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tom tom 6 wont recognise inbuilt gps

... can someone give me the settings to fix this problem, and also an english lanuage voice, thanks

Other NMEA GPS recever Baud Speed to 9600 on Com 4 should work fine. You can download a voice from www.tomtom.com go to the Plus section of the site and select voices, the built in ones are available for download, what happened to your original? - Mike

thanks for the help, dont know what happened but they all came up not installedhad a look at the extended rom and tried to run the cab but it wouldnt run, but al should be fine now thanks

the gps still wont work, what settings do you have in the gps applet in settings? i cant select com 4 in tom tom what comes up is com9 gps com0 com2 and serial, no matter what it is set to in the gps settings

I think you need tom tom 6.02 to recognize the internal gps.

I'm using tomtom 6.010 and it works perfectly on Xda Orbit.
Settings in Orbit
Program GPS: Com 4
Hardware GPS: None, baud rate 9600
Tick Manage GPS Automatically
Settings in tomtom
Select "Other NMEA GPS Receiver" 9600 on Com 4.

Have you been to the Tomtom options>preferences>GPS>configure yet? maybe that's your problem ??
Mine is set to com 4 by default in the prefs and In built GPS in the TomTom settings. Hope it helps.
EDIT:
Also bear in mind that the program will take about 30 secs to recognize the built in GPS and then it will take around 45 secs to get a signal outside so give it time too

astrodemoniac said:
Have you been to the Tomtom options>preferences>GPS>configure yet? maybe that's your problem ??
Mine is set to com 4 by default in the prefs and In built GPS in the TomTom settings. Hope it helps.
EDIT:
Also bear in mind that the program will take about 30 secs to recognize the built in GPS and then it will take around 45 secs to get a signal outside so give it time too
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With 6.02 it takes about 10 seconds for a cold start to get a lock and 3 seconds for a hot start. It uses the QuickGPS files! Mine has usually got a fix by the time I've loaded TomTom and opened the satelite info page!
Phil

I have :
Software tab : port : com4
hardware tab : port not set, speed 4800 bauds
Acces tab : select the item
These are the settings with were set when I bouth the device.
KR, Imer

low405 said:
With 6.02 it takes about 10 seconds for a cold start to get a lock and 3 seconds for a hot start. It uses the QuickGPS files! Mine has usually got a fix by the time I've loaded TomTom and opened the satelite info page!
Phil
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QuickGPS files ?????

Quick GPS is an application on the HTC Artemis and MDA-C-III (Not too sure about the Orbit as I haven't had a chance to mess around with one yet).
It uses the internet or GPRS connection to download a tiny database every 72 hours to speed up the GPS signal acquisition. It is in program files on the device if you have one - Mike

Got It working in the end Couple of Restarts got it going. and to clarify the orbit does Have the Quick GPS aplication, thank you all for your Help

Hi all,
Seems what ever i do my tomtom6 cant find my built in gps. Try'd to set it to com port 4 ect. but nothing Any have more sugestions?
If so thx already.

6Tom9 said:
Hi all,
Seems what ever i do my tomtom6 cant find my built in gps. Try'd to set it to com port 4 ect. but nothing Any have more sugestions?
If so thx already.
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First, make sure your Quick GPS is up to date ( although I'm not really sure just how effective quick gps is, I'm sure I've had a signal without updating in about the same amount of time)
On your MDA, go to Settings/Sytem/GPS.
Click on GPS and in Programs tab, set GPS program port to 'COM4'
Click Hardware tab, set GPS hardware port to '(None)', and set Baud rate to
'4800'.
Click Access tab, tick box for 'Manage GPS automatically (recommended)'
Load Tomtom and go into the GPS Receiver configure screen. Select Other NMEA GPS receiver. Next screen, slide GPS baud rate to 4800 if it isn't already at that. Click done. Next screen, highlight COM4 if it isn't already highlighted, then click on COM4 and it'll bring you to the next screen which shows your current GPS Status.
Make sure you are outside to get a signal. It can take anything from 2 minutes or longer. Mine rarely gets a signal before 2 minutes and sometimes much longer. Some people are very lucky and manage to get a signal within a few seconds, though I've no idea how they manage that.
Also, I've just replaced Navigator 6 with Navigator 7 which is essentially the same but with some different colours, splash screen and one or two additions in the change preferences menus. However, it has a new feature in the GPS Receiver screen which might be useful. It now has Built-in GPS receiver and there seems to be nothing to set after clicking on that. I'm going to go test it now, see if it's any faster or works at all.

