Just how does QuickGPS work - P3300, MDA Compact III General

Hello and thanks in advance for any answers to my questions on QuickGPS.
I have an XDA-Orbit and am running it on Vodafone, not O2. I am also running TomTom 6.x. I find that my GPS acquisition times are not as good as people are reporting. Best case it takes about a minute or so... and worst case, longer than 15 min.
I keep my quickgps files up to date, but just what are in these files? I gather that it gets my approximate location based on which cell tower I am connected to, and then gets satellite positioning info. However, do all cell towers broadcast their location, etc. For example, is using QuickGPS with a vodafone SIM useless because it is looking for an O2 cell tower?
Also, does tomtom make use of quickgps? In my tomtom settings, the option to use quickgpsfix is greyed out. Should I be using quickgpsfix instead of quickgps, or is it basically the same thing.
Thanks again!
N.

Have a look in your windows folder and check out the file size of 'packedephemeris.ee' it should be around 50k. If it's not then as I understand it it's not updating properly. I have a mda compact iii and the default settings give me a file size of about 8k, if I use this TomTom takes about 4-5 mins to get a fix.
After following the instructions in the 'update quickGPS manually' thread and replacing the file I'm getting a fix in about 20 seconds.
However the registry fix doesn't seem to be working at the moment but you can do it manually.

Thanks for the response. I just checked the size of the file in windows and it was 47.7k, updated yesterday. One thing that may be causing this is that I travel quite a lot and often times the last known position of the gps is totally different than where I am when I start up the app. Maybe this is causing the problem.

Just use this file for update. Download it and copy it to your windows folder.
http://service.mio-tech.com/eeservice/packedephemeris.ee

Thanks for the response. How often should I update this file? Daily?

If you update it manually it updates the 'download' and 'valid time' in the quickGPS app so if you have the 'remind me when data expires' I'm guessing it should let you know when you next need to do it.

A slightly better solution :
Replace the following ip's in the register:
Use resco reg edit or any other register editor.
HKLM\SOFTWARE\HTC\QuickGPS\0\0\IP -> htctsvr.htc.com.tw
HKLM\SOFTWARE\HTC\QuickGPS\0\1\IP -> htctsvr.htc.com.tw
HKLM\SOFTWARE\HTC\QuickGPS\1\0\IP -> htctsvr.htc.com.tw
HKLM\SOFTWARE\HTC\QuickGPS\2\0\IP -> htctsvr.htc.com.tw
HKLM\SOFTWARE\HTC\QuickGPS\2\1\IP -> htctsvr.htc.com.tw
Here you go. now just use quickGPS to download the location file.

Just for reference, I did manage to download the file, and replace the existing one. The GPS signal picked up within 15 seconds! This is a huge difference from before.
One thing though... if I update through the quickgps program, my file is indeed about 50k in size, but obviously does not do much or does not contain valid data.
I wonder if the data provided is carrier specific.. Ie, an XDA gets data that will not work on a different carrier than O2.

bonkey said:
A slightly better solution :
Replace the following ip's in the register:
Use resco reg edit or any other register editor.
HKLM\SOFTWARE\HTC\QuickGPS\0\0\IP -> htctsvr.htc.com.tw
HKLM\SOFTWARE\HTC\QuickGPS\0\1\IP -> htctsvr.htc.com.tw
HKLM\SOFTWARE\HTC\QuickGPS\1\0\IP -> htctsvr.htc.com.tw
HKLM\SOFTWARE\HTC\QuickGPS\2\0\IP -> htctsvr.htc.com.tw
HKLM\SOFTWARE\HTC\QuickGPS\2\1\IP -> htctsvr.htc.com.tw
Here you go. now just use quickGPS to download the location file.
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I can confirm the above settings work

victoradjei said:
I can confirm the above settings work
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I tried them this morning and all I was downloading was an htc html login page (3.4k) called packedEphemeris.ee
BUT.... just tried again and it's worked a treat, maybe they were in the process of switching things over lets hope they keep things as they are for a while.
Bonkey how did you know what to use as the settings?
Thanks to all for your help.

