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
Dear friends
I am new in the family. and bit lost on all the threads here.
I have an HTC Touch Diamond, and I want to ask, if I can have the Google Maps without connection to internet, meaning use the inbuild GPS device
activated through satellite. Do I need a program or so? Which one?
Very sorry for the inconvenience.
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i need to know too. searched forum but can't see any post on it.. could it be used like a standalone gps navigator? those don't have to pay for internet.
zebragr said:
Dear friends
I am new in the family. and bit lost on all the threads here.
I have an HTC Touch Diamond, and I want to ask, if I can have the Google Maps without connection to internet, meaning use the inbuild GPS device
activated through satellite. Do I need a program or so? Which one?
Very sorry for the inconvenience.
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TomTom Navigator 7 for windows mobile
http://www.tomtom.com/landing_pages/navigator7/en-gb/
Garmin Mobile XT for windows mobile
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQ2lKW-cVGs
ZorroGPS for windows mobile
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kR6Am6p-YSQ
Just make sure you have an external memory card to store the maps; if you want your GPS software to work without internet than you need map files saved on your device...
Applications like Google Maps use the internet instead of your storage card, and therefore you need a data connection.
You should move this question to the Touch Diamond Board because you never know if the GPS is incompatible or has errors with your device
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!
olyloh6696 said:
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
Hello,
I am looking for an Android app (and/or driver) that allows me to connect an external USB GPS (Garmin GPS Map60CS) to a standard 7" tablet (Android 2.1), which has USB host capabilities.
The purpose of this is to be able to upload/download tracks and waypoints to/from my GPS while travelling. This would be great because would enable me to travel without laptop but tablet !
As an example, there is a similar solution for Windows CE phones and serial GPS´s, which I have used many times: G7toWin
http://www.gpsinformation.org/ronh/g7towin.htm
Another solution would be to connect a USB-to-Serial dongle to the tablet, and (hopefully) this could be connected by RS232 to the Garamin GPS. But an app is needed anyway.
If someone can point a solution or suggestion, I would be very happy.
Thank you very much.
Sorry for opening an old thread, but did you find any solution?
ciao
Marco
mbernasocchi said:
Sorry for opening an old thread, but did you find any solution?
ciao
Marco
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I got a Xoom tablet and use another rom which support usb2go, and no problem now
Annika said:
I got a Xoom tablet and use another rom which support usb2go, and no problem now
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Hi
I'm trying to get my GPSmap 62 work as a mass storage for my Samsung Galaxy Note 2 using an OTG cable but that just doesn't seem to work. Did you do something special to get your Garmin and Android to do that? Such as rooting or using some special file manager app.
Meijän Jami said:
Hi
I'm trying to get my GPSmap 62 work as a mass storage for my Samsung Galaxy Note 2 using an OTG cable but that just doesn't seem to work. Did you do something special to get your Garmin and Android to do that? Such as rooting or using some special file manager app.
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I'm pretty sure that my android (then) was rooted. I use "Total Commander" and in the options you need to let it have root function all around - but other apps like it will also work.
Haven't used it with my 'new' phone cause haven't had the time to play with it (even after 6 month :$)
Hello,
I thought people in this thread might like to know that I made an app that can transfer waypoints and tracks in both directions between an Android device and Garmin GPSMap 60Cs. I'm currently trying to find out if there are more people interested and if so then I'll add support for more Garmin GPS models and publish the app.
Here's my original thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/help/transfer-tracks-waypoints-to-garmin-gps-t2858387
This thread is about the "star one X2" or X2 mtk6575 phone.
It's one of the cheapest android 4.0 Chinese phone with mtk6575
As there is no topic about this phone I will start one !
1) The phone
star one X2 mtk6575 review
System
OS Android 4.0.3
CPU MTK6575
ROM 4GB
RAM 512MB
Screen
Display Size 4.0Inch
Type Capacitive touch screen
Resolution 800 x 480 pixels
Screen Color 260K Colors
It's a pretty good phone for the price (around 150 Usd). Battery last quite long, it's fluid.
I bought mine on antelife http://www.antelife.com/free-shipping-newest-x2-mtk6575-4-0-inch-screen-800-480-android-smartphone-with-os-android-4-0.html
Great website, with great customer service !
If you want any info, just ask
2) Usb drivers
I tried some drivers for mtk6575 but didn't work so I installed wandoujia
it is a Chinese program that almost recognize every Chinese phone and install drivers for it !
As I do not have 10 posts on the forum I cannot share the link but google it.
I uninstalled it after because I do not understand chinese, but it seems to be a great program, with which you can install lots of app (chinese app) that are not on the market.
3) Root
The easiest way to do it is with superoneclick !
It didn't work for me (stuck at step 7) so i used another tool that I found on these forum for the zopo 100
i had to restard my computer several time and launch again and again but it finally worked
Hope this thread can help some people
Hope customs ROM will arrive !
4) Stock firmware !
thanks to antelife.com customer service here is a link with stock IMG and some tools !!
http://depositfiles.com/files/lnoks95t6
SN_Write_tool_exe_v2.1204.0
SP_Flash_Tool_v3.1206.01
5) Links
x310e thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1657604
is there something wrong ? :/
Star B79
Here it is:
http://www.chinaphonereview.com/star-b79
I have one! I really liked, but asked to waranty switch because the GPS was not working well ... had an error 5-200 m. : (Sometimes was ok, sometimes was 200m of the place where i was ...
Someone with the same problem?
Any ideas?!