I DID IT YAYEE!!
For HTC TOUCH HD TOMTOM6 i chose 9600 and com2 and its now working.
In mobiles setting i turned all com to none..
cheers!!

Roman5 said:
First, make sure your Quick GPS is up to date ( although I'm not really sure just how effective quick gps is, I'm sure I've had a signal without updating in about the same amount of time)
On your MDA, go to Settings/Sytem/GPS.
Click on GPS and in Programs tab, set GPS program port to 'COM4'
Click Hardware tab, set GPS hardware port to '(None)', and set Baud rate to
'4800'.
Click Access tab, tick box for 'Manage GPS automatically (recommended)'
Load Tomtom and go into the GPS Receiver configure screen. Select Other NMEA GPS receiver. Next screen, slide GPS baud rate to 4800 if it isn't already at that. Click done. Next screen, highlight COM4 if it isn't already highlighted, then click on COM4 and it'll bring you to the next screen which shows your current GPS Status.
Make sure you are outside to get a signal. It can take anything from 2 minutes or longer. Mine rarely gets a signal before 2 minutes and sometimes much longer. Some people are very lucky and manage to get a signal within a few seconds, though I've no idea how they manage that.
Also, I've just replaced Navigator 6 with Navigator 7 which is essentially the same but with some different colours, splash screen and one or two additions in the change preferences menus. However, it has a new feature in the GPS Receiver screen which might be useful. It now has Built-in GPS receiver and there seems to be nothing to set after clicking on that. I'm going to go test it now, see if it's any faster or works at all.
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Hi,
I got Quick GPS updated through Activesync
in Settings/System, I have External GPS... not GPS
In External GPS, I did what you suggested.
Same with TT too
I am still not able to get a lock.
It still get "Waiting for a valid GPS signal..."
What more can I try?
Do I need an external antenna?
--Maddu

GPS not seeing satellites \ Wrong UTC time?

Everything on my P3300 works great except that it is not receiving any Satellite signals.
The Orange GPS light flashes and various programs can see that there is a GPS active but it is not receiving any signals.
For example, in TomTom (version 6.030) it sees the GPS receiver (Comm 4, 4800) and the icon in the upper right corner flashes back and forth to indicate that it is communicating with the GPS receiver but all of the Satellite bars show 0 signal (even after 45 minutes)
One thing that appears unusual is that the starting UTC time shows the following (visible in Pocket Stars and other programs): UTC: 15 April 200600:23:59:48
Could this be the issue or is it just that I have a hardware problem with the antenna?
I have tried the following to no affect:
- Updated the ephemeris file using QuickGPS
- Upgraded from WM5 to WM6
- Tried the following programs: TomTom, Pocket Stars, Nat' Geographic Pocket Topo, Tracky, GPSGate 2.5, APL Sirf
1. Can anyone tell me if it is normal for the UTC time to show April 15th, 2006 at midnight on GPS startup, and
2) Any other ideas on anything to try would be appreciated.
Thanks, Earl

