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Google maps and M700

Has anyone got the Orange M700 to work with the GPS function on Google Maps? Or does the HTC rom have to be installed??

not sure I get what you mean.... do you mean run google maps on the M700 OR use the M700 as a GPS mouse and feed the signal to a lappy and run Google Maps on the lappy?
I have done the second way, BUT you need to upgrade your google maps for $20/year (iirc) which alows you to use the GPS functions.
Not sure about google maps on the M700 as it's a huge piece of software.
Otherwise TomTom 6 has Sat images built in for overlay onto the maps when route plotting.

I'm using Google maps for pocket PC on the M700. Everything is OK.

Sorry for not being very clear....
Google maps works fine as I am messing around with it just now, but i dont get a gps location when "track location (gps)" is selected, my M700 tries to locate satellites, but then fails. I was just wondering if this function worked
Super sheep, does the "track location (gps)" function work when you select it?
On the help pages there is no mention of having to pay a subscription to the gps service to enable it.
Deech, How do you access the sat maps on tomtom??
Thanks

They are built into tom tom 6 and some where in the set-up you can select the Sat overlays, not used it my self but they are there ;-)
/me is now looking google maps mobile ;-)
also El Reg has a report here about it
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2007/05/10/google_maps_uk/
edit....
Just fired up the wi-fi (keep down data costs) and grabbed google maps, activated the gps in "menu" 30 secs later my location shwn and everything
Just a thought how many other apps are running, first time I ran it it ran out of memory, however it looked like EVERYTHING was running ;-?

AND..... Googlemaps also has to be pointed to the Com9 port

It does?
Never touched it on my M700........... but hey ho ;-)

hey, just got it to work!!
Didnt have to point to com9.
I think the problem was that it normally takes quite a while to acquire the satellites when using tomtom. I dont think that google maps is patient enough before moaning that gps isnt present.
Quite cool, but will cost a fortune in GPRS/3G charges

Having GPS problem

I just received my Xperia X1, its an amazing device.
The interface is very smooth.
But I cant get the GPS working. I tried already a few thing.
1)In google maps setting the GPS configuration at COM4 (all speeds tried)
It keeps saying "There is no GPS receiver found" (translated from dutch)
2)Using the Quick fix program and than retried google maps
3)Configurating the external GPS function but when I pres ok, I have the idea that the configuration isn't saved. When I restart the app It shows up like before.
4)Running GPS test: It just keeps scanning
The device is SIM-lock free with a standard duth ROM.
I hope sombody kan help me because I wont like to send it back to the shop.
Sorry for my bad english.

I don't know what exactly you are setting up there but you don't need a COM-Port for the built in GPS. Just let Windows handle the settings (Point one to choose in the GPS-Setup in Google Maps).
But you have to activate the GPS in Google Maps with "Menu --> use GPS".
Then you need to go outside to let the satellites get a view (after a minute Google Maps should have found you.)

And "Use GPS" is NEVER saved. You always have to select it every single time you load Google Maps.
Pretty annoying really but I do not think there is anything you can do about it.

Alex Atkin UK said:
And "Use GPS" is NEVER saved. You always have to select it every single time you load Google Maps.
Pretty annoying really but I do not think there is anything you can do about it.
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I can't say I do not like this...I use google maps just to look around the area or to search a nice spot for the next vacation or simply to play around. The battery would drain very fast if GPS was enabled all the time. Of course, if you use google maps to navigate this can be quite annoying. But for me, I use TomTom to navigate and don't need GPS in google maps. (Okay, the one time I was standing somewhere on a mountain and wanted to get a overview of the landscape from above -therefore the GPS was useful )
But referring to the question:
Do your GPS now work?

I am also having problems trying to get GPS signal using Google map. Then, i was told by SE support that it will require a data connection (WIFI or GPRS) for it to work. Is this correct?

You will need a data connection to receive the maps. You shouldn't need it for the GPS to work, however you will appear in the middle of nowhere as there are no graphics of the area you are in.

I got it working, I tried it again today.
I did just the same as yesterday and now it works.
What do I love self healing devices
Have absolutely no idea what is different??
I only installed the TF3D cab but that cant make a diference.

Well it could just be the weather. Understandably it takes a lot longer to get a lock in poor weather conditions. You did not mention how long you gave it to start working when you tried before.
Google Maps often seems to take a lot longer than Tom Tom to get a lock. Also, QuickGPS does make a HUGE difference so I would recommend keeping that up to date when it asks you (every week, or at least right before you intend to use GPS).

GPS not working on Diamond2

Hi,
I have no GPS signal with my Touch Diamond 2. But I don't have TomTom, IGo or something else. I just want to get the GPS signal to use in QuickGPS. But there is no signal at all. Does anyone know why?
And where can I configure the internal GPS antenna? Is that possible?
For testing I downloaded and installed odgps (outdoor gps), but it get's also no signal. In odgps I have configured COM4 with Baudrate 4800. But no signal. Does anyone know how I have to configure GPS programs to get them work (as said, I cannot find a screen to get or set the configuration of the internal GPS antenna).
Could a hard reset help (as for the old Touch Diamond)? I would like to avoid that due to the destruction of the data...
I have also posted this in another Thread but I guess I was on a wrong one...
Thanks in advance for your help and best regards,
B.

Did you try Google Maps with "Use GPS" function... Default settings find satellites, even indoor areas..

