I've searched and searched for a topic that would explain what to do.
In most of the guides, one of the major steps is "Get your RRU" - seriously? I click a link and there's 30 different RRU's (whatever those are)...
How is one to know which RRU is right??
I'm looking for a way to revert my stock HC flyer to a stock GB.....because I plan to use this flyer on a boat and gps MUST work 100% of the time.
Would any of you gracious fellows help me out? If the simple answer is to go buy blue tooth gps, I'll accept that too......just tell me which one works please!!
Thanks
Read this thread carefully (a few times, if need be).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1307759
Get adb working on your system - everything you'll need is explained and provided in the above link. You'll be able to identify exactly which RUU (Rom Update Utility) that you'll need. All links and info are there.
See post #2 - To identify which RUU to use.
No sweat, be careful and ask questions if you need to... it's not as difficult as it might at first seem.
Hardest part of it all was finding the actual RUU file to download.
I just downgraded mine last night and every link I found to my RUU didn't work. Was about to give up when I got lucky and found a link near the last page of the ruu thread
jacobbones said:
Hardest part of it all was finding the actual RUU file to download.
I just downgraded mine last night and every link I found to my RUU didn't work. Was about to give up when I got lucky and found a link near the last page of the ruu thread
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Do you have the US wifi version? If so would you mind posting a link to the RUU that you used?
I have the US wifi.
The RUU I needed was the brightstar one, you should check make sure its the same ruu for your or all you will do Is F it up.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1554955&highlight=what+ruu
I found that and was able to check what ruu I needed through that topic
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http://db.tt/8t1yyMlZ
Thats ruu I used
jacobbones said:
I have the US wifi.
The RUU I needed was the brightstar one, you should check make sure its the same ruu for your or all you will do Is F it up.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1554955&highlight=what+ruu
I found that and was able to check what ruu I needed through that topic
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http://db.tt/8t1yyMlZ
Thats ruu I used
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Thanks. I guess at this point the most simple answer is to buy an external bluetooth gps.
J3ff said:
Thanks. I guess at this point the most simple answer is to buy an external bluetooth gps.
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That's the easy way out...
The simplest thing to do is downgrade to GB. Read, think, get the proper drivers installed on your system, run the fastboot getvar cid command to be certain of the RUU you'll need. The process isn't as daunting as it seems.
well the thing is. I actually like HC... just need it to work with the gps!
I actually had the same idea, I bought a tomtom MKII bluetooth gps receiver on ebay for 15 bucks.
I have tried 4 devices, a flyer and view running GB my droid x2 and some tablet my sister has. I can pair it, use bluetooth gps apps that you need to use but cant get it to work as gps. Nav apps all say no gps signal.
Not sure why but I cant get it to work.
you need a provider to use external GPS unless the kernel has mods.
jacobbones said:
I actually had the same idea, I bought a tomtom MKII bluetooth gps receiver on ebay for 15 bucks.
I have tried 4 devices, a flyer and view running GB my droid x2 and some tablet my sister has. I can pair it, use bluetooth gps apps that you need to use but cant get it to work as gps. Nav apps all say no gps signal.
Not sure why but I cant get it to work.
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Do you have a Bluetooth GPS provider app installed?
https://play.google.com/store/search?q=Bluetooth+gps&c=apps
Yeah I tried bluetooth gps, and gps providor.
In Bluetooth gps I pair the device, do the mock gps thing and connect
But it never shows any gps signal. I dont know if its gotta be above certain firmware or what, but have had no luck.
But I downgraded to GB so I dont need it anyway, bought as last attempt to get GPS for HC.
But had a free night off and downgraded before the receiver arrived
jacobbones said:
Yeah I tried bluetooth gps, and gps providor.
In Bluetooth gps I pair the device, do the mock gps thing and connect
But it never shows any gps signal. I dont know if its gotta be above certain firmware or what, but have had no luck.
But I downgraded to GB so I dont need it anyway, bought as last attempt to get GPS for HC.
But had a free night off and downgraded before the receiver arrived
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oh that's gonna be annoying.
So I was sitting in the car waiting for someone last night and tried the tomtom receiver and got it working. Re-installed the gps app and connected and this time it got gps signal.