edabney said:
Everything on my P3300 works great except that it is not receiving any Satellite signals.
The Orange GPS light flashes and various programs can see that there is a GPS active but it is not receiving any signals.
For example, in TomTom (version 6.030) it sees the GPS receiver (Comm 4, 4800) and the icon in the upper right corner flashes back and forth to indicate that it is communicating with the GPS receiver but all of the Satellite bars show 0 signal (even after 45 minutes)
One thing that appears unusual is that the starting UTC time shows the following (visible in Pocket Stars and other programs): UTC: 15 April 200600:23:59:48
Could this be the issue or is it just that I have a hardware problem with the antenna?
I have tried the following to no affect:
- Updated the ephemeris file using QuickGPS
- Upgraded from WM5 to WM6
- Tried the following programs: TomTom, Pocket Stars, Nat' Geographic Pocket Topo, Tracky, GPSGate 2.5, APL Sirf
1. Can anyone tell me if it is normal for the UTC time to show April 15th, 2006 at midnight on GPS startup, and
2) Any other ideas on anything to try would be appreciated.
Thanks, Earl
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Have you checked the settings from your GPS setting menu under settings.
Please try to change to another com port from start\setting\gps.
Try with another com port and change your GPS software communication port according to the chaged com port from systems.
Once it is fully aligned with satellite it will show you exact current time in your locations.

Yep, tried setting the GPS to different Hardware and Software Ports with no affect.
I checked the Registry and found the following entries. Can anyone tell me if these are typical?
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\GPS Intermediate Driver]
"IsEnabled"=dword:00000001
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\GPS Intermediate Driver\Drivers]
"CurrentDriver"="Control Panel Configured Device"
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\GPS Intermediate Driver\Drivers\Control Panel Configured Device]
"InterfaceType"="COMM"
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\GPS Intermediate Driver\Multiplexer]
"DriverInterface"="COM4:"
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\GPS Intermediate Driver\Multiplexer\ActiveDevice]
"Index"=dword:00000004
"Prefix"="COM"
"Dll"="GPSID_HTC.dll"
"Context"=dword:12344160
"Flags"=dword:00000002
"Keep"=dword:00000001
Thanks, Earl

wm6.1 + tomtom 6.030 (8320)

hi everone,
i've upgraded the rom to:
ROM Version: Artemis Vanilla 4.01 WWE
ROM date: 2/5/08
Radio Version: 03.07.90
Protocol Version: 4.1.13.51
(all above got from Device Information)
i used tomtom 6.02x before and my settings before rom & tomtom-update where:
GPS Program Port: COM4
GPS Hardware Port: (None)
Baud Rate: 115200
in Tomtom i used:
other NMEA
COM4
115200
Tomtom was really fast when i used this settings above and made the quickgps-update.
BUT NOW....
how i told before, i made this rom-update and installed new version tomtom 6.030 (8320) - tried to use the same settings like i ever had...
i hardly ever got a signal although tomtom verified my gps settings and everything looked okay.
Now i MUST USE:
GPS Program Port: COM4
GPS Hardware Port: (None)
Baud Rate: 9600
in Tomtom:
other NMEA
COM4
9600
...and Tomtom is very slow with 9600 baud - my subjective opinion!
1.) Did anybody make the same experiences and knows somekind of workaround to get tomtom work faster (get the signal faster!)
2.) Do i assume right, if i think that the working-speed of tomtom depends on the baud rate?
I WANT 115200 baud AGAIN ...for those who don't want to read my little novel above
Btw i also tried the new option in Tomtom: internal GPS Receiver. Tomtom verified my gps settings and everything looked okay - but no signal at all over half an hour with sunny sky in garden
regards, Van

I use...
GPS Program Port: COM4
GPS Hardware Port: (None)
Baud Rate: 9600
- and -
the option in Tomtom: internal GPS Receiver
just like you describe, but also use the quickGPS application and the signal is ready to go in TomTom in less than a minute.
Also, make sure on the Access tab in the external GPS settings (where all the above settings are) that the box it checked to manage GPS automatically.
Are you using quickGPS? Otherwise, I hope someone else has a better idea for you.
Good luck!

