[Q] Why does HTC locations wants to activate? - Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi all,
i've the new RC mix 3d on my htc desire HD. For a while it was working as a charm. But, after some hours it gave me the same issue as before. HTC locations is asking if I want to buy their maps, what is pretty annoying because i dont use it.
How can i get rid of it? Is there a way to shut it off? Or maybe it's handy if someone knows how this is possible, its the stock rcmix 3d nothing special, I dont have GPS on, and it's still asking

Anyone? I realy want to get rid of it because it's pretty damn annoying!

Geertjan said:
Anyone? I realy want to get rid of it because it's pretty damn annoying!
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Try to use the app "autostarts" available at the market or somewhere else ( and disable Google maps in thelist "after start"... that should work

Allright Thanks, I downloaded Automanager, I deactivated the HTC locations shiznit, but after half a day, it's automaticaly booting. Is there an other way to get passed this issue?

Geertjan said:
Allright Thanks, I downloaded Automanager, I deactivated the HTC locations shiznit, but after half a day, it's automaticaly booting. Is there an other way to get passed this issue?
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Try to activate it once and then deactivate it in its settings... I dont know something about Automanager, but in "Autostarts" you have different categories, where you can deactivate Apps starting automaticly... thats just the way it works for me...
Btw, i'd deactivated the whole Google-Maps app from autostart, i think that had direct effects to locations app... maybe thats the way to do...
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allright, i want to download autostarts but you need to pay for it that's why ive downloaded the other app. Maybe you can upload it or something? I will try to shut all the google map things off.
Do you also know why my speaker is always on? I've searched douzen forums, but its not dirty the usb port, and after a reset its okay but somehow it begins again. thanks

Pls help
Every 5mins HTc locations window will pop up and ask me to purchase the premium navigation and its really irritating and taking the phone crazy,speaker would be on by default for all the calls and i formatted the entire phone n sd card and later found its such a cheap trick by HTC..can any one could help me to deactivate HTC Locations...
Geertjan said:
allright, i want to download autostarts but you need to pay for it that's why ive downloaded the other app. Maybe you can upload it or something? I will try to shut all the google map things off.
Do you also know why my speaker is always on? I've searched douzen forums, but its not dirty the usb port, and after a reset its okay but somehow it begins again. thanks
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Free GPS Software

Hi All
I don't know if someone already posted this but i thought i post it anyway. I searched for a easy 2 use GPS Application with good maps and free.
I found this.
http://www.amazegps.com/welcome.php?language=international
I installed it and it worked really good for me. It found all the directions i was searching for and it worked also really good on the street. The "GUI" is easy 2 understand and simple to use.
Check it Out and Have fun with it.
Has anyone tried this? Sounds almost too good to be true?!
Well ive isntalled it, it works,
going to test on the way home this eve and ill post later......
Bloke
Same - It looks like it's a bit like Google Maps, and runs by downloading images. Not sure about voices.. we'll see!
Ive tryed it and it works really good
GPS
nhudgell said:
Has anyone tried this? Sounds almost too good to be true?!
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Hi
I tried alot of stuff and i have to say honestly that this is the best thing if you dont wanna pay for it.
I tried , tom tom, Navigon and others. But im not willing to pay 300 Swiss franks in my case for something i can get free.
Have fun with it
I tried it out today, seemed to work, finds locations well in the database..
But It got me lost on my first try
Will try it again though, looks promising for a free solutions.
Bloke
I used it as my primary navigation on my N95 8GB and currently use it on my Diamond2. Works great. They are working on a version so you can download maps offline. Because now it downloads the route through your connection. Using the arrow mode its very / unnoticeable data amount, but using maps might add up a little.
elmalote said:
I used it as my primary navigation on my N95 8GB and currently use it on my Diamond2. Works great. They are working on a version so you can download maps offline. Because now it downloads the route through your connection. Using the arrow mode its very / unnoticeable data amount, but using maps might add up a little.
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Hi
Thanks for that information. I tried it yesterday to drive 2 my parents in another city and it worked really perfect.
But the idea its really good. Good to know.
Regards
bloke said:
I tried it out today, seemed to work, finds locations well in the database..
But It got me lost on my first try
Will try it again though, looks promising for a free solutions.
Bloke
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Hi
What you mean by "But It got me lost on my first try" ?
Regards
"There is no such thing as a free lunch."
So it needs to be connected to GPRS on the move?
maradona said:
Hi
What you mean by "But It got me lost on my first try" ?
Regards
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I got lost, it took me to the wrong place, then kept recalculating, I think it was slow to update...
Ive been recently updating my rom to 6.5 and it didnt work initially,
Now ive reinstalled it so will try this evening ;-)
Bloke
Can the route, once setup (ie start and destination input and a route plotted), be altered??
I'd like to set waypoints, and then adjust the route around known traffic spots, or along roads I particularly want to go one, then have the instructions fed to me by voice.
Google maps on the web allows this - but not the google-mobile version, and I know it's possible on the "paid for" navigation softwares.
malsing maps
tell me if someone got malsing map for this software. where i can download malsing maps?
Tried it again this afternoon , goin from slough to Egham, and worked really well, you need to change the view to the map with arrows option to get a good idea of where you are going, arrows alone done really work too well,
But as a free option, this is pretty good ;-)
Bloke
It works good with my HTC6800, but when i use it for my HD, after exit the program, the system always error.... then i need to restart it, but if i use the HOME key to exit, then press the right corner to exit, its good...
I have downloaded this software and it looks to be working, yet to use on the open road,
Which WM6 version did you go for?
Communication Problem!
Has anyone who lives in Asia try this? It shows "communication problem" after I launches it. Help Please

