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[Samsung i780] GPS cannot fix on any satelites

Hi,
I am new here and just bought an i780 in S'pore 4 weeks ago, running on i780DXHD1 (Radio + PDA). I have been trying to use the GPS for weeks using the bundled NavFone but it always could not fix on any satelites. In the signal strength, there is no single bar appear. I tried MapKing, it is the same. When i checked on MapKing GPS data stream, it is always empty. when i checked on the dailpad, the GPS logo is active(not crossed). When i turn off the GPS application, the GPS logo is inactive (crossed). With this, can i assume the GPS hardware is working? But why no data stream? I have tried turning on XTRA, but it is the same. Below is my configuration:
[NavFone]
Software Port GDP1:
Hardware port COM9:
baud 4800
Windows managed: yes/checked
[MapKing(trial)]
Software Port COM8:
Hardware port COM9:
baud 4800
windows managed: yes/checked
Please help.... Thanks!

co6ra said:
Hi,
I am new here and just bought an i780 in S'pore 4 weeks ago, running on i780DXHD1 (Radio + PDA). I have been trying to use the GPS for weeks using the bundled NavFone but it always could not fix on any satelites. In the signal strength, there is no single bar appear. I tried MapKing, it is the same. When i checked on MapKing GPS data stream, it is always empty. when i checked on the dailpad, the GPS logo is active(not crossed). When i turn off the GPS application, the GPS logo is inactive (crossed). With this, can i assume the GPS hardware is working? But why no data stream? I have tried turning on XTRA, but it is the same. Below is my configuration:
[NavFone]
Software Port GDP1:
Hardware port COM9:
baud 4800
Windows managed: yes/checked
[MapKing(trial)]
Software Port COM8:
Hardware port COM9:
baud 4800
windows managed: yes/checked
Please help.... Thanks!
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co6ra,
First off, you need to stand in an open space before you activate your GPS. I uses Agis software too, and based on my experience when you use it the first time, the signal tends to get a little longer than usual. At times, it can even be over 10 minutes before I get a signal.
To assist your time to get the signal, I would advise you to use the Enhanced GPS found in your settings>system. Clicked on the enhanced gps and select Enable in the XTRA Enable. There is no need to select Auto Download (that is, Disable).
This would mean that the device will also use the base stations to assist in finding the location of your device. Of course the downside to it is you will incur GPRS charges.
Try it and see if you can get the signal.

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g00ndu said:
co6ra,
First off, you need to stand in an open space before you activate your GPS. I uses Agis software too, and based on my experience when you use it the first time, the signal tends to get a little longer than usual. At times, it can even be over 10 minutes before I get a signal.
To assist your time to get the signal, I would advise you to use the Enhanced GPS found in your settings>system. Clicked on the enhanced gps and select Enable in the XTRA Enable. There is no need to select Auto Download (that is, Disable).
This would mean that the device will also use the base stations to assist in finding the location of your device. Of course the downside to it is you will incur GPRS charges.
Try it and see if you can get the signal.
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Hi,
Thanks for your reply. For the past 4 weeks, i have been trying all sort of methods; standing at my aprtment balcony, in an open field, in a bus, windows seat, etc. all with at least 30 minutes. When i was at home, i stood at the balcony, turn on my wifi, and kept downloading the XTRA. Sometimes, i cannot see any bar at all; sometimes, i saw a lot of bars, with different PRN number, but all empty (strength 0), and kept changing, but still no fix...
help....~~

i have the same problem too until I download a software call GPSgate, there after I am uable to use my gps, I do not have the link , try seaching on the web.

vincal said:
i have the same problem too until I download a software call GPSgate, there after I am uable to use my gps, I do not have the link , try seaching on the web.
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I thought GPSGate is some kind of port sharing program? Both NavFone and MapKing is able to connect to the GPS unit, it just could not fix. Is it possible that the GPS is locked?
Anyhow, will try on GPSGate later. What is the recommended configuration?....
Thanks!

