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Wassup All,
This thread is dedicated to problem resolution. So if you have a prob let us know. And for those who know how to fix the problem post your solution here and let everyone be happy!
BTW, here is a set of solutions for:
1) those whose WM5 lockups during the night (haven't had this for a week or so after applying the following):
a. Make sure your Today Items are compatible with WM5 (disable suspicious items by unchecking Settings->Today->Item name box);
b. Disable HKCU\Control Panel\Phone\Sleep by putting 0 value;
2) those whose GPRS connection drops when putting/receiving a call:
a. Make sure your HKLM\ConnMgr\Planner\Settings\SuspendResume contain ~GPRS! value
b. Power off your device after 5sec of GPRS connection establishment
c. Try to place/recv a call
3) those whose Bluetooth over ActiveSync have stopped working unexpectedly:
a. Make sure your desktop PC have at least one network adapter enabled (if you have no adapters you may install MS Loopback software adapter from network adapters section of hardware installation wizard)
b. On your PPC, check ActiveSync->Connections->Syncrhonize all PCs using this connection box
4) those who have dual sim card and changing of cards using flight mode off/on takes so much time:
a. Whenever you need to change sim card start Wireless Modem application, choose Irda from the drop list and tap Start. Then tap Stop and close Wireless Modem. Now you can turn off flight mode in much faster way.
5) Caller ID filter to be used during the night or busy sessions:
a. Assign a ringtone to VIP contact using Contacts->Ringtone
b. Find any silent wave/wma/mp3 file and place it to \windows or \windows\rings folder
c. When you need to receive only VIP calls choose this silent audio file from your Phone->Options->Ringtone drop list
6) To disable automatic repeat of reminder:
Set "0" to HKCU\ControlPanel\Notifications\Reminders\AutoSnooze\AutoSnoozeMins value
7) To enable MMS reception:
Try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?p=142617
Re: WM5: Problem Resolution Center
Is there anybody who progressed with ArcSoft MMS/Inbox integration?
This thread is an excellent idea. Here are a few questions/issues I am facing with WM5.
- The Alram Bug is back My alarms don't ring. Sometimes they ring once and instead of repeating, like they are supposed to, they just go back to sleep. They will only continue when i turn on the phone (whever that may be).
- ActiveSync is always running on the PPC. If I kill it manually, it comes back after a while.
- Can I hide the BT icon in the system try? Can I control the display (hide/unhide) the system tray?
- Can i customize the soft buttons (Phone, Contacts) at the bottom? i.e. assign other programs to those buttons and change the label?
- Camera and record hardware buttons do't work. This has been widely reported and I believe its under investigation.
humayunl said:
- The Alram Bug is back My alarms don't ring. Sometimes they ring once and instead of repeating, like they are supposed to, they just go back to sleep. They will only continue when i turn on the phone (whever that may be).
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In your particular case let's try the following: while your system is powered (power off value does not turn off your device) a set of automatic snoozes will be performed and each snooze will prolong time of power-off.
So, change HKCU\ControlPanel\Notifications\Reminders\AutoSnooze\AutoSnoozeMins to a value less than the value of system Power Off.
Example of alarm that repeats every 2 mins on a system that suppose to power-off after 3 mins of idleness:
a. Set up value of Power off (Settings->System->Power->Advanced->Turn off device if not used for) to 3 mins
b. Set the registry value to 2 mins
- Can I hide the BT icon in the system try? Can I control the display (hide/unhide) the system tray?
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You can control appearance of the icon by moving \Windows\Startup\BTIcon.lnk file to and from \Windows\Startup\ folder. Example, I want tray icon so I leave the file in \Windows\Startup\ folder. Now I don't want tray icon so I move \Windows\Startup\BTIcon.lnk file to a different place and soft-reset my device to get the changes take effect. Moving operations can be performed using Windows Explorer (Cut function)
- Can i customize the soft buttons (Phone, Contacts) at the bottom? i.e. assign other programs to those buttons and change the label?
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Place path and name for your applications at the value 1 of HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Shell\Rai\:MSCProg and HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Shell\Rai\:MSContacts registry branches.
Here is an example of starting calculator when pressing Contacts button:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Shell\Rai\:MSContacts\1 = calc.exe OR \windows\calc.exe
WARNING! Changing of CProg branch will lead to remap of your Green Phone Button too.
ActiveSync is always running on the PPC. If I kill it manually, it comes back after a while.
