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[General Topics] subzerobob:
TomTom7 rough fix - GPS WORKING!

I have absolutely 100% the same problem, and here is the absolute easiest rough fix, that gets TomTom7 working every single time. [Note: if someone comes up with a .cab or some program, then please post it here so that we can all benefit!!!]

Pre-Word: Before this fix, TomTom7 will detect a bunch of satellites, but won't actually connect to any! And the clock time in TomTom7 will be all messed up too (like a few hours and several minutes ahead of what my actual time is); It will just sit there and wait like a dump bag of potatoes, and keep saying - poor GPS signal - Are you inside a building?

Here is the fix:

1st - Settings:

I use in external GPS settings - program port "COM7" and hardware port "COM9" at 4800. (note: Make sure your TomTom7 configure also follows COM7 port!)

2nd - Reboot

Then I shut off the device completely (complete off), and reboot. Once I reboot.

3Rd - Delete the 'GPSID_log' files

I go to File Explorer --> My Device and I delete the TWO 'GPSID_log' fileS.

[note: the reboot step is absolutely necessary, because if you don't reboot, then it won't allow you to delete one of the 'GPSID_log' file!!!]

4th - Start TomTom7 OUTSIDE (under the clear sky) and within 20 - 30 secs the program catches the satellites (they show up on the configure screen). But not only that - after 1-2 minutes the software actually CONNECTS to the satellites (the satellites turn BLUE) and in the front screen it says - no route planned! Note: You Must Wait Until The Front Screen Says "No Rote Planned" and the map is in color (opposed to black and white) before you start setting your destination, otherwise it will keep on hanging and just showing you the satellites in grey without ever turning into blue.

If this is helpful, please let me know! If you can make a little program, script or whatever .cab that can just delete the GPSID_log (both of them!!!) at exiting TomTom7, then please, please post that stuff here ASAP!!!
[General Topics] citrix80:
i tried, it still says poor GPS reception. what baud rate you set in tomtom for com7? i tried 4800 and 38400. and i noticed the GPSID files came back again after i launch tomtom.
[General Topics] subzerobob:
ok - are you outside when you are running TomTom7? the baud rate should be always 4800, but after the first time it doesn't lock (turn the satellites blue), then go back to the external gps settings and change the program port to COM3 and then go back to TomTom7 and adjust the configure to COM3 as well. Do this a couple of times (between COM3 and COM7) and it should work...

Let me know how it goes?

I think it is because Omnia uses a piece of crap GPS receiver (it might be even a Qualcomm receiver) but actually nobody knows exactly. It is such a shame that Omnia is the best in everything else, but falls sooo short on this GPS thing! It is heartbreaking... Also it is heartbreaking that the current Omnia version doesn't support 3G in USA! I mean - this is like being in Olympics and giving up right before the finish line! Effen-A!
[General Topics] citrix80:
I put the phone on clear sky and lauch tomtom, it keep saying poor GPS recpetion, i see 10 dots in the globe and 1 bar straight up in the table, but could not get the channels to use.

i tried destinator 7 and IGO8. they all pick up siganl inside the house and outside.

i dont use 3G, never tried. but why it wont work in US?
[General Topics] tungchuan:
Omnia GPS Sucks !!!

I've been using this phone for weeks, still can't figure out the GPS problems, Mapking or what software to use, and how to set up the com port. Anyone can help!!!!

Sumsung provide no help at all ....

thanks.

tc
[General Topics] Remos:
omnia have the same problems of samsung 780, it have a semi-blocked gps, Garmin and Polnav are fully working without nothing more, igo8 have resolution problem, but it will be working only in landscape, tt7 needs of gps gate, fenomeno83, that is a friend of mine, have posted the right procedure for use tt7 with gps gate, alas only in italian, tt7 without gps gate may get the fix, one time after 1 minutes and other time after 2 heurs or never, route66 is also full blocked, maybe also it will be working with gps gate...

ps: ciao fenomeno
[General Topics] DoctorT:
the German version is sold with a fully working Route 66 V8 - so either there has been a change in the GPS setup or they "adjusted" R66... :confused:
[General Topics] hamansan:
Hi,

i have no issue with Omnia GPS. Been using Agis, Garmin XT and Mapking with no issues at all. Agis is bad, it takes forever to get a fix. Garmin is good but the phone gets hot very quickly. Mapking is good so far.

My configuration is as below:

Hardware GPS port: COM 9. Baud rate: 9600.

