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How does Bell's HTC touch dual GPS Nav??

http://www.bell.ca/shopping/HTC-Touch-Dual/67331.details
I dont understand. Are they using 3G connection to navigate?

'cause in Canada the Touch Dual is a Niki400, not a Niki100

i believe it has a different rf chip and an antenna for gps

I will check this!!!
GPS isnt GPS ... if it use A-GPS then its possible to enable of Niki and Neon too. But Prove of concept only work with a picture of the main board with all antennas inside!

It is a real GPS and I use it with different applications. One of them can identfy and show the number of satellites available.

Damn it's cdma... no GSM

kitzu said:
It is a real GPS and I use it with different applications. One of them can identfy and show the number of satellites available.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
What applications do you use?

Activate GPS on HTC Touch Dual (Bell Moblility NEON400)
Is there built in GPS in HTC Touch Dual from Bell Mobility? No you say? Think again!!
CNET ASIA was probably talking about the GSM version of the HTC Touch Dual, however the HTC website also makes no mention of this capability.
http://asia.cnet.com/reviews/mobilephones/0,39051199,42048146p,00.htm
http://www.htc.com/ca/product/touchdualbell/specification.html
Model No: NEON400
Platform: PocketPC
CPU: Qualcomm 7501A - (MSM7501A-528MHz)
ROM version: 1.04.666.8
ROM Date: 07/26/08
Radio version: 0.99.95V
Hardware Version: 0080
OS: Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional CE OS 5.2.19965 (Build 19965.1.2.3)
HOW TO ACTIVATE GOOGLE MAPS ON YOUR BELL MOBILITY 1XEV HTC TOUCH DUAL and USE THE BUILT IN GPS
================================================== ===========================
1) Enable the GPS: START:SETTINGSERSONALHONE:SERVICES:LOCATION SETTING:GET SETTINGS:ON
2) Install Microsoft Active Sync (From the CD that came with the phone) and configure as follows:
FILE:CONNECTION SETTINGS:ALLOW USB CONNECTIONS=>CHECK/ (yes)
THIS COMPUTER IS CONNECTED TO THE INTERNET/ (yes)
OPEN ACTIVE SYNC WHEN MY DEVICE CONNECTS/ (yes)
ALLOW WIRELESS CONNECTION ON DEVICE WHEN CONNECTED To DESKTOP => UNCHECK (in other words, no. Big money saving tip here)
3) Connect the Touch Dual to the PC using the USB Data Cable and let it be installed by Windows (e.g. Allow USB enumeration sequence to complete)
4) START:SETTINGS:CONNECTIONS:USB TO PC:ACTIVE SYNC:ENABLE ADVANCED NETWORK => UNCHECK
5) START:INTERNET EXPLORER => m.google.com/maps (click on download link)
6) Download and install Google Maps (hint select "open" after selecting to download Google maps)
7) Get out in the open sky, or at least on the top floor of your house but keep the laptop connected to the HTC Touch Dual for now (and also keep it connected to the internet)
8) START:SETTINGS:SYSTEM:EXTERNAL GPSROGRAMS:GPS PROGRAM PORT:COM 3 4800
9) START:SETTINGS:SYSTEM:EXTERNAL GPS:HARDWARE:GPS HARDWARE PORT:NONE
10) START:SETTINGS:SYSTEM:EXTERNAL GPS:ACESS:Manage GPS Automatically => CHECKED
11) In Google Maps: MENU:USE GPS also MENU:OPTIONS:GPS SETTINGS:COM 3 4800
You will see Google Maps get a global position lock, and plot your position on the map. VERY COOL!!!!
Now you can disconnect from the USB Cable and the map will update automatically as you move around (Using your wireless data connection of course - cha ching!)
Handy tips:
a) Instead of downloading the CAB files to your smart phone which is a PITA to type the URLs, instead download them to your laptop then use the file explorer in Active Sync to drop them into your "My Documents" folder on the phone. Then double click from the phone on the CAB file to install it.
b) Don't forget to delete the CAB file from My Documents after the install to free up precious room.
c) Possibly avoid applications that require you to update dotNET framework. It is humungaloid and updating it might mess up your ROM. Install them and if they complain about dot net uninstall them. (IMHO, your mileage may vary)
d) TurboGPS is a good app for checking if the GPS is working and seeing the satellites in real time and space, and also for recording your track and making KML files to put into Google Earth later:
www.turboirc.com/tgps/
e) This seems to be an excellent website for application software for this and related (by OS) SmartPhones. For example here is a search of that site for GPS apps sorted by rating:
http://www.freewarepocketpc.net/ppc-tag-gps-1-rating.html
Oh baby...oh baby...oh baby...oh