Drove around a while and it kept lock the entire time.
I opened the gps status app and it showed I was locked onto 6 sat's.
I turned the tom tom off and used regular built in gps and the app showed I was locked onto 11 sat's.
Now to decide if I want to go back to honeycomb and always have to use the receiver, or stick with GB. If the receiver ever died when on a trip Id be in trouble.
I like the HC interface alot better for sure.
I will have to make sure I can still use other blue-tooth features on phone, etc.. while this is going first off.
I have been using the receiver past couple days, to see how it works.
It has worked perfectly so far, I can still pair and use other BT devices while the navigation is going.
I cant seem to get it to work with google navigation though, keeps making me turn on tablets gps.
But Works fine with waze.
Thinking of going back to HC and just using the receiver
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I like the HC interface alot better for sure.
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If you want to chance suffering GB, you might try GoLauncherEx. Free in the market - can enable a 5x5 screen grid (portrait or landscape), nice widgets and much smaller icons. Much to fine-tune. Can circularly rotate as many homescreens as you need and can have up to three separate revolving app trays.
I'm just sayin'
Ill have to look at that.
I have a flyer and a view, I have flyer installed in the car so I need the GPS to function.
I just put the view back on s-off HC and did the gps patch and am gonna see how that does with gps lock.
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If anyone has this, PLEASE let me know. I can't seem to find it and have to downgrade from the rom image posted this morning. I can provide space for you to upload it. It would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Jon.
is it what are you looking for?
ruu113sku1.zip
No, i'm looking for the upgrade that, until yesterday, was at clubimate. The update that they posted today broke Ostia on my device, and I need to downgrade to get it back.
i think that i have it as well... have to check my another HD
where you want me to post it for you if I will find it?
See the private message I'll be sending you in a moment. Thanks!
Can you also send me a link to the ROM as well? I also upgraded to 1.66.00, but my GPS no longer works.
Trent
It is currently loading to your FTP
TO TRSC
I do not have a space on my FTP to send you a link... you should ask for it from dadarkmcse...
I am planning to upgrade to 1.66 within next 15-20 minutes... If you are looking to donwgrade - is it mean it is so bad or something just not working for you specifically?
Paul
Once its uploaded, it will be at http://bugjr.com/xda/ for as long as needed. The reason I'm downgrading is:
1. Pharos Ostia is closing when I try to use my SD GPS - I believe its fighting with the serial bluetooth for Com 4.
2. My GPRS hasn't worked all day, but I think this may be another issue as I've tried other ROMs.
Jon.
OK.. it is completed...
Did I understood correctly? you have Secure Digital GPS? I was thinking to buy it... still cannot make a decision
Is it good? Where did you buy it and with what kind of maps it is coming with?
I have one (and an extra i'm selling on ebay right now for $200 - see http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...&category=64371&sspagename=STRK:MESSE:IT&rd=1 I see you're in canada, and I'd ship up there eventhough my listing says US only, if you're interested.). I have used it with Pharos's Ostia program and, as long as you have a clear view of the sky, it works nicely. In cars it needs to be as far forward on the windshield as possible to maintain a lock, but walking around outside it can maintain a lock just fine. I purchased mine for about $244 from Harmony Computers, and it took 3 weeks to ship (it was really annoying, resulting in me making numerous calls) so make sure they have it in stock and ready to ship whereever you buy.
THank you
let me see what is it and read reviews specifically on this model...
Get back to you in case will deside to buy it...
One thing for sure - i am planning to use ONLY in the car - i do not need it otherwise...
Thanks Jon, you have saved the day. :lol:
Let this be a warning to anyone with a bluetooth GPS...
Don't go near 1.66.00WWE until proper bluetooth serial support is introduced...
As I replied to carrierdevices:
When clubimate.com post new versions on the ROM (1.66.00WWE) on their web site, could they:
1. Make sure that the previous version is still available (and listed)
2. Tell people (who may own NAVMAN GPS devices) that the Bluetooth serial support is still not perfect, and maybe they should not consider upgrading until the full serial bluetooth stack is delivered, that allows you to choose a COM port to which a bluetooth device is paired - just like Pocket Bluetooth Tools 1012.
