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Hi,
Got a HTC pharos today in replacement of a touch (broken, change by orange many times last month but since they only provide crappy refurbished mobiles....). Pretty satisfied so far. I don t miss htc cube that much... I don t miss Wifi yet (only use it when on holidays, that is to say almost never muhaha). GPS is nice... No more bluetooth head to carry in my already too full pockets.
So, let's start with my problem). It has a built in GPS, just like the cruise. After toying a bit with my new phone... and after I have configured the gps, I have noticed that a GPRS connection is launched each time I launch the GPS (TomTom that I had to install since those stupid techs from orange thought it was good to remove from their rom and replace by by their ****ty home made navigator).
Have you noticed that kind of connection. Do you know how I could prevent this (even though it doesn't cost me a buck, since I have set a blank GPRS by default). Could be a thing or two that could be modified in the registry but cannot find it yet...
Sorry I post in the cruise section but there is no pharos section yet (please Admins.... listen to my prayer)
your phone may have "assisted" GPS (AGPS) enabled, thats why it is attempting a data connection. This feature is designed to locate you faster when the satelite signals are week.
You may/may not need a registry editor to disable this feature...
That phone does have aGPS, if you don't want it trying to grab a data connection go to Start/ Programs/ QuickGPS select Menu/ Options and de-select the "Auto download when data expires"
I find that if you use the GPS daily you don't need the aGPS data, it will work just as well without. Also TomTom itself could be requesting the data connection if you have enabled any of the Plus services - Mike
right ...
AGPS = Assisted GPS
HKLM/Software/HTC/SUPL AGPS/EnableAGPS
1 = on
2 = off
http://ghisler.fileburst.com/cebeta3/tcmdpocket25_armpubbeta3.exe
its a free file commander / reg editor / ftp client .... all you need
Hi
Thank you for your help. Couldn't find the quick menu so I edited the registry like Aleph305 said. Working perfectly. Now the GPS starts a few seconds after I launch TomTom.
I do not use plus services so I will not miss AGPS a lot.
Sorry - not a development issue as such but I'm hoping you guys can help with another HTC Touch Pro (A)GPS query. I have read a number of other posts on this but they appear to be inconclusive and I'm not sure if the problems widely reported elsewhere are supposed to have been resolved in the latest shipped ROMS.
I'm experiencing very long acquisition times with the internal GPS on the O2 XDA Serra (just released in the UK), to the point where the GPS is virtually unusable. Cold lock can take anywhere between 15 and 30 minutes, even in open ground in good weather with a clear view of satellites. By comparison, a Garmin eTrex Vista in the same location gets a lock in seconds. I never expected the XDA Serra to equal the performance of a dedicated handheld GPS but I would have expected it to get an initial lock in less than 5 minutes in clear sight.
If and when a lock is acquired, it seems to hold OK and I've experienced no major lag problems.
I'm using Tom Tom Navigator 5, Memory Map Pocket Navigator OS 5 and Google Maps. I've also installed a couple of GPS utilities from this forum - Chartcross GPS Test 1.04 and the HTC GPS Tool v1.1.1.0. These are all configured to point to COM4 at 38400 baud (as per advice in this forum), and I've never had a problem detecting the GPS.
What is bizarre and frustrating is that there is absolutely no mention of GPS functionality in the supplied O2 manual, other than a brief warning about not operating a GPS while driving. The XDA Serra is not supplied with any GPS software or utilities out of the box other than an "External GPS" utility in the System folder, which is completely undocumented. I'm unclear in what circumstances you are supposed to use this utility, but I'm assuming it allows you to set a hardware COM port for an external GPS device (presumably bluetooth?) and select whether or not it is managed by Windows. I've tried turning this off but it appears to make no difference.