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I also noticed that and changed many reg values so don't remembler what helped. First try to uncheck this checkbox "ActiveSync->Connections->Syncrhonize all PCs using this connection" when not using activesync and soft-reset your device to see if it helps. Let me know on your progress pls.
Camera and record hardware buttons do't work. This has been widely reported and I believe its under investigation.
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These seems to depend on your boot rom version. I have 1.2 and I upgraded from W2k3SE 2.20chs with nb.nbf only and my buttons work Ok.
PocketIE starting with blank page
Starting PocketIE with a blank page is a bit faster than loading a default page with graphics.
1) Navigate your PocketIE to "about:blank" (type and open in the address bar)
2) Open Tools->Options and set current page as your home page
Now, each time you start your PocketIE a blank page will be fastly loaded
ActiveSync4 on NT-based OS that don't have SPs installed
If you haven't updated your OS with service pack you can still install ActiveSync4 and use it for Bluetooth or IrDA synchronizations.
1) Login with Administrative privelege
2) Open your Windows Explorer and open properties of "setup.exe" file. Choose Compatibility tab, check "Run this program in compatibility mode for" box and select Windows 2000 option
3) Run setup.exe
TomTom51/WM2005/BlueTooth problems
Can someone help me?
About every minute TTN5.1 is loosing the Bluetooth GPS
(EMTAC Crux II/BTGPS) but soon after finds it again.
I'm using de TomTom5patch but can not use com5.
Also installed Bluetoothtools, using com4 for the BTGPS.
Com 5 is in use according to Bluetoothtools
(http://www.bluetooth.jazztel.es/).
Within TTN5.1 i can select the BTGPS correctly on com4.
It identifies itself as the BTGPS.
I'm not using "New Outgoing Port" or "New Incomming Port"
because i'm not sure if this is necessary.
If it's necessary, what port must I use?
Can the settings done by the TomTom5patch be reversed and how?
Which settings are affected by this patch?
How do i disable Infrared on the Himalaya?
How do i disable BT within TomTom?
My main issues seem to be
MMS- Cant get to work at all
GPRS- Cant get internet over GPRS
Camera and Notes button- Can live without these
i have the same problem with tomtom my bluetooth keeps droping out.
i'm using tomtom5.0 and the tomtom com5 patch
with the deflut microsoft bluetooth
i set my outgoing port to com5 and tomtom5.0 can find it but like i said it drops out alot
and one more side note i put my com5patch file in my tartup folder but after i soft-reset and try to start tomtom. tomtom can't find com5 so i have stop tomtom and manuly go start the com5patch
this kinda sucks so if anyone can help that would be great
Active Sync cannot work at all
I got problem with active sync, and xbackup. It always said database error, and all option on Hima's Active sync setting greyed out.
does anyone get the same problem? How to solve it? thx
IMate->WM2k5 said:
Wassup All,
This thread is dedicated to problem resolution. So if you have a prob let us know. And for those who know how to fix the problem post your solution here and let everyone be happy!
BTW, here is a set of solutions for:
4) those who have dual sim card and changing of cards using flight mode off/on takes so much time:
a. Whenever you need to change sim card start Wireless Modem application, choose Irda from the drop list and tap Start. Then tap Stop and close Wireless Modem. Now you can turn off flight mode in much faster way.
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Hi, if I remember correctly, the STK from WM2K5 is not working with any STK SIM card. May I know how you managed to make it work?
Thanks
WM05
is there any location i can get wm05 for PDA2K
Re: WM05
gwassef said:
is there any location i can get wm05 for PDA2K
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obviously not in this thread... jerk
problem:
media player 10 turns the screen back on when changing tracks despite 'screen toggle' being active.
Re: TomTom51/WM2005/BlueTooth problems
Dodger said:
About every minute TTN5.1 is loosing the Bluetooth GPS
(EMTAC Crux II/BTGPS) but soon after finds it again.
I'm using de TomTom5patch but can not use com5.
Also installed Bluetoothtools, using com4 for the BTGPS.
Com 5 is in use according to Bluetoothtools
(http://www.bluetooth.jazztel.es/).
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Automatic disconnect is known feature of Pocket Bluetooth Tools it automatically disconnects after 1 minute of BT inactivity. As I remember you can stop this feature by taping on clock icon at your today so your clock icon should not have white color but should be grey. Warning! By disabling automatic disconnect feature your battery draining rate may increase.
