[Question] How to test GPS hardware... - Hero, G2 Touch General

Hi all,
suddenly my GPS is not working anymore. Can enable GPS and it says it is ok. But when i want use Google Maps, or navigation program the icon in taskbar is not there anymore.
Did try GPS Status, nothing....
Did a fresh rom install and wipe everything i can wipe.. nothing not working.
now i want to know is there a tool or adb option to test the hardware if this is still working.... (maybe GPS is broken)
Thanks

Did a RADIO rom flash with the one i already had on my HTC... and problem solved....
Still wondering how it can happen that maybe the radio rom was getting crazy...

had the same problem two days ago, same solution... same no idea for the cause

this kind of strange things was my idea only for windows... suddenly it is not working anymore.. But.. Solve this problem was mutch easier haha

This seems to happen whenever you flash a 2.1 ROM. Even going back to 1.5 doesn't fix the problem and a new radio flash is required.
Regards,
Dave

Test program
Try GPSTest from market.

Hallo.
My GPS also stoped.I try to find prog to chek GPS module (My device now is HTC HD2 china clone), but maybe this prob is also mine.
Please, explane, i did not understand about this radio rom flash...
Many, thanks.

NORU said:
Hallo.
My GPS also stoped.I try to find prog to chek GPS module (My device now is HTC HD2 china clone), but maybe this prob is also mine.
Please, explane, i did not understand about this radio rom flash...
Many, thanks.
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Every now and then manufacturers like HTC will release an update to radio which controls your wifi, data, blutooth. If your current radio is having problems, you will need to update it. Most of the time new radio is included with the update but you can Google individual files as well, hope this explains

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GPS stopped working after CID unlock

hi
I have a SPV M700 on orange(uk). My gps worked fine without any problems, however today after unlocking the CID so that i could try some roms the gps no longer works. in Tomtom i get messages gps device not found.
I've tried searching in the forums here but cannot find an answer.
Has anyone else had similar problem or know of a solution ?
Thanks
Have you flashed a different radio rom?
What version of the radio do you have now?
Some older radio roms don't support he GPS receiver.
Hi,
I had the same problem. I was given the link below and updated my ROM, this solved the GPS but TomTom kept sticking. I did a bit of digging on this site and found another ROM, which is essentially the original Orange ROM. I have installed this ROM now and am having no problems.
javascriptl('http://rapidshare.com/files/16675831/RUU_Trinity_DOPODASIA_WWE_1.23.707.6_6275_1.35.00.11_108_Ship.exe');
Recommended ROM. (Orange)
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Trinity_Upgrades
I hope this helps.
Rolfecat
Further to my reply....
Your phone memory will be wiped when you install the new ROM. So back up any data/files/settings that you want to keep. Your Memory card won't be affected so save everything to that.
Rolfecat
Rolfecat said:
Hi,
I had the same problem. I was given the link below and updated my ROM, this solved the GPS but TomTom kept sticking. I did a bit of digging on this site and found another ROM, which is essentially the original Orange ROM. I have installed this ROM now and am having no problems.
javascriptl('http://rapidshare.com/files/16675831/RUU_Trinity_DOPODASIA_WWE_1.23.707.6_6275_1.35.00.11_108_Ship.exe');
Recommended ROM. (Orange)
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Trinity_Upgrades
Rolfecat
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Thanks for the quick replies but im a bit confused here .....the rapidshare link is that for the ROM that makes TomTom stick ?
And from the Recommended ROM's, which one is actually the original Oranger 1's ?
Thanks
I hope this helps.
Managed to get it working.
Used the Mozzer Rom for the link given and then swiftly upgraded to the Big Black WM6 rom.
All working fine as far as i can see.
Need to get out the office to test gps properly, but at least it's picking up the gps device.
Thanks again for the help
I had the same problem, I tried several ROMs without any fix, GPS looks desabled.
Then i had one idea, flash the original ROM from HTC, the one that enables the GPS and Voilá it works, then i loaded the ROM i like and keep working.
Hope it helps,
Information please
You downloaded the original HTC ROM with GPS working, but can you tell us the exact site with this ROM... I look but I did`n get it...it would be very helpfully for us.... Thanks a lot.
The link is given in one of the posts above
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Trinity_Upgrades
the file you want is the last one on the list -
Mozzer** English Orange UK**
hope it helps