Using GPS as in the last post, ISN'T using GPS. Google maps is one of the only apps that triangulates your "approximate" position through your wireless connection. The app has to support that function though based on where you are as not every tower has the necessary hardware to provide the needed information to the Google application. I haven't seen anyone satisfactoraly describe what a-GPS is so... it means that whether there is an internal or external GPS radio, the GPS positioning is "assisted" by the phone being triangulated through the network/towers. It only really comes into play when GPS signal is very weak (and is almost always transparent to the user). The overseas Dual (Niki 100) does not have built-in GPS. The US version of the Dual (Neon 300) does not have built-in GPS. Not sure about the 400 (Nike 400 or Neon 400?). I've never heard of the Nike 400, but I have heard of the Neon 400 which did have built-in GPS. Hope this helps...

I have confirmed that this works with my Neon400 CDMA for real GPS, NOT ASSISTED GPS as posted by dezurita.
I used com4 (personal preference I guess)
I have my Baud Rate set to 9600 (step 11 suggests 4800). I haven't confirmed that this works any better or worse
I did not need to do step 4
A fix to step 8 though is there is no baud setting on that page
On a side note; Since I'm using Windows Vista, I don't use ActiveSync... I use Windows Mobile Device Center.
You can make the same settings as step 2 by opening up the WMDC -> Mobile Device Settings -> Connection Settings

im trying this on my Neon400 but so far is unsuccessfully, maybe im doing this wrong some how....
in Google maps-Menu-GPS settings do i have to set Set manually or managed by windows?
thanks.

Use Turbo GPS to see satellite status
Hi Stutunaru,
Use turbogps to see the satellite status. That way you can be certain that you are getting actual satellite data.
For google maps, (and everything else) use the "managed by windows" setting for the GPS data.
MENU:OPTIONS:GPS SETTINGS:MANAGED BY WINDOWS
My previous step 11 was incorrect. My bad.
Hi Dezurita,
Ditto
Hi Glotsapot,
You are correct. The corrected step 8 is:
START:SETTINGS:SYSTEM:EXTERNAL GPSROGRAMS:GPS PROGRAM PORT:COM 3:HARDWARE:GPS HARDWARE PORT NONE: BAUD: 4800
However, I don't think this step is even required unless you have an external GPS device. So step 8 may be skipped altegether since the HTC TOUCH DUAL has an internal GPS Radio Rxcvr.
Regarding setp 4. I use Active Sync to get info from Google Maps like bus schedules or guide info, or the location of all my buddies on latitude, or to update my location on latitude. Then I disconnect from the web (unplug the USB cable from my PC and break the Active Sync connection). Actually I have pretty much stopped using Google maps now except latitude, since to be really helpful it requires a full time internet connection.
Instead, I have installed Garmin XT along witht he NA 2010 North America City Navigator map set. (I bought an 8GB Micro SD card from FS for $25 to store the maps). Also you can download speed camera data from Trapster.com.
This is a serious killer app. And NO SERVICE CHARGES for turn-by-turn directions. Typing letters on the Garmin works with your fingers if in landscape display mode.
Oh baby! oh baby! oh baby! oh!
My only regret is no Wi-Fi. If I had Wi-Fi I could update Latitude whenever in Wi-Fi range - for free. I hate to be so friggin' cheap, but that is what I do best.
Oh, and a full querty keyboard. That would be nice. So if I was to do it over, I would probably get HTC Touch Diamond (for Wi-Fi and virtual keyboard) or the HTC Touch Pro with the full physical qwerty keyboard. But I would buy only after I install Turbo GPS and confirm I can see the satellites. (ie Confirm that the GPS Rxcvr has not been artificially cripppled)

