if i have htc universal w/ tomtom 6.0.10 on it & it works great....but I dont want to always connect to the BT GPS receiver....I just want to use it kinda like a typical here to there map but w/out the instant GPS updates & locations & stuff....how can I turn it off?
if i just leave the BT gps out of range, TT6 won't work...it continually trys to searc for my device....
any advice would be great.
thanks,
GMP
I guess you are out of luck. The program simply wasn't designed to be used in that way.
thats ok....i just thought in the website info it was saying u could use it in a non-gps way......& i just couldn't figure out how.
so thanks for the reply,
gmp
I'm not sure about TT6, I'm still using TT5.
I use TT5 that way sometimes by going into the menu (just tap the screen)
then select the next arrow to browse the page.(i'm using a Dutch version, so I have to translate the best I can).
Then I select view map, top right option. I'm then presented with a map view on which I can zoom in/out and scroll. Als you can set waypoint or search streets by selecting the magnifying glass.
Hi,
Don't connect your bt gps like another bt gps but like a wired gps with right port com. And TT doesn't manage your bt anymore...
OK, plenty of tom tom, igo, naviman, laviman threads. This one is for general GPS issues...for example goolemaps and igo are moaning about lack of GPS, ive tried turning of bluetooth thinking that thats taken up some come ports etc but no joy.
I've reset and can get it working from time to time so not total failure
Thoughts, suggestions etc?
dogbreath said:
OK, plenty of tom tom, igo, naviman, laviman threads. This one is for general GPS issues...for example goolemaps and igo are moaning about lack of GPS, ive tried turning of bluetooth thinking that thats taken up some come ports etc but no joy.
I've reset and can get it working from time to time so not total failure
Thoughts, suggestions etc?
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settings->GPS->software(first tab)->define a com port, your choice
->hardware (second tab)->leave this port at none
->advanced (third tab) -> CHECK, auto manage
in google maps, set software to let windows manage your gps automatically.
if this solves the problem, we can talk about igo, if not, it's something else
Thanks for taking the time to reply, all my settings are as you stated...after a reboot it works, even in the lounge watching tv
strange, works sometimes and then doesnt.
Noticed someone has the same on the igo thread
to me the gps Hardware works absolutely fine. I am shocked in seeing that MN7 reports 7 satellites inside the house, even if not stable, and that HDOP outside building is an amazing 1.1 meters with 9 satellites being received. quickgps is also great, BTW.
The only issue (see navigon thread) is that Navigon doesn't keep the gps port alive....but i found a workaround. Works perfectly with TomTom, but TomTom doesn't want to sell you TT7 so....byebye TomTom
I have observed some flakiness with GPS when you let programs just figure out the settings for themselves.
For example, TomTom would keep aquiring and then dropping the GPS fix every few seconds - when there should have been a good 11-satellite lock.
After I configured all apps to force them to use COM4 at 4800bps (as configured in Settings-> System -> "External GPS Settings"), I've had no more problems.
J
ILikeFish said:
I have observed some flakiness with GPS when you let programs just figure out the settings for themselves.
For example, TomTom would keep aquiring and then dropping the GPS fix every few seconds - when there should have been a good 11-satellite lock.
After I configured all apps to force them to use COM4 at 4800bps (as configured in Settings-> System -> "External GPS Settings"), I've had no more problems.
J
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This SHOULD be the way to configure. what happening is:
by doing the settings->GPS, OS takes over the actual GPS hardware, and channel the data to a virtual software port (the port on the first tab, say port 4).
by default TomTom is set to "use built-in GPS" which is the actual hardware, so TomTom and Windows Mobile are fighting over control of the actual hardware, the only way to resolve is to time-slice (share) the hardware-> you get 1 second use of it and i get 1 second use of it. this is why if you set to use com4, it will actually work BETTER.
google maps and live search were developed closely with windows mobile, when you set to use "auto gps" in these two applications, these to software actualy passes the handle to windows mobile operating system, and let the OS auto configure. so even though on the surface those two apps are showing auto-manage (despite the similar naming from the settings->gps 3rd tab), they are actually letting the OS auto-manage, and behind the scene, the software is pointing to the software port (com 4) you have set in the settings->gps.
Can't change hardware port
I am able to change hardware port and baud rate on settings-external gps, but those do not get saved. When I open settings-external gps again, hardware port always goes back to none/4800. My IGO8 still seems to get a lock relatively quickly those
I've noticed that disabling the A-GPS solve the "repeated get fix / loose fix" issue. Also, disabling the GPS logging with Schaps' advanced utilities helps the GPS work smoother.
clandestino_usr said:
I've noticed that disabling the A-GPS solve the "repeated get fix / loose fix" issue. Also, disabling the GPS logging with Schaps' advanced utilities helps the GPS work smoother.
