Hi there,
My GPS suddenly stopped working. It used to work fine before, but now when I switch on the TomTom6 application, it says "No GPS Device". 30 seconds later it changes it to "Waiting for a Valid GPS signal".
Did I somehow disable the GPS? I am not that familiar with my P3600 and the TomTom Navigation. Please advice.
Thanks.
Nerses
P.S. Version Information
App Version 6.010 (7720)
GPS Driver v1.20
Map: 'USA_and_Canade'
v665.1293
Language: English US
tomtom will always say "no gps device" when you first fire it up and it'll switch over to "no valid GPS signal," get into clear view of the sky and it'll find a signal.
Done that. Still not working. And it used to work fine a week ago.
Any other ideas?
me too
My GPS (tomtom trinity) is very quirky, too. I opened my GPS icon and set my gps program port to GPD1 and my hardware to COM 9. Worked immediately - then quit for a day - working again today. I don't understand what GPD1 is and I don't know what COM ports my other software and hardware uses - If I saw a listing, I might not understand but it would prob help. Can anyone either tell me appropriate settings if there are any OR tell me how to show what ports are already in use - perhaps I could open other programs then check port usage - anyway thanks for any help
My apologies if this specific question has already been answered - I try to read the whole board but it's hard to keep up.
How many GPS Application u use?
Do you use more than one GPS Application? Make sure there is only one running at a time. Remember: Most applications do not exit if close them. As far as I know if one application uses the GPS Chip of our beloved trinity any second application will wait forever...
Same Here
znerses said:
Hi there,
My GPS suddenly stopped working. It used to work fine before, but now when I switch on the TomTom6 application, it says "No GPS Device". 30 seconds later it changes it to "Waiting for a Valid GPS signal".
Did I somehow disable the GPS? I am not that familiar with my P3600 and the TomTom Navigation. Please advice.
Thanks.
Nerses
P.S. Version Information
App Version 6.010 (7720)
GPS Driver v1.20
Map: 'USA_and_Canade'
v665.1293
Language: English US
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My GPS worked fine for few weeks but it does not work any more.
Patience!!! I have had GPS fixes in 15 seconds with some ROMS. Currently it takes 15 seconds to move from "No GPS Device" to "Waiting for a Valid GPS signal". If you have this message WAIT - even for 5 minutes. IT WILL WORK.
Having updated the ROM via HTC's website ( version 1.23.405.103 ) on my P3600 and installing Trinityhacks, I still cannot get the GPS icon to appear ( let alone the GPS itself) in the SETTINGS;SYSTEM menu, it only began to appear in the CONNECTIONS menu after i installed Trinityhacks.
I have 2 GPS programs (one of which is TOMTOM) which are installed and working perfectly, the only problem is that the GPS is not, and i can't figure out why! Please help,
Thanks
You don't need the GPS Setting CPL unless you want to change the default settings, which for most apps shouldn't be necessary.
Make sure in TomTom, you set the GPS prefs to Built-IN GPS Receiver (if you are on V6.03) or Other NMEA Receiver (NOT Other NMEA Bluetooth Receiver) if you use any earlier version.
COM port must be set to COM9 and Baud to 57600.
Once those are set, the GPS screen within TomTom should show a small revolving icon in the upper right part of the screen. Within about 30 seconds, the main screen should change from No GPS Device, to Waiting for a valid Signal. At that point you need to go outside with a clear view of the sky for a 1st fix.
If you continue to get the No GPS Device message, it suggests either the ROM didn't update properly, or there is a hardware fault.
Thank you for your help, It now all works after a hard reset, and have been playing with the GPS ever since. Great fun.
The icon is no problem and it not being there wont affect you much,
If you do want it, the easiest way to display it without modifying the resistry is to install an tweaking application like ' Trinity Hacks v2'. this is an excellant wee application that lets you easily make all kinds of settign adjustments without going into the registry.
If you do a search on the trinity forums its easy to find.
Good Luck!!
Hi,
I saw "External GPS" in the Settings, what is it?
Do I need to mess around with it to install and run TomTom 6 using external bluetooh GPS?
Anyone has done this?
If yes, please let us know how to configure external bluetooth GPS
Thanks a lot.
If you specify the port there, you can e.g. Google Maps to use system settings and it should find it, but otherwise you can simply configure in your application of choice where to find the GPS settings.
To pair your BT GPS Mouse, go to Comm Manager -> Turn BT on -> Settings of BT -> Search for Device -> Pair.
Then you have to select an outgoing port. I have chosen Port 6 (you may chose whatever you like).
Then I went to my navigational system and let it search for BT Mouse and it found it on - hurray - Port 6 ))
Regards
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?
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