Recently my Google Maps has not been able to lock in on my location closer than 1500 to 1900 meters. I have hard reset and reinstalled GMaps with no luck. I have seen tweaks for Sprint and TMo users and have read that most VZW users are having no problems locking in. Are there any tweaks that I can try for the VZW TP2?
there are numerous gps tweaks to change the cache settings if you search for them. also try using the program quickgps which comes with your phone it will download the closest satellite info. inside my building i cant lock on any sats but outside i can get between 8-9 and within 10 meters of my location
Make sure location is turned on.
If you do the quickgps program on the phone it will turn location on for you and download the closest satelites for you and you should get a lock in like 10 seconds when you are outside.
Unless you turn on location you will just get your general location with google maps, mine said within 2800 meters till I used QuickGPS.
I have duplicated your problem by unchecking the gps option after you open google maps and pressing menu and the down arrow. Make sure the location setting is on as prior post stated and then after you open google maps make sure gps is checked in the menu and it will say that it is searching for satellites.
also make sure you change your gps settings in google to com4 and a baud of 4800
you also have to re-enable the "use gps" after changing this
I was able to dublicate the problem aswell, by accedent >_<, anyway, make sure the location setting for google maps is selected.
confirming what others here are saying, that's pretty much what I experienced with GPS unchecked in the main right softkey menu. If you don't have that checked it's using cell antennas or wifi to approximate your position. "Menu" > "Use GPS" and it should work by default.
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also make sure you change your gps settings in google to com4 and a baud of 4800
you also have to re-enable the "use gps" after changing this
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Leaving it set to the "Managed by Windows" setting works just fine for me. No issues, and definitely use the Quick GPS program, it saves a headache. In fact im sitting on my couch in my appartment on the bottom of three floors built on the side of a hill with 2 sides of earth, and I have a strong 8 to 9 sats.
I just got my TP2 yesterday and one of the first things I did was install google maps and I was getting result like the title of this thread "within 1800 meters" and it could be a mile off. also the sats were not locking at all. I realized that my position was based on the tower that I was connected to. By the way the google maps on my VX6800 never used the towers to triangulate a position but the gps lock were much slower. Once I ran the quick GPS in the programs menu it turned on the GPS to the right setting and now I get an accurate lock even inside within seconds.
Go to settings-all settings-personal-phone-cdma services-location setting and make sure that it is set to "Location On". If not, you are not actually using the GPS. With that on and with QuickGPS doing it's thing, you will lock instantly.
I have a Verizon TP2 that is two weeks old. It does not have QUICK GPS! Oh yeah, and the gps does not locate.
Do I?
Return it?
Hard Reset? (sounds like a lot of work)
Get the file somewhere?
I have had it twice to Verizon. They have no suggestions but are happy to see the device and get their hands on it.
Leaning towards exchanging it for a new one.
JG
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Hey all, I picked up my Fuze yesterday at a local AT&T store, and I'm really happy with it with the exception of one thing: I can't get the GPS to work. I've downloaded Google Maps Mobile, installed it. I ran QuickGPS to download the latest satellite data, and Google Maps still just sits there and says "Seeking GPS Satellites (0)..."
Any ideas or any settings I need before this works?
SOLUTION:
If you've installed AT&T Navigator, uninstall it. Be sure to call 611 and make sure that you were not charged the GPS service charge on this month's cycle.
Either the HTC guy didn't know his stuff, or this just happens to work around the "Telenav-Only" Block.
I've successfully gotten repeated locks on Google Maps without the use of Telenav. It's not even installed. Here's the procedure to get a (relatively) fast GPS lock:
If you don't already have it, download Advanced Configuration Tool v3.3 (or newer) (see here: http://touchxperience.com/en/advanced-configuration-tool.html) (needs .Net Compact Framework 3.5. see here: http://www.modaco.com/content/windo...act-framework-3-5-without-upgrading-your-rom/).
In the Advanced Configuration Tool go to GPS. Make sure the subsettings are as follows: (the last one is 32KB if you were wondering)
Assisted GPS: Enabled
Log file: \windows\GPSLogFile.txt
Old log file: \windows\GPSLogFileBack.txt
Max. log file size: 32768
Next, download and install GPS Test 1.04 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=129672&d=1226619670)
Now, every time after a soft-reset (or each day) you want to use the GPS, perform the following actions:
Run QuickGPS and download new satellite info.
