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Hello!
I have a Ipaq 614C and I have a problem. When i install the TomTom i can't connect to the GPS. In the HP asset's it appear GPS: Present but in the status appear disable.
Anyone can help me.
Thanks.
John
Check in TOMTOM which GPS com port it's using. Then change to same port
as set in Settngs->Systems-> External GPS -> Programs com port.
I dont use Tomtom myself but I've used so far Google Maps and NAv4All and it works fine without any changes.
Good luck.
On my ipaq 614, the default com port for the gps is port number 6. And it works fine with that.
im also having some GPS difficulties with 614c: i already tried it with igo8, tomtom navigator and latest google maps. it finds satellites very slowly and rarely, mostly never. anyone got an idea?
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tibyke said:
im also having some GPS difficulties with 614c: i already tried it with igo8, tomtom navigator and latest google maps. it finds satellites very slowly and rarely, mostly never. anyone got an idea?
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did u try always out of the house in a open space?
most of the ppl don't know that u don't have GPS signal in close space.
second of all, first download with quick gps latest infos, after that start igo, it will be more quicker ...
chrees.
klaxhu said:
did u try always out of the house in a open space?
most of the ppl don't know that u don't have GPS signal in close space.
second of all, first download with quick gps latest infos, after that start igo, it will be more quicker ...
chrees.
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of course i tried it in open air, and at night on the balcony with no success. i will try quick GPS, thanks for your advice!
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quick gps?
klaxhu said:
did u try always out of the house in a open space?
most of the ppl don't know that u don't have GPS signal in close space.
second of all, first download with quick gps latest infos, after that start igo, it will be more quicker ...
chrees.
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Hi all, mine did not come with any quick GPS installed, the older (tomtom related) version from the 6915 does not work on that device any longer, where did you get quick gps? or is it hidden somewhere..? Since there is no navi software installed, only google maps..
txs
From my personal experience with it, it took absolutely FOREVER to connect to a satellite the very first time I tried. Took about 7 "cannot find a signal" messages before I finally snagged one.
After that, it was ~20 seconds to connect every time.
I really dont know what the deal was, but after that initial connection it seemed perfectly fine.
So my advice is, try again for a little while.
I also have problems with GPS on HP 614c. But the problem probably not in the chip, and in programs as Oziexplorer and Google Navigator satellites catch and precisely defines a site, and Navitel works through time and that in a minute satellites as though fade and data cease to be updated, Garmin in general satellites does not see. Firmware update has not helped. Anybody has ideas?
p.s. sorry for my english
With program Navitel has understood, the reason was in program MultyDID, it blocked access to keyboards and deformed a signal from satellites, Garmin does not function.
rainerrabe said:
Hi all, mine did not come with any quick GPS installed, the older (tomtom related) version from the 6915 does not work on that device any longer, where did you get quick gps? or is it hidden somewhere..? Since there is no navi software installed, only google maps..
txs
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http://rapidshare.com/files/125147036/IPAQ_600_GPS_Quick.zip.html
ENJOY
Hi
I've had the same problem with iGO8. You have to change the sys file in the iGO directory on the storage card. Here what I have there:
[folders]
app="%SDCARD%/iGO8"
[interface]
maxzoom2d=6000000
show_exit=1
[gps]
port=6
baud=57600
set_messages=0
[timezone]
sync_os_timezone=0
reset_os_timezone=0
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http://rapidshare.com/files/125147036/IPAQ_600_GPS_Quick.zip.html
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Could you upload this GPS quick to the forums?.. its not available @ rapid..
Thx
DSwarP said:
From my personal experience with it, it took absolutely FOREVER to connect to a satellite the very first time I tried. Took about 7 "cannot find a signal" messages before I finally snagged one.
After that, it was ~20 seconds to connect every time.
I really dont know what the deal was, but after that initial connection it seemed perfectly fine.
So my advice is, try again for a little while.
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I agree with all these comments and the above regarding open space. GPS does indeed require a clear view of the sky... but one thing not so often said is that GPS needs a clear view of the NORTHERN sky... most of the GPS satellites are in a geostationary orbit above northern part of the planet.
To the guy who has tried leaving the phone on the balcony... I suspect your balcony is south facing (very nice).