victoradjei said:
I can confirm the above settings work
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Mabe i spoke too soon. Re-connected my device and the 3.6 kb file has been downloaded again to replace the last successful one Will have to stick with the manual link until another tweak surfaces

victoradjei said:
Mabe i spoke too soon. Re-connected my device and the 3.6 kb file has been downloaded again to replace the last successful one Will have to stick with the manual link until another tweak surfaces
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The ip servers i posted should work. the have been working for over a week now for me. The thing is, if you adjust the ip adresses in the register you have to do a soft reset to make sure the register keeps the setting. if you check your register now you'll see that the default values are back.
How i got them? easy, google on the file P...ee and look for url's with this structure : http://SITENAME/clm/p..ee

bonkey said:
The ip servers i posted should work. the have been working for over a week now for me. The thing is, if you adjust the ip adresses in the register you have to do a soft reset to make sure the register keeps the setting. if you check your register now you'll see that the default values are back.
How i got them? easy, google on the file P...ee and look for url's with this structure : http://SITENAME/clm/p..ee
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Done the check and truely the reg settings did not stick. Corrected and the settings work great after soft-reset

Thanks for this fix. I've now got a 47k packedephemeris file, so that's better than it was. But should I have a QuickGPS option in TomTom? I'm on 6.020 but I can't see any such option...

thanks for this, worked a treat, I was having the sat fix time issues and looking at the packed ephomeris file it was only 3.7k,
I thought the reason that it was taking so long is that I always update it at home but I never turn it one when I depart, most time at a completley different location.

Hi all
First post here.
I know I am resurrecting an old thread... I found it while googling for a fix for my inoperative quickGPS on my MDA Compact III.
This has failed to connect for some weeks now and it definitely affects lock-on speeds.
Red Baron's solution above works for me - i.e. download the file and manually put it in the Windows folder on the device - but it is a bit of a chore.
So I then tried Bonkey's solution and edited the IP addresses as shown - but this doesn't work sadly.
Should I be putting a www in front of the addresses listed?
Or has there been some change to the addresses?
It's a bit of a crappy piece of software, very difficult to find out if any updates or changes are required.
I'm very glad of RedBaron's solution, it is so far the only one on the net that I can find that works!
Thanks for any advice you can give.
Simon

Related

Damn GPRS sometimes works and sometimes doesn't!!!!!!!

