Wanted to know if anyone has already done this or wanted this..
I wanted to have GPS icon appear on the header when the gps is turned on. Obvisouly due to the program working I will know if the gps is on, just thought it would be cool to have an icon display like when you are connected to BT device or similar.
I figure once the software makes the call to open the gps device, all we would need to do is call for its status, of if its opened then display icon.
Anyway let me know.
Burn
Hmm most GPS Applications are Fullscreen, or at least i want the Header to be hidden, so i think its perfect the way it is, with the Orange LED indicator ;P
"all" there is to be done would be a program that checks if GPS COM Port is opened, since this is indicated by the left Orange LED, there is already some "software" sensing the open COM Port, so i think it should be possible to reroute that to a GPS Icon Indicator on Today screen or taskbar, but i'm not sure...
GPS Issue
While trying to find out if my GPS "static navigation" was off, I think I might have screwed up the receiver.
I was trying to use a golf gps program, and watch the yardage update constantly.
I used SirfTech, and MMSirfSetup to try and turn off static navigation. However MMSirfSetup seemed to just hang up, and SirfTech seemed to actually work, but now I can not get my golf program back up and running to see the satellites.
I am going to re flash the rom and see if that helps...
ANY SUGGESTIONS?????????????
Have also been looking for this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=360042
but would like it to show status e.g GPS on/data but no lock/locked position. Similar to the wifi icon.
Advantage would be that you wouldn't have to fire up your app (e.g tom tom) only to find you have no signal
tajw said:
Have also been looking for this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=360042
but would like it to show status e.g GPS on/data but no lock/locked position. Similar to the wifi icon.
Advantage would be that you wouldn't have to fire up your app (e.g tom tom) only to find you have no signal
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Easily do-able but one problem i foresee, can more than one program use the gps com port? not usually, so u'd have to use some program like "gpsGate" to create virtual gps com-ports. then ur icon program can read in the gps signal, process it and change the icon to suite the data flow. utlimately a very simple application and one i think i might do.
I'm a developer, write a free gps tracking system. bought an orbit cos it can be programmed and has a gps receiver and mobile connection all built in. give me a short while and I'll have the app up and running
Sean
Nice!
I am embedded software engineer and am just getting started in the CE world, but I firgued that it would be pretty easy to just catch when the program calls gpsOpen() or something of that nature. Looking forward to hearing what you come up with.
Burn
Seanpu1
Sounds great
FYI I can run concurrent apps all using the same com port (navizon, memory map, TomTom and GPS Gate) without a problem.
Thanks tajw. btw done some digging and wm5/6 use an "intermediate driver" which accounts for your being able to access to gps from multiple apps.
Got my first app up and running. initialized the gps and displays rmc information
I thought of having a dot on the toolbar/task bar/program icon to signify whats happening, for example
black for no data
red for no fix
yellow for fix with < XX sats
green got a fix with > XX sats
ok,
Icon tray indicators:
black is no gps connection
red is gps data but no satelites
yellow will mean <= 3 satelites in view
green will mean >= 4 satelites in view
the distinction between yellow and green is that yellow indicates a 2D fix on your position, whilst green indicates a 3D fix. Not all gps hardware is capable of 3D fix inspite of having the sats to do it, but the more sats the better the fix so its good enough.
Should have a small tray app ready by end of next week.
Good news (for me anyway).
Application works nicely, minimising to the task tray and updates the icon depending on the gps signal data.
I have to polish off a few bits. When thats finished I'll post the .exe up here for others to test. Its tiny (38k) but I'll try and get it smaller.
You know, its cute! As you go in a building it goes red (no signal). As you go out a building it goes green! in the city it flickers green and yellow, even red sometimes. On my XDA it also appears to keep the GPS device active even when device is in sleep mode, so finding the fix again takes even less time than the first time (1-2 seconds rather than 20). also the battery isn't drained noticably.
Definitely looking forward to having a try with this programme, it's sounding good. Especially as I have moved to a town I don't know and GPS is becoming my new best friend.
GPS Spot
OK.
I think I've added the .zip file containing my little gps application.
Its build to work on my Xda Orbit. Would like to know if it works on anyone else orbit or any other device.
Install: just unzip and run from a directory.
Instructions:
The app will minimise to the tray when you press ok or top-right X.
Tray icon changes colour dependingo n the gps status
Red mean no satellite data
Yellow means between 1 and 3 satellites (2D fix)
Green means 4 or more satellites (3D fix)
Exit the program using the exit menu or kill the process.
You can also download it from my webserver:
gps.kicks-ass.net/gps_buddy/GPSSpot.asp
Have fun.
Sean
seanpu1 said:
OK.
I think I've added the .zip file containing my little gps application.
Its build to work on my Xda Orbit. Would like to know if it works on anyone else orbit or any other device.
Install: just unzip and run from a directory.
Instructions:
The app will minimise to the tray when you press ok or top-right X.
Tray icon changes colour dependingo n the gps status
Red mean no satellite data
Yellow means between 1 and 3 satellites (2D fix)
Green means 4 or more satellites (3D fix)
Exit the program using the exit menu or kill the process.
