Does anyone now a Navigation app that runs on Gt-I5800 and can use an external BT GPS. The thing is that although I've tried the GPS fix for the internal GPS it never works properly. From the other hand I had an external Nokia GPS from a previous mobile that I've connected with the BT GPS app and works like a charm, but it does work with Sygic or Google Maps.....
(I'm using Kyrilos v6.0 rom and I've with already tried the GPS fix)
I do not know if there are applications like that
but maybe you can configure your GPS settings with gpssetup
call *#*#3214789650#*#* to start gpssetup2
or create a shortcut in launcherpro or ADWlauncher
go to Settings ==> Fix request settings ==> session type and select tracking
then go to Settings ==> Fix request settings ==>operation mode and select standalone
then go to Settings==> parameter settings ==> positioning mode and choose option3
go back to the first menu select commands, get position, starting gps
and normally you have your position within minutes
for a bether result you can download gpsbooster and fasterfix that can help finding your position
Thanks for the reply. I've checked all the above and they were already like that, but still the GPS can't lock properly (I've also tried gpsbooster but again no luck )
Have you tried waze? I'm about 90% sure that supports external GPS, don't quote me on it though.
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I've installed the new rom upgrade and wifi seems to be on all the time, while before it was only on when i accessed the web browser, and when i updated weather etc...
how can i fix this ?
So you turn WiFi off in comm managre and it still comes on?
I use G-Profile to controll what accesses what and when.
pluke100 said:
I've installed the new rom upgrade and wifi seems to be on all the time, while before it was only on when i accessed the web browser, and when i updated weather etc...
how can i fix this ?
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I had that too at first - very frustrating. Eventually I went into Comm Manager and set Airplane Mode which turns everything off. Then just selected Phone Mode and the Wi-Fi didn't come on any more (unless I selected it myself). Seems OK now.
Solution
New ROM comes with the WLanOnDemand feature disabled. Here is the solution cab. Works perfect on my TD2.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=579965
thanks mehmetkoksal, i'll try it out
edit: it worked now i got a question. there's an option that terminates the connection of not use like after 1 minute, 5 minutes in default windows. How do you change this ? i changed it, but i can't find it again. because it';s set to 1 minute, and i'd like it to have it at 5 minutes
Use Adv.Conf.Tools
There could be several ways of doing it. But simply download Advanced Configuration Tool v.3.3 and change this number to whatever you want under the tab "Network". This program is also very useful for a number of handy settings.
thanks for the app, but it did it through the windows settings, and wouldn't like to install an extra app just for changing this value
Hey all.
Just another GPS fix that seems to work really well. Being in Australia with a Vibrant, I have had allot of trouble with GSM Bands and GPS. Allot of the GPS fixes I tried did not work.
After some playing around, I came up with this. I now find 11 satellites within 5 seconds, and lock on to them within 5 seconds, compared to before, which was 1-4 satellites in 5 minutes.
The setting below are aimed for Australians, though can be changed to suit any region. Ru, USA, etc.
Please note this requires a tiny bit of adb work. So make sure to have the sdk-tools. You need to be rooted.
The process:
Open up notepad and copy the following lines.
NTP_SERVER=au.pool.ntp.org
XTRA_SERVER_1=1.au.pool.ntp.org
XTRA_SERVER_2=2.au.pool.ntp.org
XTRA_SERVER_3=3.au.pool.ntp.org
SUPL_HOST=supl.google.com
SUPL_PORT=7276
Save this file as gps.conf (take note on the filename, and make sure its not gps.conf.txt)
Place this file on the root of your sdcard.
Open a CMD Prompt and change to the sdk-tools. Then type
adb shell
su
cat /sdcard/gps.conf > /system/etc/gps.conf
reboot
After the reboot, goto phone dialer and use one of the two numbers below.
For Eclair 2.1 Users - *#*#1472365#*#*
For Froyo 2.2 Users - *#*#3214789650#*#*
In Application settings, change Operation Mode from Standalone to MS Based.
In SUPL/CP Settings, change the server & port to supl.google.com and port 7276.
Reboot again.
After the reboot head back to the GPS menu via the above dialer codes.
Press Delete GPS Data, then press Get Position Test. Go outside and place the phone down, and let it sit for about 3-5 minutes. It should have found at least 10 satellites.
After that, exit the GPS menu, and everything should be done. Test by using the app GPS Test.
For use in other regions head over to http://www.pool.ntp.org/ and find your zone information, or a simple Google of pool.ntp "your region" should give you the direct link.
Cheers
Dave
Interesting.
Checked my phone and it's about 9 seconds off.
Found this app which looks like it could be helpful.
http://www.appbrain.com/app/clocksync/ru.org.amip.ClockSync
Thanks for finding this issue.
Edit: Did a bit more research and now I'm skeptical that what you found is significant regarding GPS performance. Here are some forum posts discussing phone time and GPS time:
http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=5485
I'm not doubting that you saw a difference, however, you also changed some settings other than just the time sync server. We've seen many reports over the last months by users who changed something that appeared to make a big improvement in GPS lock time or accuracy only to see the differences disappear within a few days. I'll be interested to see if your observed improvement persists. It would also be interesting to know if you set all your GPS settings back to default whether the time sync server change makes any difference.
Have you tried this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=878970
It is the top sticky in the General section for a reason.
Location Manager 1.2
This is my first yet-to-be-published app in the android forum so I am excited to see how it goes. I have thoroughly tested it on my HTC Aria but I would like to see the results on other phones. The idea is as follows:
IDEAAssume that you take your phone to different to different places and you are annoyed of turning off wifi, turning on gps and placing your phone on vibrate whenever you go to certain places. This program simply lets you keep specific profiles for specific places (such as your home, school or workplace). This saves you time, patience, as well as battery.