What am i doing wrong ! (app install)

Hello
Got my phone today, love it...(although reception is poor in the middle of my Basement flat! )
Anyway, im new to android but ive managed to set up my account to get stuff from the market place, ive got seesmic and the update for google maps ready for download but the just seem to be sitting in the "currently downloading" section of the store, each one says starting to download but there's no progress on the bar (just the little candy striped thing turning, but no actual downloading !)
whats up with that !?
Could very well be something dumb ive done or not done !
any help
(although reception is poor i am connected through my wifi, i guess that works for downloading apps too!?)
It can happen sometimes, just cancel download and start it up again... Maybe try doing one at a time...
If the problem persists let us know...
Probably something to do with your reception, I notice it seems to be buggy when downloading and your connection switches from 3G to 2G
Thanks Man
Ill give it a go and see what happens
on a side note, i remember your post about the store being slow and you having to enable some content or something...what was that about ?
InspectorFrost said:
Thanks Man
Ill give it a go and see what happens
on a side note, i remember your post about the store being slow and you having to enable some content or something...what was that about ?
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I have no idea, it seems to have fixed itself now. Definately something to do with T-Mobile's rom and their content lock for under 18's not the OS itself.
just went for a factory reset in the end !
Still, sorted the problem nicely
Cheers Chaps
Also, whilst im on, anyone have any views on the best browser for the phone ?
Not that i dont like the default one, just wondered about peoples favourite alternatives
Thanks
InspectorFrost said:
just went for a factory reset in the end !
Still, sorted the problem nicely
Cheers Chaps
Also, whilst im on, anyone have any views on the best browser for the phone ?
Not that i dont like the default one, just wondered about peoples favourite alternatives
Thanks
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Dolphin and Opera Mini are popular alternatives.
I have this problem as well. It appears on and off and I can't find a pattern. Sometimes rebooting the phone solves the problem and other times it doesn't.
question. Your network got a content lock? could it be screwing up the market?
I know i had to disable t-mobiles one just to even get in there.
I'm just giving the latest opera browser a go. While it's quite different, i do like it! It seems a little faster to use than the default one. My suggestion is to go with juicydefender, for the first week if not all the time. It really does enhance the battery life. Doubled mine for my first week
How to configure juicedefender in the proper way? I managed to set it to use Wifi only at specified time, but how can I force the other softwares (weather widget, gmail client, etc.) to use the data connection in THAT period of time when juicedefender turns the wifi on?