I'm aware that the XDA Serra is AGPS capable but I'm unclear exactly what this means in this context (i.e. which particular AGPS technique it actually uses), and how - in the absence of an explicit Program or System setting - my installed GPS applications are supposed to invoke it. I have checked the relevant registry settings in HKLM\Software\HTC\SUPL AGPS:
EnableAGPS 0x00000000 (0)
GPSMode 0x00000002 (2)
Number Fixes 0x3b9ac9ff (9999999999)
QoS Accuracy 0x00000032 (50)
QoS Performance 0x00000059 (89)
Server IP 10.1.101.63
Server Port 0x00001cb6 (7275)
TimeBetweenFixes 0x00000001 (1)
... and can see that the AGPS function is currently disabled (the default), but is this supposed to be enabled programmatically by the GPS application, or do you have to set it explicitly? If the latter, how can you do this other than by hacking the registry?
I have followed advice in this forum about disabling GPS logging (it was disabled by default) using the Schapman Advanced Configuration Tool v3.3.0.0. I have tried enabling the AGPS function using a registry editor, but again it appears to make no difference. In addition, I could see no evidence of it having downloaded an emphemeris file anywhere (unless it's hidden in system ROM), which I presume is how it is supposed to work? If I enable it, doesn this necessarily mean that any of my GPS apps will actually use it?
I have tried using SeaSGEE to download emphemeris data to no avail - it downloads what looks like a good packedEmphemeris.ee file OK but it makes absolutely no difference to performance. I have since uninstalled this and deleted the //windows/packedEmphemeris.ee file.
Finally, if I connect an external bluetooth GPS adapter (the Emtac BTGPS) on COM6 I generally get a good cold lock in less than a minute. I used this all the time on my old XDA Mini S (HTC Wizard) and never had a problem.
So, basically, I'd like to understand how native AGPS works on the Touch Po, how it is supposed to be invoked by GPS applications, and whether there are any tweaks I can try to improve performance over and above the ones I've already tried. Is this a problem that is likely to be improved in subsequent ROM or Radio versions or is this simply a fundamental limitation of a crappy internal GPS chip?
Any advice greatly appreciated.
AGPS
AGPS is basically a utility for operator to be able to track your device for various local ads etc. It uses servers to track instead of GPS.For example Google maps would be able to track your position inside building but with tolerance of a few miles (I guess it is your closest tower) Seems to be some kind of bug when operating with regular GPS (in my case it shuts off GPS every 10-15 seconds making Tomtom unusable.You should see settings for AGPS at Settings-System-AGPS. Disable both tabs. On tomtom use other wired GPS receiver at Baud rate 38400 com port 4. restart after setting AGPS. It did work for me.I have Fuze - same as HTC Touch Pro. Let me know if it works better.
This is exactly how the Fuze is acting. Cold locks (after a soft reset or power off/on) take up to 30 minutes to get. But once you do get a lock, things work as they should. Even AT&T sales reps sat there with me, with 3 different Fuzes and witnessed all three phones doing the same thing. It must be the built in GPS chipset. The Sprint Touch Pro I had for a week, never had any cold lock issues.
I was worried that O2 had modified versions without the GPS module becuase I have never managed to get a lock with the device. Nomatter what I do GPS doesn't seem to work.
It is annoying as I've managed to fix every other problem the Serra ships with. Including getting rid of the default home page for opera when launched vial TFL3D. That was a huge pain in the ass as the XML file cannot be deleted or modified easily, it is an undying file. Damn file protectiona and access rules on WM devices.
is there still isues with gps on this phone?
i'm due an upgrade, currently using a diamond, and find gps is fantastic, locks in a couple of seconds nearly everytime, even after not using it for week still seems to get a fix in under 20 seconds, was looking at the touch hd as i thought it was essentialy the same phone, buf beefed up a bit, but i use gps 3-4 hours everyday, so far this phone seems perfect apart from the gps issues..
i've tried searching but can't find any clear information about it, seen various tweaks but no one can confirm it definatly works, my phone's primary use is gps, would i be a fool to upgrade to the serra?
Tyr said:
I was worried that O2 had modified versions without the GPS module becuase I have never managed to get a lock with the device. Nomatter what I do GPS doesn't seem to work.
It is annoying as I've managed to fix every other problem the Serra ships with. Including getting rid of the default home page for opera when launched vial TFL3D. That was a huge pain in the ass as the XML file cannot be deleted or modified easily, it is an undying file. Damn file protectiona and access rules on WM devices.
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OK. I had the same problem, never got locked on GPS.
