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[Q] external BT GPS?

Is it possible to use it at all?
will it work as default?
Something like MTK based Qstarz 5hz...
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I just posted the same thing lol
There is an app on the market that says it works but I dont want to spend money on something that should already work.
the application is called Bluetooth GPS Provider

I used an app call bluetooth gps mouse to connect my external gps unit. Worked great.
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I use Bluetooth GPS Provider with my Garmin Mobile 10... works great.
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Thx for replies. I'll probably will get one, seems like sammy have problems fixing gps.
So, as this solution do not require hacking, etc. we could add this into general or Q&A.
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Activate GPS via text?

Is there an app that activates the GPS via text? Incase my phone was lost...
Thanks!
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As far as I know there isn't one but I just leave it on since it doesn't use power unless an app calls it.
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Good to know...thanks!
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Droid Commander lite in the market claims to do this.
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This is very easily done through the app called TASKER.
Set up a profile, when Messaging is active, it turns the GPS on, give it a 30 second wait command, and then apply your next action. It sounds complicated, but its actually very easy to use.
Tasker is def my all time favorite non-root app. Its possibilities are endless, truly.

Navigation issues.

My navigation hasn't been working for a while.
I can get directions in maps and it sets a route ok. When I select navigate (either from app list or through maps) it hangs on 'getting driving directions'. I can see the data is active but then its not and the nav doesn't kick in.
What can I do to get it working as I use the feature (or used to) a fair bit?
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Please can someone help?
Do I need to wipe cache or something?
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Come accross a few users in ultimate rom thread that also have this issue.
Does anyone have any input?
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Loads of posts on GPS issues for those that have them .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=722476
jje

That's useful thanks. But that isn't my problem. Gps fix is good on my handset. The problem is somewhere in the data transfer into the navigation app.
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Actually I have the same problem. The phone is just saying getting route information,and then nothing happens. There is fine GPS connection, I can see my position on the map in the background, while its just stuck in the search. Could me very helpfully if someone have a explanation.
/JC

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=843019&highlight=Navigation&page=318
Tomorrow I will try to see if this works. I'm on insanity, so the chances should be okay.

Searched for the items listed in tge market but couldnt find any of them. Is it possible the fix is only good on insanity. Im on ultimate.
Have you had any luck?
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What is AngryGPS?

What is AngryGPS and why should I leave it on my phone... as I already have 4 other GPS apps I use? There is precious little information on Google about it.

Never had that app, maybe you should ask the creator of your custom rom?

I am wondering this too, Ultibread installed it on my phone and I have no clue what it is
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nearnine said:
Never had that app, maybe you should ask the creator of your custom rom?
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It's part of 2.3.2 (JV1)
wondering myself what is it for...

Check this out - http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/1650361

That is what SGS users feel about the performance of the GPS.
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AngryGPS = LbstestMode in Froyo system's.
Dialer Code: *#3214789650#
good luck!!!

ragin said:
Check this out - http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/1650361
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That doesn't tell us anything about AngryGPS.

I believe it's part of Google Maps for their navigation. Weird name for a navigation system though. What if it gets angry and gets you lost?

Idk but i think is not much usefull? I deleted that from my rom and my gps is happy. It cant go angry now. Btw the performance of gps dont decrease.
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It let's you set the settings of your GPS such as operation mode and other stuff. It will help ur GPS btw.
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As previously started it replaces what used to be lbs test mode in froyo
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is it only on samsung stock roms? I could not see it on ICS port for captivate

It was meant to fix GPS problems for the first batch of Galaxy S devices in which the GPS was "utterly broken" and "non-functioning".

Perhaps it is used for finding the device when lost?
Just an educated guess really, but i'm guessing it's one of the apps used when you ping your phone remotely. Perhaps it's always running in the background and can't be turned off for security purposes? Hence the term "Angry" GPS. Couldn't say for sure though. Again, just an educated guess.

Background apps

What are all these appear running in bkgrnd. Maps market ect. Gps isn't on. Havnt used maps. Why when I go to atk. Do I have like 10 apps. Running.?
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Bump. 10 char
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Just part of android. Also, task killers won't help, unless you set them to auto kill ever 5 seconds, in which case your battery life will suffer. My opinion, get rid of task killer. Then you won't see how many things are running in the background. If the system needs more memory, it will kill thebackground stuff untilit has what it needs.
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