I will navigate with it today.
i thought the fire wasn't gps capable?
Its gps capable with gps tether for android phones(and an android phone)
Wait... How did you get gps to work?
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You can find out by reading this thread.
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You can find out by reading this thread.
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In that thread, it use mock method.
It has some latency and do not have star map.
This picture, it's a star map.
The picture you show in the op looks like sat postions to me. I was not aware of a star map.
Perhaps you could elaborate more so I can be more clear on what you have accomplished beyond tether gps and what apps you are running.
Since I am a pilot any improvement on the KF gps navigation is of great interest to me.
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In that thread, it use mock method.
It has some latency and do not have star map.
This picture, it's a star map.
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Did you somehow manage to add a hardware GPS? I see the GPS icon in the notification bar is active.
If so, I'd love to see any pics you have and instructions for the addon.
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Did you somehow manage to add a hardware GPS? I see the GPS icon in the notification bar is active.
If so, I'd love to see any pics you have and instructions for the addon.
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I write a hardware gps driver for wifi shared gps.
So it's totally different from mock gps. It has very low latency.
Interesting. Keep us posted.
I use TetherGPS as a server for my Nexus S and client on the Kindle Fire. It works great with Google Maps and other GPS enabled apps.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.comptonsoft.tgps&hl=en
One of the most missed features on the KF was a lack of GPS. There are a whole bunch of Weather related stuff I could do with a KF enabled with a GPS.
I saw the other article about using Tether GPS and thought I'd give it a try.
I already have a copy of SQLite Editor so I just used it to change the mock settings in the database on the phone. Real easy.
Loaded the TetherGPS on my Droid Incredible and the KF and linked the KF to my Dinc to get the signal.
Works Great!
Yes and the OP seems to have coded a better solution however is being rather quiet about what or how he did it.
just to throw some kerosene on this.
it was mentioned in another thread that the wifi chip also has gps capabilities.
I think he has written an app to pull location info from WiFi access points. The problem with that is you have to have access to WiFi that has GPS.
My 4G Hotspot for example does not have GPS in it. I think the other model 4G, the MiFi model does. Not sure you can get that info from a Hotspot tether from a smart phone though.
The difference between his GPS Status display and mine, is his shows Sat positions, mine does not. I'm pretty sure that is because TetherGPS does not send that info.
GPS on the fire? I'm so excited I could pee my pants! Do tell us how it's done!
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Hi Guys,
Thanks for lots of things on the website, I just got my mogul 2 days back and I am installing lots of app. One thing I really wanted was free GPS app. Now I liked msn live better then Google, specially as it was giving ding sound before turn. But I still wanted audibles. So, I downloaded nav4all. But it was pain in the xxx as it will only work some time. Even I kept google maps running in the back so it can lock but when I start nav4all app it will not lock. It only worked 2 times for 10 minutes.
So finally found following app and it worked like champ. I will give outdoor try tomorrow bit it was easy to install, good clear sound. Lots of setting and 2 different option to save bandwidth. I did not have to do anything to even lock on the satellite. It just worked. I tried some entering address and all that stuff and it worked great. I will let you all know more tomorrow after some test. Give it a shot as it is free.
http://www.amazegps.com
how did you get this to work i get an apply screen. i will look deeper into this im also using the mogul. thanks for exposing this app though
same
ive got the same screen
Did y'all follow instructions and write down the username and password they put up on the download page for Windows Mobile?
Apply Screen
Make sure to write down your user name & password, record it from the site download screen.
Pretty cool
Very cool, and it's free, but mine says it's Alpha version, and it looks like it does not have all the features it claims to have for other mobile devices. Also, for some reason, it does not show areal view (I am in Florida, USA). But I like the idead of hearing voice directions. I'll let you know later when I am on the road.
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Very cool, and it's free, but mine says it's Alpha version, and it looks like it does not have all the features it claims to have for other mobile devices. Also, for some reason, it does not show areal view (I am in Florida, USA). But I like the idead of hearing voice directions. I'll let you know later when I am on the road.