Within TTN5.1 i can select the BTGPS correctly on com4.
It identifies itself as the BTGPS. I'm not using "New Outgoing Port" or "New Incomming Port" because i'm not sure if this is necessary.
If it's necessary, what port must I use?
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Sorry don't have TT & BT GPS. Haven't you tried Settings->GPS Wizard for setting up your GPS?
0) Pair your GPS using serial profile
1) Set COM9 to Settings->GPS->Programs tab->"GPS program port:"
2) Set COM0, if not using ActiveSync over BT, or COM1, if using AS over BT, to Settings->GPS->Hardware tab->"GPS hardware port:"
3) Make sure your Settings->GPS->Access tab->"Manage GPS automatically" is checked
4) Open your TT and select COM9 in your device configuration window
OR
0) Pair your GPS using serial profile
1) Select your device through Settings->Connection->Bluetooth->Com Ports->New Outgoing Port->Your GPS Device
2) Tap Next
3) Select any port under "Port:", e.g. COM8
4) Open your TT->GPS Device Configuration->Select Com8
Try to check if your GPS works... if not, continue with the following:
4.1) Open Settings->GPS Wizard, Assign hardware com port to COM8 (Hardware tab) and Assign program com port to COM9 (Programs tab), check the "Manage GPS automatically" in Access tab
4.2) Select COM9 in your TT.
Good Luck! ;-)
How do i disable Infrared on the Himalaya?
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Infrared for reception of files is disabled by unchecking Settings->Connection->Beam->Receive all incoming beams box
GPRS- Cant get internet over GPRS
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Assuming that you know your internet access point name, user name and password for your operator (if you don't know try to visit your operator's website):
1. Tap on Settings->Connections->Connections->Advanced->Select Networks->New under "Programs that automatically connect to the Internet should connect using:"
2. Enter your ISP name under "Enter a name for these settings:", e.g. Turbo-GPRS
3. Select "Modem" tab
4. Tap on "New"
5. Enter a name for connection under "enter a name for the connection:", e.g. turbo.gprs, and choose Cellular line (GPRS) under "Select a modem:". Don't leave "Cellular Line" but choose "Cellular line (GPRS)"!!!
6. Tap "Next"
7. Enter your provider's access point name, e.g. internet
8. Tap "Next"
9. Fill corresponding user credentials and tap Finish
10. Run Internet Explorer or Inbox to connect to the Internet
vbexpert said:
Hi, if I remember correctly, the STK from WM2K5 is not working with any STK SIM card. May I know how you managed to make it work?
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Sorry don't have STK enabled sim but STK application runs and displays that "No application is installed on current SIM".
btw, my dual SIM card changes cards using Radio On/Off function not STK
Re: WM05
defroster said:
media player 10 turns the screen back on when changing tracks despite 'screen toggle' being active.
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Just tested track change in the following order:
0) Didn't cradle
1) Run WMP
2) Unset "Screen Toggle" option so it is "None"
3) Loaded 5 mp3s to SD
4) WMP automatically scanned SD for new content
5) Started to play my library's all music
6) All five tracks and overall repeat were performed without turning backlight on again
Does anyone else have this prob???
Registry Settings -> Software Settings
Dear All,
Please pay attention that after making changes, installing new software or doing your usual software settings it is advisable to power off your device before soft-resetting.
Example, I recently setup my Inbox mail accounts and soft resetted my device in a usual way. After a soft reset I found out that none of my accounts was actually kept. So, I did setup again, powered off my device and soft-resetted it. After soft-reset all mail accounts were saved and were workable
Solution for TomTom51/WM2005/BlueTooth problems
Hi all,
I think I've found a solution.
TTN5 works for me perfect now, but when I activate the
compass so it will display itself on the navigation screen,
then the GPS is lost (and found again) about every minute.
When I deactivate the compass, there is no problem at all!
So, try this and let me know if this solves your problem.
avengerpenguin said:
My main issues seem to be
MMS- Cant get to work at all
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Keep your eye on this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?p=142617#142617
with tomtom 3.0 it was simple to connect with tomtom 4.0 it was again simple then came tomtom 5.0
had to select wired gps and then chose com port 6 with tomtom 5.0 with wm 2003se. with wm5.0 its all different cant get it to synch with my gps any help will be great. im sure there will be a lot of people strugglign with this
Same problem here but using a Pharos 360 with the Bluetooth docking station. With WM2003SE Tom Tom shows a lot more com ports. It used to have Com5 and Com6 and the bottom of the configuration screen. Now it only has Com1 Wired connection, Com2 and COm9.
