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Question posted by tjminnema on January 3rd, 2012

Gps Simulator?

I cannot get my device's to aquire satellite signals. There is a red X on the signal bars. How do I fix this?

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Answer #1: Posted by chrisriches36 on January 7th, 2012 3:55 PM
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You need to go into the settings and turn the 'GPS Simulator' off. The purpose of the simulator is so that you can view routes indoors without a GPS signal .... but having it turned on blocks the GPS signal.

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