Trent
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trsc said:
Thanks Jon, you have saved the day. :lol:
Let this be a warning to anyone with a bluetooth GPS...
Don't go near 1.66.00WWE until proper bluetooth serial support is introduced...
As I replied to carrierdevices:
When clubimate.com post new versions on the ROM (1.66.00WWE) on their web site, could they:
1. Make sure that the previous version is still available (and listed)
2. Tell people (who may own NAVMAN GPS devices) that the Bluetooth serial support is still not perfect, and maybe they should not consider upgrading until the full serial bluetooth stack is delivered, that allows you to choose a COM port to which a bluetooth device is paired - just like Pocket Bluetooth Tools 1012.
Trent
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Gotta give credit where credit is due, it was really noviur who saved teh day - he had the file - i'm just providing temporary housing for it! I'll leave it up for a few days, and if anyone needs it past that time, pm me and I'll get it for you.
Jon.
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dadarkmcse said:
trsc said:
Thanks Jon, you have saved the day. :lol:
Let this be a warning to anyone with a bluetooth GPS...
Don't go near 1.66.00WWE until proper bluetooth serial support is introduced...
As I replied to carrierdevices:
When clubimate.com post new versions on the ROM (1.66.00WWE) on their web site, could they:
1. Make sure that the previous version is still available (and listed)
2. Tell people (who may own NAVMAN GPS devices) that the Bluetooth serial support is still not perfect, and maybe they should not consider upgrading until the full serial bluetooth stack is delivered, that allows you to choose a COM port to which a bluetooth device is paired - just like Pocket Bluetooth Tools 1012.
Trent
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Gotta give credit where credit is due, it was really noviur who saved teh day - he had the file - i'm just providing temporary housing for it! I'll leave it up for a few days, and if anyone needs it past that time, pm me and I'll get it for you.
Jon.
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Yeah, sorry noviur. That ROM really saved my life. I am currently very dependant on the GPS.
Many thanks again, to both of you.
Trent
GPS and 1.66.00WWE
THANK YOU ALL for posting the 1.52 ROM "update". I just purchased my iMATE and it came shipped with 1.66.00WWE and radio version 1.10. I purchased (the next day), a Royaltek BlueGPS receiver based on rav reviews, only to find out that I could bond to the iMATE, but couldn't get it to handshake with the iMATE (no blue light on the GPS, no software recognition of the device).
I then researched, and found all over the web, that 1.66.00WWE doesn't work with GPS, and that the Pocket Bluetooth Tools app that Tobias put out still doesn't help.
Then I found out that this will work with 1.52 and the above app. Problem was, until I found this forum with the link, I couldn't find 1.52 ANYWHERE!
THANK YOU ALL! Now, if anyone wants to... can you tell me what I'm going to "lose" by going to 1.52 (ie, what did 1.66 supposedly fix/improve?).
-Kevin.
I spoke too soon
Well, I just d/l'd and tried to install the 1.52 "downgrade" on my iMATE.
It got to the point of "Erasing ROM", sat there for a few minutes, and then aborted out... the screen flashed so fast, I couldn't see what it said. Then, when I tried to rerun it, I got:
"ERROR 100: MODEL ID ERROR 8-N-PH-PH-PH
The ROM image that you are trying to use is not designed to work with your pocketpc. Please check the vendor website and download the correct rom update."
Scared the crap outta me... fortunately, I was able to use the 1.66 upgrade to restore back to 1.66.
Did any of you have this problem?
-Kevin.
I already saw this kind of messages on forum. It was said that 1.66 is not downgradable.... i am not sure if it is true, since I downgraded from I-Mate 1.66 to O2 1.60
PHASE II COMPLETE
PHASE III IN PROGRESS (AGPS FIX FOR VZW TP)
UPDATED 12/25/08
Please read completely. I really don't want to have posts asking about things stated in this post.
First and foremost.... This fix is to be still considered beta at the present time. I WILL NOT be held responsible for any damage to your device or any charges from you carrier if you happen to be in roaming because of this.
Phase II is finally here and I know I've been asked many times on what Phase II meant. Well I now have that answer. The newest release is Verizon PRI 1.46.002 coded to allow full programming updates , full PRL updates NO banner issues and last but not least .... .... oh ya .... GPS .... "takes a bow on this one"
Hope that answers the questions I kinda reframed from answering.