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These are the standard settings on my german 1.14 ROM.
clandestino_usr said:
I've noticed that disabling the A-GPS solve the "repeated get fix / loose fix" issue. Also, disabling the GPS logging with Schaps' advanced utilities helps the GPS work smoother.
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What tool do you use to disable A-GPS?
You can use Schaps Advanced Configuration Tool (http://www.touchxperience.com/).
The relevant settings are under the 'GPS' section.
You need to have .NET Compact Framework 3.5 installed for the app to work.
Hi
There is an application called GPSTest which I have used before and it works on the HD.
I have used this also in the past on a Tytn II that was no behaving right with TomTom (turned out it was TT misbehaving again!)
I have version 1.04 from http://www.chartcross.co.uk/products/WM00002_details.asp
This is freeware.
When I run it the result is COM4 & 9800 Baud.
Regards, D
changing GPS configuration
I guess the question I have is whether it is worth doing? Right now I have software port enabled to COM4, no hardware port, and A-GPS enabled. If I disable A-GPS, and change settings to hardware port (e.g. com4/9600), does my gps performance improve?
Thanks
I have a big problem with my GPS.... no GPS find on my device !
I have software port enabled to COM4, no hardware port 4800 bauds & GPS in auto mode by WM
Schaps Advanced Configuration Tool :
- assisted GPS : disabled
- log file : \windows\GPSLogFile.txt
- old log file : \windows\GPSLogFileBack
- Max. log file size : 0
GPSTest : GPS setting in auto, but impossible to find the GPS in my touch HD !
and the same if I try with TT7 or google map !
Please help me
dj_gigi said:
I have a big problem with my GPS.... no GPS find on my device !
I have software port enabled to COM4, no hardware port 4800 bauds & GPS in auto mode by WM
Schaps Advanced Configuration Tool :
- assisted GPS : disabled
- log file : \windows\GPSLogFile.txt
- old log file : \windows\GPSLogFileBack
- Max. log file size : 0
GPSTest : GPS setting in auto, but impossible to find the GPS in my touch HD !
and the same if I try with TT7 or google map !
Please help me
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Just to make sure, are you trying it while outside with a clear view of a good chunk of the sky?
Petrov.
dj_gigi said:
I have a big problem with my GPS.... no GPS find on my device !
I have software port enabled to COM4, no hardware port 4800 bauds & GPS in auto mode by WM
Schaps Advanced Configuration Tool :
- assisted GPS : disabled
- log file : \windows\GPSLogFile.txt
- old log file : \windows\GPSLogFileBack
- Max. log file size : 0
GPSTest : GPS setting in auto, but impossible to find the GPS in my touch HD !
and the same if I try with TT7 or google map !
Please help me
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I almost have the same problem. Just got my HD this morning and wanted to try GPS, but there is even no Settings=GPS icon. When I tried the Google Maps, it did not find any GPS hardware. This was not a problem of being in a clear sky, there is something wrong as no GPS is recognized to start with. Would anyone be able to point us to the right direction please.
Regards,
michael_r said:
I guess the question I have is whether it is worth doing? Right now I have software port enabled to COM4, no hardware port, and A-GPS enabled. If I disable A-GPS, and change settings to hardware port (e.g. com4/9600), does my gps performance improve?
Thanks
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Anybody can help with this? Thansk
hmm, tried gps test had gps one minute and not the next
Solution , work-around?
I had the same problem, in 5 nav apps, gps hardware drops every few secs and come back again.
Tried reg edit (buffers, com ports, etc) portforwarders, standing on my head, nothing.
Solved by doing full back-up, hard reset. all was well. put back-up back, without reg offcourse, still worked fine.
just had to do some work because of lost reg settings, like settings for some progs..
Hope this helps.
Cheers.
zSpinner said:
I had the same problem, in 5 nav apps, gps hardware drops every few secs and come back again.
Tried reg edit (buffers, com ports, etc) portforwarders, standing on my head, nothing.
Solved by doing full back-up, hard reset. all was well. put back-up back, without reg offcourse, still worked fine.
just had to do some work because of lost reg settings, like settings for some progs..
Hope this helps.
Cheers.
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Dude, this backup...you talking ROM re-install or backup of data like contacts and then hard reset?
Hi,
I tried several forum-internal as well as google-wide scans, but could not find any answers to my question. strange and I'm really curious on your answers.
How do I normally disable/enable GPS....I mean similar to WiFi?
I have TomTom and it works like a charm, but my fear is that GPS is ON all day long and I have no way to check/know if it still working at full level?
My only guess is that it automatically recognizes datatransfer and activates whenever serial transfer is starting.
Please let me know, btw. I installed WinMob6.5 (Touch IT).
Cheers
Norbert
njordan said:
Hi,
t automatically recognizes datatransfer and activates whenever serial transfer is starting.
