Hey users,
I decided to upgrade the my xv6800 (VZW) to the 3.35 sprint update with DCD's 3.04 rom/kitchen <-- (I think that's the right terminology.) Everything is working fine except GPS doesn't work at all. I'm not worried about that anymore.
Previous to the upgrade, the stock rom was great at using the bluetooth reciever.
Problem: If it is a problem even. When I go to the program port it defaults to COM4. (Which is ok) But when I go to Hardware Port, it always defaults to (None) and baud rate at 4800. I select COM5 and baud at 4800. (previous to the upgrade, 19200 was awesome.) It's just that when I go back to settings-->External GPS-->Hardware; it always resets back to (None) with a baud @ 4800.
I've set the Bluetooth port COM5 already. (don't know if the serial check should be filled or not)
Any of you all have a plan, that would be great! Thanks for the help in advance.
oresama1 said:
Hey users,
I decided to upgrade the my xv6800 (VZW) to the 3.35 sprint update with DCD's 3.04 rom/kitchen <-- (I think that's the right terminology.) Everything is working fine except GPS doesn't work at all. I'm not worried about that anymore.
Previous to the upgrade, the stock rom was great at using the bluetooth reciever.
Problem: If it is a problem even. When I go to the program port it defaults to COM4. (Which is ok) But when I go to Hardware Port, it always defaults to (None) and baud rate at 4800. I select COM5 and baud at 4800. (previous to the upgrade, 19200 was awesome.) It's just that when I go back to settings-->External GPS-->Hardware; it always resets back to (None) with a baud @ 4800.
I've set the Bluetooth port COM5 already. (don't know if the serial check should be filled or not)
Any of you all have a plan, that would be great! Thanks for the help in advance.
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Why not use the internal GPS? It's available now with your new ROM.
True it does. But I've only got it working once or twice. Not very reliable. I've tried the primer software but that doesn't work either.
Right now Manually configuring bluetooth is pretty much the only way.
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I've set the Bluetooth port COM5 already. (don't know if the serial check should be filled or not)
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Yes, I think you do need to check the serial port. Under the Bluetooth settings\COM Ports I created a port on COM0 rather than COM5. My dad's phone also has subpar internal GPS performance so I've done the same as you to configure an external unit.
Don't worry about the WinMo external GPS settings, and just leave the port to none.
Now, that will enable an external app that can bypass the WinMo GPS managed settings to directly communicate with your bluetooth GPS on its COM port. An external GPS (bluetooth created COM port) seems not to be recognised by VisualGPSce. This does work with Google Maps (Set Manually), TomTom (other Bluetooth receiver), and Garmin XT (Use Bluetooth GPS). Garmin is the only one that can occassionally revert back to the internal GPS after doing its own COM scan when there is a failed bluetooth connection to the external receiver.
Thanks Keystone. I sort of just messed around with it. I will set the port @ port 8 and set the baud to 19200. This has worked.
Yeah I know some people have been able to use the internal GPS with no problems at all, but I'm not one of them. When it locks it's great. But when it doesn't, it doesn't ever pick up at all.
The primer software(s) sounds fun, but it's just a little too much work to fuss around 2 or three programs when it's easier for me to just push the on button (on the bluetooth) and then Use GPS in google maps.
Thanks for the help though! Much appreciated.
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Just got a TomTom5 kit with Bluetooth GPS receiver from PDAMods.com.
Followed the instructions to set everything up, but TomTom still says "No GPS device!".
The XDA seems to connect via BT to the device OK, and the BT active light comes on on the receiver, so I think its maybe connection params.
The only step in setting up the receiver that I couldn't perform was changing the outbound COM port to port 8 in BT Settings as specified in the receiver manual.
I go into Bluetooth Settings.
Select the Services tab.
Select 'Serial Port'' as instructed.
Make sure Enable service is checked, authoriszation required isn't, and Authentication passkey required isn't.
Then I go into the Advanced options to set the ports and I can't edit them...