Aaahhhhhhhhhhh
Can anyone help please?
I am running a PDA2K with i-mate 1.4 roms and radio 1.13.
Sometimes after a telephone call my GPRS fails to connect.
As I have Smartner push email on my phone this is a REAL pain and means I need to reset my device in order to re-establish GPRS and hence email.
THIS HAPPNES 4-8 TIMES A DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Any ideas for a fix out there please?
Cheers.
Robin
I've got this problem too. But i don't know how to make it work correctly!
Every time i need to reconnect the GPRS.
And i realy doesn't like it!!! :evil:
Try this chaps. I have applied the registry tweak and now I keep GPRS on all the time.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Comm\ConnMgr\Providers\{7C4B7A38-5FF7-4bc1-80F6-5DA7870BB1AA}\Connections\(GPRS connection name)\AlwaysOn
Just change it from 0 to 1.
(GPRS connection name) is, of course, the name of your GPRS connection, and I'm not sure if that GUID is the same on
every machine or not, but I only had about 5 GUIDs under Providers, so it shouldn't be too hard to find.
Fatzzz
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This kinda sounds familiar to when I was last using my PDA2K about 6 months ago.
Okay.
HOW do I make this change please?
I have no idea how to do it?
Cheers.
Robin
Dude you need a PPC registry editor. I use EdReg.
Very similar to a normal windows registry editor.
Fatzzz
I have found something like that there: HKCU\Software\Microsoft\ConnMgr\Providers\{7C4B7A38-5FF7-4bc1-80F6-5DA7870BB1AA}\Connections\Providers\(GPRS Connevtion name)
But there is no key named "Always on"!!...
Well you have got further than I have.
I download PHM Registry Edit.
I opened KKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE then Comm and the only 2 options that start with a C under there are:-
Cellular Line and CXPort?????????
Is it something I am doing wrong????
Robin
Robster said:
Well you have got further than I have.
I download PHM Registry Edit.
I opened KKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE then Comm and the only 2 options that start with a C under there are:-
Cellular Line and CXPort?????????
Is it something I am doing wrong????
Robin
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Try to use "Find"
I did a search on Providers.
NOTHING FOUND?????????
Robin
Robster said:
I did a search on Providers.
NOTHING FOUND?????????
Robin
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Try ConnMgr!
NOPE.
Nothing.
Now I am getting really worried.
Either I am doing something very wrong or some of my setup is shot to peices.
And yet apart from this disconnect issue the phone is working fine!!!!!!
Robin
Okay.
It DOES help to check one of the check boxes asking for the kind of data I am looking for............. Dohhhhh
Well I found it under Microsoft.
I Have the following:-
Vodafone Internet
Vodafone MMS
Vodafone WAP and
Vodafone WAP CSD
NOTHING that says GPRS?
Any more ideas?
Cheers.
Robin
Robster said:
NOTHING that says GPRS?
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so did i!
Hi
So no-one can help with this problem?
Looks like I am not the only one suffering and I am not the only one who cannot find the appropriate setting that needs to be changed?
Cheers.
Robin
GPRS problem
From another post someone indicated that in the new rom build its a problem with the caller ID program, and that downgrading this will help the issue:
Here is a step by step instruction:
1. Download the older version of caller-id from:
ftp://xda:[email protected]/BlueAngel/CAB_Files/Caller ID/IA_CallerID_1.20_WWE.CAB
and transfer it over to your device. Any directory is OK. I used ActiveSync to put it into the My Documents folder.
2. Remove the file IA_CD-Startup.exe from \Windows\Startup on your device.
3. Rename iacontacts.dll to something else (e.g. old-iacontacts.dll). This file is in the \Windows directory of your device but is hidden. However you can rename it using your PC. Open Windows explorer, and navigate to Mobile Device>My PocketPC>Windows.
4. Rename displayCID.dll to something else (e.g. old-displayCID.dll). Access it via your PC the same as for the previous step.
5. Soft reset
6. Run the CAB file on the device - just tap on it.
7. Soft reset.
That should do it.
Hope that helps someone, I have downgraded to the 1.22 rom which does not have this issue, but I am considering trying to upgrade to 1.40 and try this as a workaround to the gprs not able to reconnect issue, except after a soft reset or flight mode on/off cycle...
Many thanks.
I am off on holiday tomorrow so don't want to do anything that I cannot repare very quickly in case I have no phone while I am away.
I will give this a try on my return.
If anyone else tries this and is succesful please let us know.
Cheers.
Robin
GPRS Problems and caller Display
I too have been having problems with GPRS connecting once and then not again until a soft-reset or turning the phone off - on top of which caller display was slow and would often hang. (This is on an Alpine) I have succesfully downgraded the caller-id app and the GPRS problems have completely disappeared - on top of which, the app responds quicker, does not hang at all, and responds quicker on an incoming call. All in all, a result!
One note of caution - I had a password on my machine, and after renaming the files and doing a soft reset (as per instructions above) my Alpine would not restart. I had to to a hard reset! if you have a password on yr machine, disable it before you do the downgrade. The GPRS issue was really my only problem with my XDA, and now I'm a happy bunny. :lol:
Im just had to install this. Will see if it will be ok. I'll let you know.
I installed yesterday.
Seems to be working a treat.
EXCELLENT.
Many thanks for all the help.
Robin
Robster said:
I installed yesterday.
Seems to be working a treat.
EXCELLENT.
Many thanks for all the help.
Robin
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Hi Robin - Glad to hear all is ok.. I notice that you're running the i-mate 1.40 ROM.. Any thoughts of updating to the 1.42..?
Cheers!