Installed GPSGate, and found that now MapKing is able to connect to the port and receive data. When i check on the GPS stream, it always appear to have the first line with data(some figures deliminated with ","), but follows by a few line with empty data (no figure, but a lot of ","). When i checked GPSGate, the status of the input port is always "GPS data but no position". I have tried just now in an open space, clear night sky, for at 40 mins, it still cannot fix on any satelite....
Help!...is this something to do with hardware?

Hello,
I've got the same pb. No gps fix and no satellite. I've tried with gpsproxy, portsplitter. No way : no signal...
My phone version :
PDA : i780dxhe1
PHONE : i780puhe1
Rom : EFN WM6.1 - 3.3XG

alex16s said:
Hello,
I've got the same pb. No gps fix and no satellite. I've tried with gpsproxy, portsplitter. No way : no signal...
My phone version :
PDA : i780dxhe1
PHONE : i780puhe1
Rom : EFN WM6.1 - 3.3XG
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I just tried gpsproxy, it still does not solve my issues.
Where did you buy your unit? I am thinking of sending back to samsung. If i am sending back, this will be the first and last samsung unit that i am using...

co6ra said:
I just tried gpsproxy, it still does not solve my issues.
Where did you buy your unit? I am thinking of sending back to samsung. If i am sending back, this will be the first and last samsung unit that i am using...
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Since you have not flashed to any custom rom (I hope you did not) why not send your device back to the SSC and lodge a complain that the GPS is not working at all.
If they say nothing is wrong, ask them to demonstrate that the GPS is able to lock in the signals.
I know it is frustrating to have features and yet not working. It can be a case of hardware issue. Let's see how the SSC can help you, since yours is still under warranty.
I wish you would be able to solve your GPS issue. i780 is still a great phone. Let us know how it goes, okay?

ya...i am travelling now and expect the GPS to work....should have not trust it will work out from box. will visit the SSC when i am back to S'pore 3 weeks later....

co6ra said:
ya...i am travelling now and expect the GPS to work....should have not trust it will work out from box. will visit the SSC when i am back to S'pore 3 weeks later....
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In the meantime, just keep on trying, if you have time to spare. Who knows? You might have it resolved by then.
All the best... And good luck...

hi,
I just enable the log in NavFone and here is how it looks:
$GPGSV,2,1,05,07,20,040,,26,68,205,,04,00,111,,14,37,310,*75
$GPGSV,2,2,05,25,23,045,*4B
$GPGGA,,,,,,0,,,,,,,,*66
$GPRMC,,V,,,,,,,,,,N*53
$GPGSA,A,1,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,*32
$GPVTG,,T,,M,,N,,K*4E
$GPGSV,2,1,05,07,20,040,,26,68,205,,04,00,111,,14,37,310,*75
$GPGSV,2,2,05,25,23,045,*4B
$GPGGA,,,,,,0,,,,,,,,*66
$GPRMC,,V,,,,,,,,,,N*53
$GPGSA,A,1,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,*32
$GPVTG,,T,,M,,N,,K*4E
$GPGSV,2,1,05,07,20,040,,26,68,205,,04,00,111,,14,37,310,*75
$GPGSV,2,2,05,25,23,045,*4B
$GPGGA,,,,,,0,,,,,,,,*66
$GPRMC,,V,,,,,,,,,,N*53
$GPGSA,A,1,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,*32
$GPVTG,,T,,M,,N,,K*4E
$GPGSV,2,1,08,07,20,040,,26,68,205,,04,00,111,,14,37,310,*78
$GPGSV,2,2,08,25,23,045,,22,28,187,,12,37,299,,13,49,299,*7A
$GPGGA,,,,,,0,,,,,,,,*66
$GPRMC,,V,,,,,,,,,,N*53
$GPGSA,A,1,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,*32
$GPVTG,,T,,M,,N,,K*4E
According to http://gpsinformation.org/dale/nmea.htm, GGA is one of the most important stream to provide location data. From the log, it seems like the GPS is not able to calculate the current location at all? What is wrong with the GPS unit???...
Ya...i have been trying to put the GPS on everytime i am outside, in total, i think i have tested no less than 10 hours, but still no luck....