For example, I go to school and I turn off my gps, my wifi, and my Sound. When I go to work, I normally keep my sound on, my gps off, and my wifi on. I keep this program running and it simply takes the location from gps/wifi/cell tower(whichever is on) and it lets you program locations using an address and if it sees that I am there, it will run that profile. Thankfully, it also lets my override my profiles just in case I want to use google maps in school or keep my sound on at work.
Version ControlVersion 1.0 - The first version which has basic functionality with wifi and sound control. The settings page exists but does not function. The next version will have bluetooth support and full settings functionality.
Version 1.2 - This version has new icons and has functionality for settings page. Everything in the app should now work but may not
HelpPlease post on this thread whether this app works for you or if you are having difficulties.
Downloads (also available below to xda users)Version 1 - http://bit.ly/qW4l0A
Version 1.2 - http://bit.ly/pxCzUZ
Thanks for downloading my app
i always wanted something like that
On my HTC Inspire I get a force-close when I try to "add location" -> "update map".
@Gene Pool - I just discovered that stupid error. Ill fix it in the next version, but basically you are supposed to enter the address first and then press update to update the map. In the next version Ill make it say that
Giving it a go go on Samsung galaxy s2 running villianrom 2.0
Installed, sadly getting FC´s when starting the app
If anyone is willing to try a super unstable (yet newer) version of the app, please try out the following apk file. The settings page does not work but it fixes several gps fixing bugs which relate to the force closes.
-Thank You
Seems like I had to turn on GPS BEFORE starting the app. Now it force closes when choosing to add a location
Ive tried the beta version you posted, everything works except from adding a location, it still fc's on me.
Thanks for the hard work, it's time for a easy to use alternative to tasker
I tried the latest version, but I couldn't see the map. I can press Update Map, but no map appears. Just an empty raster.
On my wildfire I can't read the text at bottom(at main screen), it says "Settings page does not work yet. This is the alpha version."
There is some text below that, but it doesn't fit on my screen. And in landscape I can't see anything below Longitude.
On the about screen, I can't look further than "keeping unnecessary things running" on portrait.
I think it's better to put About and Settings into Menu, because most of the time you won't need it.
When adding/editting a location it's a little bit confusing. I think I'd prefer a dropdown menu for wifi/sounds. Values like: Wifi on, Wifi off, don't change.
When you leave the Profile Name empty, it'd be nice to get a default value.
When I press "Edit locations", and then use my back button, the application closes. I'd like to go back to main screen instead. When I open Edit Locations after adding locations/reading about/settings, and I press back button I need to press it serveral times, but nothing happens. After a few times it closes the application.
And I prefer imagebuttons instead of "edit" button, I'd be nice to have the edit button on the right.
It looks like your using LinearLayout with default Horizontal orientation. RelativeLayouts would be beter in some cases.
Latest comment, I think normal users don't care about his/her current Latitude/Longitude/Accuracy data. I think you could remove that.
Ok, that's it for now. I hope you can use some of my feedback
EDIT: Another bug, I need to kill the application to prevend it from using my GPS 24/7. I can't stop it the normal way. Also, I think it's better to use a service instead of Activity for things like this.
I Cant thank you guys enough for helping test the app. Anyway, I will apply those feedback into a new version and post again. Also, would you say the first one is better or the second one? I tested the new version today while going to work and I discovered several errors in GPS acquisition.
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EDIT:
Version 1.2 just got released - please try it out and it has incorporated several of the features you guys suggested.
Looks better than previous versions. But...Is there a way to delete locations?
Next one will have that and Bluetooth and backlight settings.
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I installed Tasker (and Secure Settings latest version, granted root) and want to trigger GPS on (high accuracy location) when open Maps and Camera. Also I want to turn off location when return to home screen.
I tried so many different ways, set up a task when I opened maps, I choose Secure Settings, GPS on, Location services on .. but it never works!
Please if anyone is running on G3 ROM (or even G2 ROM) could shed some light on me for this problem?
Cheers:good:
P/S: running Lamhoang G3 and Dorimanx 6.5.1. If it's possible, please share me your file. Cheers!
Try this solution using AutoInput: http://guidecosmos.blogspot.com/2015/03/tasker-how-to-turn-on-gps-to-hgh.html
The first task got maps removed from it. There is now a separate task to open maps. If you clone the first task that set High accuracy mode and renamed it, you can modify it to set mode back to 'battery saver'.
Here are mine. Remember, this requires AutoInput: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.joaomgcd.autoinput
View attachment LocModeBat.tsk.xml
View attachment LocModeHi.tsk.xml
MacroDroid should work too. It's easier to handle than Tasker.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.arlosoft.macrodroid&hl=de
Running the stock ROM on a XTRONS TE706PL
PX5, Android 8.0.0
MTCE_GS.V2.84_3
(Build date appears to be 20180504)
I've tried various offline navigation apps, and "HERE WeGo" seems to be the best, except the turn-by-turn audio does not play correctly.
The audio seems to fade in and out and get a buzzing sound part the way through.
I tried Sygic, and the audio seems to work OK - however the problem with Sygic is that it does not appear to be possible to switch out of navigation without completely quitting the application.
i.e I can't go back to the music player or the radio to change track or radio station etc, without having to re-start the route in Sygic
I've read that this could be because HERE WeGo, is not registered as a "Navigation App", however I can't see anywhere to check this.
I've looked in Settings -> Car -> Navigation and I selected HERE WeGo in the "Navigation application settings" but it didn't make any difference
I also tried changing the "Navigation sound mode" from "Mixing" to "Switch" but didn't make any difference.
Any ideas what else I can try.