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Hi Guys, I tried it today going to work and it worked really really good. I think UI is better then my Magellan. It shows POI's nearby and text is really clear. Route calculation was really quick. I am pretty much impressed. Now one problem is if you zoom fully and driving on the highway, it sometimes lags on refresh but if you are one level less zoom it works good. Man this is too good to be true but it works and the voice pretty loud. As this is just alpha version I think they should be able to improve it more.
This is too good to be true
I know it's alpha, but I have a few issues:
- US Maps are old - didn't have my area which is over four years old.
- Keep having to enter username/password each time I start - no way I'm going to remember that every time.
- doesn't remember settings (imperial vs. metric, etc.)
Anyone else having these issues?
Installed, ran...unimpressed
I don't really see the point for this app in the U.S. I don't know how LiveSearch and Google maps work in other countries....but this app gave zero new features...in fact, the aforementioned worked better.
In my humble opinion, US buyers, move on.
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I don't really see the point for this app in the U.S. I don't know how LiveSearch and Google maps work in other countries....but this app gave zero new features...in fact, the aforementioned worked better.
In my humble opinion, US buyers, move on.
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I don't know why you say that, it is not like you are paying anything for the app. It is free, gives you voice prompt. If you are like me who has unlimited data, you don't worry about updating maps as they will be always updated and it just works.
Also it has an no satellite option which will just give you direction arrows and voice prompt in which it will download map for the whole route so, even if you are going to the place where there is no data service available you will still able to navigate as long as you are on the course and as I said it worked much better then I expected.
zmokin said:
I know it's alpha, but I have a few issues:
- US Maps are old - didn't have my area which is over four years old.
- Keep having to enter username/password each time I start - no way I'm going to remember that every time.
- doesn't remember settings (imperial vs. metric, etc.)
Anyone else having these issues?
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No, I have to enter username only once and also I don't have to enter setting again. Seems like you have some write permission issue as it just to storing some values to say, don't need to enter password and other setting. I also have my favorites saved. I use it on HTC Mogul.
Just d\l it an looks good. Demo plotted course well but no audio. Tried WM5 and WM6 and sound is greyed out on the options menu. Anyone getting turn by turn audio?
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Just d\l it an looks good. Demo plotted course well but no audio. Tried WM5 and WM6 and sound is greyed out on the options menu. Anyone getting turn by turn audio?
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I am getting turn by turn audio. I did not have to make any changes for that.
I tried this app about a week or so ago and it didn't work on my Mogul -- I just tried it again (downloaded the "now available" WM6 version) and it indeed works... Map coverage in my area is a bit weak, but I'm going to give the app a workout and see how it goes...
The price is right...
I tried this on my Mogul yesterday and it drove me absolutely insane! The maps for my area is seriously outdated and the navigation on the map is painfully annoying. Love the "Turn left at next intersection" voice though. Microsoft's Live Search is still my "free" GPS program of choice.
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I am getting turn by turn audio. I did not have to make any changes for that.
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Thanks for the info. I only tried it in the demo mode and I'll take it on the road tomorrow to check it out. I may be one of the only ones, but I love Nav4All, also free, and doesn't need an active internet connection after the course is plotted so I figure I'll play around with this one over the weekend...
Good stuff considering it's free...but i prefer the tomtom over this any day! but then again in the free category this beats google and live only because it gives you turn by turn directions! In googlemaps u take the wrong turn, the course stays plotted but your blue dot goes awry! GoogleMaps doesn't even warn you that you've gone the wrong way!
need help
when i go to the menu map center on gps. all i keeps on saying is No Sattelites.
is there a way to turn on my gps on my Titan
does live search show gas prices like Sprint Navi does?
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when i go to the menu map center on gps. all i keeps on saying is No Sattelites.
is there a way to turn on my gps on my Titan
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Do you have a Radio ROM that has the GPS enabled? If you're Verizon, for example, you're going to need to flash a new ROM. There's plenty of discussion on how to do so here and on PPCGeeks.