WM6 Word Suggestion Fix

Hi,
I see that currently leaked WM6 versions have problem with word suggestion checkbox in Start / Settings. You have to uncheck word suggestion on every soft reset. WM6 forget this setting.
This little fix should cure this
Install:
Copy wsuggfix.cab to Universal and uncheck word suggestion.
Try soft reset. Windows should remember your setting.
How does it work?
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The fix consists of two files:
wsgfix.dll
sippoll.exe
wsgfix.dll is a service dll. After installing cab wsgfix.dll creates a hidden window, and requests notifications about
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ControlPanel\Sip, SuggWords value changes.
When Suggwords changes wsgfix copy this value to its own registry key.
sippoll.exe is only started on system startup. sippoll reads Suggwords and disables word suggestion if disabled and copy Suggwords back to
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ControlPanel\Sip, SuggWords. That's all. sippoll doesn't occupy precious program memory
SuggWords fix...
I have discovered another way to fix this and even chang it to the number of words you want -of course reasonable.
\HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\CompIME
...change the "SuggWords" DWORD to the value tht reflects number of words suggested. I use 8, quite okay though.
I thought the same about SIP string but it is very stubborn!
Thanks, it's good to know that.
But If I use this method, I have to edit registry after modifying settings in Control Panel. Or I have to completly leave Control Panel's Word completion tab, and only change registry. And Control Panel applet's tab become unused.
I know it's not a big thing, but I don't like this
thank you for this fix. Works great!
crossbow!!
jerrry said:
thank you for this fix. Works great!
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Hello jerry, I see you using 2.00.02 PV? is it stable? do u recommend? I mean have u encountered any bug yet?
Thank you, this fix works great!
Leo
nice, thanx.
Eelco
have any of you noticed this stops working out of the blue sometimes? i have to go into the keyboard options and check the use suggestion then uncheck it
jacob-mda said:
have any of you noticed this stops working out of the blue sometimes? i have to go into the keyboard options and check the use suggestion then uncheck it
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Yes, the same here.
The fix worked fine for the first couple of days, after that it suddenly stopped working. When I check the suggesting words box (so enabled!) the suggesting words stops again.
When I then uncheck it again, it stays disabled after a soft reset, but it will start suggesting some time later again.....
I'd sure like to see some sort of true 'final' of Windows Mobile 6.0 for the Universal, only containing three fixes:
1. No more word suggesting trouble - disabling means disabling, enabling means enabling.
2. Windows Live Messenger uses only Wi-Fi when connected to a Wi-Fi network and only uses GPRS/3G when not connected to Wi-Fi network.
3. Ofcourse: full 3G video call support.
Problems
JayRayMee.NL said:
Yes, the same here.
The fix worked fine for the first couple of days, after that it suddenly stopped working. When I check the suggesting words box (so enabled!) the suggesting words stops again.
When I then uncheck it again, it stays disabled after a soft reset, but it will start suggesting some time later again.....
I'd sure like to see some sort of true 'final' of Windows Mobile 6.0 for the Universal, only containing three fixes:
1. No more word suggesting trouble - disabling means disabling, enabling means enabling.
2. Windows Live Messenger uses only Wi-Fi when connected to a Wi-Fi network and only uses GPRS/3G when not connected to Wi-Fi network.
3. Ofcourse: full 3G video call support.
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Hmm, that's very strange.
I will check and rebuild it soon.
Thanks for the bug report.
Word suggestion
Hi,
Don't know but do you use tools like SK Tools or PocketMechanic?
Sometimes they clean the registry to deep.
Cheers, Leo
JayRayMee.NL said:
Yes, the same here.
The fix worked fine for the first couple of days, after that it suddenly stopped working. When I check the suggesting words box (so enabled!) the suggesting words stops again.
When I then uncheck it again, it stays disabled after a soft reset, but it will start suggesting some time later again.....
I'd sure like to see some sort of true 'final' of Windows Mobile 6.0 for the Universal, only containing three fixes:
1. No more word suggesting trouble - disabling means disabling, enabling means enabling.
2. Windows Live Messenger uses only Wi-Fi when connected to a Wi-Fi network and only uses GPRS/3G when not connected to Wi-Fi network.
3. Ofcourse: full 3G video call support.
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szilamer said:
Hi,
I see that currently leaked WM6 versions have problem with word suggestion checkbox in Start / Settings. You have to uncheck word suggestion on every soft reset. WM6 forget this setting.
This little fix should cure this
Install:
Copy wsuggfix.cab to Universal and uncheck word suggestion.
Try soft reset. Windows should remember your setting.
How does it work?
-------------------
The fix consists of two files:
wsgfix.dll
sippoll.exe
wsgfix.dll is a service dll. After installing cab wsgfix.dll creates a hidden window, and requests notifications about
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ControlPanel\Sip, SuggWords value changes.
When Suggwords changes wsgfix copy this value to its own registry key.
sippoll.exe is only started on system startup. sippoll reads Suggwords and disables word suggestion if disabled and copy Suggwords back to
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ControlPanel\Sip, SuggWords. That's all. sippoll doesn't occupy precious program memory
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hi i'm new here. i have tried your solution with no luck. please help me!
Thanks for the registry keys!! I added them to the wizard wiki, someone else can change it around I guess...
Does anyone know how to stop WM6 from auto-capping the first letter in a new sentence automatically? I just don't want it to do this anymore, and the Settings > Input checkbox isn't helping... so where in the registry is it?
Please no more CAB files, I like to know where in the registry it is for knowledge reasons
Fix with MortScript
There are another solution (simply - maybe stoopid) to fix this Word Suggestion bug - with MortScript.
When you have MortScript installed simply create text file named SuggWords_Off.mscr with this code:
Code:
RegWriteDWord( "HKCU", "ControlPanel\Sip", "SuggWords", "0" )
and put this file into \Windows\StartUp .