Software GPS port: COM 3

For Mapking JAL portsplitter:

Input port: COM3

Output port: COM6
[General Topics] hamansan:
For TOM TOM users, you may want to take a look at the settings below:

1. Configure WM6 (Settings - External GPS):

- Programs : COM2

- Hardware : COM9 baudrate : 9600

- Access : activate the check box

2. install GPSGate 2.5

3. Configure GPSGate :

- Input : COM2 baudrate : 4800

- Output : COM6

4. Configure Tomtom :

- GPS Settings : Other NMEA, Speed : 4800, on Franson COM 6.

i have seen in someone showed the Tom Tom setting with GPSGate in Youtube. You want to to Google it for more information.
[General Topics] hamansan:
here's the link to youtube for Tom Tom settings;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HiVP9aNO7t8
[General Topics] geek78:
on mine (ROM DHXG4) i don't need gpsgate. I just need to kill the active data session before starting TT7 (with the default settings of Windows GPS, COM3/COM9/4800 and using gps enhancer (A-GPS of XTRA) in auto mode)
[General Topics] subzerobob:
PORT SPLITTER WORKS WITH TomTom 7.45!!!

download it here: http://www.gpsmeter.com/download/download.php?fname=./portsplitter_mobile6_setup.zip

and please make it so that Port Splitter will automatically start when I press TomTom?

Does anyone know if this version of Port Splitter is freeware?
[General Topics] subzerobob:
how do you 'kill the active data session'

huh? what are you talking about? I have nothing running in the task manager, same ROM update - DHXG4 and TomTom7 will sometimes work, and sometimes won't, until I installed the Port Splitter from here: http://www.gpsmeter.com/download/download.php?fname=./portsplitter_mobile6_setup.zip

and now it works 100% everytime!

But - how do I make it so that it all starts at the same time (port splitter and TomTom7) at the same time, so that I won't need to 1st start port splitter, then 2nd set-up the port splitter settings then 3rd start tomtom? I just want to click on the TomTom one time, and I want it all to happen automatically...

Why isn't Omnia set-up automatically already? Why do we need to **** around with this port splitting crap?
[General Topics] princemarc:
Hey guys, I am trying every possible way to activate the GPS in Omnia. It just doesnt work and showing "GPS NOT FOUND". I am using MapKing as I am in S.E.A. I tried with the help of GPS Gate 2.6 and it still giving me the same problem. Do you think I need to follow the way that you tought as above? I have been trying for days but still cant make it. Sucks...
[General Topics] citrix80:
what settings should I put in port splitter and in tomtom i got a new port com7: port splitter, should i use that or use original com3?
[General Topics] Remos:
with tt7 try to use this setting, maybe this help you also for mapking:

1. Configuring WM6 (Setting - Gps External):

- Programs : COM2

- Hardware : COM9 baudrate : 9600

- Access : flag the check box

2. Configuring GPSGate :

- into the section Input : COM2 baudrate : 4800

- into the section Output : "Virtual Com Port (all nmea)" --> setting "COM6" ---> flag "Allow all Nmea"

now into input, press on open into the com 2 that you have setting before, you must get "gps data in coming" in yellow and after if all is right you will got "Gps valid Position" written green, now configuring tt7, gps setting other nmea, speed 4800 and setting on the port franson com6....

this is translate from fenomeno83 italian post

sorry for my bad english :)
[General Topics] Fizz_daz:
can someone send me some details on where to get tt7 for my omnia :-)
[General Topics] citrix80:
sorry, I think we don't supppose to share that in public. if you want the link, i can PM you.
[General Topics] Fizz_daz:
yep exactly what I was after :-)
[General Topics] cloversg68:
GPS in Omnia works ok!

Here's a summary of what I've found with the Omnia.

Working without problems:

Garmin XT, Agis, Route66 (old version), BeeLineGPS, VisualCE

Works with GPSGate/Port Splitter etc.

TomTom 7.45, MapKing

You need GPSgate/PortSplitter to either clean up the NMEA signal or the triggering of the port, otherwise there is poor detection of the signal. IMHO I think TomTom is missing out on some "sync" signals from the NMEA, and Mapking is hard-coded to look for another port.

The other programs work directly without any problems. I would suggest that you look at BeeLineGPS as that gives you options to check of the incoming data and ports.

There is a version of TomTom 7.45X that works with the Omnia without any GPSgate/PortSplitter, however, its fonts are out and overly large.

Settings:

Software port COM3, speed 9600, Hardware Port COM9, auto detect.

