Recommended GPS for DCD Rom (XV6800)

[customshopkv1]

I just installed the latest DCD Rom, and so far it is excellent. Which GPS program are you guys running?

[taxilian]

I particularly like Google Maps and Microsoft Live Search for just general playing, but those don't talk to you and give directions.

For that, I don't think there are any free options.

[JimSmith94]

I downloaded the free Nav4All from here: http://www.nav4all.com It's apparently an older program, but does have turn-by-turn and voice. It took a while, but now it sees my internal GPS. :) I haven't tried it on a trip yet though.

[friguy33]

Personally I like iGuidance best, text-to-speech and easiest to get around and use. My wife has a tom tom and i just installed it to try, no text-to-speech, cant move the map around without going through several clicks to get to "browse map," although you can change the voice and get cool voices, but id rather have the other stuff. The bad about iGuidance, it takes a little to get it to work on here and its not as smooth as it was with my BT GPS, still have to ry tom tom to compare.

EDIT: so i went out and used tom tom, nice. worked a little smoother than iGuidance and liked the graphics but I really missed the TTS. Hopefully iGuidance can put out a fix fo the com port issue

[quantumforce1]

I downloaded the free Nav4All from here: http://www.nav4all.com It's apparently an older program, but does have turn-by-turn and voice. It took a while, but now it sees my internal GPS. :) I haven't tried it on a trip yet though.

How did you make (assist) it in finding the internal GPS. It keeps failing on me.

[knives of ice]

How did you make (assist) it in finding the internal GPS. It keeps failing on me.

yeah, i second this question can you please let me know how you got it to work

[steps]

yeah, i second this question can you please let me know how you got it to work

You have to have a program such as google maps running in the backround with gps active. Nav4All doesn't look for the internal gps automatically which is dumb as hell.

[blazingwolf]

I'm using TomTom. Doesn't use data like Qoogle Maps and Live Search do.

[tonerhell]

I am using Odyssey Mobile with great results. They give you a fourteen day trial so far no problem.

[juneau_shublik]

I am using Odyssey Mobile with great results. They give you a fourteen day trial so far no problem.

I am using the trial version of Odyssey Mobile as well. It seems to be working, is accurate, and is cheap.

[Asphyx]

Personally I like iGuidance best, text-to-speech and easiest to get around and use. My wife has a tom tom and i just installed it to try, no text-to-speech, cant move the map around without going through several clicks to get to "browse map," although you can change the voice and get cool voices, but id rather have the other stuff. The bad about iGuidance, it takes a little to get it to work on here and its not as smooth as it was with my BT GPS, still have to ry tom tom to compare.

EDIT: so i went out and used tom tom, nice. worked a little smoother than iGuidance and liked the graphics but I really missed the TTS. Hopefully iGuidance can put out a fix fo the com port issue

TomTom most certainly does have speech...but it is not set by default. You must select a voice (make sure to install some if you didn't already) and then it will speak all turns and alerts to you.

[Dishe]

TomTom most certainly does have speech...but it is not set by default. You must select a voice (make sure to install some if you didn't already) and then it will speak all turns and alerts to you.

Those are pre-recorded voices.
What we're discussing is voice synthesis, where the app actually READS THE STREET NAMES.

Example: "Turn left at ramp to sunrise highway in 300 feet" instead of "Turn left in 300 feet"

Make navigating much easier to follow!

On that note, I use the excellent (and sadly discontinued) Mapopolis. Its nothing to look at, but reads text and can see the internal gps.

[friguy33]

TomTom most certainly does have speech...but it is not set by default. You must select a voice (make sure to install some if you didn't already) and then it will speak all turns and alerts to you.

Its the TTS as Dishe said, makes driving so much better, never knew id miss it till i tried it without it. hopefully iGuidance will have a better work around soon...maybe once there is an official sprint release

[BetaMan]

Ditto on Odyssey Mobile! Great program and easy to use. Like the graphics and speech!

When I downloaded and installed, it said 3 day trial period, however the Website stated it was a 14 day trial period! Hmmm... Guess I'll find out which it is...

[Dishe]

but odyssey is still pre-recorded voice, isn't it?
I tried that nav4all thing... gawd that's terrible. worst UI I've ever seen. Its free, but totally not worth it. Better off using Google maps and skipping the turn-by-turn updates entirely.

Odyssey looks nice, and is resonably priced, but the reviews I read on it placed as a middle of the road app. Price aside, there's no advantage to it over Tom Tom. If only mapopolis were still in business... no one appreciated how ahead of their time that app was!

[inothome]

I've had nothing but problems with the Odyssey. Failed install, locks up, black screen. Works one out of every ten tries. When it did work it was pretty sweet though. Only reason I keep trying.

[fusQer]

You have to have a program such as google maps running in the backround with gps active. Nav4All doesn't look for the internal gps automatically which is dumb as hell.

there is a fix for that. i was on irc on freenode and they were talking about it, but i dont recall anymore :( check ppcgeeks.

