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I have an unlocked XDAII with TomTom 5.210 Navigator
I originally used it with a TMobile phone chip and everything fine - I signed up to TomTom Traffic Alerts and this worked 100% of time.
Have now changed to an O2 chip. TomTom works 100% with Traffic disabled, or no chip inserted but if I enable traffic within a very short while (first traffic update?) it loses track........roads on map starts to disappear then if I move off route - it cannot replan and needs a reboot.
I have done a hard reboot with chip in and reinstalled tomtom and also pulled the O2 config from their site.
Currently no idea so running without traffic option hence wasting subscription etc.and runniong into avoidable traffic jams :<(
Andy
Using TomTom v7.450 (build 9028) the device can work fine for hours, but sometimes I start Tomtom and it will find a GPS signal and then immediately drop it again.
When I look at the satellite information, it will do this...
1. No GPS device!
2. Poor signal, are you indoors?
3. Built-in GPS receiver
4. No GPS device!
5. Poor signal, are you indoors?
6. Built-in GPS receiver
7. No GPS device!
and repeat..
You can view a video showing this effect
@ youtube: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=VRkPmhbst0o
@ http/avi: http://phat.nooblet.org/htc.touch.hd_tomtom.gps.avi
Hi, I've the same problem on my Blackstone, GPS works well for days bu from today the GPS signal result discontinuous with any navigation software like Tomtom(various versions), Trackypro and iGO8...any idea? Thanks
I had the similar problem when I first installed TomTom. Which settings are you using? Because I used "built-in GPS" for TomTom and had the above problem. When I changed it to "Other NMEA GPS" with baud rate at 11200 ()or whatever the max is + COM4 then gps started working like a charm. Since then no signal drops, no lag and very quick fix. Not sure if it is just by chance or is it a real fix for the above problem, but worth trying as its working for me. However, it has been 2 days only. Not sure if after a while I will have this problem or not. I am using Tom Tom 7.910 with maps 6.75.
Can You try to set the hardware port from <None> to COM9? Seems work better, the GPS signal still present...but for now I'm at home
I have more or less the same problem !
Using TomTom v7.450 (build 9028) the device works fine the 1st week, but now, I start Tomtom it xan't find GPS device !
I tried to reinstall all without success...
I also tried all the COM available !
using tomtom 7 with NMEA com 4 max baud rate. Works just fine. 8 or 9 sats locked on constantly in open areas
I'm having the same problem, although I don't have TomTom 7. But it doesn't seem to be just TomTom that's having trouble finding the GPS (and when it does, it'll never get a fix).
The Google Maps application also gives me the "No GPS found" attitude.
I've installed the HTC GPS Tool, which does seem to find a bunch of satellites, but they all stay no-fix-reddish.
Are there any guidelines on how to setup the GPS on this thing? I find it a bit strange that my settings menu only lists an option "External GPS", and no "Internal/Built-In GPS".
Can confirm that the dropping of GPS is in other applications.
I use zürich map from Lonely Planet (sure its form 2003) and it will drop the signal in the open.
Have a feeling its internal on our devices.
One possibility is A-GPS.
It is Disabled by default, but it is possible that with tools like HD Tweak or Advanced Config Tool, you, even by being unaware of it, you activated (or better : enabled) it.
To me, it was a winner : after re-disabling A-GPS, my GPS started to be stable again, no matter what port I choosed and how I configured the Navigator program.
Give it a try, could be the solution that works for you
Hi there,
I've just picked up my lovely HTC Touch HD - I'd like to buy the TomTom 7 and the correct maps to go with it to allow it to work.
Can someone please tell me where I can go to stick my Visa card details into and buy please! i'm pretty confused on the TT website and on here there's allsorts of version numbers etc mentioned!
I'd just like to have a stable running TT on my Touch!
Any chance of also having the US & Canada maps working as well as the UK maps ?
Thanks !
Dennis! West London UK!
This is not a TomTom issue. I have same problem with IGo and VisualGPSce.
I use to resolve this issue this way (in IGo or VisualGPS) : I change the baudrate in GPS configuration. Switching 19200 to 38400, or reverse, or whatever : the GPS locks and is stable after few baudrate switches.
Theres some reports that the default "sleep" timeout for GPS is 1 second. Apparently the Microsoft Intermediate Driver only updates every 1 second so it could just miss it and go to sleep!
Try changing registry entry to 2000 (milliseconds)...