When pairing the GPS to an outbound serial port you can not use com9, Com2 or Com1. If you pair the GPS to new port like com6, Tom Tom still does not offer com6 as an option.
So I figured you had to use the GPS control panel item to map another Com port to the actual GPS com port. But still no joy. After creating a new software com port it still does not show up in Tom Tom. If you use one Com2 or Com9 that Tom Tom does have options for, it does not connect.
Anyone got this working??
Shawn
Please check your PM.
Thanks,
Darren
solution found for the above
go to bluetooth and pair the gps with the phone. enter passcode if required then click on new outgoing port and then select com port 6.
open tomtom then select configure gps then select other buetooth gps. you should now see com port 6. select this and everything should work now.
That does not work for me. Once I pair my GPS and assign it a com port, the com port will NOT show up in the Tom Tom GPS configuration screen.
Shawn
tomtom
need to ensure you enable the serial connection when it asks you. for me it worked on com 6 and should be same for you no matter wat bluetooth gps you are using as it says this on tomtom website. instead of using wired gps like in 2003se we need to use bluetooth gps option and it should work. seems to work fine for me. do a breakdown of what you are doing cos we may find something i am doing that you are missing out or something you are doing which is wrong.
by the way i have beams turned off and i have not fiddled with com ports on the gps setting icon in settings menu. the application and hardware port have been set to none. we just need to apply the gps port to com 6 upon creation of partnership
Thanks for the reply
This is what I am doing.
Settings->Connections->BlueTooth
On Mode tab. Turn On Bluethooth
Click Device Tab
Click new partnership
Pharos iGPS-BT shows up. I select and say next
I check the serial Port service and click save
I click on Com Ports tab
I click on new Outgoing Port
I select My GPS and select Com6
I have tried with the "Secure connection" on and off
Click Finish
Now the comm port tab shows
Pharos iGPS-BT (COM6)
New Outgoing Port
New Incoming Port
Click Ok to close the BlueTooth manager
Click X to close the settings window
Run Tom Tom
Click on the GPS Bars to get to the status summary
Click on the bars again to get to GPS Status
Click COnfigure
Select Other Bluetooth GPS
Press Continue on next screen
Now all the shows up is
BT UART
COM2:
Serial Cable on COM1:
COM9:
Ir on COM3:
So I can not select Com6 as it is not in the list.
i have the problem....
can,t anyone welp. pls
think i have a solution
slammers et al,
switch off 'Receive all incoming beams' in Settings, Connections, Beam.
in Settings, Connections, Bluetooth, Services select Serial Port - in mine 3 are ticked:
Enable service
Authentication(Passkey) required
Encryption required.
click Advanced, Inbound COM Port is 5, Outbound COM Port is 6.
switch on your bluetooth GPS receiver.
open Bluetooth Manager and double tap your GPS receiver, if it's not in Bluetooth Manager then pair the device and create a serial connection by clicking New, Explore a Bluetooth device, select your device to make a serial connection shortcut.
start TomTom, go to 'Change preferences', Show GPS status, Configure, select 'Other Bluetooth GPS' and select Serial port 6....click done....in the GPS Status window you may see that it is connected....if not do the next step.
click done, exit application.
soft reset device.
switch your bluetooth gps receiver off then on.
start TomTom, leave it for 30 seconds....it should connect to your GPS device...if you have the older TomTom GPS receiver you'll be able to tell that it's made a connection by the constant blue light being displayed on the gps receiver.
if you have no luck with selecting 'Other Bluetooth GPS' try selecting 'Other Cable NMEA GPS', choose GPS baud rate 4800 and then 'Bluetooth Serial Port 6' in the TomTom configuration screen.
i know it's a bluetooth device but this has been a problem prior to version 5.10 of the tomtom software and people have had success using this option and connecting.
i've had success with a few different configurations and have helped a few people get theirs working.....also there is a claire on this board who i went through a painstakingly long back an forth post with and i'm still not sure if she got it working....but i've just learned how to get mine working where it turns on the bluetooth automatically and switches it off also...and prior to this post i had it connected using the 'Other Cable NMEA GPS' instead of Other Bluetooth GPS....so good thing i turned it on and messed with my config while trying to explain how to modify yours.