It is ALL software issue. Flash different rom, new radio (recommend 20M1) and use tomtom7. Older tomtoms for some reason do not invoke gps receiver on touch pro. GPS on serra works perfect, on mine it takes about 20-30 seconds to get satellite lock. Relax Just flash rom different that the o2 one.
The GPS is rock solid on my XDA Serra with fast GPS start-up times with the PROven ROM - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=444653.
I did have GPS problems with the standard O2 ROM, as others have said it's a software issue.
All issues have been SOLVED
Hi. just go to this post and you will have a gps lock in a matter of seconds. enjoy. thanks
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=467374
Go to http://www.my-xda.com/software_updates.jsp to download the latest software updates for every O2 XDA mobile!
Yes I just updated my ROM and the difference is HUGE. Almost instant connection with my GPS.
Yes, apparently O2 removed QuickGPS because at some point they planned to enable their own AGPS servers, but did not get round to it and forgot to add back QuickGPS.......
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Yes I just updated my ROM and the difference is HUGE. Almost instant connection with my GPS.
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hi the avatar
which ROM did you go for on your serra, i am having similar probs
just when i thought i had sorted it following other suggestions on this forum, beginning to think the gps was single use
cheers
r
If you use a program like visualGPSce, you may notice that you can see lots of satellites, but you can't get a fix. I managed to fix it by:
1) Setting my log file to 3200bytes (using advanced config)
2) Disabling aGPS
3) I then turned off the phone, took out the battery for 10-20 seconds and replaced it.
4) Ran the quickgps program
5) Managed to get a fix and have it working quite fast!
I don't think all of this is necessary, but I have a theory:
I have a holux gpsslim 236B and sometimes it exhibits similar behaviour if you send it screwed up commands. The way to fix that was to remove the battery and then open the case to short out the backup battery (Yep, they were so helpful in enabling it to "remember" your corrupt settings). Reassemble and the gps device works fine. I get a feeling that the raphael may also benefit from such treatment (a forced reset on the gps module).
The only other theory I have is that the gps log file was corrupt (I couldn't delete it so I just made another one) and maybe that fixed it.
I've only given it limited testing, but if it breaks, I'll let you know so you don't waste your time!
I noticed my GPS performance was much better when I set my gpslogfile to 32KB as opposed to setting it's size to 0.
Just my 2c.
Isn't the quickgps tool for agps?
So either the disabling of agps or the quickgps is not necessary
ledg3 said:
I noticed my GPS performance was much better when I set my gpslogfile to 32KB as opposed to setting it's size to 0.
Just my 2c.
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what's the logic/reasoning behind adjusting he gpslog file? i occasionally use GPS/tomtom though i would probably consider using it more frequently if getting a signal lock didn't take anywhere from 5-15 minutes.
i currently have disabled agps (no data plan so it's useless anyway) and have no logfile set to 0 as per the suggested settings i saw on fuzemobility.com post.
Can you post the file you used to load QuickGPS? I tried to download one but could not get it to run on my XDA Serra.
@kimbja98
how long has it been working? get back to us after a month or so of solid performance... the GPS issues seem to be so random that doing almost anything can seem like it fixes it... but i hope you're right
Just used it on the train on the way into work and it was fine, took about 2 minutes to get a location.
One thing I think may have been the problem is that it thinks it should see X satellites but obviously can't and gets confused (even if there are others in clear view), which may be down to agps, quickgps (I'm not sure if they're the same thing) or corrupted log file but now those satellites it can't see get dropped from the list (you can see this happening in VisualGPSce) and it gets a location after about 5 or 6 have been found. The holux seems to get positions at 4 (which theoretically, is the minimum but could be done with 3 if altitude is negligable) but that uses the sirfstar III chipset...I don't know what the raphael uses though.
I should mention I use ROMeOS 1.40 and that may have something to do with it. Either way, I'll be giving it some fairly rigorous testing. If it does break, I'll know how long it took and it may be that the log file got full and if it that, some regular deleting may be called for.
kimbja98 said:
If you use a program like visualGPSce, you may notice that you can see lots of satellites, but you can't get a fix. I managed to fix it by:
1) Setting my log file to 3200bytes (using advanced config)
2) Disabling aGPS
3) I then turned off the phone, took out the battery for 10-20 seconds and replaced it.
