to be able to see my cell phone from home using Streets and trips with it not connected to my pc. for example lets say my fiance is out and about and wants to find a cirtain grocery store or something...it would be very cool to be able to see where she is and give her step by step directions....no i am not one of those crazy boyfreinds or stalker or what ever lmao.She could always turn the GPS off anyway. if i had a laptop it would just connect it when im in the car and play with it there. Does anyone know if this is possible?
  • 06-04-2009, 10:43 AM
    argotera
    i was searching for the same thing. there is an appication called extgps for s60 mobile phones, but haven't tried it yet myself.it's free, google it around
  • 07-19-2007, 04:16 PM
    TungstenIHC
    i will try out gmaps on my vx8500 and see if it works
    i upload through the USB data cable using BitPim
    first i have to figure out where to upload though

    btw the vx8500 DOES SUPPORT java


    Quote Originally Posted by spum
    You could always just download VZ Navigator from Get It Now. This will allow you to use the GPS in your phone for road maps, instructions, etc. There is a 15 day trial period, or $3 for a day's use, or $10 monthly subscription. If you did this, you'd have immediate results and you wouldn't have to worry about going through and programming anything.
    I can save $10 a month by not using it!
  • 10-02-2006, 04:54 PM
    spum
    You could always just download VZ Navigator from Get It Now. This will allow you to use the GPS in your phone for road maps, instructions, etc. There is a 15 day trial period, or $3 for a day's use, or $10 monthly subscription. If you did this, you'd have immediate results and you wouldn't have to worry about going through and programming anything.
  • 10-02-2006, 03:57 AM
    camstuf
    I've used it and here's more on gmaps:
  • 09-29-2006, 08:23 PM
    Hanmin
    has anyone here used the gmap application ont heir phone?
  • 09-27-2006, 07:55 AM
    kevinf5
    Will it work with my verizon lg vx 5200pp?
    If so, how do I get the application on my phone using the usb data cable?
    I currently use the program BitPim to load images and ringers but there is no place to upload applications. Is there other software that I need?
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