good luck.
i dont have this opction on windows mobile 5 decoy 7....
you dont have that option?
no... mobile 5 have the BT like qtek s100.. very simple.... :shock:
but finely i have put on work the bt-338 on mY BA with tom tom 5
i do this:
seting-connections-bt then i partnership with gps
next
setings-connections-bt-com ports and make outgoing port with gps (com6)
setings.connections.bt.com ports and make incoming por (com7)
next
go to gps frome wn5 and put com7 in "software" live the menu of hardware as "none" and 4800 and ond the 3 windom put on
then opem de tom tom and open de pgs configuracion and use "other bt gps" and use the port com6...
work on me :lol: :lol:
good luck....
go to gps frome wn5 and put com7 in "software" live the menu of hardware as "none" and 4800 and ond the 3 windom put on
then opem de tom tom and open de pgs configuracion and use "other bt gps" and use the port com6...
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Are you sure you mean softport 7 and set 6 in tomtom?
help
I am having this problem but the TyTn only lets me use Com 0 so I cant set it to com6.
WHen I am in TomTom it says there is no gps and when trying to configure it doesnt give me the right options.
help please
Hiya
Im having a few problems with my bluetooth gps reciver and tom tom 5 Im wondering if you guys can help. Basically I cant get tom tom to see my gps reciver. Even though its connected in the bluetooth connections manager. Ive tried all the com ports in tom tom with no joy anyone had a similar problem and knows how to fix it such as manually setting the coms port perhaps?
this is the gps reciver
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-BLUETOOTH...5818774240QQcategoryZ4668QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Have you looked at my description about how to get it working in the Wiki?
is this the one you are on about
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=28085&highlight=wiki
if it is would it be possible to send me the file or to upload the 5.10 of tom tom upate
That's the thread, yes. And you can find that file on TomTom's website. I forgot to mention that this is meant for WM5, I'm so used to everything being BA WM5 these days, so if your'e running WM2003SE, I don't think it will help much...
Thanks
right i shall have a play later and i'll let you know how it goes
Ive Fixed it
Right tis working, i'll let you know how i did it just incase anyone has the same problem
step by step instructions
1)Switch on bluetooth gps reciver and bluetooth on xda
2)Go in to bluetooth manager
3) Create a new connection, and go in explore a bluetooth device, select the serial port option
4)Then go in bluetooth settings services tab and then go down to serial port connection, check enable service and uncheck authorization required and passkey required
5)Next click on advanced and uncheck the "default device for outgoing serial connections: bt gps, display the device selection screen the next time an outgoing serial connection is attempted.
6) Make a note of the inbound com port (mine was 5)
7) Hit ok
8) Next open up tom tom
9) Go in the change preferences tab
10) Then in to the gps status
11) Then the configure tab
12) Then select other bluetooth Gps
13) Then select which ever bluetooth serial com port was your in bound one (mine was 5) then hit done
14) i suggest you walk outside then your gps works faster it may take a few mins to find you
Ive Fixed it
Right tis working, i'll let you know how i did it just incase anyone has the same problem
step by step instructions
1)Switch on bluetooth gps reciver and bluetooth on xda
2)Go in to bluetooth manager
3) Create a new connection, and go in explore a bluetooth device, select the serial port option
4)Then go in bluetooth settings services tab and then go down to serial port connection, check enable service and uncheck authorization required and passkey required
5)Next click on advanced and uncheck the "default device for outgoing serial connections: bt gps, display the device selection screen the next time an outgoing serial connection is attempted.
6) Make a note of the inbound com port (mine was 5)
7) Hit ok
8) Next open up tom tom
9) Go in the change preferences tab
10) Then in to the gps status
11) Then the configure tab
12) Then select other bluetooth Gps
13) Then select which ever bluetooth serial com port was your in bound one (mine was 5) then hit done
14) i suggest you walk outside then your gps works faster it may take a few mins to find you
BT and Tom tom
Hi
I had the same problems!! but with this thread its now sorted, Thanks
But
When I exit tomtom bluetooth is turned off!
Also I have a HDH-600 headset and both dont appear to work at the same time.
my version is BT-PPC/PE version 1.0.0 build 1900.
any ideas?
Bluetooth switching off when tom tom is closed
erm ive had the same problem mate, im the one who wrote the post above. I havent found a solution yet and ive tried pretty hard for a couple of weeks. So i guess its tough look mate untill tomtom bring out an update or someone codes a fix for it.
