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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???
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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.
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.
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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.
version 1.7.1.4 nice new look
http://mobile.google.com
Loaded and can't say I see much difference? Are the satellite views now hibrid, not sure if street names were on them before. Other than that I don't see the "new".
new directions view - turn by turn list with option to view map turn by turn
new transition slide to next direction
new iphone-esque plop down of location pin (callout)
new context menu for locations - click on a pizza shop after searching
new hybrid satellite view
new landmark labels in above view
double click to zoom (might have been in previous versions)
more
did you even use it for more than 10 seconds?
Steveborough said:
new directions view - turn by turn list with did you even use it for more than 10 seconds?
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ummmm, well... yes, but obviously not enough, maybe 5 minutes. I did a simple search for FedEx Kinkos and I guess I missed the "Plop down". These are all great additions, it was just subtle to me. I've been using Live Search more and forgot the details of Google.
I wish Both Google and Live Search could add a "Heading Up" choice for mobile use and perhaps some hot key mapping.
I love Google. I wish I had held onto what I bought of it when it was $86/ share.
Why can't they add an "Update Available" option as on Live Search?
is the short GPS timeout fixed ?
New google maps - 1.7.1.4 - Get it Here
Uploaded it for you guys :
http://rapidshare.com/files/68506543/GoogleMaps_1.7.1.4.CAB
working great on my Kasier.
Enjoy,
NAdavi
whats the difference with this one?
...but doesn't exist an app like GPSTuner but that download/use/cache GoogleMaps images, and draw on it tracks, waypoints ecc ecc???
GpsTuner can use google maps, but you have to download it with the pc, then calibrate it. Will be fine if GPSTuner download in auto google maps images and draw on it
Looks like they integrated the "find location" and "find buisness" into one search function
The directions overview is different
seems a lil faster, but still no drag and drop re-routing. it would also be nice if the program didn't kill itself if I lost data for a sec
edit: I see this was covered in another thread
If Google would just add voice.... WOW!
draxredd said:
is the short GPS timeout fixed ?
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Seems they did
hguiraud said:
Seems they did
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Hmm, I'd say yes and no. I had to retry once before it aquired a lock. They've increased it, but it needs to be a little longer for a cold start I think.
Hi!
the previous version put me within 10 feet of where I was standing,
the new version, with my standing in the same place, puts me more than 50 feet away !
I am sure someone into GPS can explain better than I can....
Ofiaich
ofiaich said:
Hi!
the previous version put me within 10 feet of where I was standing,
the new version, with my standing in the same place, puts me more than 50 feet away !
I am sure someone into GPS can explain better than I can....
Ofiaich
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That could just be coincidence. The precision of your location is a function of how many satellites your GPS unit has a lock on at any given moment. To really compare, you'd have to have made sure that a similar number of satellite locks were achieved when the measurement is made. And just cuz you are in the same spot doesn't guarantee that you had the same number.
I guess its possible that somehow the new version is "screwed up", but not as likely as the explanation above.
Oh, and yes it does seem like the GPS timeout issue is resolved or at least MUCH better. I hadn't used my GPS on my Kaiser in a few days, and yesterday, I was able to just test the "track my location" feature in the new Google maps. It waited for about a minute for the GPS to start up and get sat locks, then showed my location. So it didn't even ask me to retry. It just worked. The previous version would never do this.
But alas, no voice feature like in Live yet, but still its an improvement.
woudl you guys switch from live search to this new version?
I have installed and use both. Personally, i like Google's better for most purposes. Its a simpler, cleaner interface, with much less clicks req'd. So, I can use it while on the road more easily. Live is more robust, esp with the new voice and gas features. but it bothers me that I have to tap so many times just to get a map of some place.
Is there any way to have the map auto rotate when you are using GPS so you are always traveling UP on the screen?
Twenty4 said:
Is there any way to have the map auto rotate when you are using GPS so you are always traveling UP on the screen?
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Not that I know of, in either app. Only true route guidance apps, like TomTom or TeleNav do that currently...
jomo25 said:
Not that I know of, in either app. Only true route guidance apps, like TomTom or TeleNav do that currently...
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Hopefully that will be in the next update.
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.
redbandana said:
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
Dust2Dust said:
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"
redbandana said:
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
redbandana said:
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
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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.?
Sergio PC said:
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