gps is not working

[TheMafioso]

Hi,

I've a HTC Diamond, UK version with the following rom:

1.35.401.3 WWE
30-05-2008
0.93.25.NS26
52.26.25.09H

I've try install different versions of tomtom, actually the 6.32, but impossible to detect the integrated gps... I've only bluetooth, wired and Others NMEA...

I've try all Bauds settings possibles on NMEA but noone work...

Any solution plz? I've 1 day for decide if I buy this Diamond for replace my Touch Cruise or not... And i want be sure the GPS is working...

Plz if you know, say me how can i have this gps working with tomtom...

Maybe an other rom? If yes wich? Or a special version of TomTom? Or any fix?

[woetyke]

choose: other nmea gps
COM 4

baudrate works with 9600
(other may also work)

then you need to have "waiting for gps signal" in gps status

grtz

[TheMafioso]

I can't chose the port... Only the baud rate...

And i have "not gps device found" always

[woetyke]

i use 6.030.

in other postst you can find more information about used versions

[TheMafioso]

I've try this version too but same problem... any idea?

[woetyke]

you can check the settings from you internal gps receiver.
settings->external gps
you find there 3 pages with settings(com port etc)

[TheMafioso]

yes

Programs: Ports: COM 4

Hardware: Port: None, Baud rate: 4800

But if i change anything, i click ok and come back, it is back to default value... I can't set 9600 Baud or other value... if i click ok and enter again in external GPS options, it's back to 4800...

This mobile does really have GPS??? I'ts not writed in the box and in the manual too... I see nothing about GPS... The manual is very little and the box is a "diamond looking box"...

[sandervanzijl]

yes

Programs: Ports: COM 4

Hardware: Port: None, Baud rate: 4800

But if i change anything, i click ok and come back, it is back to default value... I can't set 9600 Baud or other value... if i click ok and enter again in external GPS options, it's back to 4800...

This mobile does really have GPS??? I'ts not writed in the box and in the manual too... I see nothing about GPS... The manual is very little and the box is a "diamond looking box"...

offcourse it has gps. everybody is using it.

you do not need to change the settings in extarnal gps.
just open up tomtom, choose other nmea gps, 4800 baud and com 4.
i have tomtom 6.010 (i do not know what the newer versions have different)
and it works very good.

[TheMafioso]

Strange because nothing say in the box or manual that it got gps... And it's not detected by tomtom...

Any idea??? Tommorow i have to give the diamond back or keep it so i've to decide today... And i want a mobile with gps working...

[sandervanzijl]

Strange because nothing say in the box or manual that it got gps... And it's not detected by tomtom...

Any idea??? Tommorow i have to give the diamond back or keep it so i've to decide today... And i want a mobile with gps working...

you can also use google maps. that has a gps function.

[TheMafioso]

But google maps need to connect via gprs someitmes and that isn't totally free... I want a totally free use gps... Not a "net depending" gps...

[sandervanzijl]

But google maps need to connect via gprs someitmes and that isn't totally free... I want a totally free use gps... Not a "net depending" gps...

just for testing purposes!!

or use this program
http://gps.pdatopsoft.com/download/?pid=11555

install it, and it will look for your gps unit.
it will be installed under programs > gps test

[TheMafioso]

Lol don't ask me how and why but i've hard reset the phone and reinstall tomtom, and now i've the choice of port and baud... I've chose 4800 baud and port com 4 and it works... lol

[s1rl4ncel0t]

[ironic mode ON]So it seems like Diamond has GPS although it is not writen in the box...[/ironic mode OFF]


Bye

[p3eps]

I have to say I was dubious when reading the specs too, as they say 'GPS and A-GPS Ready' - which normally leads you to believe that you need another bit of kit to use them.
Then I found confirmation - and was happy to order the phone.

[Tuut_Tuut]

I order to get a good working signal start the program QuickGPS, download in this program the latest gps file from server.

Start Tom-Tom and use the settings mention above:
choose other nmea gps,
4800 baud and
com 4.

Be sure to stay outside free to air and you get your signal in about 30 to 45 seconds.

[tiburone]

I order to get a good working signal start the program QuickGPS, download in this program the latest gps file from server.

Start Tom-Tom and use the settings mention above:
choose other nmea gps,
4800 baud and
com 4.

Be sure to stay outside free to air and you get your signal in about 30 to 45 seconds.

And that's all. good explanation. i did the same and working. But why doesn't detect integrated antena like kaiser? any answer...

[s1rl4ncel0t]

Do you guys have the following problem?

When I open the settings of the gps, inside the phone's settings, I try to change the settings, but when I press "ok" it doesn't save the changes. For example, if I change the baud rate from 4800 to 33600 and press ok, if I immediatly open it again, the setting goes back to 4800 again. :confused:

This happens also if I change the COM port from "none" to other. :confused:

Having "Manage GPS automatically" under "Access" tab activated or not, doesn't make a diference.




Bye