[APP] Fusion GPS Fix 1.0.1.1 2009/03/13

[NuShrike]

Originally Posted by sblop I just had the problem wit batterydraining. The last two days I have been happy if my phone could do 6 hours. :-) I have notised that the program gives a pop-up telling weather or not I has gotten a gps fix... - As I have my phone restarting automatic about 3am, I would like to know if the program disconnect from the gps before this popup shows, so my phone doesnt drain during the night. ;-)

I've had my phone unplugged overnight and didn't notice any abnormal battery drain with the latest 1.0.0.2 version (90% -> 70% batt).

It doesn't disconnect from the GPS until the pop-up, so I'll add something smarter to either keep it running for the full 5 minutes even if you power-off the device, or suspend it when your device does power off.

[wanwarlock]

sounds like a good app. will give it a try on my touch pro.

sometimes i have a long TTFF so will try this.

[NLS]

Originally Posted by NuShrike How's it working for you? So far now I'm maintaining quick locks that take only a few seconds. I do activesync multiple times a day so QuickGPS updates very often also.

I am not sure yet.
I also update quickGPS very often.

Also I read people here talk about a pop-up... I never got any pop-up.

[Noonski]

Thanks a bunch.

Just today i figured out it had to to with activating The GPS beforehand.

And then Dave points me to this.

I'll be doing loads of resets to check this baby and the difference it makes.

Thanks again Looks like a life saver.

[NuShrike]

Originally Posted by NLS Also I read people here talk about a pop-up... I never got any pop-up.

There's supposed to be one within 5 minutes telling you whether GPS lock established or timed out.

[NLS]

never seen one
(and yes the shortcut IS in my startup folder)

[NuShrike]

Originally Posted by NLS never seen one (and yes the shortcut IS in my startup folder)

Hey, so found some multi-threaded synchronization errors that caused the pop-up dialogs to fail.

New fixed version posted. Thanks for the pointing this out! Still working on a fancy icon, and I'll probably migrate the pop-up to use the native Notification framework instead.

[NLS]

Thanks - but to be honest I hate the pop-up...

I would prefer some kind of system notification that doesn't get in the way - but I suspect it would make the program larger...

So far I haven't noticed a difference. What is the correct way to use? Make sure to make a soft-reset in the open air?

[NuShrike]

Originally Posted by NLS Thanks - but to be honest I hate the pop-up... I would prefer some kind of system notification that doesn't get in the way - but I suspect it would make the program larger... So far I haven't noticed a difference. What is the correct way to use? Make sure to make a soft-reset in the open air?

Almost done with the Today screen pop-up that works like alarms and reminders.

The usage is basically just use your device as normal, and soft-resets will try to kick-start GPS settings. Otherwise, run the shortcut, or the app, directly if you don't want to soft-reset. I'm finishing up an icon so the whole thing can be installed like a normal app to make this look nicer.

[NLS]

That would be great.
Waiting for it.