I have also found that the longer it is since your last fix, the longer it will take to get a fix. GPS satellites only broadcast their "here I am" messages every 30 seconds and it is mostly down to luck whether your phone is listening for the right satellite at the right time. That's why it takes a while to obtain a GPS fix on all devices. QuickGPS and other software tries to expedite the fix by allowing the phone to calculate which satellites will be the right ones to listen out for, based on a daily positions log of the GPS satellites (called ephemera data).
GPS does work quite well on the 614c (I use tomtom 6.3 and Google Maps, both extensively)... but it does often take a long time to get a fix - sometimes even 10 minutes.
hipppo said:
I agree with all these comments and the above regarding open space. GPS does indeed require a clear view of the sky... but one thing not so often said is that GPS needs a clear view of the NORTHERN sky... most of the GPS satellites are in a geostationary orbit above northern part of the planet.
To the guy who has tried leaving the phone on the balcony... I suspect your balcony is south facing (very nice).
I have also found that the longer it is since your last fix, the longer it will take to get a fix. GPS satellites only broadcast their "here I am" messages every 30 seconds and it is mostly down to luck whether your phone is listening for the right satellite at the right time. That's why it takes a while to obtain a GPS fix on all devices. QuickGPS and other software tries to expedite the fix by allowing the phone to calculate which satellites will be the right ones to listen out for, based on a daily positions log of the GPS satellites (called ephemera data).
GPS does work quite well on the 614c (I use tomtom 6.3 and Google Maps, both extensively)... but it does often take a long time to get a fix - sometimes even 10 minutes.
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Very nice. I woud've never thought about that. However, i think geostationary orbit is when the satelite goes around the equator with the same angular speed as the rotation of the Earth. So these satelites actually go around in an orbit perpendecular to the equator. Yesterday i tested and got 2 satelites inside a room with north windows. Very cool. Do you use quick GPS. I installed it and downloaded the data for the next 7 days. I didn't notice any improvement. I use DESTINATOR 7 and Maspware GPSmeter 5.I don't really get it - who manages the data downloaded by Qgps - windows drivers or the gps software itself.
More GPS thoughts
Axlastro - the ephemeris data that QuickGPS and other programs download is nothing to do with Microsoft/Windows or with HP. It is official data on the positions and movements of the satellites in the GPS network. Provided ultimately by some government department, probably American.
If you have not noticed an improvement over a period of several days, I'm not sure why this is. This old posting might help you.
Ephemeris data is also actually transmitted by the satellites themselves. This is why, when you have recently had a fix, it is usually quite quick to get another one. Programs like QuickGPS are only therefore useful if it's been a while since your last fix.
Thanks. I googled the topic and got some detailed explanations.
http://wmexperts.com/articles/gps_vs_agps_a_quick_tutorial.html
I also found a thread that says that QUICKgps doesn't work with the ipaq.
http://mobilitytoday.com/forum/showthread.php?t=16767
So that's why i don't see improvement. However neither of the people on that forum has managet to improve their fix times. Can you tell me wich program exactly you are using?
strange. i never had problems with gps. very fast . newest firmware from hp site ,and 3 different roms,original 6.0 and 2 roms with 6.1 . Igo,garmin etc.
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Really. Which program do you use, so i can try with it too.
I spoke to HP support and they said that it depends on the GPS software if it will use the aGPS function, so we have to check if the software we use is compatable with tha Qualcomm 6820 gps chipset of the ipaq.
Install this
http://uploading.com/files/YI4IJTCC/PART1-GPS Quick.zip.html
Now update the app
Install this
http://uploading.com/files/15FMK62B/PART2-QuickGPS.CAB.html
Now update the second app but on this update you will get at 79% a fail note
Ignore it and check your GPS...
from my testes you will get a better hot fix (time )
If you are after SR or cold fix update the second app (the one that fails)
Good luck
Ps at the end it will look like this
sorry about quality of the move ,I had to upload to youtube ….so I compressed the file
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYbVnuwvluo
the only gps software that i have is google maps and wen i click menu>use GPS i see Seeking GPS satellites (0)... and i can wait forever nothing comes up
is there any other free gps untilities to try the gps whit?
funstuffalex said:
the only gps software that i have is google maps and wen i click menu>use GPS i see Seeking GPS satellites (0)... and i can wait forever nothing comes up
is there any other free gps untilities to try the gps whit?