Run GPS Test (ensure that GPS settings are on COM4 and a baud rate of 38400).
GPS Test will give you a bar and a signal strength indicator for each satellite. The fix process can take a couple minutes, but just give it some time. Upon getting a 3D lock, it will display "GPS Running".
At this point, you can exit GPS Test and open up Google Maps, TomTom, Garmin, iGo, whatever map tool you use. The navigation app should get a quick (< 30 seconds) fix with anywhere from 7-10 satellites depending on location. It will continue to do this until a long duration of time has passed (I'm talking 5-10 hrs (haven't tested)) or until a Soft-Reset.
This procedure worked for me. I don't know if it'll work for everybody, but I think it's pretty reasonable, the wait time isn't too long for a GPS fix. Good luck and god speed, gentlemen. Let me know if this works for y'all or not.
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Hey all, I picked up my Fuze yesterday at a local AT&T store, and I'm really happy with it with the exception of one thing: I can't get the GPS to work. I've downloaded Google Maps Mobile, installed it. I ran QuickGPS to download the latest sattelite data, and Google Maps still just sits there and says "Seeking GPS Satellites (0)..."
Any ideas or any settings I need before this works?
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Mine does too - I think you may want to check out the numerous GPS threads on here on how people corrected theirs. I have been busy doing other stuff to worry about the GPS, so I haven't tried any of their advice, but there are Tons of threads on the GPS issue.
i'll look into it, although i didnt think it was the same issue...
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Hey all, I picked up my Fuze yesterday at a local AT&T store, and I'm really happy with it with the exception of one thing: I can't get the GPS to work. I've downloaded Google Maps Mobile, installed it. I ran QuickGPS to download the latest sattelite data, and Google Maps still just sits there and says "Seeking GPS Satellites (0)..."
Any ideas or any settings I need before this works?
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Mine works, but so far only at home sitting in an east-facing window. Have you tried calling HTC Support? I called about another matter and got an answer right away. The US number is: 866-449-8358.
Let us know how you make out if you call!
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i'll look into it, although i didnt think it was the same issue...
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Most people are just complaining about lag, but there are a few posts about people having trouble getting a fix. It looks like tomtom and the gps tool are trying, but they just won't get a fix. I even stood outside in the cold for 30 minutes, and it never would work. I made all the changes with advanced config and also the manual registry changes... pretty much every suggestion I've found in all the other threads, but nothing works. If I happen to come across a solution, I'll definitely pass it on... but I'm less than optimistic at this point.
I had the same issue - I grabbed the Diamond TomTom cab (from diamond forum - no maps needed) and was able to see the progress of locking in the satelites.. It took about 10 minutes of the phone sitting outside to get a lock for GPS. Now that it has locked once (I have rebooted several times btw) it seems to pick up the lock a lot faster.
And.. I have not tweaked my GPS settings and a-gps is still enabled.
The GPS is a little shotty if you ask me.. I'm sure something will be changed in software down the road to speed up getting a lock.
I have the same issue
Google maps just keeps timing out
google maps wont work for me
Not sure if this will help or not, but I had mucked with my GPS com port settings (under Settings, GPS Settings).
For Programs: Com4
For Hardware: (None)
Baud Rate 4800
For Access: Manage GPS automatically (recommended) --- Is checked.
In Google Maps, I have the "Managed by Windows" radio button selected.
Doing that allowed me to pull up the satellites in about 10 mins the first time, then a lot more quickly after that.
I have no idea what that actually did, but it made GPS work in google maps for me.
I think it would be a good idea to get a program that shows you GPS lock status, so you can see which satellites are detected and their signal strength. Other than that, just leave the phone outside with a clear view of the sky for a little while and see what happens.
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Hey all, I picked up my Fuze yesterday at a local AT&T store, and I'm really happy with it with the exception of one thing: I can't get the GPS to work. I've downloaded Google Maps Mobile, installed it. I ran QuickGPS to download the latest sattelite data, and Google Maps still just sits there and says "Seeking GPS Satellites (0)..."
Any ideas or any settings I need before this works?
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I had the same problem at work. I think GPS will work outside. Mine started working with Google Map and Live Search when I was driving.