4) Ran the quickgps program
5) Managed to get a fix and have it working quite fast!
I don't think all of this is necessary, but I have a theory:
I have a holux gpsslim 236B and sometimes it exhibits similar behaviour if you send it screwed up commands. The way to fix that was to remove the battery and then open the case to short out the backup battery (Yep, they were so helpful in enabling it to "remember" your corrupt settings). Reassemble and the gps device works fine. I get a feeling that the raphael may also benefit from such treatment (a forced reset on the gps module).
The only other theory I have is that the gps log file was corrupt (I couldn't delete it so I just made another one) and maybe that fixed it.
I've only given it limited testing, but if it breaks, I'll let you know so you don't waste your time!
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YES, your method seems to be one of working the best.
Congratulation.
I use the mix of some methods in the forum, and my GPS reception is quite good, even in my room inside!!
MY CONCLUSION:
1. to get rid of useless stuffs from the system (which also bad for the sat reception), use
[ROM] [WWE]RAPHAEL WM6.1 V05 - Build 20758.1.4.1 - pdaviet.net (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=438488&highlight=20758.1.4.1) and
[RADIO] Raphael Radio 1.02.25.28 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=437219)
(before installing these ROM, the first step should be installing the HARD-SPL to save your device (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=410150)
2. to get a really quick fix,
take the battery out, as mentioned above, for a few minutes, to clear the GPS memory. (You can try for example igo now, you will see nothing on the sat view at this time...).
After that download QuickGPS data (the ROM I mentioned has a correct quickGPS data download!) If you see iGO sat view this time, you will see a lot of red dots immediately, and after a not too long waiting, you'll have fix)
3. to make the GPS even faster,
adjust the baudrate to 38400 (with comport4) in your navigation program. (But leave port4 and baud4800 settings in the Windows Mobile settings!!)
4. there could be some navi software, which couldn't get fix (iGO yes, for example Googlemapsmobile not every time), use GPStest (http://www.chartcross.co.uk/products/WM00002_details.asp), select com4 and baud 38400 also, minimize, and run the other navi. It WILL work!
5. after getting a fast signal, in order to get rid of lag while navigating, use this excellent method from the forum:
A. With Advanced config 3.2 http://www.touchxperience.com/fr/out...ol-32-cab.html
1. disable A-GPS
2. disable GPS logging
3. logfile name must be empty
4. old logfile name must be empty
5. maximum size of logfile must be 0
6 delete the files : \windows\GPSLogFile.txt and \windows\GPSLogFileBack.txt
Under: HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\GPS Intermediate Driver\
- Drivers\GpsOneDevice\PollInterval -> 100 (default is 1000)
- Drivers\InputBufferSize -> 256 (EDITED!!) (default is 4096)
- Drivers\OutputBufferSize -> 256 (EDITED!!) (default is 4096)
- Drivers\SleepOnNoData -> 100 (default is 1000)
- Multiplexer\MaxBufferSize -> 256 (EDITED!!) (by default not present, you have to create it)
AND: from
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\GPS Intermediate Driver] leave blank the followings (delete the data from inside):
"CurrentLogFile"=" "
"OldLogFile"=" "
With these settings, I have a really cool reception!!
One more thing: if you feel that the reception going worse, do the battery-taking-quickgps-using trick again!
FOR ALL THESE INFOS THANKS FOR THE DIFFERENT MEMBERS OF THIS FORUM!!!!!
(ps: some series ((series "2" ?!)) have no any gps reception problem. If you have this series, be happy, and don't do anything...)
ps2: I've tried other methods also from the forum (for example Nadavi HTC GPS tool, etc.), and made hard reset on my phone many many times to try other methods, but the mix of these methods seems to work, the other ones are not really necessary. So this mix has no contains all the possible solutions from the forum, and this was not the way of selection without thinking..
g2tl said:
Isn't the quickgps tool for agps?