[Asphyx]

Those are pre-recorded voices.
What we're discussing is voice synthesis, where the app actually READS THE STREET NAMES.

Ah My bad then....

Sorry!

[vernk]

another notch for tomtom. found us/canada iso online. works nicely, doesn't hang. but sometimes the gpsone is slow on coldboot and not so slow other times, even in same areas. but up and running...im a happy bird

[vernk]

i especially like that yoda gives me my directions and encouragement with the force :) now if i could just find mr t's voice!

[paulwhiteside]

Anyone able to get Odyssey Mobile to recognize internal GPS? i can use google maps fine, but Odyssey mobile doesn't see it. Also, is it true GPS on the phone or through cell towers only?

I am using a xv6800 with DCD rom 2.2.0 now. radio 3.27

[inothome]

I use GPS Viewer to open the internal GPS, wait for a lock on the sats then open (I try) Odyssey or what ever otehr GPS app you want to use. Some use Google maps to get it going as well. UNder the GOS settings in Odyessy, set it to com 4, 4800 baud, disable auto and disable bluetooth. That worked for me when Odyessy would open, I have more problems with that f'ng program than any other. It locks up my phone, Uses just about all the memory. The one time I was able to get it running while driving it was pretty cool though. I've reinstalled it and tried some other things as well.

[SteelTallon]

Hi, I have been reading diligently about the GPS fix. It appears to me that this was more for when this phone was 1st released? I say that because apparently the fix not only activates the chip, but also puts the icon "External GPS" under settings.

I just bought a XV6800 about 2 days ago, and those options are already on the phone. I set it up to COM4, left hardware alone and turned it on under "Phone" settings from 911 only to "on".

I have tried Live Search, google maps, GPS Launcher, and today GEOTerrestrial GPSToday.

For the life of me can't get it to work.

My question is, do I still need to incorporate this fix? Also, if I do will I have to re-enter all my contacts..pics.. etc...

[760hacker]

Hi, I have been reading diligently about the GPS fix. It appears to me that this was more for when this phone was 1st released? I say that because apparently the fix not only activates the chip, but also puts the icon "External GPS" under settings.

I just bought a XV6800 about 2 days ago, and those options are already on the phone. I set it up to COM4, left hardware alone and turned it on under "Phone" settings from 911 only to "on".

I have tried Live Search, google maps, GPS Launcher, and today GEOTerrestrial GPSToday.

For the life of me can't get it to work.

My question is, do I still need to incorporate this fix? Also, if I do will I have to re-enter all my contacts..pics.. etc...


I think you have been mis-informed. The VX6800 out of the box doesn't have GPS enabled. For this to work you need to install a new radio and rom. Read Read Read all the info is on here to show you exactly how to do it.

[SteelTallon]

I went ahead and loaded

Kitchen:
dcd_titan_3.1.2.exe
and
Titan Radio ROM 3.42.02.rar

Had to call #228 and re-program my phone and then call #8899 to have then re-autheticate. Seems to be up and running.

Do I have to do anything special to get GPS apps to run?

I re-downloaded GPSToday and still have not gotten a lock... I'll try Google Maps as well though.

[serfboreds]

I went ahead and loaded

Kitchen:
dcd_titan_3.1.2.exe
and
Titan Radio ROM 3.42.02.rar

Had to call #228 and re-program my phone and then call #8899 to have then re-autheticate. Seems to be up and running.

Do I have to do anything special to get GPS apps to run?

I re-downloaded GPSToday and still have not gotten a lock... I'll try Google Maps as well though.

Read this to get GPS enabled.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=363431

[SteelTallon]

Thanks... I think I almost got it. Google Maps reported 1 sat. then failed. But that maybe due to where I am at. Gonna give it atry on the drive home (45 minutes open road)

[serfboreds]

Thanks... I think I almost got it. Google Maps reported 1 sat. then failed. But that maybe due to where I am at. Gonna give it atry on the drive home (45 minutes open road)

Follow GC's advice:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2409571&postcount=12

Use this tool.

[SteelTallon]

Got it up and running! I just needed to be outside for awhile :-) My commute home was the trick for me. I was playing with Live Search, Google Maps and GPSToday which is an awesome little freebie app.

So far the only thing I see with this ROM is my "Voice" button doesn't work with a quick push. If I hold it it comes up with a voice recorder. I downloaded Voice2go trial and setup the hotkey to the voice button and it won't work. I assign it to another button it works great.

No biggy, but I do miss hearing something in my bluetooth headset when I goto dial a number... But I'll get over it. Everything else seems to work great!

[mkenny2]

I am using TomTOm 6 software....I like it bc I do not have a data package. I wish I did though bc I would love to have the plus features like traffic while driving!

[SteelTallon]

Moved my question to:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=2418475

[SteelTallon]

Thanks guys! I flashed to 3.2.2 DCD and it seems to work pretty good now. I am also using the GPS Tool from above and have Google, MSN etc... working pretty good. That is a nice tool to have, gives you an idea as to what is going on with the GPS chip and signal...

Also got my wireless to work again as well.

Thanks again