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2.2 do not support Chinese?
and will it?
Mine is Diamond,where I can find a lite rom for android.
232603 are you talking about the language support? wouldn't see any reason it wouldn't be supported in the future if it isn't already.
as for a literom, are you gsm or cdma? are you looking for a rom to boot android or dualboot android and winmo?
232603 said:
2.2 do not support Chinese?
and will it?
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We haven't built it in. I'm sure we have it in the source though. once the builds start getting more stable i'll start adding those in. For now we just fixing bugs.
Bypass Google Accounts? Or alternatively set it up over a wireless network.
Howdy,
I have been watching the Android development for the Fuze with quite some interest for a while now, and it has made leaps and bounds over the past several months to the point where I decided to try it out.
It successfully booted into Android; however, I have data access to my phone disabled. This seems to cause the Google accounts set up to fail and causes some sort of infinite loop where it keeps asking to set up my account
Is there A) any way to bypass the Google Account set up and set it up later or B) jump on a wireless network (or alternatively jump to shell)?
Any and all help is greatly appreciated!
catepillar said:
Howdy,
I have been watching the Android development for the Fuze with quite some interest for a while now, and it has made leaps and bounds over the past several months to the point where I decided to try it out.
It successfully booted into Android; however, I have data access to my phone disabled. This seems to cause the Google accounts set up to fail and causes some sort of infinite loop where it keeps asking to set up my account
Is there A) any way to bypass the Google Account set up and set it up later or B) jump on a wireless network (or alternatively jump to shell)?
Any and all help is greatly appreciated!
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We've removed the SetupWizard and default provision so no more setup loop.
babijoee said:
We've removed the SetupWizard and default provision so no more setup loop.
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I don't know why I hit it, but I rebooted the phone and it was gone.
Thanks for your help.
Hi, i've been using xandroid since last month and everything is running OK except the battery is draining and charging quickly (1-2 hours) which is pretty unusual for normal usage or charging.
What I've noticed that this can also happened even in sleep mode. Did there is any way to preserve battery power? Usually it can stand up to 8 hour on WM6.5 (gps, data connection on).
I am using HTC Touch Pro (RAPHAEL).
Anyway it was the greatest effort you have put to make this device running Android
apad said:
Hi, i've been using xandroid since last month and everything is running OK except the battery is draining and charging quickly (1-2 hours) which is pretty unusual for normal usage or charging.
What I've noticed that this can also happened even in sleep mode. Did there is any way to preserve battery power? Usually it can stand up to 8 hour on WM6.5 (gps, data connection on).
I am using HTC Touch Pro (RAPHAEL).
Anyway it was the greatest effort you have put to make this device running Android
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It is truly a problem when you only get a couple of hours of usage and even on sleep mode. There must be something you're using that keeping the device awake. To test what happening you can use adb logcat and it will let you know which process is kept on running or you can start a new build and test every app individually. Its a lengthly process but in the end if will help you and allow you to achieve greater battery life in the long run.
remap hard keys? my hard keys on the front bottom of the phone don't seem to work other than directional. Is there a way to make them work for back and menu? or remap some keyboard key to back and menu?
i changed the wall paper and then got into the endless xdaandroind logo boot screen. WTF ???? lost everything because of a wall paper from the ROM gallery which suppose to be ok.
A couple of questions about 2.2:
1. Is there anyway we can get slide to answer back?
2. Has 3d been activated on this build?
hi guys ive a htc touch pro and im using the latest energy rom on it but having problems in loading/booting android on it , whenever i open haret.exe via browser it just hangs and nothing happens , ive tried the same with other roms like tael rom and default rom and it runs on both of them so any idea how to fix this issue ?? thanx in advance
talhabinakhtar said:
hi guys ive a htc touch pro and im using the latest energy rom on it but having problems in loading/booting android on it , whenever i open haret.exe via browser it just hangs and nothing happens , ive tried the same with other roms like tael rom and default rom and it runs on both of them so any idea how to fix this issue ?? thanx in advance
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ROM has no effect on Android, that we've found.
Sounds like you didn't copy the startup.txt... Did you follow all the directions?
paypalbid said:
i changed the wall paper and then got into the endless xdaandroind logo boot screen. WTF ???? lost everything because of a wall paper from the ROM gallery which suppose to be ok.
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Yep there are definitely some stability issues and will create an infinite loop. Until we get the builds more stable these issues will be present
heavymetalmage said:
A couple of questions about 2.2:
1. Is there anyway we can get slide to answer back?
2. Has 3d been activated on this build?
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Isn't slide to answer default? Otherwise we'll implement it in future builds
And yes 3d is activated in this build. From the very beginning of 2.2 and recently back into 2.1
-ebby- said:
remap hard keys? my hard keys on the front bottom of the phone don't seem to work other than directional. Is there a way to make them work for back and menu? or remap some keyboard key to back and menu?
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First of all which device are you using and type?
This sounds like a very strange behavior and making a layout like this would be kind of useless. Does those buttons work in winmo?
yahoo issues?
ok guys weird problem. not sure if anyone else has it.
i use mail.yahoo.com at work. it has the chat feature. i use it to send text and msg's while at my desk.
i've noticed that since i've started using froyo, whenever my phone boots up or comes out of deepsleep, i get signed out of my yahoo chat with a message that i've been signed in somewhere else.
now i have no messenger on my device. i have yahoo mail through the stock android email app along with my gmail and exchange mail. i also have a yahoo news widget.
i have had my g/f send me a message after i am kicked out. on her messenger it lists me as mobile. i have never received a message from her on my device.
any ideas on this?

Hard reset done after upgraded to 2.2, found two surprises!