So either the disabling of agps or the quickgps is not necessary
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as I know quickgps and agps are quite different
-quickgps is downloading the latest sat positions to get faster fix
-agps is using phone cell informations also for positioning, besides the satellites
you NEED quickGPS, DO NOT USE aGPS!!!
Hello
I took the last version of raphael's ROM, v.5.05.401.1WWE, radio 1.11.25.01, updating by the original HTC website, the link to it is avaible on xda too.
The problem was that when i finished the update, specifically on the saturday, i took my igo8, openned it, and the signal doesnt work, i couldnt take the gps signal today too, is for this issue that i am posting it here.
When I open the igo8's settings, it locates the GPS, but when I go to the map the signal stays off.
I tested it on googlemaps too, that came with the new rom, and i couldnt take the GPS signal too, what should I do?
Did you update quick gps?
where can i do it?
I have the same problem, although I updated Quick GPS. No GPS Signal with any application.
I had the same problem. After the update the mark in the setting for GPS (system/external GPS/access) was missing.
Unfortunately the mark is there and it is not working...
nevertheless thank you! Any other idea?
try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3413270&postcount=1486
Mine does this blinking thing too. And I had thought it was .net 3.5 that was making it do that.
htcplussony said:
Mine does this blinking thing too. And I had thought it was .net 3.5 that was making it do that.
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i detail what i did to fix the problem in a few posts further down
Mine had already been set to 57600 but I just wait it out and it steadys.
fusi said:
i detail what i did to fix the problem in a few posts further down
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What did you do man?. Can you share it? Im getting kinda sick
Hi,
I think I have a solution.Download the HTC GPS Tool (e.g. from here http://rs276.rapidshare.com/files/84815853/Nadavi_HTC_GPS_TOOL.cab)
-Check if you have AGPS disabled (e.g. with Advanced Config)
-Update QuickGPS
-Install HTC GPS Tool
-Run HTC GPS Tool
-Check the Correct Com Port (Settings - > External GPS)
-Set Baudrate to 57600
-Press open
-Select Cold Start from the Dropdown list
-Mark the Repeat Selectbox
-Press Nav. Init.
-Now It can take 1 or 2 hours
-Check the status via the satelit tab
If nothing works, press Close, reset your PPC, select Clear Memory from the select box, press Nav. Init. and wait about 15 Minutes and reset your PPC again. Repeat the procedure above. You can also try the other options in the drop down box. I don't know the options I used anymore, but now it works.
My problem was, that I was to impatient and thought, that anything must be broken. So try this method and I hope it works.
I found this solution in the german forum www.ppc-welt.info (direct link for all german speaking people: http://www.ppc-welt.info/community/showthread.php?t=133565)
Greets
Stefan
Yoshi2k said:
Hi,
I think I have a solution.Download the HTC GPS Tool (e.g. from here http://rs276.rapidshare.com/files/84815853/Nadavi_HTC_GPS_TOOL.cab)
-Check if you have AGPS disabled (e.g. with Advanced Config)
-Update QuickGPS
-Install HTC GPS Tool
-Run HTC GPS Tool
-Check the Correct Com Port (Settings - > External GPS)
-Set Baudrate to 57600
-Press open
-Select Cold Start from the Dropdown list
-Mark the Repeat Selectbox
-Press Nav. Init.
-Now It can take 1 or 2 hours
-Check the status via the satelit tab
If nothing works, press Close, reset your PPC, select Clear Memory from the select box, press Nav. Init. and wait about 15 Minutes and reset your PPC again. Repeat the procedure above. You can also try the other options in the drop down box. I don't know the options I used anymore, but now it works.
My problem was, that I was to impatient and thought, that anything must be broken. So try this method and I hope it works.
I found this solution in the german forum www.ppc-welt.info (direct link for all german speaking people: http://www.ppc-welt.info/community/showthread.php?t=133565)
Greets
Stefan
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Hi, yes you're right. I do the same this morning before I see your solution, like you I was very impatient and thought something broken.
I do almost exactly what you do and now is gettin a hot fix in less than a 2 seconds and 1-2 minutes cold fix.
Many thanks for your help!
see I'm happy
Just do this.....
