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Google Map 1.2.0.2

Hello,
This new version is working with an X7500
Fred.

zefred said:
Hello,
This new version is working with an X7500
Fred.
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GPS and all???

ltxda said:
GPS and all???
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Yesss
Fred.

zefred said:
Yesss
Fred.
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SWEET! Thanks for the update. Much appreciated. Even though I'm using the Microsoft one, I still want this one as well.

Great news. Thanks¡

I tried it and couldn't get it working on auto, set the port manually to the software port and it found the GPS but couldn't get a fix, but I was inside. I went outside and it still said 0 found and I was just about to give up and the maps redrew with me as the centre (I always knew I was the centre of the universe lol) So well chuffed.
Thanks for the heads up (BTW handago still have the old version - for uk use www.google.co.uk/gmm )

I also had to configure it manually, but I got a fix!!

Just downloaded. It works on my Advantage.

Yup, Manwell from Barcelona works good for me. I shall have to do a comparison with Live! Maps. Although the Satellite locater in GAps took about 5mins to get a position.

zefred said:
Hello,
This new version is working with an X7500
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Got a link please Fred? Nevermind. Found the link in Confucious post.

Confucious said:
I tried it and couldn't get it working on auto, set the port manually to the software port and it found the GPS but couldn't get a fix, but I was inside. I went outside and it still said 0 found and I was just about to give up and the maps redrew with me as the centre (I always knew I was the centre of the universe lol) So well chuffed.
Thanks for the heads up (BTW handago still have the old version - for uk use www.google.co.uk/gmm )
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confucious - how to know the software port ?

ahmadfarid said:
confucious - how to know the software port ?
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Start-Settings-System-GPS

Pantaloonie said:
Start-Settings-System-GPS
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for thise who suceeded..could you please share what port you are using..as currently my setting as below :
gps program port : COM4
hardware : None
Access : manage GPS auto (tick)
it is not working...please help..

gps program port : COM6
hardware : COM5
Access : manage GPS auto (Checked)
That my setting but it not working on Google Map by auto detect.
I set google map to COM5 and baud rate 9600. It works fine for me.

Staroip said:
I set google map to COM5 and baud rate 9600. It works fine for me.
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OK, that worked me for me... finally!! Found the new setting under Menu, Options, Track Location Settings for others who may be looking.

wgary said:
OK, that worked me for me... finally!! Found the new setting under Menu, Options, Track Location Settings for others who may be looking.
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yes..thank you that's what i'm looking for..and now my gps is working..unfortunately there is no map for Malaysia yet..so only can view from satellite view

Yes, it works for me too. Thanks for the update. Had been struggling with the old version, and not being aware of this new version. In many download sites, they still have the old version even now.
My setting that works are as follows:
1) Setting>system>GPS: Program port: none, Hardware Port: COM5 Baud rate 9600, Access: Tick Mange GPS automatically.
2) In google map, Menu>Options>Track Location Settings>Set manually Com5: Baud rate 9600.
Be sure to stand in the open space for a while for the reading to come through.

Google Map 1.2.0.2 Navigational problem
Instead of using my Copilot Live for navigation, I decided to use google map to see how good it is for navigational purposes. I used to to come up with a suggested route to go from my home to a school. Everything goes well and good. I was able to see the blinking dot that indicates my current position. When the dot is outside the unit, it does not automatically shift the map like a normal GPS software would, but not a problem as I could do this manually. The dot is a little difficult to spot if you don't pay attnetion, you may not know where you are on the map. In any case, I could see that it had successfully guided me to the school.
Then, from the school, I planned a route to come home. The map correctly shows a suggested route, and I started driving. After a while, however, I noticed something was not right, because the blinking dot stays at the school even though I have departed. When I reached home, the blinking dot is still at school!
Am I the only one having this problem. Have you guys tried it?