Yes I did. It worked after switching it off an on again. Now I got GPS with google maps. First goal is achieved. Thanks for this tip.
But: Does anyone know how to retrieve the configuration of my internal GPS device. I have to configure it in another application (odgps), but I don't get it to work (com4/4800 or com4/9600 or com3/4800 and some other config data is all wrong): Odgps gets no signal.
Thanks for tips and hints.

hi,
Same problem as Brummerowski here.
my TD2 shows my location on google maps.
but when ever i try to seek a GPS Satellite on google maps or Garmin it keeps on searching without a result.
thanks for your assistance

This same problem keeps on cropping up with the TD2. Some users never seem to have problems, others do (I'm one of those) and there have been countless suggestions to (try to) sort it out.
On my TD2, Google Maps won't start the GPS module any more (it used to) and I use another very simple app http://freewareppc.com/travel/wmminigps.shtml to start it manually before using Google Maps. This seems reliable so far.

Gps setting for google maps with d2
I was able to use GPS with Google maps, by setting gps options by choosing COM4 and baud rate from 4800 to 57600.

I have never been able to fix on any satellites using google maps, and been waiting up to 10 minutes to just find two or three sats.
Solved by running third-party gps apps, like Beelinegps, or GPS Config. For some reason they are able to get a fix in under 30 seconds indoors. Then I just switch to google maps and it shows my position instantly.

[Q] Google Maps with GPS

hi everyone ! can anyone tell me how i can use Google Maps with Gps technology ?? when i select "Use GPS" it says "Network Unavailable"

You're connected to the Internet?

An activated GPRS, EDGE or UMTS is necessary.

sharax said:
You're connected to the Internet?
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no i'm not !
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An activated GPRS, EDGE or UMTS is necessary.
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you mean if i want to browse maps with gps, i have to connect to the internet ??

Oh yes the maps are not on your device they are downloaded!!

Google Maps gets your location from the GPS sensor, but then has to go online to download the actual map data for that area.

so if the map of the area we are in, was downloaded befor then i think there wont be any problem ! i think it would be just like the quick gps software in diamond ! am i right ?

I think that should be a way of download the map and use it offline. Some cracker should make it easy

diogoperas said:
I think that should be a way of download the map and use it offline. Some cracker should make it easy
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hehe, i tried 5 different apps and currently use gpsVP /w cached Gmaps imgs
pretty good for a free app, altho not totally easy to set up as there is no info...
since there is no maps for japan that i know of, never tried a commercial product, then again i prefer gmaps and my brain for navigation

diogoperas said:
I think that should be a way of download the map and use it offline. Some cracker should make it easy
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in the last few versions of gmaps just install it onto the storage card and then you can just save whats in the applicationdata\googlemaps folder and use that offline

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An activated GPRS, EDGE or UMTS is necessary.
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Can also be Wifi.

hey everybody, first post here....
i read that i should not start new posts if theres one going already.
I got my diamond about a month ago, its an alltel cdma diamond with original ROM, no registry tweaks, pretty much stock.
the GPS is being finicky. ive tried atleast 10-15 different GPS applications (all freeware or trials) and they are alway hit or miss. sometimes i get a 6-12 sat lock in seconds, even indoors... but sometimes i cant lock on outside even after 15min or more (even if i had a lock on less then 8hrs earlier). Ive been trying to find a pattern to why it sometimes works (certain settings, maybe after a resets, quick gps, etc)
side note, i used the G-Watch app while in poland where i have no phone coverage. it worked perfectly everytime i turned it on with almost instant lockon. but back in florida every program i try sometimes works and sometimes doesnt, even if i turned the phone to airplane mode.
question 1- is this considered normal for the alltel diamond
question 2- does the software that costs money (ie tomtom) work any better/more consistently
question 3 - could there be something wrong with my phone
question 4 - any ideas how to make it more stable
thanx for the help

also, on some of the gps programs, it will say i have found up to 8 or so sats, but wont lock onto any of them...
thanx again

GPS and Weather...

To get GPS working on the HTC Touch 3G do you have to have an internet connection or can I just use it like I do with my SatNav system in my car?
Also, I read somewhere that the weather is updated by GPS but I can't seem to get that working. The manual seems to point at needing an internet connection!
Any help on this would be great!
Thanks.

1st question : Gps only needs a software like TomTom to run, no internet connection except if you want google maps.
2nd question : Weather needs a connection (either wifi or 3G) to update, it isn't updated by the GPS.

moedinha said:
1st question : Gps only needs a software like TomTom to run, no internet connection except if you want google maps.
2nd question : Weather needs a connection (either wifi or 3G) to update, it isn't updated by the GPS.
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Right, I used Google Maps and maybe that's why it asked me for a connection. Anyone have any ideas for the best mobile navigation software for the Touch 3G? I don't want something that will run so slow I can't use it. Something simple and fast would be good.
Thanks moedinha

quaium said:
Right, I used Google Maps and maybe that's why it asked me for a connection. Anyone have any ideas for the best mobile navigation software for the Touch 3G? I don't want something that will run so slow I can't use it. Something simple and fast would be good.
Thanks moedinha
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Try Garmin Mobile XT. It's good.
have a look a this discussion http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=472110&highlight=gps+software

I agree with azahidi,
I've been using Garmin Mobile XT since the day I got my Touch 3G
I always get a satellite lock in under 10 seconds (just update QuickGPS)
I have Thailand and Philippines map installed

Google Maps are good and are free, also TomTom is a good recommendation.