Any ideas? I need to use this this afternoon - in about and hour and 10 minutes, and have been struggling for 2 hours to get the thing to recognise the receiver...
I've already had to do a hard reset, and lost a load of other stuff off the device, because the Bluetooth setting seemed to get corrupted and i started getting a message about Bluetooth license having expired. That bit is OK now after the hard rest, but the receiver is still not recognised.
In the TomTom prefs I have gone into GPS status and hit the configure button. Selected 'Other Bluetooth GPS'., and hit the ''Bluetooth Serial Port 5" line (which is what the inbound COM port connection is set to).
According to Bluetooth settings my Inbound COM port is 5 and my outbound is 6. The receiver setups says these should be Inbound 5 and outbound 8.
Please please point me in the right direction.
Thanks,
FM
try using cable
In TomTom try using the Other NMEA cable device (or somthing similar) - select the com port and set the baud rate (mine uses 9600 but you may need to try a few settings). I also ensure that I connect the device in Bluetooth manager before starting TomTom.
Hope this helps.
Denver
TomTom 5. & BT GPS
Don't tell me you haven't used the "outbound" com port setting .
The inbound/outbound name is nothign to do with data flow, it's whi instigates the connection.... the XDA does, so it's an Outbound connection you need to use.
Try Com6 (or com 8 .... whatever it was)
Once again, xda-dv forums members are stars!
That sorted it..
9600 and selecting the inbound com port (i think it was that one) made the thing spring to life..
now i know where i am going..
cheers cgrillo,
FM
hi
try to make 38000 bps , and remeber to choose com6 on other cable select...
i try it and he cames like a ferrari....eheheh
cu
Is there a quick way to have TOM TOM connect to the GPS Mouse when TOM TOM is started? Currently I have to start blue tooth manager and connect to GPSlim236 manually.
Then run TOMTOM.
Also, in my blue tooth manager my blue device is listed as:
Holux GPSlim236: SPP Slave.
is SPP Slave correct?
same problem as above! but i lose the conecction after about 10 seconds! any ideas? ive searched the whole forum and this is the closest ive come
Hi, my xda mini s only has bluetoth COM ports on port 6 + 7, however tomtom5 only recognises the IR, serial, and COM ports 0, 2, 3, and 9. I have tried the 'Other cable...' thingy, changed the BAUD rate, and generally messed around with it. Any ideas?
btw, i use a globalstat BT-359 receiver (bluetooth)
Can anyone tell me if TOMTOM 5 is compatible with the XDA?
When i say compatible, i dont mean will it install etc cos ive actually managed that no problem. What i mean is, has ANYONE found a GPS reciever that works with the XDA and TOMTOM 5 ? If so what settings did you use?
I have a RIKALINE GPS reciever, and TOMTOM 5. Ive tried what seems for ever to get the god damn thing working but no matter what settings i use, the TOM TOM 5 software refuses to acknowledge that i have a GPS reciever attached or even a signal.
I know the RIKALINE GPS reciever has a signal since ive watched the procedure it goes through in order to obtain it. I know what BAUD rate the GPS reciever needs, but i dont actually know how its connected to the PDA. Ie COM 9:, Serial Cable on COM1:, Serial on USB or Serial Cable on COM2 ?? I have tried them all but to now success. SO does anyone have a TOM TOM 5 installation guide or some information on what i should try next. Anything anyone can give me will be much appriciated. I really dont want to go back to TOM TOM 3 (which i have had working with all the above equipment)
Thanks in Advance
Hi there
Yes the XDA is fully compatible - but there are also conflicts you need to be aware of.
Go to START/SETTINGS/CONNECTIONS - select "BEAM" option - make sure that the box is UNCHECKED - as the infra red beam conflicts with the receiver!
On the TOMTOM program set the GPS receiver to TOMTOM CABLE GPS & away you go!
Let me know if you still can't get it working.