My setting that works are as follows:
1) Setting>system>GPS: Program port: 1, Hardware Port: COM4 Baud rate 115200, Access: Tick Mange GPS automatically.
2) In google map, Menu>Options>Track Location Settings>Set manually Com1: Baud rate 11520.
Be sure to stand in the open space for a while for the reading to come through. - needed to do this.
Interestingly I coulsn't get it to wrk using the hardware ort and had to use the program port - I seem to be the only one doing this so might help someone else who has problems using the hardware port.
Mine is now working fine with Google and TomTom and am indors at the moment and am picking up 5/6 satellites in both

Confucious said:
I tried it and couldn't get it working on auto, set the port manually to the software port and it found the GPS but couldn't get a fix, but I was inside. I went outside and it still said 0 found and I was just about to give up and the maps redrew with me as the centre (I always knew I was the centre of the universe lol) So well chuffed.
Thanks for the heads up (BTW handago still have the old version - for uk use www.google.co.uk/gmm )
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Same thing happened to me. I found that Live Search is a bit faster than Google Maps...but I'm still going to keep both installed. Glad Google Maps got the GPS thing fixed once and for all.

Geo-tagging photos

Does anyone geo-tag their HD photos? I can't find a way to enable it in camera settings.
I had to download an app to enable it on my TyTNII.
Can't find anything by searching this forum or Googling

You can enable it with HDTweak, as far as i remember

Brilliant! Thanks

I have enabled the option in HD Tweak, and have even tried Shozu and locr, but even with a GPS lock, it doesn't seem to save the GPS data to the photo.
I'm using the Orange ROM, and don't really want to reflash it just to make this work with the hacked footprints tab, so has anyone got any ideas?
TIA

My problem is GPS doesn't start.

I've been using the free GPSToday (www.geoterrestrial.com) and their GeoTagger plugin which monitors your photo directory. When it sees a new file it tries to get a GPS fix and then embeds the location in the file. So far it's worked flawlessly.

Can you try uploading one of the photos it's tagged too google picasa to see if it can see the gps data and map the piccy please?
So far, these things tell me they are tagging them, but when you upload them, it's not tagged.
locr and shozu both work flawlessly on my N95, so I know the platforms and google picasa work.

I attached a GPS photo taken with my HD (bike trip with my girlfriend ) with the 'GPS-photo' option. I'm absolutly sure it has GPS info in it, because I upload all my pictures to Flickr, where they automaticly show up on the map at the right location. Good luck
*EDIT* When uploading a photo as attacment to the XDA forum, all GPS data is stripped. So here's a direct link to download the original file:
http://www.fittingmedia.nl/divers/GPS_011.jpg

Just tried uploading one of my photos tagged with GPSToday to PicasaWeb and it's recognised the GPS data perfectly. Here's the photo
http://picasaweb.google.com/apcd2apcd2/Desktop?authkey=Gv1sRgCLr5tdy08-bb9wE&feat=directlink

Very simple but you have to edit the registry.
go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\HTC\Camera\P10
and set the value of "Enable" to 1
Thank you'll find a new camera mode in the standard HTC camera program that is "GPS". It activates and deactivates the GPS automatically.
Enjoy

Do you guys want to have gps info on all photos or what? I didn't get the point.
Touch HD Camera has a "GPS Photo" mode..which can be selected manually by going in to "advance" options in the "camera mode" .
right clicking on the image on windowsXP and checking the image property doesn't show the GPS info..but if opened with any other viewer..XNview..lightroom..photoshop.. in EXIF data u can see the GPS info.
so please tell me whats the point of using tweakers to enable GPS tagging? or i'm missing somethig

jtf420 said:
Touch HD Camera has a "GPS Photo" mode..which can be selected manually by going in to "advance" options in the "camera mode" .
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Not on some stock ROM images, such as mine.
I personally choose to use it because when I share photos online, with things such as Picasa Web, it shows people on a map where the pictures were taken.
No real serious use for me, but it's a little more info for people, and you can also view public galleries and it will display all pictures taken in a certain area.
EDIT: OK I found the option, everywhere I looked and in PM's people were telling me to look in advanced settings for this, it's actually an option on the 2nd page of "Capture Mode" and not in settings, or an advanced tab at all. No wonder I couldn't see it lol.