co6ra,
From the looks of your log file, it seems that your GPS chipset might not be working. Those coordinates that you have should come from the base station of the phone.
I tried it indoor, and it seems that there are satellites showing, but just could not get a fix on it too (But then, I was indoor).
Your log file might be useful, especially when you bring your unit back to SSC for service.
P/S: My settings are as follows:
Enhanced GPS XTRA is enabled but Auto Download is disabled.
When running NavFone, my settings are as follows:
Don't worry about the external GPS settings, just leave it as it is.
I will feedback later when I am on the balcony. Please be patient.
Update:
Log of my GPS Data:
$GPGSA,A,3,13,17,20,23,,,,,,,,,,7.5,4.6,5.9*15
$GPVTG,,T,,M,0.0,N,0.0,K*4E
$GPGSV,3,1,12,07,66,357,,08,28,336,14,11,68,046,18,13,42,213,20*7C
$GPGSV,3,2,12,17,24,257,27,19,07,028,,20,24,143,30,23,27,175,25*7A
$GPGSV,3,3,12,25,81,061,,27,55,338,15,28,04,315,17,32,13,119,18*76
$GPGGA,095555.0,0119.614273,N,10352.209341,E,1,04,4.5,38.5,M,,,,*39
$GPRMC,095555.0,A,0119.614273,N,10352.209341,E,,,150808,,,A*67
$GPGSA,A,3,13,17,20,23,,,,,,,,,,7.5,4.5,5.9*16
$GPVTG,,T,,M,0.0,N,0.0,K*4E
$GPGSV,3,1,12,07,66,357,,08,28,336,14,11,68,046,18,13,42,213,22*7E
$GPGSV,3,2,12,17,24,257,28,19,07,028,,20,24,143,30,23,27,175,25*75
$GPGSV,3,3,12,25,81,061,,27,55,338,15,28,04,315,17,32,13,119,18*76
$GPGGA,095556.0,0119.616592,N,10352.210679,E,1,04,4.5,44.5,M,,,,*3D
$GPRMC,095556.0,A,0119.616592,N,10352.210679,E,,,150808,,,A*68
Yes, what you said is true, the GGA data is the coordinates of your device and determine your location.

I have sent the same log to Agis and Samsung via emails. Waiting for their reply. Hopefully they can solve this by next week, so that i can use it when i need it most as i am travelling to Malaysia now.
BTW, do you guys think that this might be a locked GPS? Anybody has any ideas? If so, how to unlock?

Locked? what do you mean? It shouldn't be and it should work right out of the box.

i am not sure also...read few article on locked GPS topic, which they key in a code to unlock/activate the gps unit.

No luck. Samsung Singapore support does not even want to reply to my email....
Just happen that one of my colleagues travelled to my local office. Has switched back to my old BenQ P50 and let my colleague to bring down the unit back to Samsung S'pore. They claim that it might be a software issue and saying that they are going to flash the latest ROM to see if it helps.

g00ndu said:
Locked? what do you mean? It shouldn't be and it should work right out of the box.
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Hi,
I notice that u r using the cooked ROM. Did you backup the original ROM before flashing the cooked ROM? If so, how do you backup?