I have another BT handsfree called an ADB Speaker, and that works perfectly when using TomTom. That's a BT car handsfree, btw.
can some one here please help me this is driving me mad for days now i have been looking thro the forums at some of the posts how to set up tomtom 5 and how to setup the gps bluetooth receiver i have followed all instructions how to but iam not getting any where tomtom is installed Ok the gps control panel is installed but i cant seem to get any blue tooth com ports to show up in tomtom apart from
qct data interface
RIL on com6
com7
serial cable on com1
Ir on com3
if i rember when i had it installed on my xda2i when i went to tomtom and
bluetooth other then com ports i could pick from tow bluetooth coms 5 & 6
this really is getting to me now i do believe it possible to do it there guys selling the info on ebay with pictures of it running on the XDA exec but i just cant seem to do it
please i would be so greatfull for any help i only got the phone last week i like it
TomTom & Bluetooth GPS
Hi there,
I am just guessing but give it a try, as i am using a cradle based GPS device bcs i wanna use the bluetooth headset as well during drive.
1. Try to first pair your Bluetooth GPS device with ur phone.
2. Once pairing is done, start TomTom
3. Goto ""ChangePreference->ShowGPS Status->Configure->Other Bluetooth GPS.
(Com1 is for the wired NMEA GPS device)
Your phone must within the connection of ur Bluetooth GPS device, now try BLUETOOTH SERIAL PORT Com5.
Try if its help
Sidd
Re: TomTom & Bluetooth GPS
sidd said:
Hi there,
I am just guessing but give it a try, as i am using a cradle based GPS device bcs i wanna use the bluetooth headset as well during drive.
1. Try to first pair your Bluetooth GPS device with ur phone.
2. Once pairing is done, start TomTom
3. Goto ""ChangePreference->ShowGPS Status->Configure->Other Bluetooth GPS.
(Com1 is for the wired NMEA GPS device)
Your phone must within the connection of ur Bluetooth GPS device, now try BLUETOOTH SERIAL PORT Com5.
Try if its help
Sidd
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Hi Sidd,
I have tried that. The problem is that the phone won't allow me to connect to any other port than 8, 4 and 0 and in the Tom Tom menu there is no option of chosing those ports.
Thanks for advice anyway.
Rob
Hi Rob,
Make sure ur Beam is OFF
Start->Settings->Connection->Beam
MUST be UN-TICKED.
(By the way I am in London, where r u?)
One more idea :idea:
1. Pair ur GPS
2. Once pairing is done, switch OFF ur phone's bluetooth (bcs ur phone is engaging the com ports), do not switch OFF ur GPS.
3. Now soft reset ur phone, make sure the Bluetooth is still ON
4. Start TomTom, see if there are more ports now. Try 5 or 6
GoodLuck
Sidd
Hi Sidd,
Thanks for another piece of advice but unfortunately that did not help either My Beam is OFF and I've tried the way with soft reset but that did not work either. I am getting desperate here
My device is XDA Exec and I am using (or at least trying to use) a BT GPS receiver with it. After pairing devices everything seems to be all right except the fact that I am not able to assign any other ports than 0, 4 and 8 to be used with GPS receiver. As I mentioned earlier there is no option of choosing any of these ports in TomTom5 software with the only options as follows:
qct data interface
RIL on com6
com7
serial cable on com1
Ir on com3
Maybe you know any ComPort Manager software I could use to assign the Bluetooth connection to a specific port?
As far as my location is concerned I am in Hayes - that's Zone5 near Heathrow airport.
Cheers,
Rob
Which TomTom u using, is it the legal version or ****. Do u wanna meet, so we can try my version?
I am in Pinner, do u drive?
Sidd
Hi all,
I have exactaly the same message and problem.
Natan69
Please if you found a solution help me. i installed my tom tom today so I expect that you may solved your problem by now.
please help me you have been in this situation and you know what i am through.
Thanks
Hi all,
I had exactly the same problem than you guys...
But first of all I couldn't even install tomtom5.
The version 5.0 crashed in every attempt to install and version 5.21, simply crashed when choosing the map.
Well, I'll try to put every step I did to get it working.
First of all, had the BT GPS paired with K-JAM and set new outgoing port COM6 to it. (in my case I only had COM6 or COM7).