AGPS (Enhanced GPS) uses GPRS to get download a set of the satellite coordinates to help you get your current location, so that your GPS unit does not need to go around hunting for the satellites.
[General Topics] subzerobob:
port splitter and tt7 com settings

if your 'external GPS' settings are on com3 (software), then in port splitter you have to put the same in the 'input port'. Then in the port splitter you put another port (line com7 for example) in the 'output' port. Finally in tt7 under 'configure' GPS settings you select this 'port splitter com7' port in the final step and enjoy~!! it works!

by the way, several things i have noticed with this port splitter:

1. battery power is now fast disappearing!

2. now and then i get "not enough video memory" when i try to run the camera or business card reader. now i don't know if this is because of the ROM upgrade that i did on the samsung's website, or if it is the port splitter, but i gatta tell you that upgraded the ROM long time ago and this 'not enough memory' problem just now started (after i installed this port splitter)...

I have to restart the device every single time! freaking annoying!

another thing - under the remaining battery power it always says "100%" eventhough it is almost 0%! how to tweak the registry so that the correct % show under remaining battery power??
[General Topics] sunny1234:
MapKing-2007 On Omnia

Hi,

I am using MAPKING 2007 as my preferred navigation companion. The settings on my OMNIA are as follows:

1. Configure WM6 (Settings - External GPS):

- GPS Program Port : COM3

- Hardware : COM9 baudrate : 4800

- Access : activate the check box

2. Install JAL Port Splitter (alternatively GPSGate can also be used)

(download portsplitter_mobile6_setup.zip" at

http://www.gpsmeter.com/index.php?page=downloads

and install onto Omnia via actisync)

3. Configure JAL Port Splitter :

- Input : COM3 baudrate : 9600

- Output : COM6

4. Start Port Splitter.

5. Launch MAPKING 2007.

Important

Perform Satellite Data Update prior to launch MAPKING. Every 4-5 days you have to update the satellite data. You can do this without incurring any GPRS charges .

Activate Wi-Fi & connect to Wireless router, ensure you are connected to internet.

Go to Settings>Enhanced GPS> XTRA Enable (make it Enable)

and click XTRA Download.

There will be prompts stating that it will incur extra charges.... just say ''Yes'' to those prompts.

You will notice a hour-glass/circle thingy icon while the data is being downloaded. The data will be downloaded via internet.

Once the data is downloaded, disable XTRA Enable.

You can verify that the data has been downloaded by checking the time/date of file XTRA.bin in the root folder.

Pl don't meddle around with the file......
[General Topics] citrix80:
whats Agisand BeeLineGPS? never hard of that. does that have north american map?

gps gate work. port splitter will make other gps software stop working.

what version of TomTom 7.45X that works with the Omnia without any GPSgate/PortSplitter? do you have a link?
[General Topics] citrix80:
by the way, i rarely had any problem with battery, but i dont see the display status on home page. sometimes when i charge over usb cable on pc, the batter display 60% but actually 40% and battery get very hot, or vise versa, when take the cable out and back, it change.

i guess this not big problem.
[General Topics] nirave:
omnia gps and garmin XT

Hi i have been trying to install Garmin XT on my samsung Omnia but I can't get it to recognise the internal gps. can anyone help?

thanksss

nirave
[General Topics] iziizi:
i have managed to get tomtom to work really weel:

see here: http://www.ppcsg.com/index.php?showtopic=100363&view=findpost&p=743051

You do need GPS gate but thats a toddle to set up. I get lock to sat in under 5 seocnds now.
[General Topics] hughieoh:
GET GPS GATE 2.6

External GPS setting

1. Configure WM6 (Settings - External GPS):

- Programs : COM2

- Hardware : COM9 baudrate : 9600

- Access : activate the check box

2. install GPSGate 2.6

3. Configure GPSGate :

- Input : COM2 baudrate : 4800

- Output : Virtual COM Port / NMEA (COM6)

Now you will get "Virtual COM6 / (All NMEA) NMEA Filter" in Active output Box

4. Configure Tomtom :

- GPS Settings : Other NMEA, Speed : 9600, on Franson COM6

I did not touch any of Enhanced GPS Setting.

I use TOMTOM 6 and for me to get an signal and position take always less than 2 minutes.

But if you restart TOMTOM from where you turned off it will get signal and position even faster.
[General Topics] broadview:
This is really good news, since you're apparently using the "official" version of TomTom navigator: 6. But which version of 6?
[General Topics] Matti23:
Gpsgate freezes Omnia. When I shut the display, it creates problem. I have difficulties to open it again. I have to shut Gps gate before I shut the display.