Here we go again
IF SOMEONE WHO HAS NOT APPLIED MY FIX BEFORE ON A VERIZON TOUCH PRO AND WOULD BE WILLING TO DO ONE MINOR EXPERIMENT. SKIP DOWNLOADING PPST1.46.CAB IN STEP ONE AND THEN SKIP STEPS 2 THRU 5. THEN POST IF IT HAS UNLOCKED THE GPS. IF IT DIDN'T UNLOCK, APPLY THE COMPLETE FIX AS PRESENTED WITH NO DEVIATIONS.
FOR ALL OTHERS, STEP 2 IS MEANT TO ROLL BACK THE CHANGES MADE BY PHASE I OF THIS PROJECT. THAT MEANS YOUR PRI WILL BE GOING BACK TO STOCK OEM. NO HARD RESETS ARE NEEDED UNLESS YOU WANT TO CLEAR YOUR DEVICE OF ALL OTHER "FIX" INSTALLS. I WOULD SUGGEST INSTALLING PPST1.46.CAB BEFORE THE HARD RESET. I PERFORMED THAT ACTUAL PROCEDURE ONCE I COMPLETED PHASE II OF THIS PROJECT.
1. download lllboredlll_VZW_GPS_Fix_v2.cab AND PPST1.46.cab and put on your storage card or any folder on your device
2. install PPST1.46.cab
3. use gsfinder,total commander or File Explorer to navigate to \windows\ppst.exe
4. click on ppst.exe and go thru the prompts
5. reset your device as needed
6. NOW install lllboredlll_VZW_GPS_Fix_v2.cab
7. use gsfinder,total commander or File Explorer to navigate to \windows\ppst.exe
8. reset your device as needed
9. Dial *228 option 1
(the above step is the steps I did, option 2 also works but I needed to prove it takes a full update without rewriting data)
10. reset your device
11. Install HTC GPS Tool if needed
12. I would suggest a soft reset... do what you want on this one
13. Open up HTC GPS Tool. Set Chip to Q 7500 and mode to Cold Start (left soft key for those who dont know) then set baud to 4800 and open port.
There will be a registry entry made from this install with the GC's AGPS Values for future use or others testing use. Please understand that my device is not capable of AGPS for some reason. When it's figured out the "GPS Fix" will be updated.
Also make sure that your device settings are right.
Settings >> SYSTEM >> External GPS
Programs Tab- GPS Program Port: Com4
Hardware Tab- GPS Hardware Port: None, Baud Rate: 4800
Access Tab- Checkmark on "Manage GPS automatically"
Make sure you turn your location on thru your phone settings. Some ROM's do not have it enabled by default.
If you take my research and improve on it all I ask is that you atleast give me credit for the discovery. I've spent a ton of hours working with NV files and PRI's.
Hope everyone enjoys.....
.
reserved....
can't believe this is so dead ... lol... oh well
It wasn't dead, everyone's too busy playing with the fix! Thanx!
gh0stb0y said:
It wasn't dead, everyone's too busy playing with the fix! Thanx!
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lol... alright fair enough.... you should definetly install v2 if your are running v1...it's well worth it
will this fix work on gsm versions?
No... This is for Verizon phones only.
Arju007 said:
will this fix work on gsm versions?
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No.....do you have a GSM TP that is GPS locked?
well forget it .. i forgot that Verizon were locked and i thought this was to fix lags and so forth and to improve .. well my bad..
Rest assured Bored, your efforts are greatly appreciated. I myself will try this fix when i get out of work. as it is, version 1 never worked for me. no matter how long I fiddled with the HTC utility. I got plenty of satellites used, but none ever fixed, nor did any gps program fix.
Hi lllboredlll - thanks again and general question
I've been following the ppcgeeks thread, btw I would guess everyone on xda is also on ppcgeeks hence the quiet thread here.
I'm one of the stock ROM users whose VZW Touch Pro uses the satellites but doesn't fix right away. They will eventually fix if I leave the HTC utility running and start driving so in every case I can get TomTom connected but it can vary anywhere from 10 to 30 minutes (not really sure on the longer period, that's the longest trip I make, its always fixed by the end.
