Hi Guys
I know there is an app that will do this but try as much as I can, I cannot find it using any search engine.
I need to know the name of a GPS app that will search all the com ports for a GPS unit. I had it installed many moons ago and when upgraded I lost it and for the life of me, I can't remember its name. It would basicly search all the com ports one by one, using diferent speeds and report back which were GPS.
Can anyone tell me the name of this app please?
edit: I dont care what the apps main purpose is, I just need to identify my built in GPS details (every setting i've found on google/forum searches hasn't worked)
That'll be GPS Test then.
This is the free Holux viewer. I'm not sure if only works with holux devices, but it certainly scans all com ports for gps.
deedee said:
That'll be GPS Test then.
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That's the one definitively!!!!
neither of which is the one I was after but hey, they do the job a treat! Thanks very much
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dear friends
just to update you gps works with google maps on htc-s730 sample and also in the software of the unit it self you can find htc gps software that will show you gps is working and finiding sat signal.
love the unit
but must say bit slow and i hope it s just the sample rom and in the futere it will be better
so does the HTC S730 have GPS built in ?
or do you have to use an external bluetooth gps reciever ?
htc-s730 samplese are shipped
gps is built in !!!
can you confirm this with a source? i cant find anything about built-in-gps on the S730..
htc-s730 samplese are shipped
i cant send a link
but can assure you its in i have it in my hands
Any idea when Orange Uk will get this? I can't wait!
HTC S730 with GPS!!
well pdadb.net and HTC.com use to show that its with GPS but not any more i have found this url ( http://www.coolsmartphone.com/news3075.html )showing orange version..
Mods i am sorry if i break the forum rules by adding the above link..
this will be my dream phone. if it does have gps built in.
the link above shows a completely different mobile.. check www.htc.com for the S730.. and i seriously doubt it has GPS
hi, i think the link above is showing future version of orange which will be as usual different from HTC brand.
Gps Is Working
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCwEvmY3LSA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ny3DqNEqa_A
just made 2 movies at home in israel and loaded for you all to view that built in is working on sample unit.
hope for all of us on shipped rom too.
thanks
im definately getting this phone now. as long as it has the gps hardware builtin. im sure someone here can enable it to work on the rom. or maybe in the future a rom is released where it is enabled.
the rrp price for this on expansys is £314
hey there motin. could you test it with tomtom navigation software. and post a video if possible
regards
sorry not convinced.. wouldnt gmaps show "gps active" with bluetooth mouse also? dont want to call you a liar or faker.. but still, not convincing..
htc-s730 samplese are shipped
N8falke said:
sorry not convinced.. wouldnt gmaps show "gps active" with bluetooth mouse also? dont want to call you a liar or faker.. but still, not convincing..
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ok i did not make all this to convince you so wait for your shipped version and maybe you will be lucky and get your gps open on the shipped rom
in any case i dont have tom tom to try on the phone.
but i am sure you can fwd it to me . some how
also please look on the screen can you see teh bluetooth icon appering on the today screen ?
The problem will probably be the same as I had with a Nokia 6110 Navigator.
U can install TomTom. It will work fine, but there will be no way to use the internal GPS. At least I could not accomplish this on the Nokia.
U can probably install TT 6.03 on the s730, but u will have to mess around with FakeCursor. For me, personally, This is not a good solution. Too much hassle to use the address lookup.
IF I get the S730, I will probably use TT5.21, with external GPS or maybe internal, with GPS gate. Using Touch/Elf for the moment.
htc-s730
gd day have managed to install the tom tom software today will test and see if the gps is working and will upload a movie for you all.
nice day
htc-s730 gps enabled
sandman_06 said:
hey there motin. could you test it with tomtom navigation software. and post a video if possible
regards
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u got it sandman its for you !!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTHO86--VHM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCwEvmY3LSA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ny3DqNEqa_A
I was just looking at the Garmin Mobile™ XT software that works on top of the mobile phone gps, and it lists the HTC s730 as compatible with their mobile software. Looks like a good sign to me.....not sure it is ok to do this or not, so sorry if it is not, but here is the web site for the Garmin software.....
https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=11413
thanx for that motin. just need to clarify whether the final products have the GPS hardware in it. and whether it just needs enabling...
kind of similar with the htc trinity.