1 - With the full copy of 5.0 version on HDD, replaced setup.exe with the one from the 5.21 update (this allowed the setup for 5.0 to run, and is the one that has the gps.cab file);
2 - Updated with version 5.21;
3 - Copied the map to \Storage Card\
4 - In Windows created the file CurrentMap.dat using Notepad containing: & \Storage Card\XXXX-Map\ (where XXXX is the map name. the final \ is mandatory);
5 - Copied the voiceXX.cab to device and run it;
At this point I was having the same problem (both COM6 nor COM7 appears in tomtom)
6 - Downloaded the GPSInfo_WM5.zip attached here and installed it;
7 - Executed this program, configured it to COM6 (port I had configured BT GPS to work with) selected the correct baud rate (very important, it's on the user's manual of the BT GPS) and click Start GPS to check it's response to the program;
8 - Click Close GPS so that the COM port was not in use;
9 - Started tomtom, edit the settings and chose Other Bluetooth GPS.
Now the ports COM6 and COM7 was there!!!!
10 - Chose COM6 and in 10 seconds tomtom was trying to aquire satelites.
I hope this helps you all. I spent weeks trying to make tomtom work and I got it working yesterday.
BTW, excellent forum. If it wasn't this forum (and another one only in portuguese I was still mad with this thing.
Good luck in your adventures.
Cheers,
Nuno.
I installed the gpsinf but it did not solve anything
Thanx for the help
Pairing a GPS with XDA Exec to get TomTom working
After several hours trawling forums and trying lots of things here's what worked for me on an XDA Exec running WM5. In fact I was shocked when it worked! In return for this can someone please think up the next thing after Toothache! The WM5 bluetooth connection thing could also do with a re-write - as could the WM5/XDA Exec instructions/FAQs/help, etc... on BT:
If your aim is to get TomTom working AND you're using a non-TomTom BT GPS, try this (the TomTom GPS seems to install itself without much problem):
1. Pair the GPS with your device BEFORE installing TomTom, because the GPS port needs to be already setup on your device for TomTom to recognise when installed.
2. Then install TomTom
3. Launch the BT connection thing in WM5. Make sure the BT is discoverable (first tab). Select 'Security' tab and ensure 'Authentication (Passkey) required is checked.
4. Go to 'Devices' tab and select 'new partnership...' The pairing thing should find your GPS and will then ask for the passkey - select next WITHOUT entering anything even if there's a passkey. If you enter the passkey now you will not get step 5 which is a crucial milestone.
5. The device should now ask if you want to add the GPS to your list, select yes
6. The name of the GPS is shown. Ensure 'serial' port is checked and hit next
7. You will be asked for the passkey again - enter it this time
8. At this point the GPS may look like it's not paired. The lights may flash as if unpaired. You'll also get a question mark icon next to the GPS in your list. Not to worry.
9. Select 'com ports' tab and select 'new outgoing port'. You should see your GPS listed. Select it and hit next. From the list of ports select COM8. Make sure the 'Secure connection' is UNCHECKED - otherwise you'll be pairing everytime you start TomTom! Select Finish. You should see your GPS (COM8) listed in 'COM ports' tab.
10. Turn off 'device is discoverable' (first tab).
11. Now install TomTom. Having installed the GPS as above, TomTom will now know about COM8 i.e. where your GPS is to be found. If you hadn't done that first there would be no COM8 and no GPS connected to it as far as TomTom is concerned.
12. Turn on the GPS
13. Launch TomTom and go to 'preferences/ GPS Settings'. Select 'configure'. Select 'Other bluetooth GPS'
14. You should get a list of ports and with any luck you should see 'COM8' - select it and hit 'done'.
15. I think at this point the GPS page in TomTom came alive, or maybe I had to restart TomTom - can't remember. And it works thus far!
Toothache - what a palaver!
Right i'm new here and in fact i have to admit i'm new to this toys ... so i will try to be as detail as possible ... of all the other sub forums i think posting here is the right place (to mods sorry if i posted on the wrong sections)
Yesterday i was a proud owner of the O2 XDA executive...
Managed to twist around the PDA without problem but tried to install a GPS navigation system on it and got stuck in no where.
