Wes Maldonado: Data Junkie

Google Maps My Location now works with Cingular/AT&T first generation Blackjack models thanks to the Jan 23, 2008 release of Windows Mobile 6.

To get it working you’ll need to laboriously upgrade your phone… a process that took me about 35 minutes. I’m sure if you’re already an ActiveSync master master you could do this in 10. I’ll write more about this later. For now… go attempt to upgrade, remember to FULLY BACKUP you phone. This means having your contacts, pictures, favorites/etc in a format not tied to an ActiveSync profile so that you can import them into WM 6 after the upgrade.

I found this while trying to get Google Maps My Location to work on a first generation Samsung BlackJack. To switch from 3G to Edge. The code did bring up the menu, however I wasn’t able to change any settings. Anyone know if I need another code?

1. Enter *#1546792*#
2. Select Option 3 Network & Call Settings
3. Select option 5 Network Mode
4. Select GSM Found on Google Maps for Mobile Google Group

It seems that I can’t enjoy the Google Maps Mobile 2.0 my location feature. Bummer.

** Update 2008-01-31: [Google Maps My Location supported on Samsung Blackjack SGH-i607](

Solution attempt #1

Try to switch from 3G to Edge while running google maps This didn’t work for me, does it work for you? If so, what version of hardware/software do you have?

Solution attempt #2

Upgrade to Windows Mobile 6 on Samsung BlackJack. Trying this out now… And it works!) **

Solution attempt #1

Try to switch from 3G to Edge while running google maps This didn’t work for me, does it work for you? If so, what version of hardware/software do you have?

Solution attempt #2

Upgrade to Windows Mobile 6 on Samsung BlackJack. Trying this out now… And it works!

Solution possibility #3

I would probably go for an iPhone with 3G (if they ever come out) rather than upgrade to the blackjack II. or try out something different entirely. Why would I want to upgrade to a Blackjack II? so I could unlock the on board GPS of course.

My friend Matt Michie wondered what the symbol DEP1 matched in his post about Seattle 911 Dispatch on I5. He’s speaking of the real time Seattle 911 mashup that puts 911 calls on google maps. I tried but couldn’t find any information on this DEP1 symbol so wrote in to the Seattle fire department they filled me in:

Mr. Maldonado,

Thank you for your e-mail inquiry. DEP1 is reference to our Deputy 1 Chiefs, who are called out on any full response.

Julie

Now we can all rest easy knowing that if you’re involved in a full response call, you’ll have a DEP1 on the scene.

The view out my office is pretty boring… I get to stare out at the Seattle Art Museum’s Olympic Sculpture Park, but I enjoy watching all the fire trucks and emergency vehicles scream down Western Avenue the most. I always wondered where are they going and now that I’ve found Seattle Fire Department’s Real-Time 911 Fire Dispatch I’m always in the know. Boy, I really love technology. Is the raw data alone not interesting? Then go check out this Google Maps + Seattle Real-Time 911 mashup.