alex16s said:
Hello,
I've got the same pb. No gps fix and no satellite. I've tried with gpsproxy, portsplitter. No way : no signal...
My phone version :
PDA : i780dxhe1
PHONE : i780puhe1
Rom : EFN WM6.1 - 3.3XG
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I went through this same thing, I now have Tomtom7 running perfectly and getting a fix in seconds.
It is highly important that you have a working Sim card, correct GPRS or EDGE settings and that XTRA is Enabled!
Use GPS Gate stock settings! ie. prior to running GPS Gate goto External GPS and select com2, then run GPS Gate and use the wizard and let it find Com2.
GPRS/EDGE should try to connect automatically if not then switch it on, exit and restart GPS Gate. Be patient on the first fix it can take 5 mins, it should not take this long though.
Wait until GPS Gate shows that dark green icon in app tray and has a valid position, once it does then execute your GPS software and use (Franson Virtual com 1) default comport generated by GPS Gate.
GPRS/EDGE can be turned off after GPS Gate shows that it has your position and this need only be done once. This has worked on Omnia after many many hours of failure and frustration.

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
*****************************************
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.

Can't get GPS to work (I think i have tried everything!!!)

Hi all,
A few days ago i received by new TP2. (Dutch Unbranded)
everything worked fine till it tried to use the buid in GPS.
it just doesn't connect!
things i have tried to solve it:
HTC's GPS Hotfix:
http://www.htc.com/www/SupportViewNews.aspx?dl_id=570&news_id=165
Did not work
HardSPL
Rhodium-HardSPL_V1_20R2.exe (of course )
GPS Patch:
Downgrade radio software to 3.44.25.27 (i had .30 before that)
ITDev Solutions GPS Patch1.1.CAB
No change at all
Custom ROM: EnergyROM Standard M.25
It was nice to see WM6.5 in action but this also did not change my problem with my GPS.
could this be faulty hardware?
is there any more i could try...
How long should i stay in the backyard waiting for a signal?
Using ChartCross GPSTest i once got a tiny yellow bar as reception but i never got more than that...
It just keeps showing "GPS Starting up".
the HTC GPS Tool opens COM4 with baudrate: 57600 (does baudrate matter?)
and reports it's using 16 sattalites but has 0 fixed satellites
Thanks for any tips that may help me out!

Try baudrate of 4800 - that's the setting that I have always used - silly question, but did make sure that your "location" setting is on? Make sure it is -these settings work on my HTC Touch on Verizon - hope they translate to your phone/system

Jacklad said:
Try baudrate of 4800 - that's the setting that I have always used - silly question, but did make sure that your "location" setting is on? Make sure it is -these settings work on my HTC Touch on Verizon - hope they translate to your phone/system
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by location setting do you mean AGPS Service?
if i enable this it tells me i's unable to connect to the AGPS Server.
i have to Connections: T-Mobile Internet and T-Mobile MMS.
please help

hmm i know what you mean now...
Start>Settings>Personal>Phone>Services
there are a few options in the list but nothing about GPS or Location:
Call Barring
Caller ID
Call Forwarding
Call Wainting
Voice Mail and Text Messages
My provider is T-Mobile NL.
is it the ROM i am running now?
i could try to restore the original software...
Thanks

pieteckhart said:
Hi all,
A few days ago i received by new TP2. (Dutch Unbranded)
everything worked fine till it tried to use the buid in GPS.
it just doesn't connect!
things i have tried to solve it:
HTC's GPS Hotfix:
http://www.htc.com/www/SupportViewNews.aspx?dl_id=570&news_id=165
Did not work
HardSPL
Rhodium-HardSPL_V1_20R2.exe (of course )
GPS Patch:
Downgrade radio software to 3.44.25.27 (i had .30 before that)
ITDev Solutions GPS Patch1.1.CAB
No change at all
Custom ROM: EnergyROM Standard M.25
It was nice to see WM6.5 in action but this also did not change my problem with my GPS.
could this be faulty hardware?
is there any more i could try...
How long should i stay in the backyard waiting for a signal?
Using ChartCross GPSTest i once got a tiny yellow bar as reception but i never got more than that...
It just keeps showing "GPS Starting up".
the HTC GPS Tool opens COM4 with baudrate: 57600 (does baudrate matter?)
and reports it's using 16 sattalites but has 0 fixed satellites
Thanks for any tips that may help me out!
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Did you try with GPSGate ?
Download it, see if it can detect your GPS and let you use it with any nav software (it creates a virtual COM port you will use with nav sotware).
http://franson.com/gpsgate/download.asp?platform=winxp
Hope it helps.