jtf420 said:
Do you guys want to have gps info on all photos or what? I didn't get the point.
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Yes, almost all m pics are taken on motorcycle trips. It's nice to be able to see where on the route they were made.
so please tell me whats the point of using tweakers to enable GPS tagging? or i'm missing somethig
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The tweak is necessary to enable the GPS photo button in the advance tab when using a stock ROM

How long does it take for you to take a photo this way? Mine just says "starting gps" and nothing happens. I even tried waiting 3-4 minutes, the time it takes Garmin XT Mobile to get the gps signal here, but nothing.

i get the point now! i bought blackstone with a diff language than i'm using ..and installed cooked rom straightaway.. so i didn't know the diff(to the minor details) b/w a stock rom and a cooked one. Sorry for taking things as granted!
thnx ppl for the info!

WM_Rizzo said:
How long does it take for you to take a photo this way? Mine just says "starting gps" and nothing happens. I even tried waiting 3-4 minutes, the time it takes Garmin XT Mobile to get the gps signal here, but nothing.
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It takes about 10 to 30 seconds, depending on where I'm standing. It indeed should take about the same time as Garmin.
But 3 to 4 minutes is a LONG time for any GPS app to get a fix... If you get that working right, GPS-Photo will probably work fine too.

funk1980 said:
But 3 to 4 minutes is a LONG time for any GPS app to get a fix... If you get that working right, GPS-Photo will probably work fine too.
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Any suggestions?

WM_Rizzo said:
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- Well, offcourse the obvious. Try it outside, with no high buildings etc. around you and that sort of things.
- Then, try to update QuickGPS with new satelite info (makes a lot of difference).
- DISABLE AGps. Does more harm then good.
- Maybe try a different radio. I'm using 1.12 and get very quick GPS fixes. Faster then 1.9 and 1.10.
Let us know how it turns out!

Anyone know any thing new on any effort to port Footprints to Blackstone? all posts are a bit old. there's a standalone that sorta works on Blackstone but the resolution is wrong so text is misaligned and its not very usable. anyone made any headway at porting it to a tab or at least a usable standalone? It would REALLY rock if anyone could port it to an manila v3 tab!!! i'd donate for the effort. sure many would!

funk1980 said:
- Well, offcourse the obvious. Try it outside, with no high buildings etc. around you and that sort of things.
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Tried it - the same result.
funk1980 said:
- Then, try to update QuickGPS with new satelite info (makes a lot of difference).
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Again, the same result.
funk1980 said:
- DISABLE AGps. Does more harm then good.
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How do i disable it?
funk1980 said:
- Maybe try a different radio. I'm using 1.12 and get very quick GPS fixes. Faster then 1.9 and 1.10.
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I can't do that cause i still don't know how to backup the original radio. I would like to backup everything i need for warranty sake. I posted a thread here, but got no answers. I know it's all been explained here, but it's just too confusing. I know how to backup ROM, but i need to know what else i need to backup an HOW, before i flash a new radio and ROM.
The current device info is:
ROM: 1.14.479.3 (25874) WWE
ROM DATE: 11/12/08
RADIO: 1.09.25.14
PROTOCOL: 52.49a.25.26U
ExtPkg: 1.14.479.302
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Let us know how it turns out!
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I did all you said, and nothing helped. However, i did notice this - i started Garmin, got a lock in a matter of seconds (after i did the fast GPS thing, so i'm guessing Garmin is using that), turned it off and geotagging worked instantly. So, i'm guessing camera has a problem using quick GPS or starting GPS by itself. Any ideas on this?

GPS clock is one hour ahead of current time

Hi all.
I have tried with different GPS softwares (PapagoX3&Vietmap), GPS clock are mysteriously one hour ahead of the current time (Device's time).
Could anyone suggest a solution to get a correct time in GPS?
I set clock as GMT+ 7 (Hanoi, Bangkok)
Help me, please. Thanks heaps !

Summertime?

Vampie said:
Summertime?
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Maybe, but I dont know how to turn it off ?