Garmin XT is slow. The cold start takes much longer than Tomtom 7. Also recounting of the route is longer.

Tomtom is the best. It is sad, that there is no softaversion, which could fit to Omnia.
[General Topics] aha55c:
tomtom 7 on omnia

finally got tt7 working on the omnia. The following is the setting:

1. external gps program port com3. hardware port com9.

2. inatall portspilter.

3. set input port in portspilter as com3 (type in), bond rate 9600

4. set out port in portspilter as com1, press add, and start splitter.

5. open tomtom7 and set gps as other onme device bond rate 9600, com1

you should have gps working now.
[General Topics] brunetel21:
Does the gps gate have to be reopened everytime before i start tomtom?

I tought that the gps gate works only for settings, but runing in the background is a waste.

At least how can i make gpsgate to start in the same time with tom tom, without starting them separatley?

Thanks
[General Topics] FlorianO:
Basically yes. That's what I do. See below

As I understand it (others may correct me if I'm wrong) GPSgate "cleans" the NMEA output from the port such that TomTom (at least the currently avail versions) can understand it.

As long as GPS gate opens the "input" GPS COM port the unit draws current to power the GPS receiver. The two options you have is either:

1) Run GPSgate at system startup but leave the input port closed until you need it (i.e. starting TomTom for navigation).

2) Only start GPSgate manually before navigating.

I currently use the 2nd alternative. Of course, all this GPSgate thing is a workaround until TomTom releases a version that can handle the NMEA output from the Qualcomm MSM6280 chip in the Omnia....

Back to your question: To start both in one go you need to script it in some way. Others here might be able to help you w. that. But note that does not solve the "opened GPS port" issue when you _close_ TomTom

Hope this helps,

Florian
[General Topics] kiawey:
I just upgrade my Omnia to i900DXHH1/DZHH1 rom. It's working fine with Garmin XT map without the port splitter or gps gate. My setting as below:

GPS Program Port: COM3 or COM8 (either one will work)

GPS Hardware Port: COM9

GPS Boud Rate : Any value (I'm using 9600, dun know wat is different also if the value not same)

*1)First you need to insert a sim card, configure the gprs or 3g setting for your own network.

2)Enable Enhanced GPS.

3)First time you run the Garmin XT, it will get data via gprs connection first.

4)It will acquire the satellites within one minutes.

5)Note! If you restart your ppc, sometimes it can't acquire the satellites. In that case follow the step2-step3

6)It will acquire the satellites as quick as few seconds on second time you run the Garmin XT.

7)REMEMBER to disable the auto off sceen under the settings-power if you wish to use it for long journey. *** I dun like this, hope somebody else can fix this***

Note: This ROM version got some bugs, (1)the Omnia will ring very soft initially. After 3 seconds then the ringing will become loud as my volume setting is loudest. (2) The Active Sync will auto start everytime after I soft reset it. Active Sync also will auto start when I launch Garmin XT. It's very annoying. HOPE SOMEBODY CAN FIX THIS BUGS. THANKS A LOT.
[General Topics] brunetel21:
I will stick the to the second option, then.

I tried to install IGO 8, but i get a stupid error doesen't mater which instructions I'm using.

I'm thinking of Garmin XT.

One more thing: the speed limit next to the speed wont show on my tt7 omnia. I went trough preferences select "show speed limit next to speed" but still nothing.

Any advice on this mater?

Cheers
[General Topics] oo03sjw:
I could not get this to work on my Omnia, keep getting error that device is not compatable.

Any of you experts any suggestions?
[General Topics] Varro:
Thank you spot on! Worked great. I could not find any of the GPSID_log files but I rebooted and set the external GPS as above. Got a fix within 30 secs and after that TT7 fixed every time. Works now even indoor 10 secs fix.
[General Topics] FlorianO:
My advice ? Wait for the _actual_ TT7, not the "TomTom 7.45" pirated versions that are vehiculated (which some "smarty" extracted from a HTC Diamond bundled with TomTom, AFAIU).

My $0.02.

Florian
[General Topics] maysa:
"Are you inside a building"

I sometimes get the message "are you inside a building?" A fair question for TomTom to ask I suppose, but - How do I say YES (or NO) ???

I only see this when I go into the options and haven't got a signal, and at that point there is only a "DONE" button which will just take me out of the options. Any ideas?

This is not specific to the samsung Omnia - I'm using the HTC Diamond, but I have also seen it on my old Trinity as well.
[General Topics] Daymo7:
Noob Needs Help!!