Our worst nightmares have come true, the Fascinate GPS is as fcuked as it is on the other variants. Same behavior too - works for a time and then totally fails.
Youtube vid at:
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l92DDaBQZE0
Ya. Thats pretty unfortunate.
Without GPS its useless for me
Well it works, but only for a day or two before you have to restart the phone, I've been having to do that on my Droid. But Im not making excuses, I've read that Samsung is going to have a fix shortly.
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Well it works, but only for a day or two before you have to restart the phone, I've been having to do that on my Droid. But Im not making excuses, I've read that Samsung is going to have a fix shortly.
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so much for hoping the Fascinate would ship with froyo but now i have to wait for this fix? how is it possible that the samsung epic had a fix?
Verizon better not be disabling gps in order for the to sell their agps VZ navigator crap
So it works as long as you reboot the phone from time to time?
Has anyone tried running the fascinate gps with VZ NAvigator?
So can u download google maps and use that? That may or may not be the dealbreaker for me, someone who knows please answer this question for me as i was planning on being the first one in the store on thursday and they are already holding one for me
Edit: i understand gps sucks, i still want to have google maps tho.
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Wow...Samsung is dropping the ball here. Such great phones. I just wish the GPS Worked well. I get a feeling samsung is going to delay the fix...
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So can u download google maps and use that? That may or may not be the dealbreaker for me, someone who knows please answer this question for me as i was planning on being the first one in the store on thursday and they are already holding one for me
Edit: i understand gps sucks, i still want to have google maps tho.
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It comes with Google maps. Yes GPS doesn't work the best, but its good enough for me. Never not found me and directs me where to go. Yes could be better but its not useless. I use mine daily.
I've read the GPS problem is software based, something the way its calculating something is wrong, idk.. Samsung is saying they are going to fix it through a software patch, if that's the case, wouldn't rooting and installing stock Froyo or another ROM fix this issue?
iv been using the fascinate for a week now and yes the bing being the main search engine is annoying. and the bing maps does find me it usually takes 60sec or less. bt it does not give voice guided directions. i did install google maps and you can search fine and it finds you right away bt when you go to navigate option it will search and never come up just gives you the route turn list no voice guidance. bt playing with the phone if you go into the navigation app that installs with google maps and do your search in that and do the navigate it will do voice turn by turn. im pretty happy this is working. it still annoys me that bing is on the phone in the first place it belongs in the garbage.
I can wait for the GPS fix. Everything else about this phone is so amazing. Especially that GPU.
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iv been using the fascinate for a week now and yes the bing being the main search engine is annoying. and the bing maps does find me it usually takes 60sec or less. bt it does not give voice guided directions. i did install google maps and you can search fine and it finds you right away bt when you go to navigate option it will search and never come up just gives you the route turn list no voice guidance. bt playing with the phone if you go into the navigation app that installs with google maps and do your search in that and do the navigate it will do voice turn by turn. im pretty happy this is working. it still annoys me that bing is on the phone in the first place it belongs in the garbage.
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That's why i'm rooting the first chance I get. I'm going to remove all the bloatware that I can.
I will say, gpu is crazy, i played need for speed shift on the fascinate, OMG i thought my DX played it well, not even close. Case closed, this phone is sickness. Wish it didn't look like iDouche tho
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bugmenot5 said:
Our worst nightmares have come true, the Fascinate GPS is as fcuked as it is on the other variants. Same behavior too - works for a time and then totally fails.
Youtube vid at:
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Based on my examination of the system dump, your SUPL settings are still defaulted www.spirent-lcs.com. Change those to supl.google.com, port 7276, secure sockets off, turn AGPS on by changing mode to MS Based, and see how it works. There are further driver level improvements coming. On my Captivate, there is a significant increase in speed of locking and accuracy when going from JF6 to JH2, and that's not the final fix yet.
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So can u download google maps and use that? That may or may not be the dealbreaker for me, someone who knows please answer this question for me as i was planning on being the first one in the store on thursday and they are already holding one for me
Edit: i understand gps sucks, i still want to have google maps tho.