If that still doesn't work, try install at&t navigator. Maybe it will unlock the GPS.
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Hi all I spoke with HTC and you need to download and enable Telenav to activate the GPS. It did not ask me to sign up there is basic turn by turn once it is downloaded and gives you the option to upgrade. Once telenav was installed google maps found satelites within 30 seconds. hope this helps
Ah, that explains why it worked for me -- when I bought my Fuze, I let the salesman sign me up for the 30-day free trial of Telenav. I expect to cancel it, but I was curious to see what it was like.
Same worked for me. I tried the 30 day free trial and now the GPS works. TeleNav doesn't even seem that bad since it checks traffic for you...
No GPS lagging behind reporting your position like the TP?
I have not seen any lag. it is very quick
so basically telenav unlocks the gps and then after one use, it unlocks the gps for use with tomtom or garmin?
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so basically telenav unlocks the gps and then after one use, it unlocks the gps for use with tomtom or garmin?
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Man this seems kind of shady on At&ts part...
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Man this seems kind of shady on At&ts part...
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Seriously. Didn't you ask why?. Or question this since its an apparant marketing ploy. I heard the same for tomtom. It took my gps a while to to get the first time but after then it locked significantly faster.
i agree, it is shady, but in the end, it works. i got a perfect signal (locked into 6 satellites) with google maps, almost instantly (after connecting once with telenav).
its smart on at&t's part, but now i'm going to look at the cab and see if i can find what makes it work!
can anyone upload the telenav app so i can unlock my gps. i dont have the stock rom anymore(changed to natf rom) and telenav isnt on there.
Hey ive unlocked and flashed to a sweet NRG rom and love it. I just want to use google Maps (or something similar) to find my position on a map (turn by turn maybe?). I remember with my iPhone when I first had it the GPS worked great then one day I was never able to get my actual position (just within a certain amount of meters).
Did rogers shut down GPS?
Now on my new phone when I goto "GPS location" in google maps it searches for a satellite but doesnt seem to get my position (0)... Is there a setting I can turn on to allow GPS or do I need to cal rogers and rip on someone? LOL
keep up the great work guys!!!
- Eddy
I just turned 3g on and did the HTC GPS tool. I opened the port and started the test and then menu-Information and I dont seem to have a position.
any ideas guys? seems like rogers problem.
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I just turned 3g on and did the HTC GPS tool. I opened the port and started the test and then menu-Information and I dont seem to have a position.
any ideas guys? seems like rogers problem.
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GPS on the HTC is using the basic GPS Signal coming from satellites. Are u outside or near a window to a fix ?
Look http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_Positioning_System
What u used was A-GPS what is assisted GPS with help from Cell Phone provider. It gives faster fix and a pseude gps in buildings.
Go outside with ur cellphone with clear sky view, start the htc gps tool and u should get position fix within some minutes or even seconds. There is no need for 3g because the gps itself does not need any cellphone connection. It takes satellite signals to calculate the position.
When u update quick gps it is faster in the position fix because it already knows some basic sat data. But still no phone connection necessary for using GPS.
The google map u then only see with data (3g or wlan) not because of the GPS but because of the drawed map graphics wich have to be loaded.
ok i will try the outside thing although I have the phone pointed to the window pretty much. Checking rogers website both phones only have a-GPS but I still cant get an actual location on either. Only about a 4 block square or circle.
EDIT: ok i enabled A-GPS on the touch pro and still no luck with google maps. It still seems to be looking for actual GPS
OK im managed to get it working. I changed the port to com5 and scanned found some sat's I had to change the bit thing to 56700 on com5 within google maps. Seems to be working like a charm!
So just got my TP2 today, had an xv6800 before with a custom rom on it to enable my gps. Now it always took awhile to get an inital satellite lock, but I can't seem to grab one at all with my new TP2. I use google maps for my GPS. I started playing with the settings, turned on my location, verified com port 4 at baud rate 4800 and even tried manually configuring this data into google maps instead of letting windows manage it, but still not getting any satellites. Looking at doppler radar over my area there is not a cloud in the sky so I don't know what gives. I even tried priming with gpsviewer, but even that wasn't working. I then noticed the quickgps app included on the phone. I clicked the download button and BAM, 8 gps satellites popped up. I read over this article: http://www.htcwiki.com/thread/939263/How+Quick+GPS+Works over at the HTC site to get an understanding of what it does and I guess it makes sense. Just still not sure why mine won't work without it.