HKLM->system->currentcontrolset->GPSIntermediate Driver->Drivers-> SleepOnNoData
Tirinoarim said:
Theres some reports that the default "sleep" timeout for GPS is 1 second. Apparently the Microsoft Intermediate Driver only updates every 1 second so it could just miss it and go to sleep!
Try changing registry entry to 2000 (milliseconds)...
HKLM->system->currentcontrolset->GPSIntermediate Driver->Drivers-> SleepOnNoData
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Already did it (currently set to 2500). But changes nothing (even after soft reset) : GPS keeps deconnecting/reconnecting as described (not every time; one in a while..).
Thanks anyways !
Just out of interest, do you have MobileJustice installed by any chance?
Absolutly not. Nor any software of this type, nor any software who can possibly take GPS in background..
I had the problem of TomTom getting satelites and then dropping them and saying it couldn't find the gps.
Disabling agps (quick gps) via advance config seemed to sort out the problem
AGPS is *not* quickGPS in my understanding. But this is unclear. For a proof, AGPS comes disabled by default, but quickGPS works out of the box. Can someone who knows for sure, precisely state if AGS and quickGPS are the same thing or not ?
I have disabled AGPS also with HD tweak (but quickGPS stills work..), and I have regulary (2 out of 3 times) this problem.
I had the same problem. Disabling the AGPS seems to have worked but I will wait for the data to expire before confirming.
The problem seems to be when I have poor GPS reception AND poor GSM. They seem to be calling upon each other for corrections but never resolve.
If this is the solution I will just rely on QuickGPS alone which has worked fine for years with TTN6.
Edit: I can now confirm disabling AGPS solved my problem.
had TTN7 running for a few days now.
Can't find the built in GPS. Having to set it to other Bluetooth GPS Receiver.
A bit hit and miss with signal / getting a fix.
I have turned off AGPS as well. Going to try out some of the settings you all have put up tomorrow.
AlexEv said:
had TTN7 running for a few days now.
Can't find the built in GPS. Having to set it to other Bluetooth GPS Receiver.
A bit hit and miss with signal / getting a fix.
I have turned off AGPS as well. Going to try out some of the settings you all have put up tomorrow.
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Working great ...
AGPS off - Using COM 4
Howdy,
Just wondering how many other people here have problems updating their GPS info using HP's iPAQ GPS QK Position program?
I either get a message that the "GPS data has downloaded successfully", or that the file is expired. Only maybe once in 500 tries do I actually get updated info.
Do we know where this data is stored or collected from? Could we add it in manually? Is there an alternative program to update the co-ordinate information?
It's very frustrating to have to wait 12 minutes for my GPS to lock on (or time-out in the case of Google Maps) because this application is broken.
GPS just sux...
Every cooked version as well as the 91x ROM's from HP have never had the GPS work fast for me. I often time end up at my destination before the GPS has figured out where I am.
However, I have noticed that the GPS chip is very sensitive to interference. Just having it sit on my lap while I'm driving and trying to get a GPS signal will usually make it NOT be able to lock. I have to set it on the dash in order for it to get a signal with any speed what-so-ever.
Don't know of anyone elses experience but I know my GPS blows the big one.
Works good. I use a Wi-Fi connection.
Never seen a problem like you described in your post.
Works Great
Hi, i don't know what the problem is... Works great for me. With the car stopped takes less than a minute to fix. On the move less tan 3 mins. Normally don't need GPS to drive 3 mins, lol. Im very satisfied.
GPS on my iPaq never worked for me...
iphone got faster lock and works just fine, iPaq simply never lock... never...
so i simply gave up on the gps of the ipaq 914
The issue with with the accelerator program. When I can finally get valid data, a GPS lock takes about a minute. But when I can't get the update to work, it takes 8-12 minutes, if it locks at all.
What I'm looking for is confirmation that people don't have a problem updating with the GPS QK program.
Why does my GPS never find a satellite and what can I do to fix it?
Google Maps doesn't get a GPS signal. Footprints, etc. Nothing.
Anyone have a suggestion?
Is it just indoors or are you having problems outside as well? Oh and I assume you've turned on "use gps" in Google Maps options? If you haven't already, download satellite location data (quick GPS) and see if that helps
How long have you wait before you came to the conclusion it doesnt work?
Yes, indoors. I have not tried outdoors yet. I have only waited about 5 minutes. How long should I wait?
