I know there are GPS units out there that you can tetherr and use the GPS from the computer.
I wondering if there a way to use the gps that's built in to the phone on a PC?
Internet connection or not, I just need to pull GPS data from my phone and put it on my computer.
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im pretty sure you cant, or there isnt a app to do it yet. and since its assisted gps you probably wouldnt want to.
best bet is to get a cheapo bluetooth gps, hollux makes some good ones, they can also attach via usb to if your pc doesnt have bluetooth.
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Does anyone know if it's possible to use vogue as a gps receiver for notebook pc via bluetooth connection or usb? Thanks
there is an app called gps2blue, freely available on pocketpcfreeware.com
I never had any luck with it, maybe you will. Post your finding/results here!
Hi!
im just wondering if there is a possibility to use my HTC Touch Diamond as a GPS dongle to my Macbook?
Anyone know if there is a app for that or something?
//Linkus
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Okey guys!
it was a long time since i wrote here, but i actually solved the problem!
as mr-pill recommended i used Franson GpsGate
I installed the program with the .CAB to my memmorycard not the internal storage.
after installation i went through the wizard and i chose only internal GPS not garmin or bluetooth.
After that you got the option how you whant to sync with the other units, i choose bluetooth, make sure you have you phone paired with you macbook.
the in you program hope for that it supports bluetooth GPS.
and your done!
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try this
http://users.skynet.be/hofinger/GPS2Blue.html
davidbnkn said:
http://users.skynet.be/hofinger/GPS2Blue.html
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thanks i think it works
just tried it a little bit on work but ill be back with more info later tonight
linkus said:
thanks i think it works
just tried it a little bit on work but ill be back with more info later tonight
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Nope nothing i cant get it to work :S
how shall i connect my device to my macbook? Bluetooth? USB cable?
Whan i choose BT it just says that BT not enabled even if it is :S
Very strange? IF USB shall i take Storage och Active Sync?
Keep us posted, I want to do the same thing except with Windows XP. If you do get it figured out would you mind posting how you did it? Thank you in advance
The only advice I can give you is: If doing via bluetooth you need to make sure the program is looking at the correct COM port otherwise it will never "see" the gps.
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Keep us posted, I want to do the same thing except with Windows XP. If you do get it figured out would you mind posting how you did it? Thank you in advance
The only advice I can give you is: If doing via bluetooth you need to make sure the program is looking at the correct COM port otherwise it will never "see" the gps.
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you bet on it! if you manage to get it to work please post here also
try gpsgate. that worked for me with TP + MbP
Okey guys!
it was a long time since i wrote here, but i actually solved the problem!
as mr-pill recommended i used Franson GpsGate
I installed the program with the .CAB to my memmorycard not the internal storage.
after installation i went through the wizard and i chose only internal GPS not garmin or bluetooth.
After that you got the option how you whant to sync with the other units, i choose bluetooth, make sure you have you phone paired with you macbook.
the in you program hope for that it supports bluetooth GPS.
and your done!
linkus said:
Nope nothing i cant get it to work :S
how shall i connect my device to my macbook? Bluetooth? USB cable?
Whan i choose BT it just says that BT not enabled even if it is :S
Very strange? IF USB shall i take Storage och Active Sync?
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I had some fun with GPS2Blue yesterday, but finally got it working. As well as getting all programs to look at the right port, you need to create an incoming bluetooth serial port on the phone for it to work - you can easily create an incoming port on the PC easily (you'd expect to want your phone to access services on the PC, not the other way round, right?), but as I understand it's not quite so easy on the phone.
Managed to find these instructions and got it working perfectly: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=499896&highlight=gps2blue
EDIT: This will work for all GPS applications that uses a serial GPS receiver, not just those that explicitly support bluetooth receivers (I got hold of some very old free software and it works fine). The bluetooth linkis handled by Windows/MacOS and all the app sees is a serial port.
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BLCollier said:
I had some fun with GPS2Blue yesterday, but finally got it working. As well as getting all programs to look at the right port, you need to create an incoming bluetooth serial port on the phone for it to work - you can easily create an incoming port on the PC easily (you'd expect to want your phone to access services on the PC, not the other way round, right?), but as I understand it's not quite so easy on the phone.
Managed to find these instructions and got it working perfectly: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=499896&highlight=gps2blue
EDIT: This will work for all GPS applications that uses a serial GPS receiver, not just those that explicitly support bluetooth receivers (I got hold of some very old free software and it works fine). The bluetooth linkis handled by Windows/MacOS and all the app sees is a serial port.
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USE G1 As External GPS On Laptop - Can This Be Done
The reason why I am asking this is cause I am building A Car PC.
I can use the G1 as A Wifi Connection Surf The Net With Internet Explorer, Firefox, etc....
But It would be great to use with MS Streets Of Garmin PC, etc... with the Dreams GPS
If this has not been done yet it would be great if some one could (Must Likely a Developer) make a program that can do this
Thanks In Advance
And I Also Already Did This SEARCH FOR USE G1 As External GPS
im pretty sure this has been covered b4 but im not 100% and the answer then was no( i personaly dont know but i remember seeing a bunch of people saying no) well hopefully thats helps a lil..
maybe the dream uses a comport to communicate with the gps reciever, if that is true you may be able to redirect this to a bluetooth-comport
It may be possible, but I really don't think it would be worth the tremendous effort, considering GPS dongles can be had for less than 20 a pop.