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make sure you have selected "manage gps automatically" under options. Most of the time, if you want to set it manually, its com port 4.
The very first gps signal acquisition can take forever sometimes. Make sure you run QuickGPS (from Start->Programs) before you try again. And make sure you are outside on a nice day. Then it should find it. Then, for some reason (maybe the phones gps chip knows what the gps signal itself tastes like???) it will always acquire much faster, in my experience anyways...
My first gps phone, a Polaris, wouldn't get a fix at all until I plugged it into an external gps antenna, then it worked like a champ from them on...
Cheers!
--Jesse
Hi. i've just bought a X1. after installing garmine mobil xt, but i cant get any gps signal. any one that knows how or what i've done wrong?. I've tried to use seriell port and the intemediant but whith no luck. Please any one
my google maps have problem too..
always showing me wrong locations.. not moving with car etc..
is there a problem with X1 gps?
i don't know if there is any problem, my garmin prog starts but i cant get any signal on the built in gps
Where have you been testing it? If in-door, try outside. I have seen the same message iwth TomTom when in a building, but when I'm outside and try to get a GPS fix, it's quick.
i've been testing out doors but i cant get any signal with the X1 but with mt Garmin uvi i get it quick. where can i get the GPS fix?
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Where have you been testing it? If in-door, try outside. I have seen the same message iwth TomTom when in a building, but when I'm outside and try to get a GPS fix, it's quick.
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Same here had problems inside the TT7 but outside works like a charm.
Run app called QuickGPS, installed by default (you should have icon in programs). It downloads small file with actual settings of GPS satelites. My X1 couldnt fix position too, but after updating this db it works like charm. I get position in less than 30s
it's not a x1 gps thing that it don't work indoors thats a std gps thing
i use tomtom and it never have any problem
leobox1 said:
my google maps have problem too..
always showing me wrong locations.. not moving with car etc..
is there a problem with X1 gps?
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that's because you haven't enable GPS in Google Maps, but instead are using Cell Tower estimations for your location.
Is there a way to only use gps in google maps? I cannot figure out how to. It keeps trying to connect to gprs even with gps selected. [email protected]!
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Is there a way to only use gps in google maps? I cannot figure out how to. It keeps trying to connect to gprs even with gps selected. [email protected]!
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It HAS to use a wireless connection to grab the map data.
contaygious said:
Is there a way to only use gps in google maps? I cannot figure out how to. It keeps trying to connect to gprs even with gps selected. [email protected]!
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actually thats connection is to download the map images.
Hi, I got my Topaz today and im very dissapointed, I have no gps fix in any navigation software even in google maps, its still seeking for gps satellites (0) but no progress. Did anyone see this problem before, any solution or I've got damaged device and I must send it back?
// ok now, i got already fix fine but it takes couple of hours to get it, interesting.
a clouple of hours for a fix? that doesn't sound right, have you updated quick gps?
I followed the advice here:
http://blog.mohdimran.com/htc-touch-pro-gps-problem-tweaking/
and haven't had problems since. Even after an extended period of non use I get a fix after 1-2 minutes.
Use:
Com-port=4
Baudrate=57600
Are you inside a building or utside ?
Also if you have installed the VOIP cab file then your GPS will not work and you need to follow this post to rename a file and then restart your phone. After i did this my GPS worked very well and I get a fix within 20-30 seconds!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=402228&page=8
With Com-port 4 and Baudrate 57600 i have when i ma outside a fix within 5 seconds!!
When i walk inside my house iGO8 will keep a GPS fix.
I must say that i own a old house from 1923 with no concrete and rebar so that helps with a GPS fix inside!
how can i set the baudrate when i using the internal gps?
wenxi said:
how can i set the baudrate when i using the internal gps?
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For iGO8 goto: Settings 2/2 and click on GPS, there you can set comport to 4 and baudrate to 57600.
For TomTomNavigator goto Preferences 6 of 6 and click on Configure GPS, then again click on Configure and select: Other NMEA GPS reciever then you can slide the baudrate up to 57600 and after that select com4.
For other navigations i don't know where to set it.
