Hi,
I am searching for a way to disable the automatic sync with the GPS.
does some one familiar with?
ariel1234 said:
Hi,
I am searching for a way to disable the automatic sync with the GPS.
does some one familiar with?
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Think we need more info here. What GPS device are you using?
Mike
As far as I know, this is not GPS depended.
in every GPS when you are open the GPS sw (e.g. Igo), the time is automaticly sync with GPS time.
Anyway I am using tytn with mice GPS.
please help
any one can help with this?
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I can't seem to locate a relevant thread so I thought I would just ask the question cold...
Is there a way to download the GPS log from my D810? I know this question is probably not limited to this model but it's what I got. I was travelling off-road on the week-end and need to see fairly accurately where the GPS log of the trip was in relation to the map. I know there are programs that will let me overlay the data on the map, I just don't know how to get it out of the phone in the first place.
BTW, I was using Tomtom Navigator 6 if that helps.
NOOBie question !!!! dont flame plz
this is not an ANSWER to your question rather a question on my part..
after getting the device .. i upgraded to the wm6 lsvw version..
the wiki said it has gps enabled
but for the life of me i cant figure out how to get it to work..
ive tried gmaps and gps tuner and they cant find the gps..
is there a particular way to get it TURNed ON
i tried htc site for the user manual but in vain!
so plz help
thanks
Sorry, I can't help you with that. I'm still on WM5 but I just used Trinityhacks to switch my GPS on.
I think this might be what you are looking for...
http://www.gpsvisualizer.com/
To clarify on both points- TomTom doesn't record GPS tracks. Co-Pilot Live and iGO 2006 both have options to do so.
GPS doesn't need 'turning on' if you have a GPS enabled ROM (as far as I know, all the cooked WM6 ROMs are GPS enabled, and WM5 Radio ROMs from 1.30 onwards are GPS enabled- as long as the last 2 digits of teh Radio ROM are .11 , GPOS is enabled)
[Edit- some of the new WM6 cooked ROMs don't update the Radio Stack, so you may need to do this in addition to the main ROM update. Radio ROM 1.38 seems the most stable, but 1.41 is OK. Avoid 1.40! ]
GPS aware applications will automatically turn the GPS receiver on as needed, as long as they point to the correct COM port.
For the Trinity/P3600 this is COM9 and the Baud rate is 57600. You must make sure that when you first use GPS you need a clear view of the sky, preferably outside, to allow the chip to download the very weak signals transmitted by the satellites. Once you have a first fix, subsequent fixes are much quicker.
korben said:
I think this might be what you are looking for...
http://www.gpsvisualizer.com/
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That's GREAT! Thanks korben.
Now I notice that the website makes reference to a Tomtom .pgl (navigator log) file but NeilM says Tomtom doesn't record tracks. I am confused - does Tomtom log GPS routes or not? If so, where is it on my system?
Hi all,
I have a problem... The GPS on my Athena worked, but I tried to fix it I wanted to enable change the power mode to Trickle, so I installed SirfDemoPPC , changed the output mode to SIRF binary, and finally decided not to change the power mode, so I just hit Cancel, and changed the protocol back to NMEA.
Now I can't connect to the GPS anymore, Tomtom can't see it, and I don't know what is going on. I tried to connect SirfDemoPPC to all COM ports without success...
Please help!
Silviu
silviu.h said:
Hi all,
I have a problem... The GPS on my Athena worked, but I tried to fix it I wanted to enable change the power mode to Trickle, so I installed SirfDemoPPC , changed the output mode to SIRF binary, and finally decided not to change the power mode, so I just hit Cancel, and changed the protocol back to NMEA.
Now I can't connect to the GPS anymore, Tomtom can't see it, and I don't know what is going on. I tried to connect SirfDemoPPC to all COM ports without success...
Please help!
Silviu
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There are two answers: Try looking in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=308606
Alternatively, try doing a hard reset (after backing up your data). The suggesiton is that setting GPS software to Sirf disables the GPS temporarily.
Don't use SirfDemo anymore - test out the GPS using GPSView or GPS Tuner.
apd said:
There are two answers: Try looking in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=308606
Alternatively, try doing a hard reset (after backing up your data). The suggesiton is that setting GPS software to Sirf disables the GPS temporarily.
Don't use SirfDemo anymore - test out the GPS using GPSView or GPS Tuner.
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Hi,
Don't worry about using SirfDemo anymore - I swear I'll never touch this piece of sh*i again (provided I get my GPS back to life).
I tried hard resetting, the problem is still the same. I will try removing the battery and letting the PDA lose its current. I read this *might* put the GPS receiver back into its initial state.
I also tried to contact the guy who made SirfTech, and try to understand what the error messages mean.
Silviu
OK, I removed the battery for a night and now the GPS receiver came back to life... Problem solved
Something tells me I won't try any soon to change anything in the receiver
Regards,
Silviu
i did the same: removed battery for overnight
but GPS still not fixing
neo_strut said:
i did the same: removed battery for overnight
but GPS still not fixing
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Try the solutions in my post (above - #2)
neo_strut said:
i did the same: removed battery for overnight
but GPS still not fixing
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Hi,
What exactly is the problem: the GPS can't get a fix, or your programs (Tomtom etc.) cannont connect to the GPS?
In my case the problem was that the programs couldn't access the GPS anymore.
If your programs see the GPS but can't get a fix, it's a different problem.
