Hi guys
My first post on the forum so if iv got the wrong section or anything apologies and feel free to point me in the right direction.
Bit of a strange request I know but I was wondering if there is any way to forward the GPS date from the phone over bluetooth.
I am just wanting to do some testing with an IPAQ H2210 untill I get my bluetooth GPS receiver back.
I have memory map running on both devices and on the HD2 its great works well and am really happy with it and will be great when im working out in the field away from the truck.
Just wondering if it was possible at all ???
Thanks guys
Paul
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I was pondering if it would be possible to turn the Wizard into a GPS tracking device. Im not sure if someone has already created a program for this but it seems like it would be pretty simple. Basically just have the device send GPS coordinates via data connection to a host pc and have them translated to a map. I might be missing something though. I dont have a gps receiver yet to try it out, but I would like to know if anyone has done it before or if its possible.
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I was pondering if it would be possible to turn the Wizard into a GPS tracking device. Im not sure if someone has already created a program for this but it seems like it would be pretty simple. Basically just have the device send GPS coordinates via data connection to a host pc and have them translated to a map. I might be missing something though. I dont have a gps receiver yet to try it out, but I would like to know if anyone has done it before or if its possible.
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Hi there, I have done this with a little piece of software from here.
www.3dtracking.net
When I first heard about them, the service was free. They now charge for most services but the free system is still there.
When you get to that page, look under "About 3dtracking" and the free bit is listed at the bottom.
All you have to do is create an account, which is simple and then download the software.
For anyone else reading this, they do software for the S60 series phones too. I had it running in my Nokia 7610 (Before the wizard of course).
The 7610 software is buggy but the PDA version seems to work excellently.
Hope that answers your question.
GPS tracking...
Yes, there are a number of programs available to do that.
Try mine:-
http://www.grillo.biz/position/software.asp
or
http://www.whereismygps.net/
Charlie Grillo
I have been interested in getting a PDA phone for a while but wanted to wait till I could get one with SatNav built in.
I went to the Orange shop and they said that the SPV M700 (aka HTC p3600) was the one for me, but when I went back for a second look another guy said it did not have GPS and I would have to buy a module etc....so he really put me off.
Now I learn that Orange has the GPS module working out of the box, so that you can install tomtom and it works!!
The question I have now is does the Trinity work well with Skype over a wireless and/or 3G network? As this is another consideration for me..
Thanks for being gentle
Hi....I have not had a lot of experiance with Skype --- but the Trinity does have a powerful processor that should hold up. Until the next generation of HTC devices come out.
As for GPS -- if it is a P3600 it should have GPS -- but it may not be ACTIVATED. That is easily resolved by upgraqding the ROM. I have TomTom 6 working on mine....the GPS receiver is not 100% accurate -- but good enough. The device is a small size and packs a lot in it.
Hope this helps you.
I have the m700, and it does have GPS. It is certainly not mentioned on the orange site, or on the box, and the first time you see it mentioned is in the instruction book
You don't need to activate it or upgrade the ROM. It is hidden, and there are no icons to press to know it is there, but all you do is set the sat-nav/gps software to look at 'com 9' and it gets data from the gps chip.
I use it with TomTom 6 and it is great. It even picks up satelites while in a building, which is not something my other units ever did.
I don't use skype, but if you download SJphone from www.sjlabs.com , then you can use the device for VOIP, and it works well over WiFi. And the software is free.
Thanks for the quick replies, they have given me confidence to go ahead with getting the M700, perhaps even tomorrow!!
You would think that SatNav/GPS is a feature to be advertised!