Hey,
(Thinking it could be daylight saving time).
- I searched on the internet and I found a few things you could try. You could update your device with through this link:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/en-us/downloads/microsoft/daylight-savings-update.mspx
- You can try to put daylight saving time off in Outlook through
Tools | Options | Preferences | Calendar Options | Time Zone
(I found this on an old threat on the internet so I am not sure it will work, the link:
http://forum.brighthand.com/showthread.php?t=146800)
But before I continue is it the GPS clock or the whole phone? Did you ever connect the phone with a USB cable to a computer?
Grtz

Vampie said:
But before I continue is it the GPS clock or the whole phone? Did you ever connect the phone with a USB cable to a computer?
Grtz
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Yup, its the GPS clock which is shown in several GPS map software I mentioned above. The clock of whole phone is still set correctly
I did try to disable my daylight saving time(DST) by "advance config tool" from xda - developer but its not the solution. >> do you think that GPS signal, its self, contains a time data including DST.
Infact, my local time (+ 7 GMT Bangkok, Hanoi) is not observed by DST but GPS clock still run as if the DST is applied, one hour ahead of local time

Hey,
I really do not have a clue what the problem would be. I thought that GPS just tracked location and not time. Anyway I searched on this forum with the searchkey "GPS TIME". Maybe the following topic is helpfull:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=321296
Grtz
Ps. I often update my GPS with the preinstalled ("quickgps")

Disable the auto adjust gps-time.

mirko.prinz said:
Disable the auto adjust gps-time.
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thank you so !
But how can I ?

manooe said:
thank you so !
But how can I ?
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In Settings from Navi-software. Maybe different in the Navisofts, for instance iGO in sys.txt or in Settings-menu, TomTom only in Settings-menu.

mirko.prinz said:
In Settings from Navi-software. Maybe different in the Navisofts, for instance iGO in sys.txt or in Settings-menu, TomTom only in Settings-menu.
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unfortunately, both of my Gps software (Vietmap17, papagox3) dont have setting funtion for this. Hence I have to edit some registry info, dont I ?

Sorry, don´t know both GPS-Apps. Maybe a reg-setting or a config-file.

Can't you try to call the service centre of the GPS software? Even if it is illegal you can try.

Vampie said:
Can't you try to call the service centre of the GPS software? Even if it is illegal you can try.
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Yup, they are legal sofwares, I called service centre of Vietnam17 software. However they dont know much, too disappointed. Maybe, I will try to email Papagox3 service center about my matter.

(FIX ???) My Location Weather Not Update via WAP GPRS

Hello i have a question.
I never use my Blackstone over GPRS alot because i use everyday WiFi and today i decide to chek out the GRPS all is fine i make the settings and everything work i try with Opera and few other apps im able to surfing in the Net over GPRS but when i click on the weather in TF3D Update ... the weather start to Updating i mean is trying to Update but NOT Update at all also not writing any Error or anything just don`t wana Update!!!
Im Using NRG ROM Wm 6.5 build 23016 with Manila 2.1 Sense like from my signature so do anyone have advace and know WHY i can use GPRS to Surf in the internet also i update my Weather NON STOP over WiFi without a problem but when i want ti update it via GPRS not working?!
Thanks in advance

"My Location" weather would not work via GPRS.
you need other pre-defined cities. Change to that cities and press update.

Yes thank you i try that and WORK now via GPRS but why the My Location Weather not work via GPRS do u have any idea?
So now i need in the weather tab to have 2 the same Cityes
Can anyone make posible My Location to work too.. because not have any point my Location is the city im now and in the Add city i wana see the weather for the same city that i live now so...
Thank you

tsalta said:
Yes thank you i try that and WORK now via GPRS but why the My Location Weather not work via GPRS do u have any idea?
So now i need in the weather tab to have 2 the same Cityes
Can anyone make posible My Location to work too.. because not have any point my Location is the city im now and in the Add city i wana see the weather for the same city that i live now so...
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my location only updates when a wifi network is near and found, but it must not be connected to.. its strange somehow, i know. but if a wifi network is near, it works like a charm.