Debug codes

Hey There,
I have found these on another forum. Figured i should post here.
FYI These codes have been obtained by decoding various .apk files present in the phone firmware.
*#*#4636#*#*
This code can be used to get some interesting information about your phone and battery. It shows following 4 menus on screen:
Phone information
Battery information
Battery history
Usage statistics
*#*#7780#*#*
This code can be used for a factory data reset. It'll remove following things:
Google account settings stored in your phone
System and application data and settings
Downloaded applications
It'll NOT remove:
Current system software and bundled applications
SD card files e.g. photos, music files, etc.
PS: Once you give this code, you get a prompt screen asking you to click on "Reset phone" button. So you get a chance to cancel your operation.
*2767*3855#
Think before you give this code. This code is used for factory format. It'll remove all files and settings including the internal memory storage. It'll also reinstall the phone firmware.
PS: Once you give this code, there is no way to cancel the operation unless you remove the battery from the phone. So think twice before giving this code.
*#*#34971539#*#*
This code is used to get information about phone camera. It shows following 4 menus:
Update camera firmware in image (Don't try this option)
Update camera firmware in SD card
Get camera firmware version
Get firmware update count
WARNING: Never use the first option otherwise your phone camera will stop working and you'll need to take your phone to service center to reinstall camera firmware.
*#*#7594#*#*
This one is my favorite one. This code can be used to change the "End Call / Power" button action in your phone. Be default, if you long press the button, it shows a screen asking you to select any option from Silent mode, Airplane mode and Power off.
You can change this action using this code. You can enable direct power off on this button so you don't need to waste your time in selecting the option.
*#*#273283*255*663282*#*#*
This code opens a File copy screen where you can backup your media files e.g. Images, Sound, Video and Voice memo.
*#*#197328640#*#*
This code can be used to enter into Service mode. You can run various tests and change settings in the service mode.
WLAN, GPS and Bluetooth Test Codes:
*#*#232339#*#* OR *#*#526#*#* OR *#*#528#*#* - WLAN test (Use "Menu" button to start various tests)
*#*#232338#*#* - Shows WiFi MAC address
*#*#1472365#*#* - GPS test
*#*#1575#*#* - Another GPS test
*#*#232331#*#* - Bluetooth test
*#*#232337#*# - Shows Bluetooth device address
*#*#8255#*#*
This code can be used to launch GTalk Service Monitor.
Codes to get Firmware version information:
*#*#4986*2650468#*#* - PDA, Phone, H/W, RFCallDate
*#*#1234#*#* - PDA and Phone
*#*#1111#*#* - FTA SW Version
*#*#2222#*#* - FTA HW Version
*#*#44336#*#* - PDA, Phone, CSC, Build Time, Changelist number
Codes to launch various Factory Tests:
*#*#0283#*#* - Packet Loopback
*#*#0*#*#* - LCD test
*#*#0673#*#* OR *#*#0289#*#* - Melody test
*#*#0842#*#* - Device test (Vibration test and BackLight test)
*#*#2663#*#* - Touch screen version
*#*#2664#*#* - Touch screen test
*#*#0588#*#* - Proximity sensor test
*#*#3264#*#* - RAM version

thanks a lot.

Nps. I found it on GSM fourms.
Figured maybe can come to use.

don't suppose there's a code that would inadvertently disable usb connection to a pc, or not allow a cold bootup without the power cable plugged in?
LOL, or maybe to reverse all that stuff I listed?
I got rooted just fine. But at some time later after fiddling around, I ran into my problems.
Suggestions?

when i use the code that shutsthe phone off by longpressing the button whenever i get a text it bypasses the lockscreen and even the pattern lock completely

Wow, very nice work rhcp.

hmm
some of these are in the SGS Tools app in the market.
hopefully more of these can be added.
Great find RHCP!!

[Q] Access Codes

Hi, new user here,does anyone have an access code list for this phone (orange sf), or point me in the right direction.
Thanks Brian.

hey
what do you mean by access codes?
codes to remove the network lock or dialler codes(like the one you use to get the IMEI) or smth totally different ?