Anyway, the "Com 9" is a good tip, as I am sure it will save me a headache when trying out tomtom, thanks PaulusUK
hey guys..!!
this gps thing in my new touch flow ROM is driving me nuts..!!
i really wanna use it..
how to use it..
what all we have to do..
how it works..
am a frequent traveller.
i think i need it..
badly.. .
plz any one gide me..
waitin ur replies..!!
dee j.
dj00912 said:
hey guys..!!
this gps thing in my new touch flow ROM is driving me nuts..!!
i really wanna use it..
how to use it..
what all we have to do..
how it works..
am a frequent traveller.
i think i need it..
badly.. .
plz any one gide me..
waitin ur replies..!!
dee j.
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If you have a question, just ask! I can't make sense out of your posting so far. Something to do with GPS....?
Nice writing stile, make it rime and you will be a star!
But seriously, the icon is there to help you manage a GPS receiver if you have one which obviously you do not.
So go out and buy a BT GPS receiver and a navigation software like TOMTOM and you will be all set.
Don't worry they all come with instruction manuals.
1st setup a bluetooth partnership with device under: bluetooth-settings-com ports-new outgoing port(com6).
2nd setup com port under start-setting-connections-external gps-gps program port(choose 7)-hardware-gps hardware port-com6-baud band as per device instructions, mine said 38400.
under access-make sure box is cheked.
This should be it. I use google maps for free with free internet access to open maps as you are driving. I use a bluetooth holux gps slim240 which I bought on ebay for $55.
Good luck.
with which device do i setup a blue tooth partner ship ..!!
rest all is done ..!!
what is gps reciever and navigation software..!!
i don t know this..!!
plz guide me..!!
I don't mean to be rude, but if you do not know these things and didn't think of googling for them you have no business messing around with anything saying 'GPS' on your device!
After all these are the basics:
GPS receiver is the thing (antenna and chip) that picks up the signal from the satellites and calculates your current position. It also connects to your phone via bluetooth to report this information.
Navigation software is the program you run that displays the map and guides you where to go.
And remember - if you do not know what it is you do not need it!
mr. levenum..!!
i need to know all this..
i will get it in a day.!
u plz tell me this how much a gps reciever costs and where can i find its software for free..!!
which gps reciever is the best.
is there any gps reciever which funcations as the bluetooth head device also..!!
waitin ur replies.. !!
and its does not matter..
u were rude..
its ok..!!
dj00912 said:
what is gps reciever and navigation software..!!
i don t know this..!!
plz guide me..!!
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Don't bother, you're not ready for it yet.....
First learn about the issue then come back and ask how to use it.
am all set.. plz tell me about what i asked.. !!
in my previous message.
(yeah, I know. Why bother, eh?)
http://search.ebay.co.uk/search/sea...ftrt=1&ftrv=1&saprclo=&saprchi=&fsop=1&fsoo=1
as for the navigation software, well you should really buy it. You can illegaly download it from, y'know, those places where you get all your cracked games from, but, like...we should all support software developers or it might not be worth their while to make any new versions....
waitin ur replies guys..!!
plz answer my question.!!
waitin.!!
1) I can't tell you how much a receiver will cost or where to by because I do not know where you live and chances are you are not in the same country as me so I wouldn't have the info for you any way.
2) There are no major differences between latest models. If you want to know a certain receiver better find and read a review.
3) NO!!! BT headset and GPS receiver are completely different things. Though now that you mention it - here is an idea for new product. Consider a startup company
4) yamilrx already gave you an answer for free software and a suggestion + price for receiver in US. If you want help in the future you should read carefully the answers you get!
dj00912 said:
mr. levenum..!!
i need to know all this..
i will get it in a day.!
u plz tell me this how much a gps reciever costs and where can i find its software for free..!!
which gps reciever is the best.
is there any gps reciever which funcations as the bluetooth head device also..!!
waitin ur replies.. !!
and its does not matter..
u were rude..
its ok..!!
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As I noted initially a bluetooth GPS receiver is about $50-100 on ebay. I like my holux gps 240 slim because it is the size of a lipstick. I use google maps for free but there is no voice guidance unless you purchase software such as tom tom.
Follow my instructions to paire the bt receiver to your pocket pc and it should work. Remember the com port part it won't work if you don't do that part.