Hope this helps,
Silviu
GPS can't fix
silviu.h said:
Hi,
What exactly is the problem: the GPS can't get a fix, or your programs (Tomtom etc.) cannont connect to the GPS?
In my case the problem was that the programs couldn't access the GPS anymore.
If your programs see the GPS but can't get a fix, it's a different problem.
Hope this helps,
Silviu
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hi, thanks for reply...
the GPS can't fix at all after 20 minutes....of course outdoor under clear sky
I'm using M700 Glofiish with built in GPS SiRF Star III chipset
I also tried using GPStuner as recommended above...still can't fix, not sure if it's software or hardware problem
one thing, i used SiRFtech...
1. there are signals from "Find Port & Baud"
2. Protocol: NMEA
3. Baudrate NMEA 0 Effective 0
4. Errors FE=0 PE=0 OE=0 QOE=0
???
any idea?
Thanks so much
Try the free GPSView program, that is the best for getting a FIX I find.
Make sure you use QuickGPS to download the data first as well.
Hold it up above your head and wave it at the sky?
I think there might be a problem with your unit, there are several people on the Eten forum who had this problem and had their M700 replaced. See http://eten-users.eu/index.php?showtopic=6586 and generally speaking http://eten-users.eu/index.php?showforum=42
Silviu
try reflashing the radio on the device, GPS firmware is all controlled by that, so flash it and cross your fingers
Hi
I just bought an GPS-Mouse, in order to make TOMTOM usefull.
It worked a couple of days ago, but TOMTOM can't find the GPS-device now.
Does somebody have some usefull tips for me?
(GPS mouse is a Adapt AD-500 GPS Bluetooth receiver)
Cheers
I only use holux, but try restarting phone that usually helps
xboxhaxorz said:
I only use holux, but try restarting phone that usually helps
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Yup same here, Holux M-1200 with iGo MyWay software. But are you sure you set up a secure connection with the bluetooth and set it as a com port 6 or 7 with the correct baud rate? Did you follow everything step by step in your manual for the tomtom?
Well, I tried to follow the manual, but it didn't really help me. There was very little information in the manual, and the information in it was not very clear. The fact is, that it worked a couple of days ago, and now I cannot connect anymore...
I have a motorola BT GPS, supposedly motorola is rock-solid, but I've had troubles with it at times. Rebooting the phone would work occasionally, turning off the GPS would work occasionally, turning off both would work occasionally, if you get the picture, no ONE thing did it each time.
Recently, I found Franson GPSGate (the full version) This keeps a good connection with the bluetooth GPS better than it ever has been before, even when walking away from and then back to the gps device. It also generates a comport that multiple GPS programs can use at once. Very handy little program.
Hope it helps someone.
itrek bluetooth for me....
Do you know about the settings, External GPS icon on the Wing? Go in there and make sure you've got com port set i have mine at program port 6 which is where most gps like to sit for some reason but if it's not working for you play with that setting unfortunately it's trial and error but play with it. I don't know what you'd need "hardware port" for but since you're using a mouse and not a bluetooth unit can't hurt to play with that too, and in the last screen be sure you've got "manage automatically" checked, or maybe you need to uncheck it. All stuff to play with. Did you put any software on lately that could have hosed something? Did you try reloading tom tom? See if you can find one of those freeware utilities that talk to the gps unit and see if it can find it.
This device doesnt have a internal gps correct ? I always thought it didnt but I see some people talking as if it does. Then again, you all wouldnt be buying externals if that was the case.
Hi,
I tried several forum-internal as well as google-wide scans, but could not find any answers to my question. strange and I'm really curious on your answers.
How do I normally disable/enable GPS....I mean similar to WiFi?
I have TomTom and it works like a charm, but my fear is that GPS is ON all day long and I have no way to check/know if it still working at full level?
My only guess is that it automatically recognizes datatransfer and activates whenever serial transfer is starting.
Please let me know, btw. I installed WinMob6.5 (Touch IT).
Cheers
Norbert
njordan said:
Hi,
t automatically recognizes datatransfer and activates whenever serial transfer is starting.
Norbert
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Hi, you're right. GPS is usually disabled. It gets enabled (i.e. the internal port gets opened) by programs that communicate to the X1 that they need to access to GPS hardware. So, if your TomTom is 24/24 on, your GPS will be too. Otherwise, don't worry!
P.S.: try gtrab's HTC GPS, it's here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=516208
It lets you open and close the GPS port.
hello
Does anyone know how can i use my HTC T8585 as a external GPS ?
thanks a lot
Just open compass app.
This gives you a digital compass and (as long as GPS is switch on) your lat/long reading.
malex1 said:
....as long as GPS is switch on....
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But how, if I'm not using Google Maps and Internet?
Compass has no button for GPS switch on/off.
eshd
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=633114
Sorry, I assumed you had apps on your phone.
I use GPS Dashboard, a free app that gives all info you could want.
http://www.freewarepocketpc.net/ppc-download-gps-dashboard.html
Use Franson GPS Gate
You can use Franson GPS gate and in the settings after it finds your GPS and you hit Yes for Com 4. You have 4 options displayed with check boxes. Make sure you check Share with Active Sync. and connect your HD2 via cable or Bluetooth and see that the active sync is running. Then run GPS mapping app from your laptop and let it search and find it out automatically, otherwise you might need manual input.
I have used it on many long trips in the USA.
Thanks,
Raj