does anyone know how to get the GPS on google maps mobile to work on teh MDA/Wizard? A walk-threw would be cool thanks? because i cant get it to work for nothing
is this the only site that doesnt answer new peoples questions or something???
Eiswritsat said:
is this the only site that doesnt answer new peoples questions or something???
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Well, maybe no one knows the answer...
I have google maps working just fine with gps. Though I can't help you much with your problem since I never had to do much work to get it right. My gps was just configured correctly in windows in settings -> connections -> gps (ie. other programs like tomtom can see my gps). The baudrate and com port for the gps needs to be set. Then as I started google maps I was able to select "track location" or something like that from the menu and it works.
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Is it true that the onbaord GPS can self manage the GPS data to multiple apps( like the Trinity)?
Yes, that is correct.
Go to Settings, system tab, then External GPS , access tab,
then tick the option 'automatically manage GPS (recommended)'.
(It should be something like that, because I have a Dutch ROM, so this is an educated guess )
Greetz,
Forrest
Forrest81 said:
Yes, that is correct.
Go to Settings, system tab, then External GPS , access tab,
then tick the option 'automatically manage GPS (recommended)'.
(It should be something like that, because I have a Dutch ROM, so this is an educated guess )
Greetz,
Forrest
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Do you know the actual port the GPS is on? I'm trying to get iGo to work and it just hangs when I do autoseek. Strange thing is that Google maps has no trouble finding and using the built in GPS-hardware. Unfortunately it won't tell me what these settings are.
ROM-versie 1.25.172.0 25-6-07
I used COM port nr 6. I didn't change the hardware-port and the baudrate settings.
However, the first time, it took me about half an hour to get a GPS fix. But once he made the first fix, the next ones were very fast. Since then, he has a fix within 20 seconds.
Could you tell me about the Google Maps application? What is it about? Could you eventualy share the files?
Gr,
Forrest
Forrest81 said:
Could you tell me about the Google Maps application? What is it about? Could you eventualy share the files?
Gr,
Forrest
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http://google.com/gmm/index.html
GordonTGopher said:
http://google.com/gmm/index.html
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That's it, but beware of your mobile internet tarrifs, I think only with Dutch T-Mobile this falls under your 10 euro internet bundle.
I gave up on Igo, I just use TomTom now.
Did you notice that on long trips with bluetooth on the gps just plain disapears? like: no GPS-device present? doesn't happen with bluetooth switched off.
maybe it's just my ROM version, I'm having it flashed to release version later today (branded unfortunately: yuk!)
Update: not release, ROM-versie 1.49.172.2
Kurgann said:
maybe it's just my ROM version, I'm having it flashed to release version later today (branded unfortunately: yuk!)
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Which carrier would that be?
Gordon
GordonTGopher said:
Which carrier would that be?
Gordon
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the big red
Now that the retail version is available, can anyone please confirm or try to feed 2 applications that would use the GPS data feed concurrently!
ie TomTom and GPSDash.
Thanks
Kaiser & Igo
I'm using iGo 2007 with the GPS settings left as standard. When I looked at these they were com 4 and 4800 baud. Memory map 5 uses the same settings and I've had no problems with either. I let WM6 manage the setting automatically as I have with all previous WM GPS Smartphones/PDAs.
GPS on Kaiser
Kurgann said:
Do you know the actual port the GPS is on? I'm trying to get iGo to work and it just hangs when I do autoseek. Strange thing is that Google maps has no trouble finding and using the built in GPS-hardware. Unfortunately it won't tell me what these settings are.
ROM-versie 1.25.172.0 25-6-07
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I am using Windows Live with mine and the GPS port only seems to work on Com4, but like others, I leave the HW port and baud rate alone.
If you enable the QuickGPS it will help you lock onto a satellite quicker.
I need to start tracking my movements because i just recently started a new hobby where i could easily get lost. If there is either some way to track my steps or mark my location every 5mins per say.
Any help would be appreciated thank you.
Note: i know googlemaps has TrackMe but I do not have a data plan, so i use TT6.
This feature is usually called "bread crumbing" and I do not believe that Tom Tom has it - I have hadd almost every version of TomTom including one not on my Tilt and I cannot find it there.Bill
redbandana said:
I need to start tracking my movements ...
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I have used tomtom for years as well and never seen a feature like this.
ok i've searched trying to figure out how to run trackme with tomtom but it don't work
guess im just stuck without for now.
You can try WMMiniGPS11b_Installer which will track your path, and export it to KML to view on Google maps/earth or live search
Though this won't help you if you are lost I suppose...