No! you cannot have a bt gps and bt head device but you can purchase separate and link both to your phone. I currently have my gps receiver, a bt headset, and my car's bluetooth phone linked to my qteq. As soon as I sit in the car with my phone it knows that it is my hands free and links everytime. I have a BMW 530i with built in BT phone which links to my phone contacts.
Here is my previous post:
1st setup a bluetooth partnership with device under: bluetooth-settings-com ports-new outgoing port(com6).
2nd setup com port under start-setting-connections-external gps-gps program port(choose 7)-hardware-gps hardware port-com6-baud band as per device instructions, mine said 38400.
under access-make sure box is cheked.
This should be it. I use google maps for free with free internet access to open maps as you are driving. I use a bluetooth holux gps slim240 which I bought on ebay in the US for $55.
Hope this helps????
Hi All
I have installed TomTom5 to my SPV3100, with Wm6,
With the bluetooth GPS paired, i cant get it to be recognised by Tomtom.
In TT, the ports settins always show as 3 or 7, chnaging ports in the GPS External settings still doesnt help or connect.
Can someone help please, ive de-install TT and reinstalled. Ive installed to mem card.
Thanks
Rich
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hi what type of phone do u have? cuz i'm using google maps compressed on my htc touch elf GSM and it works like a charm,just using my Wifi,cheeesse crackerssssssssss,,is awsome!!!! you can actually see the satellite view (houses,cars,buildings) and it gives you directions and how to get from A to B.(not voice)thats all i need,you shoud tried is free and is for ever..Humm? thinking over, why would you want to have a GPS funcionality on a such a small device while your driving? dont you think is better my method?.
just enter where u are ,where you want to go and wallaaaaaaaa,,it shows you with a blue line the roads and everyting you want to know (grafically).and it takes you there.
Hope I Helped you.
Regards.
Yami
Try searching on here for GPS Test, it will scan all available ports and report back exactly what settings your GPS is using. Plug these into TomTom and all should be good to go.
Hey guys, sorry i didnt get back sooner. tad busy lately.
@YAMILA
Ive the SPV3100 smartfone running WM6
Google maps works likea dream with WiFi, but cant get GPS to establish like with TT5 prob.
@deedee
thanks for the advice, im going to search and have a go at what you suggest, ill post back to waht ive found, working or not.
thanks to you both
Rich
Ok, heres the outcome,
I download the tools as suggested by deedee (GPS test), but still nothing
cant allocate the port to associate with the GPS and for TomTom to connect to
The GPS reciever is a basic one , no model name ect, Taiwan made.
But works fine with my laptop and Autoroute.
Any other help apreciated.
thanks
Rich
Hi there,
I installed the VoIP hack for WM6.1 to get the VoIP feature, so that worked, can use Voxalot over HSDPA/WiFi etc now. But.... Guess what... GPS is not working anymore.
So I found a few files that should enable GPS and VoIP, but still GPS is not working. TomTom say 'no GPS device found'...
Anyone here got VoIP and GPS working on his/her Xperia? Would you please tell me what files I should use?
Argh, that's happened to mine too. Just when I thought I was done with hard resets!
Yeah... hehe... But still, anyone got a solution for this?
i have the same problem! ARGH! im gonna brake my xperia in half, im tierd of hard reseting all the time. have anyone solved the problem yet?
This seems worthy of a *bump* since it's an X1 only problem that doesn't seem to have gotten any attention anywhere at all yet; and also VOIP would be cool.
In addition to the bump, I've followed the instructions from this topic and I got VoIP to work WITH GPS. Howeverrrrr.. As I've posted overthere, unlike the 'normal' suggested cabs, the sound now comes from the external speaker, which of course sucks. I want it to come from the internal speaker.
When you use a Bluetooth headset there is no problem at all, but who wants to walk around with one of those all day long? Was wondering if anyone had a fix for that...!