Hi
I've got an HTC Touch Cruise. Anyone know if I can install two GPS programmes on one PDA?
Would appreciate your input.
Thanks
Brian
Yeah, no problem. You can install them fine.
On some PDAs (Kaiser I think) you can even use them both at the same time polling the same information from the GPS antenna. Other PDAs can't do this without a separate bit of software, can't recall what it's called, but this'll bump you back up to the top and one of the helpful chaps here will contribute.
Thanks Mustang for your input. So there's no problem with special configuring: I don't want to use them together?
shouldn't have a problem. i was based in thailand and i was using powermaps. i then transfered to melbourne where i now use tomtom7. i also had my mapking 7 software installed as i was using maps for malaysia.
so to answer your question, it shouldn'd be a problem.
cheers
BrianGM said:
Thanks Mustang for your input. So there's no problem with special configuring: I don't want to use them together?
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If you're not using them at the same time then there is no reason for a problem. You'll need to configure each app to look at the correct com port and baud rate etc if they don't auto detect, but I use Navigon 6, Google Maps, MS Live, and a couple of other GPS apps (dashboards and things) and they all sit quite happily.
hi guys, sorry if this question has been asked before, but is there anyway to enable the gps to fully work google maps with out any need of data connections? i click on settings but dunno what COM ports to change :S do we need third party apps? i heard abt gpsplex or something. pls post a step by step guide to enable gps!!!
Thanks in advance!
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hi guys, sorry if this question has been asked before, but is there anyway to enable the gps to fully work google maps with out any need of data connections? i click on settings but dunno what COM ports to change :S do we need third party apps? i heard abt gpsplex or something. pls post a step by step guide to enable gps!!!
Thanks in advance!
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As far as I know it's not possible to use google maps without data connection...
You'll need 3rd party app:Igo8, tomtom, sygic mobile, etc if you want maps without data connection...
You'll only need gpsplex(or similar) for using multiple gps apps...
bib*oops said:
As far as I know it's not possible to use google maps without data connection...
You'll need 3rd party app:Igo8, tomtom, sygic mobile, etc...
You'll only need gpsplex(or similar) for using multiple gps apps...
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Other sat nav programs are not needed for googlemaps, the default TG01 com port is 9 with a baudrate of 4500, but updated roms can change that (mine is com4 atm).
ZedEx48K said:
Other sat nav programs are not needed for googlemaps, the default TG01 com port is 9 with a baudrate of 4500, but updated roms can change that (mine is com4 atm).
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More accurate:the default TG01 com port is GPD9!
AFAIK Google Maps 4.1 (not 1.4) cannot work without data connection as all maps data are off-board (on Google servers).
As it has been said : iGo (8 or Primo) works great. TomTom may have problems connecting to GPS but that should be ok if using GPSMod Driver.
(I hate TomTom since the day I discored iGo)
And COM is GPD9 as bib*oops said (this is a virtual serial port) and speed is 4800 bauds (not 4500).
if these aren't still work. Please try to serch GPSGate.
I think google maps need data connections, won't work on GPS solely. However, I tried something called 'Rummble' - not a map app, but free on market place for finding nearest 'spots of interest' if that's what you want to use it for. It detects ur location by GPS but doesn't generate the list of nearest 'spots of interest' without data connection!
tanks for all the help guys, but i have managed to get it sorted out in june! cheers anyway to all those who contributed
Hey
Im wondering whats the best offline maps applications for Android. Google Maps is no doubt the best but needing a data connection throws me back (I also personally dont have one). Im looking one with navigation in it as well (voice if possible).
Thank you
OSMAND
Try OSMAND from the Market. You can download data for offline use/per country and you only use GPS - no data/internet required. Note: you'll only need internet access to get directions.