What's the difference between used and fixed?
Soft reset and immediately going into the HTC GPS app seems to make things go quicker.
Doug
Try installing the Quick GPS Utility and run it once a week. This provides sat data that may help lock times.
lllboredlll said:
Try installing the Quick GPS Utility and run it once a week. This provides sat data that may help lock times.
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Where would I find the Quick GPS utility?
dsteinschneider said:
I've been following the ppcgeeks thread, btw I would guess everyone on xda is also on ppcgeeks hence the quiet thread here.
I'm one of the stock ROM users whose VZW Touch Pro uses the satellites but doesn't fix right away. They will eventually fix if I leave the HTC utility running and start driving so in every case I can get TomTom connected but it can vary anywhere from 10 to 30 minutes (not really sure on the longer period, that's the longest trip I make, its always fixed by the end.
What's the difference between used and fixed?
Soft reset and immediately going into the HTC GPS app seems to make things go quicker.
Doug
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Used is satellites it can see. fixed means it got a lock on them.
straylight said:
Where would I find the Quick GPS utility?
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I'm looking for the VGA version.
is there anyway to have htc gps utility keep the port open so that after i reboot the phone even if not thanks for the GPS lol and awesome work
New ROM from Scott and lllboredlll working for slow fixing touch pro
I first had much trouble with the stock ROM and lllboredlll's gps unlock. It could work but took sometimes 20 minutes to fix. I unocked the phone and installed Scott's ROM from the day before Christmas. At first I thought I hadn't reached success because while inside it acted like it did with the stock ROM and the GPS unlock. Outside and in the car my XV6850 TomTom 7 is locking quicker than my 6700 with a Globalsat BT-359 receiver. Usually in 20 seconds.
Thanks again to Scott and lllboredlll!
Doug
glad to see you got it working
lllboredlll said:
I'm looking for the VGA version.
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I have an OEM I was going to bake into ROM. Wasnt sure if that helped or not. Didint want to turn the thread the other way but it did seem to help. Wasnt sure if it was placebo or not.
If you havent found it I can try to CAB it up from OEM. Looks simple... Let m know...
dsteinschneider said:
I first had much trouble with the stock ROM and lllboredlll's gps unlock. It could work but took sometimes 20 minutes to fix. I unocked the phone and installed Scott's ROM from the day before Christmas. At first I thought I hadn't reached success because while inside it acted like it did with the stock ROM and the GPS unlock. Outside and in the car my XV6850 TomTom 7 is locking quicker than my 6700 with a Globalsat BT-359 receiver. Usually in 20 seconds.
Thanks again to Scott and lllboredlll!
Doug
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Good deal!!!!
See what TEAMWORK does!!!!
I used to be a T-Mobile customer with my Samsung Vibrant Galaxy S. I unlocked the phone and went to ATT. Everything worked great except the GPS. So I searched on this forum and downloaded GPSRestore Samsung. When I run it, it gets hung up on trying to find the satellite and fails. But I discovered a workaround by accident. I was trying to Navigate to a place using Maps and it was hung up trying to find the satellite. During that time, I ran GPSRestore, and as usual, it hung up trying to find the Satellite. But the GPS in Maps started working! The next time I tried to run Nav on Maps, it wouldn’t run until I ran GPSRestore again! Can anyone point me to a permanent fix for the GPS? Oh BTW, I upgraded to 2.2 thinking that would fix the GPS but no. Thanks everyone.
Look in general chat for "correct hardware fix" and in development section for Jellet's gps fix. With those powers combined they are captain planet.
da_dragon2k3 said:
Look in general chat for "correct hardware fix" and in development section for Jellet's gps fix. With those powers combined they are captain planet.
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I do not think its a hardware problem (not in this case) because the OP did say he went to AT&T and as far as I know, there are different drivers for AT&T and T-Mobile. If anything, try going on the captivate forums and swapping out the GPS files (don't flash a whole captivate rom though!).
Have you used lbstestmode? There are other software fixes out there besides gpsrestore? You could put a PLASTIC piece of a pen top between your back cover and the gps antenna. That would tell you if the hardware fix would work for you. There is a good thread here about all the different gps fixes if you need it I can give it to you when I get home.