Write *983*0# on dialer

Dial Mnemonic Operation
*983*0# Menu (20:Battery/OLED/Back Light/Vibrator/Ringer/LED/Key/OLED off/SD/BT address/Radio Info/Memory/TouchPaint Test/Audio Loop/FM/Camera/GPS Test/IMEI/IMSI)
*983*3640*01# IMSI
*983*25# Battery Info
*983*31# OLED Test
*983*26# Backlight Test
*983*850# Radio Test 0
*983*86# Vibrator & LED Test
*983*84# Ringer Test
*983*07*01# Headset Test
*983*07*02# Key Test
*983*3470# LCD Test
*983*81# SD Test
*983*890# -
*983*26*# Radio Test 1
*#06# IMEI
*983*27274# CRASH Reboot
*#08# Test Flag [Note: requires QcNvTest.apk in /system/app]
*#09***# BT Test
*983*1275# _ASK Dev Info
*983*7# Menu (4:Version/IMEI/IMSI/BT address)
*983*3640# DOH+ Phone Info (inc ping test, radio on/off)
*983*636# MEM Memory Test
*983*28# BT Emode BT Test
*983*477# GPS GPS Test
*983*21# Audio Loop Test
*983*70# Automatic Inspection
*#18# LED Test
*#19# TouchPaint Test
*983*36# FM FM Test
*983*57# Factory Reset
*983*473# Camera
*#23# Video Camera
*983*10# Delete (Touchscreeen) Calibration File
*#25# FM Test
*983*2726# SIM Contacts Op 1
*983*37# SIM Contacts Op 2
*983*6726# SIM Contacts Op 3
*983*154# "test" Menu (12:Self-starting/Software Version/Hardware Version/PSN/Test Flag/[Completed]/Board Serial/Bluetooth Address/SMS security/SMS Registration Status/Flash Type/PRL Version/Serial Configuration)
*983*07# Menu (9:OLED/Ringer/Vibrator/Key Test/Audio Loop/Headset Test/FM/Camera/SD)
*983*5182# Dev Info
*983*7469# SHOW Automatic Inspection
*#26***# Sensor Test
*983*7936# QXDM Save Qxdm in log system
*987*0# Menu (4roduce Information[->"test" Menu]/Automatic Inspection/Factory data reset/Battery information)
*#27***# Compass Test
*983*87274# USBSI USB Switch Test
*983*06# BT Test
*983*564738# LOGSET LOG Set (inc sys_rw)
*983*93# FCC Test [Note: requires fcctest.apk in /system/app]
*983*2377# CFQP Call Forwarding Query with PowerOn
*983*24474636# CHIPINFO Chiper Test (chip info) [Note: requires ChiperTest.apk in /system/app]
*983*29873283# AXUPDATE Touchscreen Updater
*983*73564# SDLOG SD Log
Note: the above are for the standard ROM (well, apps) running 2.1. The current Froyo ROM (with standard dialler, etc.) does not have the Touchscreen Updater, but adds:
Dial Operation
*987*123456# DM Test
*codes posted by Arr Too over at mdc

impotant secret codes

hey i am posting some important codes for our galaxy 3.
*#*#4636#*#* - Phone Information
*2767*3855# - Hard Reset
*#*#7780#*#* - Factory Reset
*#*#7594#*#* - Change End Call/Power Option
*#*#197328640#*#* - Service Mode
*#*#273283*255*663282*#*#* - File Copy Screen (Backup Media Files)
*#*#526#*#* - WLAN Test
*#*#232338#*#* - Shows WiFi MAC address
*#*#1472365#*#* - GPS Test
*#*#1575#*#* - Another GPS test
*#*#232331#*#* - Bluetooth test
*#*#232337#*# - Shows Bluetooth device address
*#*#8255#*#* - GTalk Service Monitor
Codes to launch various Factory Tests:
*#*#0283#*#* - Packet Loopback
*#*#0*#*#* - LCD test
*#*#0673#*#* - Melody test
*#*#0842#*#* - Device test (Vibration test and BackLight test)
*#*#2663#*#* - Touch screen version
*#*#2664#*#* - Touch screen test
*#*#0588#*#* - Proximity sensor test
*#*#3264#*#* - RAM version
Codes to get Firmware version information:
*#*#4986*2650468#*#* - PDA, Phone, H/W, RFCallDate
IF YOU LIKE MY POST PRESS THANKS

Froyo or eclair? Different firmwares have different codes. You should give credits to wherever you found this too
Cheers
Sent from my GT-i9003 powered by MIUI

i tested these codes on froyo
sorry i forgot to mention g3kitchen.com

there is already a thread about secret froyo codes......

Lol @ "impotant".
Anyways, a similar thread already exists:
Secret code for FROYO

Alcatel service codes

Go to dialer and dial these numbers:
*#*#2637643#*#* - test for screen, sensors, wifi, bluetooth etc.
*#*#20111028#*#* - test for screen, sensors, wifi, bluetooth etc.
*#*#3646633#*#* - the DRXSwitch (you can set lenght of DRX cycles to gain more battery, specialy when using LTE network, but dont ask me how this works )
* # 16 # - shows SAR value
*#06# - displays IMEI number and firmware version

Thank you for this.
Sent from my 6045I using XDA Premium HD app

Good stuff. Bump