You'll need "Serial Cable on Com 1" Use Other Cable GPS receiver and set the baud rate and it should work once you've disabled the beam
Hello,
I paired my GlobalSat BT-338 with my 8125 and selected outgoing COM7. I added this to the TomTom "Other Bluetooh" configuration. I get the yellow/black icon to spin but it says "No valid GPS signal!"
When I try to select "Other NMEA GPS" I cannot select COM7 or COM6 (the only ones available on my 8125 outgoing comport setup screen).
I tried emailing GlobalSat but they have not responded as of yet.
Has anyone else overcome this problem?
Jim
No valid signal means that the pairing is okay, just that the gps-unit isn't receiving good enough signals.. did you try it outside?
Bluetooth GPS units with TomTom 5.xx
I've managed to pair 4 different GPS units with my Wizard, no problems.
Go into the System Blootooth settings, pair the device and add an outgoing port on COM6 - make sure you UNCHECK the SECURE CONNECTION box...
Then in TomTom, GPS config, select Other Bluetooth Device and then select COM6.
Hope this helps...
First time round your going to have use it outside so it has a clear sight of the sky, once thats achieved it should work even indoors
"No Valid GPS Signal!" Problem Conquered!
Thank you for your help with this. I did as you suggested, I chose COM6 and unchecked secure connection. Then I went outside and got 7 full bars! After about a minute or so of still saying "No valid GPS signal!" suddenly they all went blue and data started popping up in the windo. I clicked done and now TomTom works great!
Thank you very much! I never had to set up my HP4705 in this manner. It connected in the house the first time without any problems. It never dawned on me to bring it outside as you suggested. :roll:
ok i just got a vpa compact 3, with herms 200.
its running wm6.1 custom, in the setting/system/connections tabi have an externat gps settings, when entering that i have the elusive com 9, can someone explain how i can configure this to be used with tomtom 6, as i also have this program.
G'day, when you 1st start tomtom it will take you through a setup prcedure. Miles or kilometres, time, etc.... It will also ask what type of gps receiver to use and after selecting you can choose what com port....
BUT first... I find it easier if you go to com manager (afte 1st disabling external GPS settings) and pairing gps receiver manually, then after it pairs, tick serial port. Go to comm ports (at bottom of bluetooth menu) and create a new one. It should list your GPS receiver.. Pick whatever com port you wish (please note that com 3 is "unavailable"). I use com port 4 with a lot of success.
Hope this helps...Cheers...
Hi,
I installed Erofich´s WM 6.1 Pro ROM V2 and I also installed TomTom.
Everything is working except the Bluetooth GPS Receiver.
Both devices (Receiver and Phone) are on and visible but the Telephone can not find the GPS Receiver.
The Receiver is working perfectly with my Diamond but not with the 8500.
Can anyone help me with that? (I read something about an extra external gps applet)
Regards,
sapphire_pro
i have the same rom and i use my gps reciver with route 66 and it works fine. try turning bluetooth on before you launch tomtom. and do not let the program itself to turn in on..
Yeah you are right but at first I have to pair the Receiver with the Phone (Add Device) and this is the point that is not working.
Didnt you paired your Receiver with the Phone first?
no. i did not pair it. as long as it is working, no problem
I use TomTom on the Standard version and the program pair the devices by it self as mentioned before... Just launch TomTom and it will set automaticaly, if not, do it manually. Go to the GPS Configure screen in TomTom following this steps:
Main Menu>Change preferences>next>next>next>Show GPS status>Configure
Hope it solves your problem...
Maybe...
.... this helps:
got exactly the same prob.
difference between wm5.2/6.1:
you may need to manually configure a outgoing serial port for your bt-gprs connection as follows:
Start/Settings/Connections/Bluetooth/Bluetooth/
Select Your BT-GPS
Next
check "Serial Port"
Now Your back to the BT-Device Menu:
Menu/Com Ports/Menu/New Outgoing Port/Select BT-GPS/Select Com"X"/Done
Now go to TomTom's GPS Settings an select your Com"X"
This should do.
Good Luck!
ps.
devices need to be successfully paired first, of course