Hi,

Im trying to install igo8 on my samsung omnia at the moment and being a noob im having alot of trouble. Have moved the files to my micro sd and the igo installed ok. when trying to run the application I got this error message:

Failed to open file: ui_igo8\120_200\loading.bmp exiting application.

Can anybody advise what I can do to fix this.

Many thanks.
[General Topics] msjfb:
May I ask what method you used to upgrade to PDA HH1 / Radio HH1 ?
[General Topics] new2city:
Go to Modaco, Paul has a FAQ on this

http://www.modaco.com/category/342/samsung-i900-omnia-http-i900-modaco-com/
[General Topics] msjfb:
I have been monitoring Modaco closely... It's just that most users go for PDA H1 / Radio G5 or PDA H1 / Radio H3.

I was wondering how / why you chose to go H1/H1...
[General Topics] new2city:
dunno, I am already on H1/H1...
[General Topics] brunetel21:
I have exactly the same problem, any advice from experts?
[General Topics] negotiable_me:
turn the device, so that you're in the horizontal mode and then try to start igo :)
[General Topics] Daymo7:
Will try that when I get home. Will this mean it can only work in Landscape mode or is this just to start it off. Many thanks for your help :)
[General Topics] fasteddyb:
Got it working with this solution....

http://www.ppcsg.com/index.php?showtopic=100363&st=160&p=743051&#entry743051
[General Topics] Daymo7:
Worked like a dream :O) When I now turn it to portrait it doesnt quite fit the screen. Is there anyway to fix that?

Anyway thanks again :)
[General Topics] jonboyuk:
I have a strange problem with GPSGate + TT7. Did the youtube thingy, and it locates and connects to Satellites. However every 2/3 mins it loses the position entirelly and ends up 3/4 miles ahead of my planned route. Also, the estimated time on arrival is around -2 behind!

It is a GPS gate setting

Finally, does GPS gate use the GPS hardware whilst Tomtom is closed? Ie does it have some brain on the battery.:D
[General Topics] enja:
anyone know what is this "Xtra data download" for?
[General Topics] citrix80:
people told me XTRA is for AGPS, similar to quickGPS on HTC, but quickGPS does not work on omnia. but it actually doesnt work very well. I tried to update it on wifi, it does not say update went through or not.

some people told me i should update it on GPRS, but i dont have 2G, it got GPRS connection for MMS, i tried to update it, but it does not say it went through or not.

I use something called quick GPS position. it works and update GPS position and it tell you how many days it is valid.
[General Topics] hollywood285:
:):):)

Just follow these instructions and everything works just fine!! all i will say is turn off the port splitter when u have finished, it really zaps the battery, i have a car stero with a USB stereo which charges the Battery nicely!!

Thanks again, been scratching my head on this for hours!
[General Topics] Matti23:
I tried this, but it does not work. Tomtom 7 can not get the fix.
[General Topics] pidsw:
IGO works extremely well on the Omnia with the data.zip fixes mentioned above.

I love having the extra screen space and the GPS lock seems quite quick with HH2.
[General Topics] gavinb2k:
@subzerobob

Worked fine with tomtom 7 on my Omnia, wouldnt work before, but your tip worked great.......thanks
[General Topics] dazlap:
tomtom5 omnia

hi guys, new here so forgive me if my problems has been discussed before.

i hav installed tomtom nav 5 on my samsung omnia and cannot connect to the sats, i'm using a external receiver and hav tried everything u guys hav suggested and no joy.....please tell me if i can use tomtom or not!..many thanks
[General Topics] Matti23:
What kind of settings did you use?
[General Topics] Daymo7:
Does anybody else notice when using Igo8 that intermittently the GPS connects to the web to download information but doesnt disconnect. Apparently this is the reason my Omnia has built up loads of web charges? Does anybody else who uses IGO8 have the same problem, and if not are there particular settings to stop it doing this :confused: Cheers
[General Topics] mrkbuddy:
its seems to me that you have enabled, Enhanced gps settings

disable it, and it wouldnt connect to the web by starting iGo8..
[General Topics] calime:
Hi all,

I have installed TT on my omnia and got maps working after a few hours of struggling. But now I cant seem to get the GPS working. How can I see in TT which version I have installed? I tried to get it working the way subzerobob said, but it does not seem to work (tho I could only try from inside so ill try again outside during lunchbreak).

Thx!

*never mind...I turned around after posting and I have connection now! :) Semms that subzerobob way worked for me even inside :)*