I got the instant GPS lock to work just fine. I always get 6+ satellites in less than 5 seconds. The problem is that the GPS can't seem to follow me if I'm moving faster than about 5 or 10 mph. As soon as I stop moving, it'll pick up on my new location, but still that's not the same as following me.
My current firmware:
DCD 3.2.2
Radio 3.42.30
PRI 1.35_002
Any suggestions?
What GPS software are you using? Some of them you have to tell the software to follow you.
I've been using iGuidance 4. Is there something I can do in iGuidance?
I had the same problem, even before the aGPS fix. I had to use a program like GPSGate or GPSProxy to make iGuidance track correctly.
Read the first few posts in the following STICKY
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=363431
There is more information about how to make iGuidance work. Once you have the 'helper' applicaiton, it works great.
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VZW XV6800
ROM: DCD 3.2.6
Radio: 3.42.50
Thanks, Kottoson. This will probably help me :-D I'll give the thread a bump if it doesn't.
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Hi Friends:
I'm trying to enable the GPS for my SPRINT HTC MOGUL PPC-6800...let me give you the GPS-Settings
Start/Settings/System/External GPS
- Programs: COM4
- Hardware: (None) & 4800
- Access: Manage GPS automatically (recommended) option is checked
Start/Settings/Personal/Phone/Services/Location Setting is set to "ON"
I'm doing the following:
1. Make sure data connection is active and start QuickGPS. There's a time at the bottom that tells you how long the data is active for. I download the data over and over until it says 7 days at the bottom. Once it says 7 days I exit QuickGPS. I then go into task manager and make sure QuickGPS is stopped.
2. I open Holux GPS Viewer and make sure it's set to Com 4/4800 baud, and then open the gps. Immediately after opening I check the WAAS checkbox and immediately after checking the box, I click Cold Start. I then minimize GPS Viewer (I do not close it in task manager).
3. I open Google Maps and run it normally. For Google Maps I click Use GPS and I get Seeking GPS satellites (0)... with one point in the middle of the screen...for 15 or 30 minutes...and nothing change...the GPS isn't enabled
Can you help me?
Thanks
TecMan
SPRINT HTC MOGUL PPC-6800
ROM version: dcd 3.0.1
Carrier: Iusacell (Mexico)
Radio version: 3.35.04
Why are you using these gps launchers before google maps? Google maps always gets gps by itself on my phone... either way when you check use gps it should acquire. How long are you waiting? Where are you when doing this(inside/outside)? What rom are you running? I would soft reset then go to google maps and try without the launchers/primers. Besides that sounds like you should be good but i think some users reported bad chips in the handset, might be that.
Hi thakidc:
Thanks for your reply...let me give you my answers:
Why are you using these gps launchers before google maps?...Google Maps works great with my 3G-Internet connection and I read that QuickGPS & Holux GPS Viewer help to enable the GPS
How long are you waiting?...for 15 or 30 minutes...and nothing change...the GPS isn't enabled
Where are you when doing this(inside/outside)? inside in my office
What rom are you running? ROM version: dcd 3.0.1
Let me try "outside" and run Google Maps without launchers/primers
Thanks
TecMan
SPRINT HTC MOGUL PPC-6800
ROM version: dcd 3.0.1
Carrier: Iusacell (Mexico)
Radio version: 3.35.04
Hi thakidc:
The GPS enabled (4) with Google Maps and without launchers/primers but outside of my office
Thanks for your help
TecMan
SPRINT HTC MOGUL PPC-6800
ROM version: dcd 3.0.1
Carrier: Iusacell (Mexico)
Radio version: 3.35.04
No problem your building must be pretty solid to block the signal or you in the middle or sumthin
I had a quick question, I don't have a problem getting a signal outside. But I find in some vehicles that I get in no matter how long i leave GPS running it can't get a lock on any sattelites. Has anyone had this problem before?