I've done some testing and it looks works properly, when im tryied thirst-fix it was a little rainy day and I've hold a device in a hand and that was the problem i think. Device can't be in movement when I put it on the desk outside of house it allready fix the position ( it takes some time ). So im happy now, good-end story : ) Thx all to yours advices and sorry for my bad english, I'll hope you get the point xD
I notice the same experience:
- It's difficullt to get fix if you hold the phone or when moving
- It will fix easily and take not long for first fix when you put it outdour e.g on top of a car
- Fix time is unstable, sometimes it gets fix in 20-30 seconds but other time it takes long time, even can not fix
Compared to other GPS phone like Nokia 5800, the Topaz GPS reception is very bad.
(PS: I have tried a lots of GPS tweaks, tips but did not help much)
I am using newest Radio - 4.47.25.21 and ofcourse QuickGPS is a prerequisite...I get a fix in 10-20 seconds irrespective if I am standing or moving. Country - Singapore
khemu said:
I am using newest Radio - 4.47.25.21 and ofcourse QuickGPS is a prerequisite...I get a fix in 10-20 seconds irrespective if I am standing or moving. Country - Singapore
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i must agree, since upgrading to the 4.47.25.21 radio my GPS reception has been superb. I generally get a fix in under 30sec.
Even had a fix in my house after installing tomtom to set the preferances, was quite supprised that the GPS was getting signal, something that never happens in my house with any previous device or other radios.
Think if the battery drain is not high this radio will be a keeper
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i must agree, since upgrading to the 4.47.25.21 radio my GPS reception has been superb. I generally get a fix in under 30sec.
Even had a fix in my house after installing tomtom to set the preferances, was quite supprised that the GPS was getting signal, something that never happens in my house with any previous device or other radios.
Think if the battery drain is not high this radio will be a keeper
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Can you share the 4.47.25.21 radio ? THanks
duongla said:
Can you share the 4.47.25.21 radio ? THanks
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Yeah post it here please http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=528040
finally!
Wow, it finally works with radio 4.47.25.22. No more fiddling around. I got a first fix after resetting in about 30 seconds. After that, fixes are almost instantaneous.
I would advise this radio to anyone with gps problems
I have a fix within 2 seconds with stock rom and radio with TomTom Navigator 7 and iGO8
Just set your GPS to:
Com-port: 4
Baud-rate: 57600
Tom Lenferink said:
I have a fix within 2 seconds with stock rom and radio with TomTom Navigator 7 and iGO8
Just set your GPS to:
Com-port: 4
Baud-rate: 57600
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Somehow that doesn't work for everybody, it didn't work for me. (stock rom) but with the new radio it's working now.
Wow woow. Thanks Khemu and rumpleforeskin for sharing your experience with Radio 4.47.25.21
I upgraded the radio and now the GPS is very good. First fix was less than 1 minute, later fix is about 20 seconds.
I have been frustrated for 3 months since I bought the TD2, trying every tweaks and tips. Now. it's wonderful.
Current ROM information:
ROM 1.40.707.2 WWE
Radio 4.47.25.21
Protocol 61.35tc.25.28U
duongla said:
Can you share the 4.47.25.21 radio ? THanks
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obsydian said:
Yeah post it here please http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=528040
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You can download it here: BeeGee's Topaz File Mirror
and here: Rapidshare 1 - Rapidshare 2
hi guys,
when i try to use gps (with syngic), it takes a lot of time to search satellites. when i had WM, there was an app that downloaded satellite's data every week. there is a way to have a faster signal search in android?
thanks
loscassapalle said:
hi guys,
when i try to use gps (with syngic), it takes a lot of time to search satellites. when i had WM, there was an app that downloaded satellite's data every week. there is a way to have a faster signal search in android?
thanks
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Mine does it already, when I enable GPS, the mobile connections kicks in and I get a fix in no time
as far as i know the aGPS ( assisted GPS ) can use the network towers to make a quick location fix within a radius of 1.5 Km, but you need to have this function active.
knowing roughly where you are helps the gps to select the needed data from the satellites.
last week i got a gps fix in less then 20 sec.
k.mooijman said:
as far as i know the aGPS ( assisted GPS ) can use the network towers to make a quick location fix within a radius of 1.5 Km, but you need to have this function active.
knowing roughly where you are helps the gps to select the needed data from the satellites.
last week i got a gps fix in less then 20 sec.
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but AGPS needs data connection