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Hermes Tweaker and GPS

Hi, sorry for my bad english.
I have found a tool caled Hermes Tweaker which allows me to enable and disable GPS in my HTC TyTN. It means that my PDA has builtin GPS receiver? Can I use navigation software without external GPS receiver? How to configure it, which COM ports are valid?

The functions are build into Windows Mobile. They are disabled by default, because the Hermes has no buildin GPS receiver.
Hermes Tweaker just enables the disabled functions, though they won't work.

I've turned on this setting myself and have the GPS icon now in settings, connections...
The second poster seems to be saying that this will never work? (im guessing he meant it wont work without a gps unit as the hardware is physically missing in the hermes itself)
I have a bluetooth GPS working fine on COM9 of my hermes.. i'd like to use the inbuilt GPS application to share the GPS to many apps.. I set up the app to use COM3 as its GPS port and COM9 as the port talking to the hardware.. but it doesn't work.
I cant see why it will make any difference if the reciever is internal or not as long as the right COM ports are set.. but it isn't working.. has anyone got this working themselves on a hermes?
Cheers,
sam

no because the neccsary drivers required arent installed either so it wont work, which is the reason why its hidden

someone said that if you try to connect an application BEFORE of tomtom, it recognize the gps...
turn GPS on
launch gpsTuner (and see if it recognize the gps on com 9)
if yes, tomtom should work on same port.
not tested, but if you have tried another application different from tomtom, my words are not useful..

Gps port?

Hi,
would like to know which port is for the internal GPS system, I deleted the pre installed tomtom navigator and try to install tomtom navigator6.0 This program prompt me for a GPS port and I don't know which one.
Could you help me?

Hi,
this is what works for me:
WM5: port 4, speed 4800, internal GPS receiver
WM6: port 5, speed 9600, Other NMEA receiver
In the settings: same data and check "automatic management" (or the like, I
have an italian OS)
Hope this can help
Mauro

With AP Touch Rom 3.0 on Google Maps I have to choose port 4 with 57600.

pumats said:
Hi,
this is what works for me:
WM5: port 4, speed 4800, internal GPS receiver
WM6: port 5, speed 9600, Other NMEA receiver
In the settings: same data and check "automatic management" (or the like, I
have an italian OS)
Hope this can help
Mauro
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via Settings->System->GPS I can select the com port on my T-Mobile Ameo DE
on TomTom you choose other NMEA receivers.

hi
in settings under external gps it asks for
programs .> gps program port ????
Hardware -> gps harware port -> i set it to com 4 57600
access - manage it autimatically is checked
and gps does not get any setting s in google maps
just says seeking sattleites ????

Hi.
In settings>system>external GPS:
GPS program port: WM5 -> com4, WM6 -> com5
Hardware : WM5 -> none, 4800, WM6 -> none, 9600
manage it automatically: checked
In TomTom (GPS status):
WM5: internal GPS, 4800, com4
WM6: other NMEA receiver, 9600, com5
These settings work for my device, hope it helps.
Mauro

On Google Maps and Delorme Maps I get "searching for satellite" when the settings are right, but it hasn't locked-on yet. When the settings are wrong, I almost instantly get an error message. So I'm guessing if you see "searching..." you have your settings right.
As for finding a signal, the achille's heel on this unit is locking on when you are inside (either a building or even some cars). Outside or inside my car it will lock on in 20-30 seconds, sometimes sooner. Inside my house or office it will fail 98% of the time. The sirf/star unit attached to my Palm will lock on inside my house - in the middle of the 1st floor - in under 20 seconds.
I think with all the trade-offs they had to make to get all 4 antennas to work together without interference, the signal strength on the internal GPS antenna got the short straw. I have top-notch strength on the cell and bluetooth antennas, so obviously they got top priority. I don't use wifi so I don't know how well it works, but the gps signal strength could use some work for the future X7502...