Got Tomtom 6 installed and running but i failed to connect the GPS receiver between my PDA and the device. My GPS receiver is a Cellink Bluetooth Global Positioning System which i did managed to connect it to my PDA but not recognised with the sign "?" next to the name of the device in bluetooth options and says that i need to install GPS in my PDA -_-"
Can anyone enlighten me as i'm really in need to use the navigation system and provide me "step by step" on how to install it.Thanks in advance
p/s : i really appreciate for any advice but please try no to use so much jargons as i'm a beginner and might not understand ... thanks again
gps
on your phone turn on bt then go into bt settings tick make this device discoverable to other devices then pair your phone with your gps recever then set up com ports make note of numbers these will be 6 or 7 Then start tomtom go into change preferences then in to show gps status then into configure pick other bt gps receiver then pick the com port you set up for gps receiver 6 or 7 it will work now
right i have done exactly what you said
1)bt --> discoverable
2)paired the GPS receiver
3)problem starts here ... tick on serial port and saved then i came into these 2 options which is "new outgoing port" and "new incoming port"
4)tried on either 6 or 7 but says "The com port could not be created.Please check your settings and try again"
5)it works on port 8
6)started tomtom and 1st thing i see is an arrow on a white background and below there's there's a message saying "no gps device!"
7)got into main menu and GPS status and i see is
8)QCT DATA INTERFACE
Serial Cable on COM1:
COM7:
RIL on COM6:
Infrared Port
Ir on COM3:
COM8:
COM4:
9)from there at the GPS status it says "no valid gps signal!"
thanks again
have you tried making it com 8 and choosing com 8 in tomtom?
Resolving configuration issues with Bluetooth GPS devices & TomTom
Resolving configuration issues with Bluetooth GPS devices & TomTom
** You need to understand registry manipulation before attempting this. - So backing up your device is a mandatory exercise beforehand! **
• Step 1 – Assumes that you have TomTom already installed & working.
• Step 2 – Activate The GPS Control Panel
- If the GPS Control Panel icon IS present in the PDA “Connection Settings”, go to Step 5
- Obtain any registry editor eg. PHM is free and works well - Download and install the ARM CAB file to suit your device - (http://www.phm.lu/Products/PocketPC/RegEdit/) The Win Mobile 2003 edition CAB worked fine with Win Mobile 5 on my iMate JasJar
• Step 3 – Back up the Registry
- Using the registry editor, back up the entire device registry to a storage card
• Step 4 – Edit the Registry
- Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MASCHINE\ControlPanel\GPS Settings - Delete the DWORD marked "hide" - Add a new DWORD called "Group" and give it the value of "2" (dec) - Exit PHM by selecting Tools -> Exit - Soft reset the device & the GPS panel will now show up in your connection settings. ***Important Note!!! *** --> make sure you exit the registry editor properly by Tools -> Exit, this saves the setting.
• Step 5 – Setup the GPS
- Establish a bond (pair) with your GPS and select the checkbox for serial access.
- In the BT Manager, create a new OUTGOING port – COM8
- Go to the GPS control panel, set the GPS program port to COM0 and make sure that the hardware one, is set to None. (Select (tick) Manage GPS Automatically)
- Start TomTom, and follow the configuration wizard, select a Bluetooth GPS, and you will be presented a selection of COM ports to use: Select COM0 (Should be 1st on the list) and close TomTom
- Return to the GPS Control Panel again, now set GPS Program Port to COM8 (This is the same port that we previously set to COM0). This will free up the COM port for use by TomTom
- In BT Manager create a new OUTGOING COM port as COM0
- Back again to GPS control panel and select NONE for both hardware and program ports. (This prevents the GPS middleware application from interfering with TomTom)
- Finally, run TomTom and it should connect automatically. You may be prompted for a passkey, please check your GPS Bluetooth Device User Guide to find the default key. Wait for a couple of seconds and check the GPS settings and you should see it has connected. Don't change the GPS settings page!
I was able to set up my JasJar running Windows Mobile 5 to connect to an iPAQ BT-308 Bluetooth GPS (AKA GlobalSat BT-308) using this procedure and it worked well.
Note that this guide was modified from a guide created for Destinator PN by “Andy007” at: http://www.mtekk.com.au/Forums/tabid/56/forumid/29/postid/43361/view/topic/Default.aspx
& I have simply adapted it to use with my Universal. Kudos to Andy007.
Cheers.
To the OP: Try steps 5 onwards if the first part is daunting, if not you might need to enlist the help of someone with some registry manipulation skills.
Solution for "The COM port could not be created. Please check your settings and try again" in http://yopablo.blogspot.es/