Pocket IE problem with Wifi (WM6)

I upgraded my ROM to the official Cingular WM6 (got it here). I have a problem with pocket IE on any connection other than GPRS/EDGE/3G.
I cannot browse anything with Pocket IE over wifi/active sync. I tried doing other stuff like checking my email and that works so I know its not the wifi settings on my PC. I also tried to connect my PSP and my NDS and both worked so its not some port problem.
Has anyone encountered this and does anyone know of a solution?
I have a problem with PIE not displaying graphics in full resolution. They are all down sized. view -> desktop no longer shows them at full size.
I'm using vp3gs wm6, with IE cache to card.
Any hints on how to restore graphics to their full size? I'm trying to view my network traffic graphs, and when they are downsized, they become useless. I was running Custel's 1.3 for months without issue.
Thanks!
ishtangli said:
I upgraded my ROM to the official Cingular WM6 (got it here). I have a problem with pocket IE on any connection other than GPRS/EDGE/3G.
I cannot browse anything with Pocket IE over wifi/active sync. I tried doing other stuff like checking my email and that works so I know its not the wifi settings on my PC. I also tried to connect my PSP and my NDS and both worked so its not some port problem.
Has anyone encountered this and does anyone know of a solution?
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I found the fix on the WIKI. It had to do with the had coded proxy that they put on the ROM. Deleting 1 key fixed it. If you encounter the same, look under Hermes_Problems of the WIKI.
i am having this same exact problem...off to the wiki!
edit: awesome, seems to be working well so far, thanks for the heads up!
and here is the fix if you don't feel like searching ( and who does? ) and woo 100th post!
Turn off hard coded proxy into IE
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\Internet Settings] The default setting (that uses the proxy) is:
"EnableAutoDetect"=dword:00000000 Change it to:
"EnableAutoDetect"=dword:00000001 Or simply delete it. It's more of the fact that if it's there and =0 it's used. if it's missing it's not used. But changing it to =1 will also make it disable. This way you can simply change the value back without re-adding the seting back in.
For some reason, the registry entry above will occasionally revert from =1 to =0, causing IE's proxy to be active again. Deleting the registry entry prevents this from happening.
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Or...............
y'all could just use the Enable/Restore Proxy icons already provided in the ROM (Programs | Proxy Manager). Guess which registry key they flip...
vp3G said:
Or...............
y'all could just use the Enable/Restore Proxy icons already provided in the ROM (Programs | Proxy Manager). Guess which registry key they flip...
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I gave this a shot cause I realized I had the same issue. It didn't work for me. I don't know how to edit the registry yet. Could you point in the direction to do that. The first time I did it it worked without problems. I did a hard reset and after that it didn't work any more. Any tips.
Iridious said:
I gave this a shot cause I realized I had the same issue. It didn't work for me. I don't know how to edit the registry yet. Could you point in the direction to do that. The first time I did it it worked without problems. I did a hard reset and after that it didn't work any more. Any tips.
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Well, if you do a hard reset it's going to re-enable the proxy by default. I've never seen the Proxy Manager not work, let's put it that way. That said, if you go installing other settings cabs, etc... all bets are off (at least with my ROM, they are...).
Salute to you all!
Salute to you all.
I had this problem long times ago.
It's solved now.
Thanks.
Disabling Proxy worked for Pocket IE, but...
I'm having trouble trying to get Windows Live to work off WiFi rather than connect via GPRS/UMTS. Has anyone else run into this problem and if so, is there any way to fix it?
Thanks in advance.
-Mike
I re-disabled the proxy. I guess it may be because I am at work right now and the wireless is crapy. I can't get anything other than a local connection on my PC. So I'll let you know later
vp3G said:
Or...............
y'all could just use the Enable/Restore Proxy icons already provided in the ROM (Programs | Proxy Manager). Guess which registry key they flip...
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Thank you! Fixed the problem I've been having for a few days now.
ahfunaki said:
i am having this same exact problem...off to the wiki!
edit: awesome, seems to be working well so far, thanks for the heads up!
and here is the fix if you don't feel like searching ( and who does? ) and woo 100th post!
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Damn this site is great!!!!
Thanks it worked perfect!
vp3G said:
Or...............
y'all could just use the Enable/Restore Proxy icons already provided in the ROM (Programs | Proxy Manager). Guess which registry key they flip...
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I am using the official DOPOD WM6 version, and such "proxy manager" does not exist under "programs".
Here you go
venelar said:
Here you go
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so sweet! Thank you!
venelar said:
Here you go
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Grife! I've been scouring the web and xda forums for days now. THIS did the trick.
Thanks much for posting the .cab!!
palpasphere said:
I'm having trouble trying to get Windows Live to work off WiFi rather than connect via GPRS/UMTS. Has anyone else run into this problem and if so, is there any way to fix it?
Thanks in advance.
-Mike
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The only way i have found to do this is to go to CommManager and turn off "Phone" and enable WiFi and then sign into Windows Live, and then go back to CommManager and Enable Phone again! it forces it to connect to wifi rather than the choice between wifi and gprs stuff
hope that helps

GPRS connected but stop at "Locating..."

