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Tom Tom Setting w/ Advantage

When I launch TT I get text message ""no gps" after application starts. I go to settings but not sure what com port, gps receiver to select, etc
I am in California, anyone know what settings to put in the Tom Tom prefs?

PDAinLA said:
When I launch TT I get text message ""no gps" after application starts. I go to settings but not sure what com port, gps receiver to select, etc
I am in California, anyone know what settings to put in the Tom Tom prefs?
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It should work automatically. It sometimes takes a little while for the GPS radio to start responding then you have to wait for it to find your position, etc.
Settings for GPS if you've changed them are:
GPS Program Port: Com4
GPS Hardware Port: None
Baud Rate: 9600
I have Manage GPS Auto checked.

thank you...i will redo the settings as you suggested

PDAinLA said:
thank you...i will redo the settings as you suggested
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Stiil not working with your settings. It says "No GPS device"

PDAinLA said:
Stiil not working with your settings. It says "No GPS device"
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Is TomTom setup to use internal GPS?

Did you also check your settings in your device, not just TT?
Settings -> GPS
Program: COM4
Hardware: none
Access: GPS automatic
In TT they're:
Settings -> GPS status -> Config -> Other NMEA GPS ->
GPS-Baudrate:9600 -> COM 4
P.S. Hope my translation is right, just have a german rom

ltxda said:
Is TomTom setup to use internal GPS?
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Don't use the "Internal GPS" setting in TT6 - it rarely works. Change the GPS in WM5 to Com4 and set TT to Com 4 and 4800 or 9600

At my T-Mobile ameo i had to make an update via GPRS to get the satelite informations.
I have lost a lot of time before it gets working. but after the update all is ok.
But i did not know if that is the reason because tomtom shows me waiting for gps information after a time.
My choosed settings are:
- another nmea
- and com 4
- and tomtom 6

Cooked ROM's and GPS

I'm new to this forum, and learned a bit too.. Reading all sorts of posts.
Right now my ActiveSync drops connection when i connect the phone, and first <b>now</b> i realized there is a newer version.. So that's maybe a solution for that.
Well...
I am wondering about the GPS control panel icon... It's not there? Then @ HTC's site, i read they have a new ROM to fix that, so i tried.. it worked, the ROM update.. but no GPS icon still.. :-/ (It was the same image version, i remember, but i had a hope..)
Then...
I've been reading about the homemade ROM's. And something about the EXTENDED memory?
Is there a ROM that will give me the GPS icon, and maybe fix some things/bugs - optimize. And have some fancy pancy thingy programs and stuff? Danish would be preferred though..
My first post.. I will try to get better
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Oh, and something to make the phone like a USB-drive.. If u know what i mean..
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aaarh, when i would like to download some files, it just opens, and dont start downloading.. why? and maybe a fix?
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The sync is still connected... the newer version helps..
Will TOM TOM 6 work fine??
aaand, when pushing the "messages" link on "today screen", sometimes i takes tome time to get in.. why?
I hope someone will answer some of my annoying questions

Nothing?
Did I ask TO newbish?

Yes ensure that you are running the latest activesync. Also are you using personal firewalling software, make sure that the network connection is allowed. ActiveSync connects using a virtual network adaptor, with a network of something like 169.254.2.X.
Make sure you have the most recent ROM from HTC installed on your unit, some of the older ROM's don't have GPS enabled.
GPS is automatically turned on by the unit, hence no off or on control. I personally use TomTom on my 3600i. To get it working make sure that your GPS port settings are the same for your device (Settings, System, External GSP, Programs) & TomTom (Check Preferences, Show GPS Status, Configure).
Ensure that you are standing outside for GPS to connect, it may take up to 6-8 minutes for a cold sync (however should only take ~2 minutes).
To check if your GPS is actually working, go to show GPS status, if you see the message "GPS Device Not Found" it's not working properly, check the above steps again. If you see "No valid GPS signal!" this means your GPS is working, however not yet locked on-to satelites (you might also notice the blue and yellow circle spinning).
I'd recommend you don't touch any other ROMs until you have more experience.
You can see your phone in explorer, look under \My Computer\Mobile Device
Messages taking a while to open, no idea, try a soft reset & see if the problem keeps on happening.
For your future posts, i'd recommend asking only a few questions at a time & make them clear.
PS - My settings for GPS that get TomTom working:
Device - Settings / System / External GPS
Programs tab / GPS program port: COM4
Hardware tab / GPS hardware port COM9 / Baud rate 115200
Access tab / Manage GPS automatically (enabled/selected)
TomTom - Change preferences / Show GPS Status / Configure
Other NMEA GPS receiver / GPS baud rate 115200 / GPS in COM9

Hi Steve
Ask less questions, got it... Maybe it was because I'm new and did not now all this existed and a lot got onto my mind at the same time.
Well, the ActiveSync 'problem' is solved. Newer version was the solution.
I checked the ROM date, and is was older than the date they gave on the HTC site, but when it checked the image version, it said it was the same, but i still updated. But still no GPS icon
- My GPS is working though, with TomTom 6
The "Today - Messages" link is still slow. Sometimes i have to tab several times to get it open - quite annoying.
I could choose COM port when TomTom got installed, and that was GPS on COM9, and baud rate was set up from 4800 to 9600. I will try 115200...
A BIG 'thank you' to you, Steve...
Now i only miss the GPS icon

TezlaByte said:
Nothing?
Did I ask TO newbish?
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To have the GPS Icon showing up, you'll find the registry tweak in the trinity's wiki.
You can also use trinity hack that can be downloaded in this forum too.
Both can do the trick.

Thx riri22
I'll try something out

RichesseGPS?