I think it would be awesome to do since it's one less piece of equipment to carry around.
All it would take would be:
A program to take reading of the GPS info.
Convert it to the proper format (emulating a GPS dongle which isn't hard.)
There already are various programs that can send data to the PC. Use one of their code.
Have a program on the PC to translate it all into a virtual com port.
But then... I'm not a programmer. And the way I discribe it would be more like a hack than a proper program. But I don't believe the android API's allow you to control the way that the USB or the Bluetooth is identified by a computer.
It can be done but I don't think android naively supports the serial port profile over bluetooth which you would need to accomplish this. Once you figure that out all you need is to get your phone to spit out NMEA location data over that connection and your laptop will see it as a Generic GPS device.
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It may be possible, but I really don't think it would be worth the tremendous effort, considering GPS dongles can be had for less than 20 a pop.
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Indeed, and if you're building a CarPC, a small GPS dongel - that can be placed in good line-of-sight - is the better option anyway.
-bZj
I would prefer connection over internet or WiFi as it won't be easy to provide sky view to an laptop or pc so any user may place his laptop or pc at an place, get near an window for sky view to his android phone, then the data would be transferred to pc via internet or WiFi connection instead of connecting usb chord each time...
There are already apps like printer share which uses the phones internet connection for printing, also the upcomming app teradesk that lets an user to get files from his pc even when we are far from our pc,.....
Both apps use a server and client method for data transfer... so hope this would be possible...
I was wondering if this is possible. I've heard of people using ICS Control to turn it into a hotspot, but I no longer have a working WiFi card. I just got a new computer with Windows 7 and all I can do is use the built-in Internet Connection Sharing that comes with WinMo until I get a long ethernet cable to wire from my router to my room.
So I was wondering if it's possible to use the phone's ability to receive WiFi to share that connection with the computer. I'm sure there's some way for it to be done. Any suggestions?
I have the same question
same situation here.
After some searching, I've found a program called "Serialtunnel" and "wmtunnel" that is supposed to do just that, however I cannot find any working download link...
Let me know if you find anything.
http://www.wmwifirouter.com/
Will work as wifi to usb, making your phone a WIFI usb adapter. I use it with my desktop when hooked to my TV in the livingroom, rather than a 35 foot cord.
Its as simple as= plug in phone, start Wmwifirouter , touch wifi to usb button.
Battery charges while working so it doesn't kill it.
phone's ability to receive WiFi to share that connection with the computer can only be obtained if your phone allows to do so. check out the official site of your phone developrs. there will definitly be some considerations about this
Two solutions
Found two programs that do just this, both work on Windows Mobile (and unfortunately not on Symbian), but are supposed to do just what you're looking for.
ICS Control
Serial Tunnel
IF anyone figures out how to get this (converted) to run on a Symbian device... Thanks.
Anyone?
Bumping to re-ask question.
WIFI
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i didt understand
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I'm looking for a program that can "Wifi to USB" on a symbian (Nokia) phone.
In other words, I want to use my phone as a wireless adapter for an old pc without wifi.
would prob get more luck asking in a symbian forum
Hey all, was wondering, can the PC hook up and use the GPS in the HD2? I want to use it for Grlevel 3 for chasing, would be cool to gps track on that map using the HD2 if able. Thanks.
for the purpose of? if you connect it to your computer I'm assuming a desktop you wouldn't be able to move anywhere. also the hd2 screen is well big enough to be a gps all on it's own.
Netbooks, my friend. I did it on one of the great lakes for navigation. Worked great. Problem is, I forgot exactly how I did it. This is about what I did to get it working.
Cool found something in that thread that gives me a lead. =D Since I already have the virtual serial port etc. And yes I am using it for the purpose of having my HD2 hook up to my netbook this way when I storm chase, Grlevel 3 will be able to track live. =D
(HD2 screen is nice.. but no windows mobile grlevel 3 yet) heh.
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Hey all, was wondering, can the PC hook up and use the GPS in the HD2? I want to use it for Grlevel 3 for chasing, would be cool to gps track on that map using the HD2 if able. Thanks.
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Sure! Try GPS2Blue _ttp://users.skynet.be/hofinger/GPS2Blue.html...
Yea thats what im looking at now. Question is, Does the HD2 use the software port for this one (External GPS) or the hardware one?
k.. well the program is running, com port is working. However one message gps2blue comes up with after its port is opened is Incomming commands.... blocked.
Grlevel 3 on my PC status says its lost fix. So not sure.. Im assuming its not getting the gps data.
EDIT: I TAKE IT BACK! IT WORKS! I guess it just wasnt getting "as strong a signal" as my gps test said it was. Its working! HAHAHHAA
Software comport 4 is the external gps setting for the HD2, Grlevel 3 is now locating my signal. =D Thanks! If more info is needed for anyone else here, let me know, This just saved me a buncha money by not switching to geico and a usb/compact flash gps unit.
Also Google Maps with GPS which is free to DL for Windows, Works too using the GPS method. =D