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So just got my TP2 today, had an xv6800 before with a custom rom on it to enable my gps. Now it always took awhile to get an inital satellite lock, but I can't seem to grab one at all with my new TP2. I use google maps for my GPS. I started playing with the settings, turned on my location, verified com port 4 at baud rate 4800 and even tried manually configuring this data into google maps instead of letting windows manage it, but still not getting any satellites. Looking at doppler radar over my area there is not a cloud in the sky so I don't know what gives. I even tried priming with gpsviewer, but even that wasn't working. I then noticed the quickgps app included on the phone. I clicked the download button and BAM, 8 gps satellites popped up. I read over this article: http://www.htcwiki.com/thread/939263/How+Quick+GPS+Works over at the HTC site to get an understanding of what it does and I guess it makes sense. Just still not sure why mine won't work without it.
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Odd, I've had mine for about a week and the GPS has been perfect. Almost instantaneous locks...
I have to agree with normalguy. I didn't change any of the settings, aside from just turning on location services. I was sitting indoors and google maps got 5 satellites instantly, eventually topping out at 10+ within seconds. on my old titan, it took 30 seconds to even get 1 satellite.
NM, it works now =)
were u outside? i cant find satellites at all when im n the house, but go outside and bang 8 of them. walk inside and they r gone within 15 sec
Well, I did a hard reset on my phone and the GPS is now working so not sure what the deal was. I also installed the cleanup package at: http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=84404 and it seemed to help even more. It also took my program memory usage on startup from about 80meg to 50meg so I'm pretty happy at this point. Now just gotta decide to live with the dead pixels on my screen or return it and hope for a replacement with less or none would be way sweet
GPS is really fast for me too glad the reset helped.
As for the dead pixels I have three of these at work and they all have a few stuck pixels.
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GPS is really fast for me too glad the reset helped.
As for the dead pixels I have three of these at work and they all have a few stuck pixels.
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Yah, guess they aren't really dead, more like stuck/hot pixels. On normal operation on a black screen I see 1 or 2, but boy when I turn the brightness up to 100% on a black screen I see 7-10.
make your device use gps or manage by itself, deselect com port 4
I'm having a problem with Google Maps on a Verizon TP2. Could someone list the exact settings on the TP2 and Google Maps that are successful. I would really appreciate it.
Thanks
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Yah, guess they aren't really dead, more like stuck/hot pixels. On normal operation on a black screen I see 1 or 2, but boy when I turn the brightness up to 100% on a black screen I see 7-10.
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Yeah the closer I look at mine its the same situation.
I see everyones seems to be fine but mine is painfully slow.. i am always 2 miles ahead of the gps.
im on a verizon tp2 using tom tom
anyone know what this issue is?
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I'm having a problem with Google Maps on a Verizon TP2. Could someone list the exact settings on the TP2 and Google Maps that are successful. I would really appreciate it.
Thanks
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Go into the Location setting for Phone: Personal tab, Phone, CDMA Services, Location Settings, Get Settings, set to "Location On". Soft reset. When the phone comes back up, you'll get some sort of message about the GPS being on. Say OK.
In Google Maps, select menu and make sure "Use GPS" is selected. For the first time, you may have to leave the phone outside for a bit . . . maybe a half hour or less, to get the first acquisition. Running HTC Quick GPS may help you get the first lock faster, and help you get subsequent locks more quickly as well.
Everything else should be left to Verizon defaults.
My Google map GPS is telling my position within a precision of 1300 metres, lil bit useless,no.... Is there something to do?
It's using the cell towers to give your position. In the menu, select "use GPS" and give it a moment to pick up the satellite.
...Also, locate and run Quick GPS. It will download latest satellite locations for quicker lock on.
As a side note, you will discover the Google Traffic very good, at least in metro areas (NY for me).
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My Google map GPS is telling my position within a precision of 1300 metres, lil bit useless,no.... Is there something to do?