Hey Guys,
I just purchased a Kenwood KDC-BT952HD. Everythings Smooth With It, Except for the main reason i bought it, to pair it to my phone.
When i connect my Evo 3D to my stereo via Bluetooth, works for a bit, then cuts out. Then my phone freaks out and doesn't let me turn Bluetooth off, then back on. (Only way is to reset the phone.)
On top of that, anything being played via the stock player (which recognizes the Bluetooth connection) sounds so cheap. Pandora on the other hand sounds fine. Not sure why it sounds different between players.
Here's a link to Kenwood's list of compatible Bluetooth devices:
http://www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/bt/index.php (Select KDC-BT9; KDC-BT952HD) and (HTC; Evo 3D)
Says its compatible, but sounds like crap compared to the crisp sound it has with my iPad, which i don't want to use over my phone.
Any Help Please!
Thanks!
Edit:
Sounds crisp and clear VIA Play Music app, but I don't know what to do about the random cut outs. For some reason I feel its my device that's cutting out, as I can't turn Bluetooth on or off after it cuts out.
Anybody?
Via My HTC Evo 3D On The Now Network From Sprint.
Possibly a defective unit. Take it back AFTER trying a stock rom. Ive used mine with the exact same one and had no issues yet.
I have a kenwood bt 838-u and it doesn't do anything like that. I agree with leo it might be a defective radio. Also have you checked for any firmware updates for the head unit.
leo72793 said:
Possibly a defective unit. Take it back AFTER trying a stock rom. Ive used mine with the exact same one and had no issues yet.
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Thanks for confirming. I was/am losing my mind with it. Im trying to download the stock rom, but it too keeps failing to download. lol smh. my luck.
im not taking it back until i try with unmodified stock though.
hmotorsol said:
I have a kenwood bt 838-u and it doesn't do anything like that. I agree with leo it might be a defective radio. Also have you checked for any firmware updates for the head unit.
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Thanks, i haven't updated it, but im not sure how to. I believe i do it through the USB port? theres also no firmware available to download from Kenwood's site under that specific model.
Another option would be to try sync another phone or bluetooth device to it.
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Another option would be to try sync another phone or bluetooth device to it.
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I haven't been able to except for my iPad, which worked fine with no issues. I'm going to try the stock ROM in a bit. I'll try my girls 3vo when she gets home tonight. Thanks for the feedback guys.
Anybody know how to update the firmware on the stereo?
Via My HTC Evo 3D On The Now Network From Sprint.
Starting to thinks it might be defective. Tried my iPad again, and it plays fine, then starts stuttering. This all happened without moving anything. The iPad sat in the same spot when it started, and stopped. I'm hoping there's a fix, or worst case, it's the stereo and I can replace it.
I would contact kenwood and tell them what is doing. Tell them you have tried multiple devices and have the same issue. They might have some firmware update that is not on the website or they might give you an RMA.
Contacted Kenwood, they couldn't help. No updates available also. Although, pure stock rom isn't giving me an issue. I'm going back to my rom, but going to see if using stock kernel changes anything. :/
I'm using freezes kernel.
Found the issue. My boy freezas working on a fix.
Via My HTC Evo 3D On The Now Network From Sprint.
Yes there has been a firmware update. (EVO 3D owner)
I'm a new user so I can't post urls sorry:
There's an instruction page and a download page on the kenwood usa site
FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS EXACTLY! Part of the update needs to be burned onto a CD and part needs to be burned onto a thumb drive.
I have the same kenwood unit. It was acting squirrly with my evo 3d then I found this update and installed it. It now works perfecctly. Controls Pandora and displays everything!
Pandora tip: Start the app from your phone first THEN go into pandora mode on the unit. It works everytime then.
Any questions? Drop me a line [email protected]
I have an RMA to send my unit back to Asus and before I do I would like to get a general idea of GPS functionality over a broader user group. If I think that I can get one with usable GPS I will do the RMA.. Thanks.
GPS is *bad*
Sid_Daley said:
I have an RMA to send my unit back to Asus and before I do I would like to get a general idea of GPS functionality over a broader user group. If I think that I can get one with usable GPS I will do the RMA.. Thanks.