HTC pro2 GPS , help!

Hi guys
I got my first WM phone HTC pro2 recently from Vodafone UK. Everything is good except GPS. I read this forum carefully. I did hard reset, soft reset, set different port and baud, download QuickGPS, I also try some tweaks, buy GPS still not working. when I open Google Maps, clicked the use GPS, after “seeking satellite…” near ten minutes and Google Maps told me I have GPS problem. HTC GPS tool show me GPS signal was 0 and only a red spot on the top of circle. Other GPS programs such as “GPS test” and BeeLineGPS had same result like HTC GPS tool. Open Garmin, always said “searching satellite …” and Tomtom told me “Poor GPS receptions—are you inside the building?”
My questions are, based your guys experience what happened? It is hardware problem or the setting’s problem? When you guys talking about the GPS cannot get fix, do you have GPS signal on the GPS program (like signal strength, some red and green spots on the circle etc)? If I flash hard-SPL and other Radio Rom can resolve my problem? Are there other solutions? Warranty.

I used destinator 7 on a small trip, and was able to work.
However, looking at the settings screen where the signal for each satellite was displayed, I cannot say I am impressed. The signal strength was extremely low...
Can you install destinator and try also yourself?

Apologies if this is very basic, but I assume you are outside with a clear view of the sky when trying it out?
sparobin said:
Hi guys
I got my first WM phone HTC pro2 recently from Vodafone UK. Everything is good except GPS. I read this forum carefully. I did hard reset, soft reset, set different port and baud, download QuickGPS, I also try some tweaks, buy GPS still not working. when I open Google Maps, clicked the use GPS, after “seeking satellite…” near ten minutes and Google Maps told me I have GPS problem. HTC GPS tool show me GPS signal was 0 and only a red spot on the top of circle. Other GPS programs such as “GPS test” and BeeLineGPS had same result like HTC GPS tool. Open Garmin, always said “searching satellite …” and Tomtom told me “Poor GPS receptions—are you inside the building?”
My questions are, based your guys experience what happened? It is hardware problem or the setting’s problem? When you guys talking about the GPS cannot get fix, do you have GPS signal on the GPS program (like signal strength, some red and green spots on the circle etc)? If I flash hard-SPL and other Radio Rom can resolve my problem? Are there other solutions? Warranty.
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yes , i am in open field, far away from building, several times, more than 40 minutes. thanks I will try it. but I am wondering why signal strength is 0. low strength, hard to fix and no signal strength is totally diferent issue, i guess.

I am proposing the destinator, because it has a function that detects the port & some settings of the gps...

I am on Sprint in the US, but this worked for me. I am not sure if you did this.
If you have TouchFlo enabled go to the Settings Tab, then go to All Settings.
In the all settings, click the Personal then click Phone. In there click GSM/UMTS services (I am assuming you have a GSM phone, I don't know). Select Location Setting and then Get settings. Make sure it is turned on.
Then this part you said you did, but I will tell you my settings anyway. Go back to the all settings. Now go to system and then external gps. Then go to programs and select COM port 9. Under hardware it should be None and the baud rate is 4800. Then under access check the box to have manage gps enabled.
Now, when you use google maps, go to the settings in google maps and click gps settings. Change the option from let windows mobile manage my gps to manual and pick com 9 and 4800.
Then enable the gps and get a clear view of the sky and see if it works. It might take about 20 seconds for it to get some satellites the first time.