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Those 2 post are correct, but you also have to go the GPS settings in google maps, and click manual. Set the com to COM 4 and put the baud rate to 4800. That is the presice settings, and Google Maps sometimes requires you to tell it specifically what the settings are. Once those are set, click on "Use GPS" again because anytime you change the GPS settings in Google Maps, it disables the "Use GPS" option on it. Hope these 3 post help.
PRBajista
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Those 2 post are correct, but you also have to go the GPS settings in google maps, and click manual. Set the com to COM 4 and put the baud rate to 4800. That is the presice settings, and Google Maps sometimes requires you to tell it specifically what the settings are. Once those are set, click on "Use GPS" again because anytime you change the GPS settings in Google Maps, it disables the "Use GPS" option on it. Hope these 3 post help.
PRBajista
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I didn't have to change GPS settings in Google Maps for it to work properly for me, and it finds me 'within 20 meters'. I'm using MightyROM 11/10/09.
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I didn't have to change GPS settings in Google Maps for it to work properly for me, and it finds me 'within 20 meters'. I'm using MightyROM 11/10/09.
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Thats good. Like I said, its not always necessary but when it doesnt lock or you get a large radius, sometimes it helps. Im on MightyRom also. At least until the BuildOS update with our TP2 roms comes out. Then Im cookin my own.
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I just went to:
Settings>All Settings>Personal>Phone>CDMA Services>Location Setting>GetSettings> Select LOCATION ON
And my google maps started picking up sats fine. dont know if that will work for you or not.
These settings work the best for me so far. I live in new york and i get a lock in 5 seconds flat!
1. Navigate to Settings > Location & Security and uncheck the box next to "Use Wireless Networks".
2. Go to the phone's dialer and enter the number *#*#1472365#*#* then press send to access the phones LBSTestMode menu.
3. In the LBSTestMode menu, press “Application Settings” and change “Operation Mode” to “MS Assisted.” & turn "ON" skyhook
4. Navigate to the “SUP/LCP Settings” and the change the SERVER & PORT to supl.google.com and port 7262
5. Make sure the settings are saved and reboot your phone.
6. Navigate back to Settings > Location & Security and check the box next to “Use Wireless Networks.”
Tried it. So, question: Should I leave the Wireless networks on generally? For things like geotagging pictures, weather updates, etc, and then turn on GPS Satellites in the event I want to use navigation? In that case should I turn off Use Wireless Networks or just leave it on? Any ideas on those things?
I'm in a basement apartment, so GPS testing and such is pretty much a moot point in here, but I do want to mention that I made the changes you suggested, rebooted my phone and went to maps and it picked me up on there instantly. This is without GPS satellites checked and using the wireless networks. This seems to be already a huge improvement because yesterday I was standing outside for 10 minutes with 8-9 satellites in view and google maps couldn't find my location.
awsome... glad it helped... i keep Wireless networks on and i get a lock in 5 seconds flat... try it both ways and see what works for you... but these are by far the fastest and the best settings...
I live in West Tennessee, I tried these settings about 15 minutes ago and I have yet to get a lock.
I tried this and it worked. I generally don't have my WIFI on, so i turned it on and went outside. had a lock within 5 seconds (i was connected to my home wifi).
u guys the use wireless networks uses things like wifi and ur wireless provider so ofcourse it be faster
STOP telling people to use MS assisted. That only helps while standing still. For moving it is worthless. Use MS based instead.
there's already a thread for this....
i didnt know about ms assisted/based, do you have a link with more info on that?
if that is true... then when ur in LBStestmode... and you are doing a get position test... why does it show my speed? i have tried it in my car and also while walking... gives accurate speed
Speed on the menu isnt a very good measure. Use a GPS app and get in a car and you will see it keeps losing track of you (jumping all over the place or losing fix)
Here is info from verizon:
http://www.vzwdevelopers.com/aims/public/menu/lbs/LBSFAQ.jsp#GenQues10
There is a sticky already and this thread is redundant.
This is a placebo fix. It doesn't do anything. Stop making threads about this people. There are already plenty and it doesn't work.
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This is a placebo fix. It doesn't do anything. Stop making threads about this people. There are already plenty and it doesn't work.
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I agree. I didn't have any issues to begin with but I applied this "fix" just to see if it would make a difference and my GPS went to CRAP! I restored default settings and am back to getting a fix in about 20 seconds.