ToolsTools
I didn't try this, but i came across about a month ago, and it might be what you are looking for:
http://www.toolstools.tk/
looks interesting thank you. too bad they don't have a trial.
AthenaLod said:
I didn't try this, but i came across about a month ago, and it might be what you are looking for:
http://www.toolstools.tk/
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never worked for me with tomtom....
there are several apps to track but nothing to be comined with tomtom6....
so you need a gpsgate software so that 2apps can use 1 GPS...
good luck
papamopps said:
never worked for me with tomtom....
there are several apps to track but nothing to be comined with tomtom6....
so you need a gpsgate software so that 2apps can use 1 GPS...
good luck
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So are you saying that if i download gpsgate, i will be able to run both TT and TrackMe effectively?
LOL, just to get a fix in the boston area is a pain in the ass i have to open gps router, then go to gpstest, then download quickgps, then open tomtom just to get a fix now i need gpsgate sh1t.
Thanks for your help man. i'll report back.
Fwiw, I just checked on mine with Garmin XT and it does do a selectable time Track Log as well as a POI file to store your own waypoints.
Mack
ok i'll check out garmin software soon i think tt is kinda sucking on my device. Wish i knew why.
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ok i'll check out garmin software soon i think tt is kinda sucking on my device. Wish i knew why.
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lucky guys..... you have built in gps.... to get garmin xt running with bluetooth gps is not such easy..
therefor i stay with TomTom..
btw tomtom3 or 4 had tracking... they took it off...
papamopps said:
never worked for me with tomtom....
there are several apps to track but nothing to be comined with tomtom6....
so you need a gpsgate software so that 2apps can use 1 GPS...
good luck
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Don't we have an application called GPS Router within WM 6.1 to take care of this?? I am using Dutties and I have. It can be found under start/programs/system tools...
Correct me if I am wrong
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Don't we have an application called GPS Router within WM 6.1 to take care of this?? I am using Dutties and I have. It can be found under start/programs/system tools...
Correct me if I am wrong
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gps router doesn't track your steps, or so called "bread crumbing"
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gps router doesn't track your steps, or so called "bread crumbing"
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but it can split the gps for using with 2 apps... so don´t need of gpsgate
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but it can split the gps for using with 2 apps... so don´t need of gpsgate
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hmmm how to you split it? The only options i have on gpsrouter is USB port and GPS Baud Rate w/ two buttons enable and disable.
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hmmm how to you split it? The only options i have on gpsrouter is USB port and GPS Baud Rate w/ two buttons enable and disable.
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ok my fault. thought it is a built in gpsgate. missunderstood gpsrouter. sorry
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ok i've searched trying to figure out how to run trackme with tomtom but it don't work
guess im just stuck without for now.
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I installed Track Me yesterday and had fun with it all day long. Please define "Doesn't work" and lets see what we cah do to help you. There is a HUGE thread on how to make this program work. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=340667
Now - At the very TOP of this thread it indicates a couple of programs that you have to have installed on your computer -
REQUIREMENTS
Devices running Windows Mobile 5 or 6 (no Windows Mobile for Smartphones)
Microsoft Compact Framework 3.5
SQL Server Mobile 3.5
and it gives you a download link. Mine did not work either until I downloaded those.
THEN install the program. It works a treat. The only problem I have had with it is if I tell it to connect every thirty minutes and check the box to disconnect after each connection - it does not seem to connect after that.
Bill
whk said:
I installed Track Me yesterday and had fun with it all day long. Please define "Doesn't work" and lets see what we cah do to help you. There is a HUGE thread on how to make this program work. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=340667
Now - At the very TOP of this thread it indicates a couple of programs that you have to have installed on your computer -
REQUIREMENTS
Devices running Windows Mobile 5 or 6 (no Windows Mobile for Smartphones)
Microsoft Compact Framework 3.5
SQL Server Mobile 3.5
and it gives you a download link. Mine did not work either until I downloaded those.
THEN install the program. It works a treat. The only problem I have had with it is if I tell it to connect every thirty minutes and check the box to disconnect after each connection - it does not seem to connect after that.
Bill
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oh sorry, i did post in that link what my problem was after i started this thread. This thread was for the purpose for another program.
Anyhow my problem is after reading that thread and following different peoples advice i cannot get a fix with any gps program when i have trackme open.
PathAway 4 Professional has a feature to upload your coordinates in a few different ways, email, and I think even a web post method. I haven't looked at the features closely yet, but check it out.
I will be spending some time in Europe next month and would like to use some GPS navigation software on my Diamond while my phone connection remains blocked.