Do they typically not work well indoors?
Its unlikey that it would work indoors, try outside.
the signals from gp satellites is part of the visible wavelength, so is affected by things like thick cloud (especially mist/fog) trees and buildings.
whilst you can sometimes get a fix indoors, mostly you can't, or only a weak signal.
to test if it is working go outside with a decent clear view of the sky.
Mine is slow but works
I have dutty 1.4. On average, it'll lock in about 9-10 satellites within 10sec on either Gmaps or TomTom. Even when im in the kitchen (right in the middle of the house), it'll manage to lock in about 4-5 satellites
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I have dutty 1.4. On average, it'll lock in about 9-10 satellites within 10sec on either Gmaps or TomTom. Even when im in the kitchen (right in the middle of the house), it'll manage to lock in about 4-5 satellites
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same here but not 10sec more like <30sec but only with quickgps data otherwise it takes 1-2 minutes
tried setting polling to 500 (if not allready) in registry?
Try updating the satellite locations from internet.
Run the application "QuickGPS" from Start -> Tools > QuickGPS and then press "Download".
Quick GPS can speed up the time for determining your GPS position by downloading latest satellite data via an internet connection.
The next time you will use the GPS signal acquisition (Cold Startup) will be much faster.
ok after a while on my new HD2 , i have fathomed out that you need the version 7.916.9189 , which works a treat.... then in setting , slect all settings and disable a-gps and location sensing... then fire up tomtom ... you will after 5 mins max ( outdoors) , will pick up satelites... any other versions conflict with the bt stack and also the gps built into the phone.... good luck
I am trying not to write anything offensive but I find it hard to believe this is serious thread???! You're not aware that GPS stands for global positioning system and works by receiving radio signals from overhead satellites?
The satellite bit should give you a clue that it wouldn't work too well indoors. Go outside and see how fast you get a fix, then come back and give us your findings.
Hello
I am currently looking into investing and getting a new phone. I own a omnia 910 now and the GPS is not that good.
When I was researching the Incredible is says the GPS is enabled. I am assuming that means Unlocked and I can use Google maps and other gps software. (Especially Golf GPS).
How good is the Gps chip in this phone?
Thank you.
google maps (with voice navigation) works great.
GPS and AGPS work fine for me.
First android device, best "my location" and gps device I've owned. Locking indoors in seconds. And I have been from the apache to the mogul to the touch pro to the diamond to the touch pro 2 to the imagio and finally to the incredible. Best so far.
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Hello
I am currently looking into investing and getting a new phone. I own a omnia 910 now and the GPS is not that good.
When I was researching the Incredible is says the GPS is enabled. I am assuming that means Unlocked and I can use Google maps and other gps software. (Especially Golf GPS).
How good is the Gps chip in this phone?
Thank you.
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I had the i910 Omnia previously. I then had the Eris and now the Incredible. The Omnia doesn't even compare with either of these Android devices, both in overall performance and in regards to the GPS. You will be very happy with the GPS in the Incredible.
I agree with the 2 above posts. I came from a Touch Pro2, and that would sometimes take 1-2mins to get a lock.
The Incredible never takes more than 15 seconds, normally under 10 seconds. It also has far greater success with indoor locks. It is hands down the best GPS device I have ever owned. This would be my 4th GPS device.
Thank you for your replies!!!!!
GPS is very Important to me.
The Samsung GPS is pretty marginal. I had a Saga. Forget using it indoors or while moving. Most of the time I used wifi for a quick accurate fix.
HTC seems to have the best gps chip despite the fact that they should all be using the Qualcomm gpsone chip. The Inc is instant.
Omnia i910 newest ROM never really unlocked aGPS making getting a GPS lock slow. There were tips and tricks but not what you most likely were looking for.
The DI has excellent aGPS abilities that you can use with even the GPS off to save power. Lock with GPS is very good outside.
Excellent GPS , your location in seconds , vzw doesn't lock down the GPS anymore.
jbh00jh said:
Excellent GPS , your location in seconds , vzw doesn't lock down the GPS anymore.
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This is awesome news to me
GPS needs data connection for maps and navigation info
The one thing to note on these is if you do not have a data connection, it will not pull the map info for your current location or be able to pull driving directions for any locations you do not already have in cache.
While this won't make a big difference for most, don't count on it being your GPS device if you are off in the woods somewhere with no data signal.