I use the vanallia rom with tomtom about 30 times a day....and if its of any use to you
the baud rate makes no difference, if anything all it would do is suck up ever so slightly more or less power depending on the speed (am i right? thats what i assumed and i always set it to the lowest ?!?)
anyways, Myself I find QuickGPS to be a bit of a waste of time, after not using that for quite sometime I find tomtom picks up a siginal if outside usually within 30 seconds first time and then within 1 or 2 seconds the rest of the day,
I have tomtom set to use internal GPS reciever, although for some reason my friends t-mobile flashed with same rom has to be set to use the NMEA, I don't quite understand that as I thought both devices were indentical except for the wifi, although there are several odd quicks that are different between the 2 devices..
anyways, I find if you just leave quickgps, just make sure you get a siginal and use it for a bit for a few days it seems to just work a lot quicker thereafter?
I can't see tomtom being the problem, If i ever have a trouble getting a fix I tend to use VisualGPSe and leave it running in the background, it'll run when the phone is in standby to keep the gps fix.
Have you reflashed your rom again? a lot of people seem to recommened flashing it twice to make sure it works properly?
The only other thing I can think of is to remove the GPS antenna and then put it back to make sure its sitting in right, (It may help? I'm assuming its removal, i've removed the one side of it before but didn't take it off completly as i was worried it wouldn't go back on!)
Sorry can't be of much help, but thought i'd try and give a friendly reply

Vanaxel said:
hi everone,
i've upgraded the rom to:
ROM Version: Artemis Vanilla 4.01 WWE
ROM date: 2/5/08
Radio Version: 03.07.90
Protocol Version: 4.1.13.51
(all above got from Device Information)
i used tomtom 6.02x before and my settings before rom & tomtom-update where:
GPS Program Port: COM4
GPS Hardware Port: (None)
Baud Rate: 115200
in Tomtom i used:
other NMEA
COM4
115200
Tomtom was really fast when i used this settings above and made the quickgps-update.
BUT NOW....
how i told before, i made this rom-update and installed new version tomtom 6.030 (8320) - tried to use the same settings like i ever had...
i hardly ever got a signal although tomtom verified my gps settings and everything looked okay.
Now i MUST USE:
GPS Program Port: COM4
GPS Hardware Port: (None)
Baud Rate: 9600
in Tomtom:
other NMEA
COM4
9600
...and Tomtom is very slow with 9600 baud - my subjective opinion!
1.) Did anybody make the same experiences and knows somekind of workaround to get tomtom work faster (get the signal faster!)
2.) Do i assume right, if i think that the working-speed of tomtom depends on the baud rate?
I WANT 115200 baud AGAIN ...for those who don't want to read my little novel above
Btw i also tried the new option in Tomtom: internal GPS Receiver. Tomtom verified my gps settings and everything looked okay - but no signal at all over half an hour with sunny sky in garden
regards, Van
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oh its a easy one, had this many times before so follow these steps and your flying again
1. install the packedephemeris into the windows folder ( i attached it to this thread)
2. install SeaSGEE and do update. ( attached to thread)
3. go back into Tomtom and choose internal GPS
4. first time can take around 2 to 5 minutes to get a lock.
5. soft reset your phone then again update SeasGee.
6 run tomtom and have fun.

samsung omnia gps problem!

I've got a samsung omnia and i have installed TT7.
TT7 works with a external gps mouse, but the enhanced gps doesn't work. Can anyone help me with this problem?
Is there a tool,to fix this?
Greetz Snake

gps in omnia
snake-eyess said:
I've got a samsung omnia and i have installed TT7.
TT7 works with a external gps mouse, but the enhanced gps doesn't work. Can anyone help me with this problem?
Is there a tool,to fix this?
Greetz Snake
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i use igo8 in omnia and gps signal work in port 3 baud 38400 but first time i wait 1 houre outside whit clear sky for satellite....just wait....