Hello All,
First of all, I'm sorry if I open new thread. I already tried to search similar problem here but could find anything. Btw, I'm still new to Windows Mobile platform.
I've got problem with GPRS.
First GPRS connection is very slow (compared to after Hard reset), and after connected, Internet Explorer shows "Locating..." on status bar. Then message box appears "The page cannot be found. Check the name and try again."
All applications also could not access internet via GPRS.
I guess that DNS is not properly configured during connection.
I found two workaround solutions currently:
- Use Work connection, instead of ISP Internet (Setting -> Connection -> Advanced -> Select Network -> "Connect internet using "Work""). This solution is not really stable.
- Hard reset solve the problem. Last option which is very bad.
- Does anybody have similar problem? Does anybody know how to fix?
- How to find like "ipconfig" in Windows?
If somebody knows link / reference with similar problem, please kindly provide it.
I would really appreciate it. Thanks!
Best regards,
TwoAce
ROM: FInixNOver 3.1.1 -> Wow ROM!
Radio: 1.38.00.11
goto start-settings- tab connections - wireless lan
then goto tab power mode, and put slider to "best performance"
press ok.
it works for me.
Hello stormyb,
May I know what is the correlation between GPRS and Wireless LAN?
Do you also have problem with not working ISP Internet connection?
Thanks.
Best regards,
TwoAce
Have you tried to re-run the Network Wizard to see if it will rebuild your settings for you? I've had a few occasions when I've needed to do this, and it sets things straight.
I don't see the correlation between the Wi-Fi and GPRS either, but stormyb might know something we don't.
I get negative result on what stormyb suggested.
Thanks a lot for your input!
SuperSport, I already tried, too before and get negative result.
Thanks for your input.
This is what I did:
1. Remove All Connections setting (both Internet and Work).
2. "Enable Auto Configuration" on Connection Setup
3. Shutdown
4. Turn on and receive notification about empty connection.
5. Create manually Internet setting on Connections (I created manually because Ukraine is not on the list of Connection Setup.
6. Check via Internet Explorer and receive negative result
7. Workaround solution -> Create manually Work setting on Connection and redirect all connection to Work. Works perfectly!
Did I miss something here?
I wonder how to check network configuration (like ipconfig in Windows desktop).
Best regards,
TwoAce
Btw, I just read some articles.
Is HTC Connection Setup the same as Network Wizard?
Best regards,
TwoAce
twoace said:
Btw, I just read some articles.
Is HTC Connection Setup the same as Network Wizard?
Best regards,
TwoAce
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As far as I know, they do the same thing, but Network Wizard is older. I have to use the HTC Network Wizard to get the correct settings for my network. HTC Connection Setup does not work for me. I just checked HTC Network Wizard, and found it has WellCOM listed under Ukraine. Is that your network? If so, you might try installing Network Wizard and see if that helps. It can be uninstalled if it's no good.
Attached below: NetworkWizard.cab
sorry my mistake, i thought you were talking about wireless lan,... but for that you have to do what i typed before.
gprs just works fine by me. i used the connection wizzard which came with the rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=364972
like the one above here from supersport.
stormyb said:
sorry my mistake, i thought you were talking about wireless lan,...
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No problem, I was really hoping you had a new trick up your sleeve that we didn't know about.
I'm with MTS / UMC provider.
My current HTC Connection Setup also has Welcomm listed under Ukraine.
I'm still lucky that I have workaround solution. If not, I'm already crazy.
Thanks SuperSport and stormyb! If you have any idea later, please let me know.
I really appreciate for your reply.
Best regards,
TwoAce
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No problem, I was really hoping you had a new trick up your sleeve that we didn't know about.
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nope, sorry, i am not a genius....
i'm more reading this forum and learning instead of giving my knowledge. everything i wanted to know is on this forum....
so i spent much time searching.....i need a new search button...
BTW: Twoace: i see You use: Radio: 1.38.00.11
maybe if you upgrade your radio rom ?
You can find radiorom here:
http://trinityguides.info/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=38&Itemid=66
Yes, I know I'm using 1.38.00.11.
Among 3 of 4 Radio version, unfortunately only 1.38.00.11 works with USSD support (e.g. *101# to check balance).
I haven't tried 1.46.00.11. Will try it in the weekend and report.
Best regards,
TwoAce

Verizon GPS not working any longer..?