GPS, TomTom
I have a T-Mobile Ameo and recently I have installed TomTom Navigator 6.
when I start TomTom it takes between 5-20 minutes before it gets connected with a satellite.
Is this normal, or is there a problem..?
if not, what should I do to resolve this problem..?
grtzz,
Avicenna

External GPS problem

Hi.
I got some problems with my new external GPS. I've tried MioMap v3 and Google maps, but the program can't find the gps. Bluetooth connection is working. Please help.
/Peter

If you haven't already, go into Settings -> Connections -> Bluetooth and tap on the "COM Ports" tab. Tap on "New Outgoing Port" and select the GPS and assign it COM0.
Then go back into Settings and tap "External GPS". In the "Programs" tab, select COM1 and in "Hardware" select COM0 (the original COM port you selected above). Now instruct any GPS progams to use COM1 for GPS.
Hope it helps.

Thank you, but I still can't get it connect to the gps. More help please.

Personally I've never used the "external GPS" app, and I think that's where everything goes wrong.
I'd do exactly as Drachan says regarding the Bluetooth COM port, then simply tell my GPS software to use COM 0.
Some software dosn't like COM 0, in which case assign it a different number.

I have these settings...I hope they're usefull!
Settings\System\External GPS
GPS program port:COM8
GPS hardware port:COM7 - Baud rate 57600
Manage GPS automatically:Unticked
Settings\Connections\Bluetooth
Devices/BTGPS/Services:NONE (no serial port there!)
Com Ports/BTGPS:COM7
edit:I did a Soft Reset after these settings and then I tried to connect my BTGPS!
Also in Googlemaps I had to set manually the settings(see attached pic)
Regards!

I know this is not the most useful comment you will ever read but I use tomtom 6 with the tomtom gps module. It was a straight install form the sd card and the bluetooth connection set up on its own so if all else fails and you have a bit of sparfe cash?

im having the exact same problem as well.. After restarting Google Maps loads of times it just radomly works. Really annoying!
Will try to set more settings manually.

Finally it works with Holux M1000.
Settings\System\External GPS
GPS program port:COM1
GPS hardware port:COM4 - Baud rate 57600
Manage GPS automatically:Yes
Settings\Connections\Bluetooth
Devices/BTGPS/Services:Yes
Com Ports/BTGPS:COM6
In MioMap 3.3 auto config

google maps with tomtom gps in wm6.1 (outgoing com port, external gps settings)

Just FYI, I am sure someone else posted this info elsewhere...but thought I'd share anyway.
I am using xplode's Windows Mobile 6.1 rom (WM6) on my Blue Angel (BA) and decided to play with Google Maps Mobile (GMM) with my TomTom bluetooth gps receiver (TT gps).
I already have TomTom Navigator software (TTN) v6.0.10 running on my BA with the TT gps without any issues: just turn on bluetooth radio on BA, turn on the TT receiver, start the TTN software and use!
Problem: my first attempt at using GMM with "Use GPS" feature on the BA didn't go so smoothly. The message on my GMM was stuck at "Seeking GPS Satellites (0)...".
Here was the solution (which may have been obvious to some, but not to me...since I am new to WM6):
(STEPS 1 through 6 are described in http://wiki.xda-developers.com/inde...ngel_WM6_WizzardSettings_GPS&action=BackLinks)
1. Ensure Bluetooth (BT) radio on BA is ON. Ensure your TT gps is on.
2. In WM6, pair your BA and your TT gps. Make sure the Serial Port service is checked.
3. In WM6, set up an Outgoing COM port for the TT gps. Take note of this COM port (eg. COM6).
4. In WM6, assign a GPS program port (Start > Settings > Connections > External GPS > Programs tab).
5. In WM6, assign the COM port in Step 3 to the GPS hardware port (Start > Settings > Connections > External GPS > Hardware tab). The Baud rate was set to 115200 by default, which I left untouched.
6. In WM6, check "Manage GPS automatically (recommended)" in Start > Settings > Connections > External GPS > Access tab. This was checked by default on mine.
7. Start GMM. In my case, I only am using Wi-Fi, which will cause GMM to give me warning saying it needs a "data connection". If you only plan to use Wi-Fi like I do, just ignore it and the application will work fine.
8. In GMM, ensure that the "My Location Settings" has the radio button "Set by Windows (Via Start -> Settings)" selected. To check, navigate via "Menu > Options > GPS Settings...".
If it all works, you should see the following messages in succession:
"Initializing GPS..."
"Seeking GPS satellites (0)..."
"GPS active (N)..."
where N reflects the number of satellites found.
You can then use the "My Location" feature, just look for the blinking blue dot.
Hope this helps someone.

its works, perfect.

