Nice find on the GPS bluetooth device. I was thinking about returning my prime until I saw that. I can easily live with this now. Plus it should be easier on my Android Phone's battery if I choose to use that screen instead.
Yep, I ordered one of those BT GPS on Amazon a few days back, and there are multiple software packages that I can choose from
if native Bluetooth connections are not sufficient (I beleive they are, and sw is only required to SEND GPS over BT.
KINDA SUCKS, needing to power up another device, and all, but for the few times I use Copilot on the tablet, I can make do.
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My GPS is completely dead, however...
- In GPS-test the status says 'GPS ON' (yellow icon)
- In ICS I can see an option in 'location' (I can click use GPS)
All firmware updates installed automatically, I do have a serial in ICS. I bought my TFP last Saturday. I thought GPS was not mentioned on the box...
I'm not sure whether Asus has shut down my GPS or whether it's just a weaker unit.
It's not a big problem to me, but since I'm a bit of a feature nerd, I would like to see it working...
I personally WANT to buy (and always have since it's announcement) a TFP but this GPS issue bugs me...
But if all sites are so sure that the aluminium casing si the problem, why not just..... replace the back cover with a semi-plastic cover??? I'm just saying..... it'll be cheaper than buying the newer model
At this point guys, the Prime doesn't have GPS. The removal of the toggle in the control panel in ICS is sort of Asus' last comment on the issue. So while it still has a GPS chip, it's no longer a supported feature. It's not on Asus' website(s) and future purchasers of an ICS version won't even see it. If everyone wants to keep pursuing it and trying to make it work it's nothing more than a garage project. The manufacturer has spoken.
Which charger did you have to purchase for that TomTom? I purchased http://www.amazon.com/3-5mm-Barrel-Jack-Power-Cable/dp/B003059FAI/ref=pd_sim_e_1 but didn't fit.
I also have 5.5mm and that didn't fit either.. uggh
This was exactly what I envisioned being a problem, so I spent I think $15 instead or $5 for the TomTom Receiver, they had one for $9 with only the car charger, but for 15 it had car and wall charger, just no box or manual. Downloaded manual here (attached also):
The wall charger says the following on it:
Input: 100-240V - 0.3A 50-60 Hz so is obviously international
Output = 5v - 2A
The tip shows center positive/ Surround Negative, as for size, I am sorry, you would probably need to hit a Radio Shack or get a universal one with exchangeable tips.
http://download.tomtom.com/open/manuals/mob5_nav5/Wireless_GPS_manual_NAV5_MOB5.pdf
Here are links for the receiver at Amazon for all who want it - I would move quickly. seems now that the word is out for Prime owners, these are selling a a good clip. One of the alternate pages for it has sold out (reminds me of what happens to the Prime everywhere, LOL!) the links I provide are showing:
7 new from $15.99 8 used from $5.99 right now, down from perhaps double that a few days ago:
http://amzn.com/B000HZI2YY
http://www.amazon.com/TomTom-Blueto...I2YY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1327279622&sr=8-1
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000HZI2YY?ie=UTF8&seller=A1K4QMY6EFGAY0&sn=GreaTech33
Works perfectly, with just one app on the PRIME: BluetoothGPS, from the Market:
http://www.androidpit.com/en/android/market/apps/app/googoo.android.btgps/Bluetooth-GPS
Finally, if you want to use your phone as the GPS receiver, instead of a seperate device, either install:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.Saenko.GpsOverBt
this app will use your phones GPS, and provide the satellite data to the Prime. The Prime still needs to be running BluetoothGPS:
OR, and I have tested the following early on and it works well:
Tether GPS on phone(server) & Prime(Client)
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.comptonsoft.tgps
This method uses Wifi, so you need to make your phone a Hotspot. If you are rooted, it will work. Otherwise you will probably have to pay the $$ to your carrier for a hotspot.
Shinzz had the best suggestion to a ****ty problem I tried the take back serial number solution and I wound up with a prime with the same GPS problems I even got a member telling me that there were no GPS sats in Philadelphia. Well the tom tom GPS receiver arrived and changed my whole scene testing on Google Nav beta as well as GPS test I've got sats all over. Thanks Shinzz
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I suggest people trying to get a fix without holding the tablet. Try laying it on its face and back and see if you can get a fix.