(works on cdma too)
-update quick gps
-open gps tool
-select clear memory and click open
-wait 15 seconds, select warm start
-make sure repeat is checked
-click nav init
-check you satellites
-works every time
If it doesn't work within 30 seconds close everything down and repeat. There are known conflicts with the gps function of this device cycling things on and off solves nearly everything.
Make sure you have a clear view of the sky!!!
Simply a comment, my issue with Fuze GPS is almost resolved except (sometimes the fix go on and off quickly for a few seconds usually 10-15 seconds and sometimes lag on a minute or so, maybe the cycling atempts to run a GPS software make it get a fix but...) I still own an assian Touch-pro and NEVER have this problem. (side by side is more consistent) However i turn to the fuze cause the 3G radio frecuency capable for america's
(Mexico) really speed up the hungry data programas like google maps and youtube, but my data limits too.
I don't know wich one i will keep... By the time i disassembly the cover and get a Fuze with a secondary videocall camera, nice keyboard and rubber back, not the ugly finish of the at&t Fuze.
Many thanks to all in the forum
I am currently following a few websites to keep my news upto date with my ATT fuze. I have tried just about every single possible solution to get my GPS to work. Disabled aGPS, tried GPSTest, flashed various ROMs, tried various GPS programs, change poll interval to 500 ms, etc, etc.
I have owned this phone for 4 months now and I have yet to get a satellite lock to work. The closest I ever got was GPTtest running showing 6-7 different satellites in view, trying to connect to about 3 of them. I left that running for nearly 2 hours, and no luck. Whats the deal?
Please do not tell me to use the search function because I have searched XDA as well as google, and they all end up in the same place of speculation on why the GPS might not be working, but none of the said methods actually make it work.
It works man. I ran 6.5 beta with Google Maps installed. Took me to a location I've never been to and back.
xgm541, before using AGPS, do you have the right gprs settings for your phone? Have you confirmed that your gprs works?
Anyway, for the gps, read up on my thread about me finding an alternative way to get a better fix.
HERE:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=3514443#post3514443
Also, make sure you flash your radio if possible. Read up on the radio thread and i am sure other ATT users have posted the performance of GPS based on the Radio.
I am not an ATT user, as i am from Malaysia. So i am unable to help you on the AGPS part.
I second arvin's suggestion on flashing a radio. If you're in the US, I highly recommend 1.12.25.19, I have AGPS and GPS logging disabled, use GPS Test and always get a cold fix in less than a minute outdoors.
yeah ive got no issues with it, used it last weekend in the car and worked perfectly.
GPS definitely works. Flash the latest leaked AT&T rom, and just try it out. Don't flash cooked ROMs but the stock leaked ROM. If GPS doesn't work in that ROM then something is wrong with your particular phone. I'm in California and I get locks in under 7 seconds, and I'm using wm 6.5
GPS is about all that im unhappy with, on my fuze.
It does work, i placed a 3 stage multicache using only my fuze with googlemaps/GCz last week and everyone whos found the cache say my coords. were almost dead on. (coords were an average of around 20 readings at each site)
My trick (doesnt work fast but it works) is to turn on gmaps let it sit there for
1 min while it gets a lock, then switch to my gps (geocache) program and i have nps. I cannot get any other programs to lock or hold the gps without first running the googlemaps program. And everyonce inwhile as soon as i turn it on ill lock up 10 birds. Doesnt make much sense, and i too have played with all i could find (agps,baud,comport, windows settings etc)
good luck
I am using the standard HTC-ROM. All of these settings have been extensively tested in Europe the Netherlands. These are really the optimal, after testing many buffersizes, pollintervals etc. The most crucial one is PollInterval and SleepOnNodata needs to be equal or larger than PollInterval. Disabling or enabling windows GPS logging does not matter, as it is only used for debugging according to MSDN. If you start using AGPS (I Don't!) then make sure all settings are correct to download the info from your provider (mine does not support this and thus it is turned off in these settings).
0) Assuming that the hardware is still OK do the following:
1) Go to settings > System > external GPS.
Check if all options are still normal.
Program port is COM4.
Hardware port : none.
Baudrate : 4800.
Access: Check automated GPS control.