Robin
robinmat said:
Try OSMAND from the Market. You can download data for offline use/per country and you only use GPS - no data/internet required. Note: you'll only need internet access to get directions.
Robin
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Yeah, I need something for offline directions as well
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Hey
Im wondering whats the best offline maps applications for Android. Google Maps is no doubt the best but needing a data connection throws me back (I also personally dont have one). Im looking one with navigation in it as well (voice if possible).
Thank you
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Try Copilot or iGO, both are very good as GPS.
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Can you guys clarify? Somebody mentioned that you need a data connection for GPS to function altogether. Is this not true?
nice topic, i have a same question too. Is there any apps u dont need to connect to internet to get direction and maps? Just use only GPS
you do need a connection with a simcard for the gps to work quickly yes. i tried my G1 without a sim and it hadnt locked onto my location in over 30 minutes. tried with sim card in and it was almost instant. i think it relies on positioning from the antennas for your phone first then produces a more accurate location with gps.
oh and im trying out navigon on mine
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Can you guys clarify? Somebody mentioned that you need a data connection for GPS to function altogether. Is this not true?
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You don't need data plan or internet for GPS if you are using Copilot or IGO. Copilot has offline GPS,which it is similar to any other GPS you buy for electronic store. In Copilot and iGO, all maps are stored in sdcard.
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you do need a connection with a simcard for the gps to work quickly yes. i tried my G1 without a sim and it hadnt locked onto my location in over 30 minutes. tried with sim card in and it was almost instant. i think it relies on positioning from the antennas for your phone first then produces a more accurate location with gps.
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Look up A-GPS.
You do not need a simcard or a data connection to have GPS work.
try MapDroyd im using it most of the time. Their maps is very healful when you are in a City or a well known city but works poor when you are in a province. not recommended for adventure.
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Look up A-GPS.
You do not need a simcard or a data connection to have GPS work.
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cheers man. will have a look for that one later. as far as i knew you didnt need a data plan but did need a simcard in for it to find your location quicker.
Is there any GPS map apps i can use on my G1 that will work as navgon doesnt appear to do so due to no sim card.
good find, thanks for the info
riahc3 said:
Hey
Im wondering whats the best offline maps applications for Android. Google Maps is no doubt the best but needing a data connection throws me back (I also personally dont have one). Im looking one with navigation in it as well (voice if possible).
Thank you
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The latest Google Maps automatically cache your viewed maps on your SD card.
You can download a route, both outward and return using google maps, before you leave home on your wifi.
I also use the app 'bluetooth gps provider' and an old tomtom receiver, as the built in gps receiver on my magic is virtually non existant!
I find osmand a bit eratic, but its not a bad back up.
Navigon is a good choice, they claim you only need internet to download your maps and thats it
I'm looking for an app like that too. Ive been using a cracked version of Ndrive and it is pretty cool but it takes like an eternity to load.
Is any if the recommendations works with maps of Israel?
There are plenty of programs, but almost none for Israel.
when i use an offline navigator i select aura sygic... its cool... has a lot of extras...
and you only must to download the maps and mlm file and put it in maps file...
Mapdroid is good. You can try locus free maps too! I've personally used it and its really working good for me!
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Is any if the recommendations works with maps of Israel?
There are plenty of programs, but almost none for Israel.
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Locus free maps would work for you i think. Working alrite for me in pakistan where where lil of dese sorta apps usually work
Hello everyone!
I've been searching and tested a lot of android apps, but I didn't found one that can show hardware informations about internal GPS module from mobile phones (like baud rate).
Anyone knows if there is such app or a method to read them from a phone connected to a PC?
Thanks!
adimcx said:
Hello everyone!
I've been searching and tested a lot of android apps, but I didn't found one that can show hardware informations about internal GPS module from mobile phones (like baud rate).
Anyone knows if there is such app or a method to read them from a phone connected to a PC?
Thanks!
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It's simple!
Logcat!
Jst google it
It'll tell u evrything which is hppning inside ur device