You can also download it from my webserver:
gps.kicks-ass.net/gps_buddy/GPSSpot.asp
Have fun.
Sean
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I'm testing it on a Glofiish X800, seems to work well.
I've notice that the GPS remain active when the X800 is in stand by, so I have to close or leave it open, based on my need.
This is good for me, 'cause some times I want to have the GPS on and the screen off to preserv battery life
Seems to be working fine on my Orbit. Although this is the worst week for testing it as I've only been sticking to the parts of town I know for once.
I know this is an old thread, probably no support anymore but the apps worked on my Topaz. It would be nice if the spots can be changed to a satelite icons instead
just noticed this weird icon today on the top next to the signal and edge/3g icon. it was a white triangle that sorta looks like a christmas tree. i was going to a picture but it disappeared and i tried clickin on it but nothing happened to go see what it is.
anybody seen this or its just a bug that i really shouldnt really worry about it.
read the manual to your device! it explains what a heck is a triangle
ahh now i see! i thought that it only showed up because of the pda corner rom that i have i didnt know it was the roaming button. hahaa! thanks!
thats weird that it would show up like that....hmmm i hope they dont charge me extra since i had that for a little bit at my house and been using the phone adn texting.
I finally moved back to Android and opted to go w/ the Note 4. While the hardware itself is brilliant, TW is still awful.
My actual problem is this: Every time I power on the screen, it begins "Finding Location" and the notification icon pops up in the tray and the notification bar. This literally happens EVERY time I power the screen back up. It doesn't seem to be affecting battery life, as I'm only using about 25% over a 12hr period (rather impressive, IMO)...but it certainly is annoying. Is this just a by-product of TW?
While I know I can turn off location, I do use a few things that make it optimal to have it on (nav, weather, etc.).
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Having had the Note 10.1 for about 2 years, I really thought I could live with TW. I barely scrape things where I see it on the Note 10.1. However, I'm finding myself rather disappointed with just how ugly it is and how much crap they have messed around with in the Settings world. I'd honestly think HTC had Android prettier back in the original Evo days (Sense > TW...IMO). I'm really on the fence about keeping this handset, and may very well go back to my Lumia 928 for now until handsets with Lollipop drop. I actually like Windows Phone (what is wrong with me!?!) and would have gladly stayed there if they had the apps I want/need (Nest and Sonos).
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It is my understanding that the reason for that is the S Health app. Do you still have it enabled?
ssj4gogeta2003 said:
It is my understanding that the reason for that is the S Health app. Do you still have it enabled?
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Interesting. I'm not using it, but I never disabled it either. Let me give that a go!
I disabled S Health and put the location back to High, and now it never seems to lock in, even after a restart. This makes no sense, as Maps appears to be able to lock in on my exact location quite quickly.
ETA: OH SNAP. I'm such a dolt. Turns out it was a widget looking to pull GPS data for weather EVERY time the screen wakes. I feel like a true idiot.
Ah, I apologize for steering you in the wrong direction. I will make a note of it.
basilray said:
I disabled S Health and put the location back to High, and now it never seems to lock in, even after a restart. This makes no sense, as Maps appears to be able to lock in on my exact location quite quickly.
ETA: OH SNAP. I'm such a dolt. Turns out it was a widget looking to pull GPS data for weather EVERY time the screen wakes. I feel like a true idiot.
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Not an idiot at all, and thanks for letting us know. This is the best way to share info and we all learn!
gave you a thanks for letting us know...
The notifications for the GPS are crazy annoying even when you're not using something like Maps. In the lock screen and in the notification bar it just clutters up everything and adds more crap to the already limited spaced notification drop down. Anyone know of a way to disable it or stop it from showing all the time?
I can't wait for custom ROM work to take off haha
Just turn off gps?
Really!
Pp. Lol.
i dont get any GPS notifications
I think stop notification from your mobile.
This is an annoying issue, its rather a google service or samsung background service that is constantly searching for GPS location.
It stays in the notification bar for 30+ seconds all day long, I have never had another phone do this and it most likely waste battery.
I am surprised that no one else has seen this issue so far.
I wish it wold go away as well.
1wayjonny said:
This is an annoying issue, its rather a google service or samsung background service that is constantly searching for GPS location.
It stays in the notification bar for 30+ seconds all day long, I have never had another phone do this and it most likely waste battery.
I am surprised that no one else has seen this issue so far.
I wish it wold go away as well.
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Does this happen even after your disable gps?
Check your apps, you may have installed an app that wants constant location input and it wants GPS on all the time. You need to check permissions on apps you have installed from the play store.
Delete app/apps or if you are rooted with Rom toolbox you can modify permissions and block ability to access GPS.
Pp.
Dose anyone know what this odd remote icon is? Not sure how I got it. When you click on it freezes the entire phone and I end up having to take the battery out. It seems to appear mainly when I'm running of the signal of the carrier and not the wifi. It's in the top left.
It's from the Peel remote app. It comes pre-installed on the phone. If you don't use it, you can disable it in settings/app manager menu.
odd because I've never used it.
thank you that worked