NOTE that an external connected GPS (e.g. Bluetooth device) unit will have a baudrate of 4800. The internal which resides at Com4 has a standard baudrate of 57600. These settings need to be checked to make sure they are still this way and it will also give Windows automated control of the GPS system.
2) You need to install Advanced Config 3.3.
http://www.touchxperience.com/fr/out…ol-32-cab.html
With Advanced config 3.3 under GPS:
1. disable A-GPS
2. disable GPS logging
3. logfile name must be empty
4. old logfile name must be empty
5. maximum size of logfile must be 0
6 delete the files : \windows\GPSLogFile.txt and \windows\GPSLogFileBack.txt
After these settings the tool will soft-reset your mobile.
3) Then edit registry with TotalCommander
http://ghisler.fileburst.com/ce/tcmdpocketarm.cab
Don't make any errors here, check your steps carefully.
Under: HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\GPS Intermediate Driver\
- Drivers\GpsOneDevice\PollInterval -> 100 (default is 1000)
- Drivers\InputBufferSize -> 512 (default is 4096)
- Drivers\OutputBufferSize -> 512 (default is 4096)
- Drivers\SleepOnNoData -> 100 (default is 1000)
- Multiplexer\MaxBufferSize -> 512 (by default not present, you have to create it, make a Dword value)
After these settings are in place, restart / soft reset your device.
4) Run the program QuickGPSfix and download the new data.
This step needs to be repeated anytime it is outdated.
5) Download and install the HTC GPS Tool.
http://rapidshare.com/files/84815853...C_GPS_TOOL.cab
Upon starting it should show COM4 and a Baudrate of 57600.
Go outside the house, preferably with good weather.
Hit the "Open"
Hit the "Nav. Int."
Leave all as is, no need to change the options.
You should now start to see the GPS data flow over your screen in the grey area. Wait patiently, the first fix can take up to 10 minutes (afterwards it wil go faster). If it fails it sometimes seems to help to move around a little bit and to reboot your device if it takes way to long (+10 mins).
See if you have any red bars below the satellite numbers (signal strength per satellite) When you get a fix, the bars and satellites to which it is connected will show up green. If there are no red bars here, no data flow etc then there is something wrong with the ROM / radio combination and your phone.
Close this program if you have a fix.
6) Start-up Google maps. Wait for it to download the basic map information, so you don't have any interference from the "now downloading data" message. Then start the GPS use. Fix should now go fast. Once it has a fix you can start moving towards your destiny.
From now on use HTC GPS tool to get a fix.
Close this program, start the program with which you want to use GPS.
Good luck, Jouke.
GPS works good enough.
I definitely suggest radio 1.11 or later.
Of course best to get the whole 5.05 ROM.
Work great! To nearly perfect location!
I'm using the ATT test ROM and google maps with street view.
Works better than any phone I've ever owned when the test ROM or a derivative is running the show. Matching radio must be used. I've tested the Ralphael 1.12.25.19 (shipped with test ROM) and the Blackstone 1.13.25.24 so far.
Messed around a bit more and got instant 10 sats after changing to
baud rate of 9600 on com4... i guess the windows management of the gps is most of the problem (?).
I had the same exact problem as you. I couldn't get a lock no matter what I tried, I was thinking of going back to the Kaiser. I then decided to change my radio from the .32 to the 1.12, left GPS Test running for about 30 minutes, still no lock.
I was standing on the balcony of my apartment....
Then..... when I got into my car I tried again and I got a lock in under 30 seconds..
Not to insult your intelligence by any means. BUT, are you outside in the open?? Because once you have set those settings that everyone here has asked you to do. It should work.
Here is what I did.
Change the stock radio. I believe this to be the main culprit. 1.12 works good. then set your standard GPS settings to Baud 96**** and to COM 4. Run GPS test in the open, outside.
It should work. I sometimes mess around with the AGPS settings. I mainly leave it off because I honestly have no idea what it is.
I get a lock in under 1 - 2 minutes every time. However, I am having a problem with the speed of the GPS. I use TomTom 6 and sometimes my triangle cursor wiggles oscillating from left to right. I don't know why. and also sometimes it is delayed.