Use "gpsgate 2.6"
i use gpsgate 2.6 and to get signal and position take maximum 5 minutes with very heavy raining condition.
GPS setting
1. Configure WM6.1(OMNIA) (Settings - External GPS):
- Programs : COM2
- Hardware : COM9 baudrate : 9600
- Access : activate the check box
2. install GPSGate 2.6
3. Configure GPSGate :
- Input : COM2 baudrate : 4800
- Output ADD : Virtual COM Port . NMEA Filter
Active : Virtual COM6 / (All NMEA) Filter
4. Configure Tomtom :
- GPS Settings : Other NMEA, Speed : 4800, on Franson COM6
This is my setting for TOMTOM7 and i hope igo8 setting work same

I use iGuidance 4.0
The GPS sw has an auto GPS port detection and it works really good except once in a while, the screen went blank if left untouched for more than one minute (setting) even though the buttons were still working. It could be a power mode saving (turn off LCD after 1 min) a compatibility issue with Omnia's higher resolution WVGA screen and the 4.0 ver is more than one year old to work well with WM 6.1.

SOS PLZZZ
i also have the samsung omnia ( i900 )
ive tried to use google maps and few other apps but my GPS just does not want to connect. ive tried all com ports etc , on default google maps does say roughly aftyer 2 mins 3 or 4 satalites connect but only for few seconds and it seems i NEED to connect to gprs 1st.
this was outside on a clear day. am i missing something?
has any1 solved this problem ?
ive checked google and this does seem to be a bit of a problem. im with orange (seems vodafone has enhanced settings?)
are there any updates or programes that can fix this?
plz help.

just............
Go to setings to disable external gps, after that use tweak and let windows set your gps mode, because omnia is built in gps reciever.

There is a good post here on working Omnia GPS software and some users with first hand experience.
They helped me a bit,
http://www.omniadevelopers.com/known-working-gps-software-for-the-omnia-t4.html

hi there
hi mate even i did the same thing but i am afraid to say that TOMTOM is no good for OMNIA. IF U WANT TO USE NAVIGATION ON OMNIA THEN BEST ONES ARE iGO OR BETTER THEN THAT GARMIN XT...TRY THAT...AND U CAN FIND GARMIN HERE ITSELF JUS LOOK AROUND.

when u say tweak u mean playing about with the com ports till it works?
and thanks for the link about omnia GPS..explains alot.. will have to tryin running faster :s

Have you tried typing in *#1472365# into their Omnia2?
It brings up some extra gps settings, some of which are similar to settings that can be reached in registry but some are unique.
The main one that was of interest to me was the start up mode of GPS.
Mine was set to cold start which meant that every time i started my tomtom it did so by deleting all previous data.
This meant i was on a cold start each and every time i used it which was why it took forever to lock sometimes.
I have now changed this setting to "hotstart" and my locks are instant.
See post 95 onwards at the following link for more info on tomtom with omnia
http://www.modaco.com/content-page/2...omnia/page/80/

route66 läuft 1a ohne portsplitter etc =)
out of the box!

[Solved] XDA3 + WM6.5.5 RC5 + TomTom 7.9 + Holux CR-100-X2

Hi,
Like above in Title, i got that devices and software.
Problem is, that TomTom 7.9 cant find a GPS Device. I know definitely that the craddle Holux CR-100-X2 is working. It must be WM6.5.5
I set under Settings
Connections/external GPS/Program - connections none
Connections/external GPS/Hardware - COM1 Baudrate 4800
Connections/external GPS/Access - GPS automatic managed
I also tried various settings, but left Program NONE, but turned off Auto and used some other baudrates ... unfortunately i lost the user guide..
can someone help me pls..
EDIT:
False alarm - the fuse of the charging cable to the craddle was burnt-out. So i changed it with another one and look there, it works.
Finally settings: COM1 - program connections None - Baudrate 4800 - GPS Manage disabled.