Just done a hard reset after I had upgraded to 2.2 a few weeks back and discovered that nothing is backed up anymore!! Now whilst this has been spoken about on a few threads already, I did find a few things new that was a nice bonus.
1) News sync appears in the accounts & sync options. Now I can truly disable the news app thats pre installed in the rom.
2) Finally the location based sense weather works!!! I could never get my local area to display any weather, this has now been fixed but only after hard resetting! It never worked on 2.1 or 2.2 before.
Will let you know if I find anything else. Does make you wonder what else had been fixed but only after a HR.
Does compass work correctly?
News sync appears, but does it sync? When I tap on it nothing happens, no green icon appears on Accounts & Sync
Yes it does sync if you select it. I could never add news sync before, it was always as option but now it appears in the selected list, like googlemail and stocks. To be honest I don't use it and was never able to turn it off, it would always appear running in the services list but now I can turn it off and it's not running in the services list.
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Does compass work correctly?
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Didn't know therenwas a problem with the compass, but therm again I never used it. What was wrong with it and I will check.
Hey,
The current location weather also never worked on my desire, and after upgrading to froyo a couple of weeks ago I looked to see if it had been fixed but it still didn't work.
However, after reading this thread, I decided to check again and now it works for some reason! I haven't done a hard reset so I dont know why it has started to work but I am happy that it has!
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Maybe a dumb question but what do you guys mean with hard reset? Is that simply just to make a reset to back to the factory settings? Anything special?
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ok, so it looks like they changed something their end and has nothing to do with resetting (re weather location). Yes hard reset = Restore to factory (im an old old win mo user so still call it hard reset.
flashflash said:
Didn't know therenwas a problem with the compass, but therm again I never used it. What was wrong with it and I will check.
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Any compass application from the market. I find snaptic compass app the best.
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Can you guys just confirm my thoughts.I noticed that my camera didn't change, except the 720p under the camera options, but i'm missing new camera outfit, you'll find it under camera enhancements--> /2010/05/27/android-2-2-os-preview-is-froyo-all-that-its-cracked-up-to-be
PLEASE GO TO INTOMOBILE dot com and copy after intomobile dot comthe upper end of the link, i'm a new user and don't have approvement for adding link.
Complicating i know
Thanks for reporting, wouldn't be surprised if HTC didn't import this for us....
Just did it laboriously in order to get the news sync to work. Real pain to have to re-install all the apps, put them on the homescreens, sign in to accounts again, etc. But done and it does work.
Hi guys..
I just buy a Desire 2 weeks ago and upgraded from official 2.1 to official 2.2. My question is: If I make a hard reset ( factory reset ) my Desire will go back to 2.1 or will remain to 2.2?? Maybe is a silly question, but I am a very new guy on Android forum. Thank you in advance.
Will stay with 2.2.
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adjei7 said:
Will stay with 2.2.
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Thank you for answer. That is what I hoped to hear...

Sense Clocks won't work.

Well I did a video to explain the issue, but no HTC clocks work. I started having this issue this morning. I accidentally dragged it off screen, now they won't come back. I'm sure it's something simple, but I can't figure it out. Only had this phone for about a day now.
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Also, while I have an open help thread, hopefully someone will know, is there a root method available for the M9 yet?
elvensbane said:
Well I did a video to explain the issue, but no HTC clocks work. I started having this issue this morning. I accidentally dragged it off screen, now they won't come back. I'm sure it's something simple, but I can't figure it out. Only had this phone for about a day now.
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Also, while I have an open help thread, hopefully someone will know, is there a root method available for the M9 yet?
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Firstly, there is root and S off for the phone, S off is £25 root free its all in the forum, and the search option works well.
Secondly a quick factory reset will resolve this for you, but why not just re-add the clock via the personalize option?
johnerz said:
Firstly, there is root and S off for the phone, S off is £25 root free its all in the forum, and the search option works well.
Secondly a quick factory reset will resolve this for you, but why not just re-add the clock via the personalize option?
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Well adding the widget back doesn't work, as shown in the video. I'm not sure if that link worked or not. But it just disappears. I was hoping there was a setting that I checked that messed it up. As for the factory reset, I want that to be the last resort. I finally got it working decently. I hate sense, but if I have to use it, I have to have it set up a certain way. And I finally got it right, know what I mean ?
Try restarting your phone.
Alternatively, go to Manage Apps, All, and stop Sense Home. If necessary, clear Cache and clear data. You probably will lose your sense customization..
There is an update for HTC Clock in the Play Store from just a few days ago. Have you applied it?
fernandezhjr said:
There is an update for HTC Clock in the Play Store from just a few days ago. Have you applied it?
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Just did, it started working again. I didn't know they updated like this. Also a developer option was messing with it.

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