Can't activate GPS

[chelski]

I have the Trinity P3600
rom version 2.0.1.1
rom date 03/07/07
radio version 1.41.00.11
protocol version 32.74.7020.18H

Im also running windows media 6
I have followed all instructions I can find but still can not activate my GPS on the hand set , my friend has the Orange M700 and that worked no prob's.

please could someone give a good step by step NFO to help solve my problem

Thanks !

[NeilM]

You have a GPS enabled ROM so you shouldn't have to do anything to 'activate' the GPS- it starts automatically, and transparently when a GPS aware application runs.

Which GPS application (s) are you trying to use? Make sure their settings point to COM9 and Baud 57600, then go outside with a clear view of the sky to allow the satellite data to download.

[KukurikU]

also wm6. I-Go first detected the gps at com 9 57600 but suddenly works only with 9600 !!!
any comments?

[NeilM]

Some apps are a bit picky when it comes to baud rates- most will accept any value, but some prefer a set value, regardless of the hardware capability. Which version of iGO are you using?

I use iGO 2006 Plus on my WM6 Trinity and it links at the default hardware settings.

It is odd that iGO did accept the hardware settings before. As long as it works though, I'd not worry. The baud rate is irrelevant, as the actual data transfer is less than 1000 baud.

[chelski]

I'm using TomTom & CamerAwar , when through all settings with fine tooth comb , and evan sat on top of a hill for half an hour and NOTHING . bEGINING to miss my 10 year old Nokia Banana phone that just took calls

[nealed]

I'm using TomTom & CamerAwar , when through all settings with fine tooth comb , and evan sat on top of a hill for half an hour and NOTHING . bEGINING to miss my 10 year old Nokia Banana phone that just took calls

Reflash with another ROM. Must be a bad flash. Only explanation I have. Start with an official HTC WM5 GPS enabled ROM and see.

[NeilM]

I'm using TomTom & CamerAwar , when through all settings with fine tooth comb , and evan sat on top of a hill for half an hour and NOTHING . bEGINING to miss my 10 year old Nokia Banana phone that just took calls

Did the GPS work before the ROM update?

Could be a hardware fault.

[KukurikU]

Some apps are a bit picky when it comes to baud rates- most will accept any value, but some prefer a set value, regardless of the hardware capability. Which version of iGO are you using?

I use iGO 2006 Plus on my WM6 Trinity and it links at the default hardware settings.

It is odd that iGO did accept the hardware settings before. As long as it works though, I'd not worry. The baud rate is irrelevant, as the actual data transfer is less than 1000 baud.
using also i-GO plus. thank you for the reassuring me. i thought so. the strange thing is that it worked (for 45 km) with 57600 but on the way back..nothing over 9600!!
i don't think i changed something...

[chelski]

No the GPS has never worked ! ( YET )

[NeilM]

Sounds like a hardware fault in that case :(

If you have a GPS Radio ROM (anything from 1.30.00.11 onwards) and a GPS aware app (TTN set to COM9 and 57600 Baud) and it doesn't work, either the GPS is kaput, or possibly the Radio ROM didn't flash properly.

[chelski]

Thanks for the help , loaded up visual GPS and set the comms port & BAUD rate & that kicked in then switched on TomTom & now i'm not lost anymore