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You will never get one with GPS that functions *well*. They made the GPS kit to "fix" the GPS problem, but I dont think you can order it any more. You might look around on here to see if someone is selling/giving theirs away.
tl;dr; I wouldn't count on getting one where GPS functions like you want.
I just received a gps kit from Asus even though the offer is expired and my tablet was purchased as a refurb 2 weeks ago all I did was sign up for one and 4 days later it was at my door completely free of charge. Follow the steps here event.asus.com/ASUSPad/TF201GPS/ hopefully they send one out to you as well.
I have the dongle as well, but it doesn't really get a GPS lock with it. I wonder if the further north you are the harder it is for reception?
SD
The answer for me has allway been simple, use a bluetooth gps device. They are small, cheap and vastly more efficient than any built in GPS whatever tablet you have. You can place it in an optimum place, be it your pocket or the corner under the windscreen and you can still charge your Prime. It updates my position faster than my wife's Tomtom. The downside is wifi is compromised by the bluetooth but since I never use wifi while on the move, it makes no difference to me.
Sid_Daley said:
I have the dongle as well, but it doesn't really get a GPS lock with it. I wonder if the further north you are the harder it is for reception?
SD
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Why would that matter? anyway, i get a lock that's adequate for Google Earth and Flightradar24, that's good enough for me:good:
PS: That's indoors (upstairs flat) without using the dongle.
Migman said:
Why would that matter? anyway, i get a lock that's adequate for Google Earth and Flightradar24, that's good enough for me:good:
PS: That's indoors (upstairs flat) without using the dongle.
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I cant even get 1 satelite and the dongle only gets me 1.
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ian1 said:
I cant even get 1 satelite and the dongle only gets me 1.
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I bought mine earlier in the year and got the dongle. It's pretty good in terms of reception, at least in my area (south Israel): I got more locks with it than I had with my cellphones before. That said, the device itself is quite a nightmare to operate: you attach it to the bottom part of the tablet and it completely obstructs the docking port, giving you no way to charge the tablet until it's removed. Of course if you have a case/enclosure for your tablet, taking it out constantly is very inconvenient, making things even more annoying, but from what I can see, it does give you GPS...
As for the built-in GPS - it receives absolutely nothing. For people who hope to get at least one unusable satellite in an open field on a clear day: forget about it! I tried to get into the open as much as I could and there was zero reception everywhere. Short of taking a Shuttle right next to that GPS satellite or modding your expensive tablet with antenna strips made out of tin foil or something (which I saw a person on YouTube do), you won't be receiving anything at any time through the built-in GPS module...
TF201 GPS Remedy
If you're still having GPS problems with your TF201 and have root access, download TF201_External_GPS.zip and flash it in recovery or with GooManager, etc. My GPS was dead with or without the dongle, and after flashing that file the GPS reception in my TF201 is just as good as it is in my Samsung Galaxy S2 phone. There is a TF201-GPSTweaks.zip that you can try as well, but I didn't notice a difference with that.
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If you're still having GPS problems with your TF201 and have root access, download TF201_External_GPS.zip and flash it in recovery or with GooManager, etc. My GPS was dead with or without the dongle, and after flashing that file the GPS reception in my TF201 is just as good as it is in my Samsung Galaxy S2 phone. There is a TF201-GPSTweaks.zip that you can try as well, but I didn't notice a difference with that.
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I ordered the GPS dongle last week from their site in received it today but I also bought the prime 3 weeks agoeither way GPS works the same with or without it for me
I haven't rooted yet but I will be, do you have a download link for TF201_External_GPS.zip..
Thanks
alexmojo said:
If you're still having GPS problems with your TF201 and have root access, download TF201_External_GPS.zip and flash it in recovery or with GooManager, etc. My GPS was dead with or without the dongle, and after flashing that file the GPS reception in my TF201 is just as good as it is in my Samsung Galaxy S2 phone. There is a TF201-GPSTweaks.zip that you can try as well, but I didn't notice a difference with that.
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my transformer tf 201 work very well with bluetooth gps reciever
I just buy bluetooth gps reciever 'CoPiloT' about GBP 15, it work very well . I can use SYGIC NAVIGATION so smooth .