You need not follow such a complex procedure.
Simply pair your TT BT GPS, set it for serial port and com port to 6.
Go to GMaps, set is GPS setting manually to port 6 with 57600 or higher, thats all. Once you set use GPS on gmaps, all will start working.

OK, but what if I don't have any gps...
How can I make anything to get "my location" working?? Without gps?

TOMTOM Instalation HELP!!

I'm trying to install tomtom on my diamond. I've copied the program onto my phone and while running the .exe application it asks to select a GPS device. It has four option .... "Bluetooth reciever","tomtom bluetooth", "some wirless reciever", "one other one" it doesnt have an internal gps. I've tried all these and none seem to work, they all say no gps found.

2mas_army said:
I'm trying to install tomtom on my diamond. I've copied the program onto my phone and while running the .exe application it asks to select a GPS device. It has four option .... "Bluetooth reciever","tomtom bluetooth", "some wirless reciever", "one other one" it doesnt have an internal gps. I've tried all these and none seem to work, they all say no gps found.
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hi what version of tomtom are you useing?

2mas_army said:
I'm trying to install tomtom on my diamond. I've copied the program onto my phone and while running the .exe application it asks to select a GPS device. It has four option .... "Bluetooth reciever","tomtom bluetooth", "some wirless reciever", "one other one" it doesnt have an internal gps. I've tried all these and none seem to work, they all say no gps found.
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I think that a diamond (because it's a VGA display) needs a recent'ish version of tom tom, so maybe your fault is caused by trying to install tom tom 5 or 6.
Try "searching" the forum as I'm sure a cab of a diamond working tom tom is posted a few times in a few threads & the maps you obviously need to buy/ purchase on your own.
Hope this helps

im using tomtom6 it works fine on the htc touch. when setting it up it asks to select your gps receiver, it has other NMEA GPS receiver, tomtom bluetooth gps receiver, tomtom wired gps reciever,other bluetooth gps receiver, now which one do i choose and can you give me a set by set process of setting it up from here. I've tried them all and even downloaded quickgps and still in the tomtom home screen in the bottom left have the words 'No GPS device!'. i cant seem to get it to work can you help.

2mas_army said:
im using tomtom6 it works fine on the htc touch. when setting it up it asks to select your gps receiver, it has other NMEA GPS receiver, tomtom bluetooth gps receiver, tomtom wired gps reciever,other bluetooth gps receiver, now which one do i choose and can you give me a set by set process of setting it up from here. I've tried them all and even downloaded quickgps and still in the tomtom home screen in the bottom left have the words 'No GPS device!'. i cant seem to get it to work can you help.
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go settings, systems tab, external gps, note the gps program port.
in tomtom, choose other NMEA or other bluetooth gos receiver, choose the port u saw in the settings.
should work...might need to wait a while..
gdluck,

2mas_army said:
I've tried them all and even downloaded quickgps and still in the tomtom home screen in the bottom left have the words 'No GPS device!'. i cant seem to get it to work can you help.
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The first fix can take up to 5 minutes to be found or even longer from what I've heard. Leave your phone on a good location (outside) for a while and be patient.

Zjoske said:
The first fix can take up to 5 minutes to be found or even longer from what I've heard. Leave your phone on a good location (outside) for a while and be patient.
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It wouldn't say 'No gps device' but 'waiting for a valid GPS signal'.
PS. If you still can't get it to work, check if any other programs using GPS are running in background.

tomtom gps
select other gps and the normally port 4 it will start searching for gps signal, ensure the icon in top right corner is rotating, also go out doors and it start picking up a few satelites, and bingo!!!

UK & Dutch users wondering why the postcode finder only uses the first digits and then needs a manual street entry should see
http://www.tomtom.com/support/category.php?ID=1&Language=1&FID=9852&TT=
d/l the file and put the whole zip folder into the root of internal storage, and it all works properly