ROM: DCD 3.0.1
Software: Garmin Mobile XT or TomTom
That does sound wierd, r u in a armored truck or sumthin. If your moving try stopping, roll a window down or uh.. hold your phone out it. Good luck
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No problem your building must be pretty solid to block the signal or you in the middle or sumthin
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No, we've found that not all Titans are equal and some, sadly, have rather poor satellite reception.
The GPS hardware discrepancies certainly do exist (a few members have tested identical software setups on multiple units at the same time and location) and it's just a luck of the draw as to what you have.
I had the GPS working and then upgraded to the latest DCD.
I now have:
DCD 3.2.5
Radio 3.42.50
I have COM port set to 4, hardware port set to none and baud rate 4800 and let windows manage the gps. I also set it from 911 to location in phone settings.
None of my apps (GoogleMaps, TomTom) recognize it. And GPS Viewer bombs when I try to open COM4.
Any ideas? I really need my gps back.
I remember some people saying to briefly flip Location back and forth from 911 to Location On a few times, and having it work. Try that, and maybe grab the HTC GPS Tool to try and diagnose this.
Also, if you haven't already, you may want to do the GPS fix that involves messing with QPST.
Hmm, I've got 3.2.5 with the .50 radio, and using TomTom 7 fine...so don't downgrade, keep working at it, since I have that same setup and working fine.
You might try the radio rom again. I also hear that *22899 might help. There are some other GPS software out there that will show you the NMEA messages, see if you are getting any and if not then your GPS is not turning on or there isn't a GPS chip in that phone. Just kidding.
Hey all. I have DCDs 3.2.6 ROM, 3.42.50 radio, and iGO8 navigation software installed on my Verizon XV6800. I can receive and lock GPS in about 5-7 minutes using the Holux GPS Viewer v1.5, however if I lock GPS and navigate using the iGO8 software, if the unit ever loses GPS lock the entire phone freezes up. This happens every time i'm using iGO8 and I go inside, block the GPS signal for a second, etc. Very frustrating to have to pop out the battery every time i'm using iGO8, any ideas what I should look for to troubleshoot?
Thanks.
not sure if astro launcher is compatable with that app but it works great with tom tom and it restablishes a signal when i power down and then back up
fvultee said:
Hey all. I have DCDs 3.2.6 ROM, 3.42.50 radio, and iGO8 navigation software installed on my Verizon XV6800. I can receive and lock GPS in about 5-7 minutes using the Holux GPS Viewer v1.5, however if I lock GPS and navigate using the iGO8 software, if the unit ever loses GPS lock the entire phone freezes up. This happens every time i'm using iGO8 and I go inside, block the GPS signal for a second, etc. Very frustrating to have to pop out the battery every time i'm using iGO8, any ideas what I should look for to troubleshoot?
Thanks.
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How are able to run iGo8 on a 6800? I dont believe there was enough RAM to get it to run smoothly, and it would lock up all the time. Just what I heard over at Ppcgeeks.
Steve
I have the exact same setup and i run iGO8 just fine. Depending on my build or rom that I use, it will load up immediately after install, but since ive been using 207XXX builds, I have to reboot after install. I used to us Astrolauncher, but i have fallen in love with GPS toggle ... especially the latest version that shows the sats on the screen. Sweet!
I run OnCourse8 which is really like iGo8 and it works flawlessly. Either use Baf's GPS Toggle or Astrolauncher to prime for fast locks on a xv6800. I'm also running radio 3.39.10 which seems to work alot better for GPS in my area.
Please post all discussion/issues/comments regarding Bell Mobility GPS/aGPS in this thread.
aGPS locking up
I'm running Bell, dcd 3.2.5, radio 3.42.50 with aGPS working just fine, for a while. After a couple of times of turning the screen off (Power button), or standby, or whatever you call that mode...TomTom 7.450 (and GPStoday and Intelligolf all latest versions) stop locking via aGPS. Normally I get locks in 5-10 seconds with all these programs but afterwards I get nothing. TomTom shows satellites but won't lock on to any of them.