Now I know what you will say, "use the search!" I have. What im looking for is software not for a motorist but software for a pedestrian/tourist. I am looking for something that will contain top-down street maps akin to Google Maps, only not requiring a data connection.
Does anyone have any suggestions?
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I will be spending some time in Europe next month and would like to use some GPS navigation software on my Diamond while my phone connection remains blocked.
Now I know what you will say, "use the search!" I have. What im looking for is software not for a motorist but software for a pedestrian/tourist. I am looking for something that will contain top-down street maps akin to Google Maps, only not requiring a data connection.
Does anyone have any suggestions?
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In tomtom you can also choose pedestrian
cyron_at said:
In tomtom you can also choose pedestrian
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Yeah, I heard of this pedestrian mode in tomtom, but I cant find any screens of what the maps are like. I would prefer a 2D face down map if walking
In TomTom (at least since version 5) you can switch from 2D to 3D mode and back. In 2D mode you will get the top down view you are looking for like http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v467/jonchoo/961678b0.jpg
cool. Will give tomtom a whirl if there is a trial version out there.
Anyone tried Google Navigator? Ive seen a few screenshots online (looks pretty good) but I cannot find out much else about it
What about buffering google maps? And only using wifi.?
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What about buffering google maps? And only using wifi.?
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If there is a way I can do that for the whole of Europe, I would
Just recently got an htc x7500..
So i turn on google maps, and it locates my area..but then the blue dot is pointing on a different spot, 2 kilometers away..and when I click on "Use GPS", It says that No GPS receiver was found..
Help !!!
You need to configure the GPS setting in google map first.
Hard reset, tomtom 6 gone
Can someone please upload tomtom 6 from applications cd. Mine x7500 didn't ship with that, i only have "Getting started cd"
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You need to configure the GPS setting in google map first.
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thanks for the reply..
what's the best gps setting so far?
I have installed NoThrills_WM61_NLD_V3 rom and sofar so good.
Home customizer installed aswell as some programms like pocket informant etc
All works well.
Now I heard good things about Igo8 and wanted to use it .
Got it and got it working too
Everything works fine , it finds my internal GPS and it get signals from the satelites as well.
But I can't use it because I see no details on the map , no roads or whatever..and I CAN'T tell it were I want to go because the onscreen keyboard doesn't work , the kaisers keyboard doesn't input anything either
In fact ...in menu the route option is greyed out also, can't acces thatone either.
something to do with the map????
Anyone who has the solution for this problem?
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scorpioo42 said:
I have installed NoThrills_WM61_NLD_V3 rom and sofar so good.
Home customizer installed aswell as some programms like pocket informant etc
All works well.
Now I heard good things about Igo8 and wanted to use it .
Got it and got it working too
Everything works fine , it finds my internal GPS and it get signals from the satelites as well.
But I can't use it because I see no details on the map , no roads or whatever..and I CAN'T tell it were I want to go because the onscreen keyboard doesn't work , the kaisers keyboard doesn't input anything either
In fact ...in menu the route option is greyed out also, can't acces thatone either.
something to do with the map????
Anyone who has the solution for this problem?
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What map do you have installed for igo8? if you goto settings, about then click maps at the bottom it will tell you.
Basemap 2007.07
Sorry if it takes some time before I reply, busy at work and all
At first I thought I had to wait for the gps to get a signal but even then it doesn't work.
Still I think it must have something to do with the map since the route(?) "button "is greyed out in the navigation menu .
It the first on the right. next to search.
You need a map for the region where you are. Basemap is not it. Igo is the best software for GPS I have used so far.
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Basemap 2007.07
Sorry if it takes some time before I reply, busy at work and all
At first I thought I had to wait for the gps to get a signal but even then it doesn't work.
Still I think it must have something to do with the map since the route(?) "button "is greyed out in the navigation menu .
It the first on the right. next to search.
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You dont have a region map you just have the one that came with the program. Thats why nothing is showing and the search box is greyed out because it has nothing to search. Did you think that it would come with maps for the entire world preloaded or somthing mate lol .
Anyway theres nothing wrong with your igo8 thats the reason you cant see any details or roads. Download the region you need and put it in your maps folder and everything will be fine
Stupid of me ..haha ....will do and thanks
Got the map in the right directory and its working
Looks like you'r right ATVELL saying Igo is the best, like what I see sofar !
Thanks mskip and ATVELL for waking me up lol
i am having the same exact issues. except i think i have all the region maps, in the map folder i have a file named basemap and then also all the US states. am i missing something else?