Did you notice there is a firmware update to enahnce gps fixes? Might be worth giving it a try

Thanks all.
there is not locaiton at setting, personal, phone , services.
this phone is vodafone branded, i think I need hard-SPL first to flash firmware.

sparobin said:
Thanks all.
there is not locaiton at setting, personal, phone , services.
this phone is vodafone branded, i think I need hard-SPL first to flash firmware.
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Hi,
I have been experiencing the same problem. Have read many posts. It normally happens when phone your phone displays H or 3G. For some reason the triangulation and the Gps stops working.
Try it when you have E or G showing on the phone it will work like a charm.
This is my second TP2 first one never had a problem and was vodafone branded as well. Will try and find a solution and will let you know. I have tried different radios though!

Hi
I had the same issue with my T mobile branded TP2. Sometimes (after houres) I had a fix and then it dropped again. I discovered that when you switch WIFI off, it all works like charm. WIFI somehow jams the GPS receiver.

Same Issue
I have the Sprint Touch Pro2 and have tried every patch available, several registry edits, different settings and quick GPS settings to get my GPS running properly. Just before my 30 day return/refund period had almost lapsed I decided to exchange my device. Sprint tried to talk me into some drawn out process of dealing with advanced tech support and starting a ticket on the issue which would have gone way beyond my 30 day period to exchange the phone. To make a short story long, exchanging the phone couldn't have been more convenient and upon setting up Quick GPS and trying out the installed Live Search application, my phone found 9 satelites within seconds. I guess it was the device. Just a cautionary tale that if you think you've tried everything to get your GPS working, there's no harm in getting another Touch Pro2.

GPS doesnt work

Since my desire updatet to froyo gps doesnt work. I didnt even noticed at begining, but i cant think any other reason why it shouldnt work.
I dont get ANY signal with any apps i am using. On gps test also no signal, zero sattelites. I tried some thing i picked up on other forums (remove batery, wait 30 minuts on clear sky ,etc) but nothing.
Any ideas how can i solve this problem? (other than repair)

try this... go to menu, settings wireless, network, then go to mobile networks, access point names, click on your service provider( the one with the green button by the side of it), like mine is o2 postpay then go right down to the bottom & open APN type, then type in default,supl

lee815 said:
try this... go to menu, settings wireless, network, then go to mobile networks, access point names, click on your service provider( the one with the green button by the side of it), like mine is o2 postpay then go right down to the bottom & open APN type, then type in default,supl
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and this will help his GPS - you having a laugh??

Since i updated to opendesire 4.4 i have no gps, too !!!
Before Root and OD all is working perfect ... any Ideas?

my GPS is working now ... downloaded Gps Status from the marked, this soft finds sats and showed positions of them. Now Starting Navi Soft ... gps status and it find the sats, too. Strange. Before the Navi Soft didnt find anything.

leroy said:
and this will help his GPS - you having a laugh??
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SUPL data is where the satellites are, hence it is A-GPS, you phone is told where they are, and works out where it is. Hence the apps fixed the other persons GPS as it finds the satellites. On Froyo for some reason you have to enter that your APN needs to do this, so no they are not having a laugh.

All true what you said ... Agps is needed to find the sats quicker (so quicker fix) and get a better gps "quality" but his gps is completly not working?

philJ said:
All true what you said ... Agps is needed to find the sats quicker (so quicker fix) and get a better gps "quality" but his gps is completly not working?
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Thats the thing no fix at all happens until then, and all the things he did wouldn't show anything different. the phone just shows your location from the masts, and nothing else, and says it is waiting for GPS, so its as if it is not working as you saw too.
I had the exact same thing and a nice person on a forum was telling people what to do, but instead of just throwing it back in their face I did it and actually looked up what it was fixing.

AntonyStark said:
SUPL data is where the satellites are, hence it is A-GPS, you phone is told where they are, and works out where it is. Hence the apps fixed the other persons GPS as it finds the satellites. On Froyo for some reason you have to enter that your APN needs to do this, so no they are not having a laugh.
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Thank you, i done this with mine & it finds the satellites a lot quicker

Thanks lee815. Your advice works. I corrected APN setting and my GPS get lock again in 5-10 sec.
Perfect. Thanks for helping.