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I downloaded Google Maps (and google navigation) on one of the demo models this morning. XDA was blocked though. LOL
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Based on my examination of the system dum, your SUPL settings are still defaulted www.spirent-lcs.com. Change those to supl.google.com, port 7276, secure sockets off, turn AGPS on by changing mode to MS Based, and see how it works. There are further driver level improvements coming. On my Captivate, there is a significant increase in speed of locking and accuracy when going from JF6 to JH2, and that's not the final fix yet.
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where would you make those changes at?
UPDATE NEVERMIND
1 - Disable "Use Wireless Networks" - Settings / Location & Security
2 - Dial *#*#1472365#*#*
3 - Under "Application settings" Change "Operation Mode" to MS Based
4 - Under "SUPL/CP Settings" Change the SERVER & PORT to supl.google.com and port 7276 [ Do not use www. in front of supl]
5 - REBOOT
6 - Turn back on the "User Wireless Networks"
i'm not sure if this applies to everyone, but from what i've tested gps works perfectly in google maps. it shows my location to the accuracy of what corner of my work parking lot i'm standing in. however, if i use the test gps app, it shows no signal. very odd.
Hello,
I found out that the only way to geotag photos is to enable "Use wireless networks" option. But with that option, the coordinates location is not very close to reality...
I tried only the option "Use GPS satellites", but no matter what I do, it cannot insert any location on the photos...
Yes, I have GPS "turn on" on the powerconfig, I have the Geo-tag photos option ON, I have GPS fix on other apps in about 4seg, I waited more than 30seg inside the camera app before taking a photo but nothing works... Resuming, I don't have any problem with GPS itself, except in the camera
For example on my hold Touch HD, when in the GPS camera mode, it displayed a blinking icon when trying a GPS fix and a stable icon after the fix.
Here I don't even get any indication that it's trying to get a GPS fix or whatever...
I feel that this is a downgrade... How can HTC let this happen??
Am I doing something wrong??
Does anyone have Geotagging with only the "Use GPS satellites" option ON ???
Hi. I too can confirm this issue.
Perhaps we should contact HTC about this?
I'm going to read the manual during my lunch break too on the off chance it might have some useful info ... I doubt it though ....
The manual only makes reference to the option on the camera app...
It was nice if people start to report this bug to HTC...
Please guys help HTC to make a better phone!!!
On the other day I sent a support ticket to HTC and they were fast replying...
But, as normally, they even didn't understand quite what was I talking about...
Here's the reply:
Which GPS navgation software are you using? Bear in mind that some GPS softwares require internet to get for you maps, maybet his is your case.. If you have any other inquiries, don’t hesitate to contact us again. Please note that you can contact us via support line. For further details, please go to http://www.htc.com/europe/CA_Hotline.aspx , Thank you so much for using HTC products.
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lolol, gps navigation software?!? lol, nice try...
Replied again with a second explanation, hope this time they will understand, but don't have a lot of faith...
Is there any way I can support and confirm an issue of an existing ticket?
As in, can I add my voice somehow to you issue onesolo?
You can, http://contactus.europe.htc.com/wFrmMailLogin.aspx
But you have to enter my email...
But I think it's better to you to open a new ticket
The one that I have, I'm speaking with a person (a women for the matter) from HTC Iberia, and clearly she doesn't understand what I'm talking about...
I got the second reply and she came again with the story of GPS softwares, even TomTom she spoke... ROFTL!!!!
For the navigations softwares, we recommend using TOMTOM, Copilot or Google maps. But bear in mind that Google maps are considered as GPRS hungry cause the maps are being viewed online. On the other hand, TOMTOM and Copilote download the maps to the phone that's why if you are using Google maps, wirelss network option should be ticked.. That's why we were asking which navigation software are you using.
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I guess I shouldn't select "Portugal" in the country field from HTC email support. Or maybe it was due the serial number of my phone...
I will try to post a message on HTC UK facebook.
And for the rest of the ppl here at DHD forum, I don't understand why so little feedback to this bug... it would be great if more people report this problem...