Hi guys,
I've previously used Richesse GPS for geocaching- its a great, free lightweight GPS programme. http://code.google.com/p/richesse-gps/
I can't get it to work on my Jade. I've edited the registry as mentioned on other posts, and have told Richesse to use Com4 at 9600 baud.
I'd be interested to see whether anyone else has successfully used this software on their Jade?
Thanks heaps,
-Clark

clark01 said:
Hi guys,
I've previously used Richesse GPS for geocaching- its a great, free lightweight GPS programme. http://code.google.com/p/richesse-gps/
I can't get it to work on my Jade. I've edited the registry as mentioned on other posts, and have told Richesse to use Com4 at 9600 baud.
I'd be interested to see whether anyone else has successfully used this software on their Jade?
Thanks heaps,
-Clark
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Hey thanks for the hint, nice program!
I have no problem getting gps to work, i used com4 / 9600 baud and ticked autoconnect and reconnect. then i activated gps, waited a little while and voilà...works
hope i could help

Strange, as I still can't get it to work. In the "GPS Info" menu item, it says "Status: not running", and I never get any GPS data.
I confirm that Com4 and 9600 baud works on the device, as I've no problems with other GPS software. Have you modified your device firmware or registry settings at all? When you say you "activated GPS", do you mean you just selected "GPS ON" in the Richesse screen?
Thanks for the help!
-Clark.

clark01 said:
Strange, as I still can't get it to work. In the "GPS Info" menu item, it says "Status: not running", and I never get any GPS data.
I confirm that Com4 and 9600 baud works on the device, as I've no problems with other GPS software. Have you modified your device firmware or registry settings at all? When you say you "activated GPS", do you mean you just selected "GPS ON" in the Richesse screen?
Thanks for the help!
-Clark.
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exactly...
i did:
options-> gps
Port: com4
Baud: 9600
(+) autoconnect
(+)reconnect)
[OK]
Left Softkey (GPS On)
this softkey then changes into GPS Off and when selecting menu-gps info i have status: Running
Stock german ROM, nothing modified...

Have you tried other GPS programs ?
By the way, does the baud rate matter at all ? I Use 4800 bps and it works, too.

Got it working guys- I was doing something stupid! Yes, all other GPS programs worked fine. The reason I couldn't get it to work was I was mis-understanding the "GPS On" button- I assumed that was a status readout, saying the GPS was on.
So when I thought the GPS was on, I was actually turning it off.. Thanks heaps for the help!

Please help
I tried all suggested setting, but I believe it is still not working for me.
As with COM 4 and 9600 setting, it is swtiching on the GPS with left soft key. But it is not retrieving my location and doesn't show the compass as well. Even in the GPS info tab it shows running but other details are unknown like latitude etc.
Please help, thanks in advance!!

Htc hd gps

Had my device returned today after cracked screen being replaced. Cannot get GPS to work. Have tried TomTom, Google Maps, and GPS test. They all seem to be scanning but find nothing. Any suggestions on what else to try or check before handing it back for repair?

Check the following:
Start -> Settings -> External GPS
In 'Programs' tab, COM4 should be selected. It's supposed to work with any COM port you select, but better try with COM4.
In Hardware tab, GPS Port -> None; Speed: 4800.
Access tab -> checked
With GPS Test, what do you get? 'Looking for GPS Unit' OR 'GPS Starting up'? If it's the second case, then check the following too:
- You are outdoors
- You have QuickGPS up to date
- You have A-GPS disabled (this can be checked with HD Tweak)
The first time, it could take long to get a fix even in good conditions (cold start).
Hope this helps.

montag09 said:
Check the following:
Start -> Settings -> External GPS
In 'Programs' tab, COM4 should be selected. It's supposed to work with any COM port you select, but better try with COM4.
In Hardware tab, GPS Port -> None; Speed: 4800.
Access tab -> checked
With GPS Test, what do you get? 'Looking for GPS Unit' OR 'GPS Starting up'? If it's the second case, then check the following too:
- You are outdoors
- You have QuickGPS up to date
- You have A-GPS disabled (this can be checked with HD Tweak)
The first time, it could take long to get a fix even in good conditions (cold start).
Hope this helps.
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How do you disable A-GPS on the HTC Touch HD?

u can use the htc tweak app, its in there.

Omnia GPS Help

Hi guys
I need some help
Ive purchased Garmin XT for Omnia II and i have loaded all maps on but it wont find a gps signal no matter what i do.
I would love some advise.
Cheers
Em

Hello,
I have the same problem with tomtom
I'll try to install garmin, maby it works for me.
- Bert

Finding a GPS signal can be hard for the first time.
1. First make sure that you are in open, with clear, direct view of sky over your head.
2. In Samsung's Settings, go to General Setting>GPS>Connection. Here set the Program Port to COM7, Hardware Port to COM9 and Baud rate to 115200.
3. Now go to General Settings>GPS>XTRA and Enable "Enable XTRA Server". Enable download of data when connected to PC via Activesync and/or When data is expired as per your requirement. XTRA feature uses GPRS to download a small 64 kb file which is valid for about 6 days, after which you must redownload. You can use these two options to automate the process, or you can do it manually by Pressing the Download XTRA Data button. Also enable "Enable SNTP Server".
4. Now for the first time, Download the XTRA data manually by pressing the above mentioned button. Exit out of settings.
5. Start Garmin, Tap on the signal bar and go to GPS Info. Wait and watch for satellite to appear. You should start getting a fix within 10 mins and within 15-20 seconds afterwards.
Cheers!

darkravem said:
Hi guys
I need some help
Ive purchased Garmin XT for Omnia II and i have loaded all maps on but it wont find a gps signal no matter what i do.
I would love some advise.
Cheers
Em
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