As far as i have tried, you don't even need to have a wifi network near, you just have to have wifi turned on. It's actually quite a bother!!
What i have done is disable my location (i got the cab from Dutty) and just select the city manualy. I don't move around too much so it's not a problem

samsanchez88 said:
As far as i have tried, you don't even need to have a wifi network near, you just have to have wifi turned on. It's actually quite a bother!!
What i have done is disable my location (i got the cab from Dutty) and just select the city manualy. I don't move around too much so it's not a problem
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hm strange, it only works for me (on different roms) if i have wifi networks around me and not, if i only activated wifi.
but doesnt matter.. its strange like it is.

MyLocation may be recovered (by design) using GSM BTS position triangulation or Wi-Fi or GPS. Looks like Manila is able to use only Wi-Fi
Please note that GoogleMaps works even if wifi is disabled (of course with come data connection for example GSM+ActiveSync).
So, if GoogleMaps can work, why Manila is not able to find MyLocation with GSM+AS?
Current behaviour makes not able to synchronize MyLocation (including my location weather) using for example a cradle connected to PC.
I hope there will be some fix for manila.

This is a well known issue with a lot of the latest builds. Unfortunately for My Location to work you need to have wifi turned on, even if you are not using it. Simply done though. Just turn on wifi but do not connect to any wifi networks then update weather using GPRS. It should now work. Then turn off wifi once you are finished

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This is a well known issue with a lot of the latest builds. Unfortunately for My Location to work you need to have wifi turned on, even if you are not using it. Simply done though. Just turn on wifi but do not connect to any wifi networks then update weather using GPRS. It should now work. Then turn off wifi once you are finished
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Yes. It works like this. I've just tried.
I'm using a Energy Rom.
Thanks.

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This is a well known issue with a lot of the latest builds.
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... because earlier versions of manilla doesn't have MyLocation feature
Does someone know, does that issue appear on source devices from which OS components are took (ie HD2)?

I have the same prob. updated radio but that didn't work. I tried the suggestion on the wifi and it works fine! Although I was connected to my wifi network. I think it just needs to have the wifi on.

but why does it need that wifi? can't someone fix this? ( i know i ask quite a lot)

Since our roms are took from another devices, are users of Leo experience the same issue?

I would also like to use My Location over data connection and I've already created a thread in the "Blackstone General" section ("Possible Manila My Location fix??") nobody is able to give me an answer though
I'm also interested if this behaviour also occurs on HD2
greetz giniman
MOD EDIT - No need for 2 threads running on same issue. Thread in link above closed

MOD EDIT - Thread moved. As much as I would like to see this issue resolved, I feel it would be better suited in General forum instead of the Rom Development forum

And there's a 3rd one here.

ClydeB1 said:
And there's a 3rd one here.
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Cheers mate. Just closed that one as well and directed everyone to this thread instead
Rick

Check this out for My Location problems:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=5274304#post5274304

arifqur said:
Check this out for My Location problems:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=5274304#post5274304
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I tested that and it works. I think we finally have the solution.

Indeed it works!!
my system: EnergyROM 28002, radio 1.17

how to make GPS work - DENMARK

hi
I have Hyperdroid v12 on my HD2, but the GPS don't work. it is just searching. do i have to change some settings when i live in Denmark?

fischerben said:
hi
I have Hyperdroid v12 on my HD2, but the GPS don't work. it is just searching. do i have to change some settings when i live in Denmark?
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i can, sadly, confirm this however, sometimes it works when you let it search for 15min+

In general the gps is working for the hd2.
It only lacks of agps support, follow the development thread here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1100114
Explanation of what agps is, if you don't already know:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assisted_GPS
-> if apgs would work for our hd2s, a fix should not take longer than 10-20 seconds
Without agps I can get a fix in 1-3 minutes, therefore you should have the right timeserver in your gps conf:
- browse with an file explorer to /etc/gps.conf
the first line should be europe for your country:
europe.pool.ntp.org
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