Has anyone figured out how to get GPS working with Verizon again? I Have a xv6900 running NFSFAN's verizon Custom WM6.1 1.14 and I'm not sure what to do.
I have read through this thread http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=61493 but I still haven't found a solution.
inthenickoftime4 said:
Has anyone figured out how to get GPS working with Verizon again? I Have a xv6900 running NFSFAN's verizon Custom WM6.1 1.14 and I'm not sure what to do.
I have read through this thread http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=61493 but I still haven't found a solution.
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The problem appears to be that Verizon is authenticating their aGPS server and if your phone is not valid for aGPS support the 'fix' will no longer work. There a rumors about that Veriosn may offer aGPS support for a fee in the near future because some of their new models are supposed to unlock aGPS first quarter 2009.
What has worked for many is to use the TELUS aGPS server. To do this use QPST like for the original fix, but use the following assignments:
IP: 216.198.139.92
PORT: 8889
Not as fast as the Verizon, but I get locks in about 30 seconds.
Hope this helps.
VZYGuy said:
The problem appears to be that Verizon is authenticating their aGPS server and if your phone is not valid for aGPS support the 'fix' will no longer work. There a rumors about that Veriosn may offer aGPS support for a fee in the near future because some of their new models are supposed to unlock aGPS first quarter 2009.
What has worked for many is to use the TELUS aGPS server. To do this use QPST like for the original fix, but use the following assignments:
IP: 216.198.139.92
PORT: 8889
Not as fast as the Verizon, but I get locks in about 30 seconds.
Hope this helps.
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Thanks a lot, I'll give that a try. I have been lost without GPS. (excuse the pun)
Do I have to change anything in the registry?
inthenickoftime4 said:
Thanks a lot, I'll give that a try. I have been lost without GPS. (excuse the pun)
Do I have to change anything in the registry?
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Here is a post that may have all the fixes and settings you need http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showpost.php?p=801450&postcount=130
I took the liberty of just doing a copy/paste of the details for you here as well but you can hit the link for more updates and details on your own
plus the arcsoft MMS cab is over there if you need that to download as well
Detroit Doug
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HOW TO FOR VZW USERS
This will be updated as I discover more.
This has all been done using the clean rom as I had many issues with the other.
What worked on a fresh flash
1. Voice
2. Data
3. SMS
4. All hardware
GPS
1. This is assuming you have already done the agps hack
2. Dial *228 and choose option 1
3. Soft reset the phone
4. Open your favorite gps app and you should have a lock within 30 seconds.
(if that does not work make sure you have location on in the phone settings. Also make sure that under gps settings you have the baud rate set to 4800 and the com port set to 4)
If it still does not work check the following reg settings
[HKLM\Software\HTC\SUPL GPS]
\EnableAGPS = 1
\EnableSmartMode = 1
\GPSMode = 4 (should also work as 2)
\NumberFixes = 999999999
\QoSAccuracy = 50
\QoSPerformance = 89
\ServerIP = 195.207.101.126
\ServerPort = 7788
\timeBetweenFixes = 1
MMS
1. Go to connection settings and select "Manage existing connections"
2. edit the only connection there
3. Name it whatever you want ie "vzw"
4. hit next and enter #777 as the number
5. hit next and put "[email protected]" and "vzw" as the password
6. hit finish
7. install the attached arcsoft cab
8. do a soft reset.
9. open phmregedit in the start menu
10. navigate to HKLM\Software\Arcsoft\ArcsoftMMS UA\Config\mm1\WspHeader\X-VzW-MDN and put your 10 digit phone number for the value
11. wait a min or two and do a soft reset
12. go into messaging select menu and then mms options
13. select the server tab
14. select verizon wireless and change connect via to "the internet", the other settings should be correct.
15. wait a few min and perform a soft reset once more
16. now mms should work!!!
Not sure what the deal is with the GPS's not working. Mine has not stopped working. I attempted the aGPS fix in the beginning but it would not work for. I am running NFSFAN's ROM & my GPS is working without an issue. Granted I unlocked my phone with 2.31 before upgrading to VZW's 6.1 ROM & never let the customizations run.
This guy has the right idea here ---> http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=36377
I had been searching for WEEKS.. I'm freshly in my NFS6.5 V7 with no customizations ran other than NFS's, I went and did what the guy said at ppc geeks, except I didn't install the gps registry cab he tells you to..
In both QPST and the registry [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\HTC\SUPL AGPS] I did this
PDE IP Address = 66.174.95.132
PDE Port Number = 8888
(Only QPST)PDE Transport = IP
(Only QPST)Position Calculation = mobile
with GPSMode: 4
**** works beautifully..
in google maps i DONT let it automatically find GPS, i put it to com4 4800..