Thanks
it's not the same model in fact,
not the same screen and not the same camera
One the X2 i do not have any pb of gps
Is there any topic about Star B79
no, but b79, x310e and X2 are similar phones. So we can group them in the same topic or just create another one, as you wish.
It it is for your gps pb here is what I have :
- geolocalisation and maps work well and fast with data (3g or wifi)
- if I turn off data if have no geolocalisation but I can load the map (even with the gps off so I don't really understand)
Greaves,
Regarding 2) USB Drivers:
There's now an English-language version of Wandoujia. It's called SnapPea and is available for free at SnapPea.com
Would love to hear your feedback--I know that's been a pain point for users with Chinese Android phones!
klukoff said:
Greaves,
Regarding 2) USB Drivers:
There's now an English-language version of Wandoujia. It's called SnapPea and is available for free at SnapPea.com
Would love to hear your feedback--I know that's been a pain point for users with Chinese Android phones!
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Oh did not find it before !
thanks a lot !
UPDATE : thanks to antelife customer service we now have the stock IMG and some tools !
http://depositfiles.com/files/lnoks95t6
Greaves Hello, nice to meet you!
Today I purchased this product should reach me next week!
In the meantime, I found your comments and hope you continue to add news to your phone!
Have you found any problem? Or does it? For me it is important that the GPS works perfectly, you've got to try it with some browser? I noticed you added a link where there is the possibility to update the rom already, tell me what improvements to make? Have you already tested? Aspect of your news
greaves said:
UPDATE : thanks to antelife customer service we now have the stock IMG and some tools !
http://depositfiles.com/files/lnoks95t6
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Greaves Hello, nice to meet you!
Today I purchased this product should reach me next week!
In the meantime, I found your comments and hope you continue to add news to your phone!
Have you found any problem? Or does it? For me it is important that the GPS works perfectly, you've got to try it with some browser? I noticed you added a link where there is the possibility to update the rom already, tell me what improvements to make? Have you already tested? Aspect of your news
i've just received this great phone.
I'm satisfied with the performance, screen and the touch pad.
I just wonder is there any official firmware/custom rom available yet?
If i'm not asking too much it will be great if there is a repartition fix also.
hello,
I have no pb with the phone except that the gps needs my 3g to be on to work (I use google maps).
The link is not for an update rom but for the rom that is already on your phone. It should help to do custom rom but as I don't know how to do it I don't know if there will be any
greaves said:
hello,
I have no pb with the phone except that the gps needs my 3g to be on to work (I use google maps).
The link is not for an update rom but for the rom that is already on your phone. It should help to do custom rom but as I don't know how to do it I don't know if there will be any
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This means that the GPS does not work offline? It means that if you install a browser such as sygict Mobile with integrated maps, does not work? If so is a big problem!
B79 sdcard
Hello, i have a b79 phone with android 4.0.3 and i need a little help.
does anyone have troubleshot with installing aplication's on sdcard?
on my phone i have mounted the sdcard and i can access it on the explorer, but when i tried to install any aplication, there's a message 'install sdcard', or 'no sdcard present', in explorer the name that apears is 'SDCARD2', i think that's the problem, anyone nows how to change it? thanks for the help.
geniustyle said:
This means that the GPS does not work offline? It means that if you install a browser such as sygict Mobile with integrated maps, does not work? If so is a big problem!
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I didn't try so I cannot tell you
I'll would have tested if it was free
Same problem with GPS
hugo81 said:
Here it is:
I have one! I really liked, but asked to waranty switch because the GPS was not working well ... had an error 5-200 m. : (Sometimes was ok, sometimes was 200m of the place where i was ...
Someone with the same problem?
Any ideas?!
Thanks
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:crying:
I got my Star One X2 last week, have exactly the same problem. I put Route66 (Navigaiton + maps) from andoid market its an offline navigator I just found. I put the same software on a Samsung Galaxy s2. Put both devices on the dashboard on the highway. Turned off WiFi and Data. It seemed equal for a while both were navigating the same way, but as soon as I passed a small village, the X2 would get out of track and show me in the woods or off-roads, while I was driving 130km/h, but the S2 continued just fine. It got back on track after the village was gone. Inside the town, it would jumb to different roads. So there has to be a problem with manucaturing. I just sent an request to the eBay seller asking for repair.....
Did you get any feedback on yours?
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geniustyle said:
This means that the GPS does not work offline? It means that if you install a browser such as sygict Mobile with integrated maps, does not work? If so is a big problem!
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See my comment below, it works offline, but there is a precision problem.
I think its a hardware problem... i got a new unit and the problem is the same!
The solution is keep the internet connection off (gprs, 3G, wifi) and it works ok. The problem my apear again when you receive o phone call... the solution is turn The gps connection off and on again...
This is my Expirience... any ideas or solutions?
Sent from my B79 using xda app-developers app
klukoff said:
Greaves,
Regarding 2) USB Drivers:
There's now an English-language version of Wandoujia. It's called SnapPea and is available for free at SnapPea.com
Would love to hear your feedback--I know that's been a pain point for users with Chinese Android phones!
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greaves said:
hello,
I have no pb with the phone except that the gps needs my 3g to be on to work (I use google maps).
The link is not for an update rom but for the rom that is already on your phone. It should help to do custom rom but as I don't know how to do it I don't know if there will be any
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Thank you, my x2 has problems with the GPS, the wrong position 2-500 m.
In addition, each time using the GPS, after work with difficulty, almost blocked for 5 minutes. I'm going to contact the vendor for help, but if you could solve with a cooked rom and instructions for assembly, it would be great! (sorry I'm a little more than a rookie)