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And for the rest of the ppl here at DHD forum, I don't understand why so little feedback to this bug... it would be great if more people report this problem...
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I asked on the Whirlpool forum (Australian technology forums) and very little response too. In fact very few people even bothered to read the issue.
I guess geo tagging photos is not so important to people
I will raise a ticket with HTC Australia and see how that goes.
Now I got a message from the women from HTC Iberia saying it's a limitation from the system!!! ahaha
I only wish a I had the possibility to test this on another android HTC.
Does anyone knows if on other android HTC phones this happens??
Strange. Now that you mentioned it I too have that problem. However I did manage to get accurate GPS location on photos. Don't remember exactly how but I think that after taking the photo I tried to locate the place on the map and updated the coordinates from there.
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I have managed to make one of my photos accurately geo tag. I was in a car using Google Navigation at the time, so maybe that is why it was able to capture the correct coordinates.
This weekend I will be seeing two of my friends who also have Android phones (Nexus One and SE Xperia X10 mini) and I also have an HTC Magic. I will attempt to test on all of them provided the weather here in Sydney clears up >.<
Ok, I think I also got it...
I first opened GMaps, waited for the gps fix and then took a picture. I finally got Geotag only using the GPS satellites!!!
This is so stupid... and a backwards step...as I said before, I was able to do this only inside the photo app with my old Touch HD (in windows mobile) without opening previous any gps app...
I received my DHD 2 days ago.
As mentioned earlier in this thread I'm missing the icon shown i camera-mode witch indicates GPS-fix.
I've also tried confirming a GPS-fix with an 3rd party app (GPS Status) before shooting.
Just 1/4 second after exiting camera-mode, I can see the GPS-icon in the Android status bar. This indicates that the GPS is indeed initialized, but the camera-software doesn't fetch any information.
I'm posting a e-mail to HTC Support about this. I've already sent them a query regarding the "/INIT" -issue.
Hi,
I´m new.
Have the same problem.
What is the status? HTC has said what?
No reply from HTC yet.
Maybe it helps if several customers report in the issue.
I also created a ticket. Let's see what comes for a response.
Update: I've gotten GPS-tag on several images now. But still the tagging can fail even though I've tested the GPS-reception just seconds before.
I'm still missing the informative GPS-icon in camera-view...
Update:
From HTC Support:
It is true that the GPS-indicator is not visual and for that reason it is hard to know if the GPS signal is locked. I will log this in our systems, and hopefully there will be a future update that will fix this issue. To be sure it’s turned on, go in on camera - push menu - and see if GEO-tag photos are switched on.
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I'll guess we have to wait for an software-fix.
At least it's a better reply that the ones that I'm getting...
Hope yours brings a fix to the issue...
After my last reply, explaining a way around (that still it's not a fix), I got this issue from HTC Europe:
Thank you for contacting us again. Thank you for your feedback, your input is much appreciated. I trust that this resolves your query. Please do not hesitate to contact us again if required.
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I think it's great that several people report in the issue(s). It should increase the chances for a quick fix
Do bear in mind that if you're indoors, GPS Satellites may not be detected. I have noticed that when trying to use a car navigation program inside my house (Testing purposes only....I hope) there are no or only 1 satellites detected. However, upon going in the car and using my phone while my dad is driving, GPS boosts to several satellites and pictures are all tagged with GPS location and street level info too!
So what is with Maps on the Xoom? There are no pushpinsfor the locations I search for and when I do directions the route isn't highlighted at all. This seems like a poor implementation compared to the Android phone version. Am I missing something?
RayKinStL said:
So what is with Maps on the Xoom? There are no pushpinsfor the locations I search for and when I do directions the route isn't highlighted at all. This seems like a poor implementation compared to the Android phone version. Am I missing something?
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maybe an update lol. my is fully functional? are you rooted?? if so just reflash.
RayKinStL said:
So what is with Maps on the Xoom? There are no pushpinsfor the locations I search for and when I do directions the route isn't highlighted at all. This seems like a poor implementation compared to the Android phone version. Am I missing something?