I have yet to find a fix for this, I would be glad if someone can please help. I'm not sure if this is a video problem or a GPS problem.
Worked Both Ways
I've had my Fuze since just before ATT released them, and the GPS worked fine for me, once I could get a signal, obviously a big issue. I followed all of the GPSidfix cab etc and they helped, had to load GPS Test to prime, once it got a full lock and said running I could use Google, TomTom 6 or Livesearch and get instant locks.
I don't flash ROMs, but finally broke down and put the ATT Leaked Rom on my Fuze, and bammmmmm. GPS is almost instant in every single one of those applications, we're talking 2 or 3 seconds when I'm outside. I get locks in my house when I'm by the windows as well.
I haven't driven today, so I can't speak to lag etc or other issues, but once I knew the lag it never bothered me that much. Overall, the new ATT Leaked ROM has been awesome for GPS.
i never changed my radio, am using the stock radio on a fuze bought 1 1/2 months ago, i disabled agps and am using com4 baud 9600 super fast gps now.
GPS Position Lag w/ internal (built-in) GPS receiver
freekquency said:
i never changed my radio, am using the stock radio on a fuze bought 1 1/2 months ago, i disabled agps and am using com4 baud 9600 super fast gps now.
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I can second or third... that.
Firstly, I don't mean to invalidate any previous comments, posts or fixes, or insult anyone's intelligence. I just merely report my VERY UNSCIENTIFIC findings.
I've had my ATT Fuze (HTC Touch Pro) for about 3 months now, and I've tested various GPS apps in the quest of finding out whether the hardware is the one to blame for the GPS POSITION LAG. I'd like to share my personal findings so that it may help others.
The ONLY GPS application that I can say that come very close to NOT having GPS POSITION LAG is Mobile Navigator 7.3.1 (build 137). On top of that, this version of Mobile Navigator is the only one so far to be ALMOST right on when the destination is reached. Other applications that I've tried always show the destination is 2 or 3 houses down the street.
The following applications I've tested all have position lag: one previous version of MN7, IGo8, TomTom 7, iGuidance, Garmin XT, and NDrive.
Did I use the registry tweak as suggested in previous post and did it resolve the lag?
Yes, I did try the tweak. But personally, I don't think it solved the problem.
Did I change to different ROM or Radio?
No. Everything on the phone is stock ATT Fuze.
So, is the hardware or HTC the one to blame for the lag?
Sorry! YOU have to come to the conclusion on this one.
I have a related problem, with the GPS device freezing (?) at high speed. I drove recently in Germany, and up to 120km/h my navigator (HTC-TP + Destinator 7) worked fine. When I drove faster it just stopped tracking, and resumed when I slowed down below 120km/h resumed.
Anyone experienced that or has an idea how to fix it?
Kepela523 said:
I had the same exact problem as you. I couldn't get a lock no matter what I tried, I was thinking of going back to the Kaiser. I then decided to change my radio from the .32 to the 1.12, left GPS Test running for about 30 minutes, still no lock.
I was standing on the balcony of my apartment....
Then..... when I got into my car I tried again and I got a lock in under 30 seconds..
Not to insult your intelligence by any means. BUT, are you outside in the open?? Because once you have set those settings that everyone here has asked you to do. It should work.
Here is what I did.
Change the stock radio. I believe this to be the main culprit. 1.12 works good. then set your standard GPS settings to Baud 96**** and to COM 4. Run GPS test in the open, outside.
It should work. I sometimes mess around with the AGPS settings. I mainly leave it off because I honestly have no idea what it is.
I get a lock in under 1 - 2 minutes every time. However, I am having a problem with the speed of the GPS. I use TomTom 6 and sometimes my triangle cursor wiggles oscillating from left to right. I don't know why. and also sometimes it is delayed.
I have yet to find a fix for this, I would be glad if someone can please help. I'm not sure if this is a video problem or a GPS problem.
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TomTom7 also isnt working perfectly for me. It seems to be about 3-5 seconds too slow. It shows me at the street after I have already passed it. I made the registry setting changes that were posted earlier and will test the lag this afternoon ( it may be the Polling Interval being set to 1000 vs 100 i hope. I will report back to say if it has helped