Norbert
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Hi, you're right. GPS is usually disabled. It gets enabled (i.e. the internal port gets opened) by programs that communicate to the X1 that they need to access to GPS hardware. So, if your TomTom is 24/24 on, your GPS will be too. Otherwise, don't worry!
P.S.: try gtrab's HTC GPS, it's here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=516208
It lets you open and close the GPS port.
HD2 has built in GPS antenna which is great to use in most cases, but not in every case. Some time, while in the car for example, I would rather use external bluetooth GPS device. I know this is possible to use external GPS antenna and even set it up on my device for TomTom . However it was not a one click solution, plus, I do not remember exactly what I have done and how to reverse it... As a result, my TomTom only works with external BT GPS antenna (can't make it to use internal one) and NaviComputer uses internal GPS antenna (can't make it to use external one).
What I am looking for is an easy selector for GPS device. It would have several options:
1. Internal GPS
2. External BT GPS 1
3. External BT GPS 2
4. ... if needed
and more if needed. User could with one click of the button tell WM device what device to use for all apps that need GPS. Furthermore, if I select external BT GPS device, it could also automatically enable BT on the phone, which is normally disabled to save battery.
Is it possible? Or am I wishing too much?
I don't know if there is a unversal solution. I think all apps that use gps default to the gps module in the phone.
as for tomtom, go to Change Preferences > Configure GPS > Configure and then you can choose which module to use.
Hope that helps.
I went through some steps to enable external GPS for NaviComputer:
http://navicomputer.com/blog/?p=14
After those settings, my internal GPS is no longer working in TomTom. I have, of course, tried to go to Preferences > Configure GPS > Configure and chose built in GPS but that didn't help.
Anyway, I think I could spend some time reversing what I have done in the first place and get TomTom to use internal GPS again, but that is not the point. What I would like to have is an easy Switch On/Off button for External GPS, so that I would never need to remember all those setting changes and be able to do it with a click of the button....
You could try GPSGate (http://gpsgate.com/products/gpsgate_client), it's not free but you can set all your programs to use the GPS gate port then use GPS gate to switch between your BT/Internal GPS in one "bulk setting". Then you only need to change one program each time and all your nav programs will be updated.
Hope that makes sense...
Dave
sounds good, will try that
Can someone please help me set up GPS on my nook via Bluetooth from r g1? I want to use it for car navigation.
assuming you have CM7 + a bluetooth GPS,
first go to the market and download Bluetooh GPS app. turn on the gps device, and run bluetooth GPS, open google maps and start using it. Note maps require a wifi connection for real time turn by turn navigation - unless you pre plan your route - or you can buy CoPilot from the market which does not require the wifi (after initial setup)
if you want to get gps data from your phone, install tetherGPS from the the market and install on phone and Nook - set the phone as server and Nook as client
animatechnica said:
assuming you have CM7 + a bluetooth GPS,
first go to the market and download Bluetooh GPS app. turn on the gps device, and run bluetooth GPS, open google maps and start using it. Note maps require a wifi connection for real time turn by turn navigation - unless you pre plan your route - or you can buy CoPilot from the market which does not require the wifi (after initial setup)
if you want to get gps data from your phone, install tetherGPS from the the market and install on phone and Nook - set the phone as server and Nook as client
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I tried tether GPS, they pair but wont connect thru that app. Plus I believe there is a 5 minute Max use time on the lite version.
Copilot
If you access to WiFi dozens of GPS apps to choose from. Very few that you can download maps. Copilot is not working unless you have an older version. Look here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1024963&page=4
polarborn said:
If you access to WiFi dozens of GPS apps to choose from. Very few that you can download maps. Copilot is not working unless you have an older version. Look here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1024963&page=4
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Maybe I wasn't clear, sorry. I want to be able to use navigation on my nook while traveling in my car, so there wont be any wifi access while driving. I though I had heard u could use Bluetooth to tether a android phone to it and use the phones GPS signal. I was hoping there was a method of doing this for free.
My experince has been with CoPilot, it dosen't require a active wifi connection as it downloads the map data localy and using a bt GPS reciever.
I use the Globalsat BT-359 and the Bluetooth GPS provider app from the market. With those and CoPilot I have had great success using my nook color as a GPS Unit.
n3cr0tic said:
My experince has been with CoPilot, it dosen't require a active wifi connection as it downloads the map data localy and using a bt GPS reciever.
I use the Globalsat BT-359 and the Bluetooth GPS provider app from the market. With those and CoPilot I have had great success using my nook color as a GPS Unit.
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When using bluetoothgps to try and connect with my paired g1 it says service discovery failed
newellj79 said:
When using bluetoothgps to try and connect with my paired g1 it says service discovery failed
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Please note that I believe he referenced gps provider app
I've tried a variety of apps and can't figure out how to get my g1 (running 2.3.4 without a sim card) to connect with my NC for usable GPS.