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Try updating, also you have to be connected to the internet when you first get the route/info.
RayKinStL said:
So what is with Maps on the Xoom? There are no pushpinsfor the locations I search for and when I do directions the route isn't highlighted at all. This seems like a poor implementation compared to the Android phone version. Am I missing something?
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The phone version and the tablet version are in the exact same APK file, they work exactly the same for me.
Has anyone noticed better gps accuracy or response times when enabling the sensor aiding, GLONASS, or both in the high fidelity position app?
I have been trying different tests and I am inconclusive.
Since latest update to it I have noticed when it is enabled I keep a tighter accuracy ring longer. Where as before it would lose accuracy faster as I moved. I have been using the Outdoor Navigation app from GPS Tuner with great results for Geocaching.
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This app worked great. I have just bought a new phone and the app is no longer available to install from the market place.
I think the last version was 1.4.
Does anyone know why it was pulled and if it will return.
W99DEY said:
This app worked great. I have just bought a new phone and the app is no longer available to install from the market place.
I think the last version was 1.4.
Does anyone know why it was pulled and if it will return.
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http://social.zune.net/redirect?type=phoneApp&id=edcbecb9-d832-4aae-84eb-07520c07b31f
Click this link from your phone, app is still available, just hidden for whatever reason.
Thanks, but found that already after a search....
It is a dormant page, that doesnt let you install anything..... :s
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Thanks, but found that already after a search....
It is a dormant page, that doesnt let you install anything..... :s
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i installed the app using that exact link about 2 hours before i made that post (had just hard reset).
i went to this page on my phone http://www.wpcentral.com/new-samsung-high-fidelity-position-enhances-gps-modifies-settings and clicked the link they provided.
again this is all from the phone, also..once installed it is in your settings at the bottom..not the app list.
mail the link to your phone and then click on it from there.
I was puzzled for a few minutes as after it installed it seemed to disappear.
I found it in Settings at the bottom of the list.
http://api.viglink.com/api/click?format=go&drKey=1359&loc=http%3A%2F%2Fforum.xda-developers.com%2Fshowthread.php%3Ft%3D1300872&v=1&libid=1324222652030&out=http%3A%2F%2Fsocial.zune.net%2Fredirect%3Ftype%3DphoneApp%26id%3Dedcbecb9-d832-4aae-84eb-07520c07b31f&ref=http%3A%2F%2Fforum.xda-developers.com%2Fforumdisplay.php%3Ff%3D787&title=High%20fidelity%20position%20app%20-%20xda-developers&txt=http%3A%2F%2Fsocial.zune.net%2Fredirect%3Ftype...b-07520c07b31f&jsonp=vglnk_jsonp_13242227140083
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i installed the app using that exact link about 2 hours before i made that post (had just hard reset).
i went to this page on my phone http://www.wpcentral.com/new-samsung-high-fidelity-position-enhances-gps-modifies-settings and clicked the link they provided.
again this is all from the phone, also..once installed it is in your settings at the bottom..not the app list.
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Worked.... Hurrah.... Cheers, Really surprised that this is now so hidden as it is a fantastic app.....
just curious what these two settings do? are they used together or separate?
use sensor aiding
Use GLONASS
Vintage144 said:
just curious what these two settings do? are they used together or separate?
use sensor aiding
Use GLONASS
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Separate. Read here:
The app has two settings: "Use Sensor Aiding" where it uses those extra sensors and "GLONASS" or GLObal Navigation Satellite System, developed by the Russians and which you can enable and use at the same time to enhance location availability. (Looks like Sammy is making some new international deals).
In addition:
You have the option to use sensor aiding to help with pedestrian positioning and using GLONASS.
GLONASS is short for Globalnaya navigatsionnaya sputnikovaya sistema or mildly put, Global Navigation Satellite System. As best as I can understand things, GLONASS is a Russian version of the U.S. GPS system. It compliments your Windows Phone GPS to enhance location availability.