i get about 5-6 active, occasionally going upwards around 7-8 but no more, works for me
although im currently looking for another gps program to use, google maps isnt bad but i wanna see if theres better free ones out there, if anyone has suggestions please let me know
I take it back it worked for about 4 hours and now no longer locks, in google maps it'll say "seeking GPS satellite (479001920).." and sometimes cut down to "seeking GPS satellites (5).." and go back and forth quickly.. at first when i got it working it would lock in on the 5 after like 10 seconds, now no luck
to bad, hopefully it comes around on its own lol.. or ill try a few changes now that i have a basis
edit: NEVERMIND.. had the problem for about 30-40 minutes (which lead to me posting to let anyone who might read what i did know the same might happen to them) and now it started to work again on its own just fine
GPS on verizon
I want to know if the GPS will use data or not, my phone has a data block and I still have the WM6.1 original rom. I was thinking to the what the last post did but it shows that it edits ip address.
Is there a way to keep the rom but use the gps without using data?
s.lanso said:
I want to know if the GPS will use data or not, my phone has a data block and I still have the WM6.1 original rom. I was thinking to the what the last post did but it shows that it edits ip address.
Is there a way to keep the rom but use the gps without using data?
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I dont think it uses Data because from what i remember there were some people using the GPS feature with a Data Block
I'm seeing satellites (red bars) when I open mGpsCmd but I'm unable to get a lock (blue bars). Any ideas why I'm unable to get a lock?
mdjkim said:
I'm seeing satellites (red bars) when I open mGpsCmd but I'm unable to get a lock (blue bars). Any ideas why I'm unable to get a lock?
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You are no the only having difficulties but I have run out of ideas.
The only thing that I can offer is look at the registry settings.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE ----SOFTWARE ----> HTC ----> SUPL AGPS
EnableGPS = 1
GPSMode =2 I have changed this to a 4 & been able to lock.
You can try tweaking these & see if it helps. If you are able to get a lock change them back. It usually takes the longest to obtain the first lock. Some people have experienced in excess of 15 minutes.
jadesse said:
You are no the only having difficulties but I have run out of ideas.
The only thing that I can offer is look at the registry settings.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE ----SOFTWARE ----> HTC ----> SUPL AGPS
EnableGPS = 1
GPSMode =2 I have changed this to a 4 & been able to lock.
You can try tweaking these & see if it helps. If you are able to get a lock change them back. It usually takes the longest to obtain the first lock. Some people have experienced in excess of 15 minutes.
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I searching for GPS and have found it difficult to "sift" out the aGPS mixed in with the GPS... and of course, that is what determines whether a data connection is required. I have the Data Block and want to only use the Satelites.
So my questions....
In my registry the above location lists only
EnableAGPS = 1
not
EnableGPS = 1
Do I need to edit out the A in AGPS to read only GPS?
Do I need both entries?
If both should I change "EnableAGPS = 1" to the value 0?
I will keep "sifting", but if anyone can answer the above or point to a thread where the posts are purely about "GPS" without aGPS mixed in, I would REALLY appreciate the answers or link
In order to use the GPS with no data, set the following:
\EnableAGPS = 0
\EnableSmartMode = 0
\GPSMode = 0
With these settings you will only use the sats. Warning: That first lock may take a long time.
Mike
golfnz34me said:
In order to use the GPS with no data, set the following:
\EnableAGPS = 0
\EnableSmartMode = 0
\GPSMode = 0
With these settings you will only use the sats. Warning: That first lock may take a long time.
Mike
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Thanks for the reply.
I may still be confused with all that has happened since the Touch/Vogue came out...(I have actually read too much and hacked too little so far) I am a new owner, and so I am wondering how many of the early posted problems were eliminated now that WinMo6.1 comes standard instead of an upgrade, as well as having an updated radio 3.37.78.
In my reading people are posting that this radio works for accessing GPS (though they may actually be reporting success with aGPS)... but do I still need to use the coke unlocker? or is this only for ROM flashing? Also if I flash one of NFSFANS ROMs will this "fix" any GPS setting problems I may or may not have?
My apologies for any noobiness, I tried to pay my dues searching but... not all the threads are clean nor all the post clear. (nothing new in the forum world)
Edit
Answers to my questions^^^
coke unlocker has to be used activate GPS radio
Radio 3.37.78 works fine for GPS
NFSFANs ROMs are built for Vogues with active GPS radios.

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