Please ask me questions if I missed anything. Any ideas?
I used to have the same issue. I upgraded to dcd 3.2.6. Still with radio 3.42.50. I also did the aGPS setting enable per another thread. Since then, I no longer have that problem. I get quick satellite fixes for days on end without the need to soft reset.
Power mangement
Hi all,
easy fix, I had the same issue. It is the power management. Once you put your phone to stand by the GPS will not come back up unless you use Quick GPS (don't know why but it bring is out of standby) or you can do the following regedit.
In the regestry I found these settings for power management.
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Power\Interfaces]
"{EB91C7C9-8BF6-4a2d-9AB8-69724EED97D1}"="Power-manageable display"
"{98C5250D-C29A-4985-AE5F-AFE5367E5006}"="Power-manageable NDIS miniports"
"{8DD679CE-8AB4-43c8-A14A-EA4963FAA715}"="Power-manageable block devices"
"{A32942B7-920C-486b-B0E6-92A702A99B35}"="Generic power-manageable devices"
Each one of the {} strings are an IClass for other device including the GPS. The one found in the GPS was this "{A32942B7-920C-486b-B0E6-92A702A99B35}. When I deleted the IClass string out of the following keys, you are now able to put your phone to standby and the GPS will keep running.
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Drivers\BuiltIn\GPSID]
"IClass"="{A32942B7-920C-486b-B0E6-92A702A99B35}"
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Drivers\BuiltIn\SerialGPS]
"IClass"="{A32942B7-920C-486b-B0E6-92A702A99B35}"
Thanks for the info guys! I'll try deleting the registry items first and see what happens.
AGPS and Data usage
Hi, I am hoping someone can answer this for me, does AGPS use data, is it costing me money to use it? I have read many posts and still I am confused. I am using dcd rom 3.2.6, radio 3.42.50 PRI 2.02_007. Thanks
I noticed a significant decrease in lock times after going to PRI 2.02_007, FWIW.
incenseguru said:
Hi, I am hoping someone can answer this for me, does AGPS use data, is it costing me money to use it?
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Yes, by default the assisted mode will request to transfer small amounts of data (download satellite ephemeris data) over the network everytime the GPS is initiated and when satellite coverage is obscurred (location determination from a IP defined assistance server).
I have confirmed this with my online data summary with Telus.
Thanks for the for the help.
CarmeloR said:
When I deleted the IClass string out of the following keys, you are now able to put your phone to standby and the GPS will keep running.
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Drivers\BuiltIn\GPSID]
"IClass"="{A32942B7-920C-486b-B0E6-92A702A99B35}"
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Drivers\BuiltIn\SerialGPS]
"IClass"="{A32942B7-920C-486b-B0E6-92A702A99B35}"
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Thank you! This works perfectly.
ande8150 said:
I noticed a significant decrease in lock times after going to PRI 2.02_007, FWIW.
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What kind of lock times are you seeing? I'm seeing 10-15 seconds. I'm fine with that.
88fingerslukee said:
What kind of lock times are you seeing? I'm seeing 10-15 seconds. I'm fine with that.
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About 10 seconds. It was way longer before. Sometimes a few mintues.
I'm running DCD 3.2.6 with radio 3.42.50 and PRI 1.34_007. I have ridiculous lock times most of the time. I don't use QuickGPS or anything else other than Google Maps. I've waited minutes sometimes to get a lock. I live in Milton, ON, and use GPS typcially anywhere in that area and the GTA (Toronto) area. I don't use GPS all that often and perhaps that's why is slow to lock each time I try and use it?
Regarding the PRI comment made earlier in this thread. I'm curious how you upgrade your PRI? I've tried the "Update PRI" icon in Settings | Connections, and although it reboots after doing something it's always the same rev afterwards. It also returns an error after it tries to update and prior to the reboot -"backup EFS failed" in a window with a window title of "PPST". Tap okay to that window and the phone soft reboots and nothing has changed.
I also could not update PRI using the icon provided by DCD. He provided the attached cab version in another post. You will have to install it on your device, then run /windows/ppst.exe
Also, be sure to do the GPS fix found at this link:
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=TitanGpsFix
These 2 things should fix your lock times.
ande8150 said:
I also could not update PRI using the icon provided by DCD. He provided the attached cab version in another post. You will have to install it on your device, then run /windows/ppst.exe
Also, be sure to do the GPS fix found at this link:
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=TitanGpsFix
These 2 things should fix your lock times.
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I concur, these are the same steps I followed to get aGPS working.
ande8150 said:
I also could not update PRI using the icon provided by DCD. He provided the attached cab version in another post. You will have to install it on your device, then run /windows/ppst.exe
Also, be sure to do the GPS fix found at this link:
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=TitanGpsFix
These 2 things should fix your lock times.
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S-W-E-E-E-E-T! Performed both steps, and got my first lock in about 20 seconds. I'll test it over the next few days in different areas to see if this is now the norm. Many thanks for the info.
No problem. Enjoy!
I am running DCD 4.1.2 and Radio 3.42.40... Of course I am will Bell...lol
My GPS Radio got signal ONCE and never has sice. Do I need to perform the two mentioned steps above?
The Carrier CAB install.
The QPST Modifcations/Fix.
Let me know!
mcfz said:
I am running DCD 4.1.2 and Radio 3.42.40... Of course I am will Bell...lol
My GPS Radio got signal ONCE and never has sice. Do I need to perform the two mentioned steps above?
The Carrier CAB install.
The QPST Modifcations/Fix.
Let me know!
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Definitely install the carrier cab file (are you getting data right now?) and perform the GPS fix. Beware of the PRI update as I have had issues with PRI 2.02_007.
88fingerslukee said:
Definitely install the carrier cab file (are you getting data right now?) and perform the GPS fix. Beware of the PRI update as I have had issues with PRI 2.02_007.
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Right now the phone isnt doing squat. I think I am going to downgrade my DCD a lower version then run the carrier cab and GPS fix...
I will do it up and post if I need help
I tried the methods described in the forums to unlock the gps on my vx6800 , but i have no luck at all. Still not finding satellites in google maps and live. Rom 3.57.605 radio3.37.75 rpi 2.03_002 . Does anyone know how to solve this issue?Also how to remove vahalla gps manually from my device? I hope someone can help. Thanks in advance.
miodek1 said:
I tried the methods described in the forums to unlock the gps on my vx6800 , but i have no luck at all. Still not finding satellites in google maps and live. Rom 3.57.605 radio3.37.75 rpi 2.03_002 . Does anyone know how to solve this issue?Also how to remove vahalla gps manually from my device? I hope someone can help. Thanks in advance.
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I'm no expert by any means but I have my Titan (xv6800 for Verizon) unlocked and GPS working fine. The difference I see from yours is your radio. I have radio 3.42.50. If I am not mistaken this is the current recommended radio for GPS capability. You also should install the GC Verizon aGPS cab to prime the GPS. The cab just uses your internet connection to find the current locations of the satellites which provides a 5-15 second lock in most cases. Ill attach the cab so you can install it. Also make sure that Google maps is manually set to use "com 4" and a baud rate of "4800". As far as the "Live" and "Valhalla" problem, I'm not sure because I haven't used either one. Also before you install that radio, make sure your rom is compatible with that radio. Again I am in no means an expert, just a student learning from these forums. Hope this helps.
PRBajista 9:
Do not install the above cab. Look here in the last ten pages for the new cab since verizon is messing with the gps settings. It is in serfboreds signature.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=424387
Also try to use htc gps tool or gps viewer to verify that the gps is seeing satellites.