Decided: goodbye Polaris due to Bluetooth problem

I have problem with BT cannot switch on. I have try many Radio, many Rom but problem still remainning. Goodbye.
vuvan said:
I have problem with BT cannot switch on. I have try many Radio, many Rom but problem still remainning. Goodbye.
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Hi,
I do not have such problems.
Maybe you would like to share what roms u using?
Some suggestions, you might want to flash back to the original rom to see if such problem persist.
I'm currently using UDK R7 with murata 1.58.25.14.
Hope that helps
Waht is your serialnr. of the device.
Because on a dutch forum we collect al the serialnr. to look at the most common problems with the serialnr. as a reverence.
Maybe with this information i can look a this forum for u so you can contact HTC.
there is a fix on the HTC site
there is a patch for the HTC polaris on the HTC site. Did you apply that?
Ajacied410 said:
Waht is your serialnr. of the device.
Because on a dutch forum we collect al the serialnr. to look at the most common problems with the serialnr. as a reverence.
Maybe with this information i can look a this forum for u so you can contact HTC.
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Thx, but tell me where i can find serialnr, do i need to open the cover?
runningroach said:
there is a patch for the HTC polaris on the HTC site. Did you apply that?
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This patch can not solve BT problem. The BT can't switch on to apply a patch (patch for mute and steady)
Decentboi said:
Hi,
I do not have such problems.
Maybe you would like to share what roms u using?
Some suggestions, you might want to flash back to the original rom to see if such problem persist.
I'm currently using UDK R7 with murata 1.58.25.14.
Hope that helps
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Thank man,
I use Murata 1.58.21.23 and UDK R7
Note that: i have try many Radio, many Rom but same problem, even come back to original Rom.
Is it your hardware problem? Seems no ppl encounter the problem. I use it very happy. No hanging at all.
Do you try radio rom 1.64.08.21? the lastest one because no problem with this raido rom for me and other in this forum.
imfloflo said:
Do you try radio rom 1.64.08.21? the lastest one because no problem with this raido rom for me and other in this forum.
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Yes, i have try 1.64.08.21.
This is not a hardware error because some time my BT was switch on, (on that time i dont know why it live)
Dunno! Too bad maybe hardware bug sometimes false connection or bluetooth processor partial out of service.
What is the differences between 1.58.25.14 and 1.64.08.21 version.I don't understand why some rom are 1.58.xxxx and other are 1.64.xxxx
are you using the comm manager or just turning it on from the bluetooth section of connections
Same Problem Here
Today my Polaris Began to do exactly the same, Bluetooth will not turn on no matter what. I did hard reset, applied the BT patches on HTC support page after the hard reset and my Bluetooth worked for some hours but when I walked in the car it could not connect to the BT Hands free and afterwards it restarted itself and no more BT. Did hard reset again applied the patches but now nothing seems to work. I have the original German 1.25.407.1 GER ROM and it had been working great for the past six months but not anymore today... any suggestions on how to fix this issue??
1.64 Radio ROMs are from Kaiser.
imfloflo said:
Dunno! Too bad maybe hardware bug sometimes false connection or bluetooth processor partial out of service.
What is the differences between 1.58.25.14 and 1.64.08.21 version.I don't understand why some rom are 1.58.xxxx and other are 1.64.xxxx
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Bluetooth is weird, i never managed to setup activesync with my cruise with BT,
only USB
all other stuff works.
Good day all.
I have the same problems with my HTC TC. It is only 4 months old and it all started with the BT problem failing intermittently... now permanent. Then my mic volume is too soft to make proper conversation... and now my USB doesn't work.
My TC information as follows:
ROM: 1.26.457.1 WWE
Radio: 1.58.21.23
I like to flash the ROM with the latest from HTC but no USB connection... to PC.
Can someone advise how I can proceed?? I'm hoping this upgrade can fix all my problems.
o2user123 said:
Good day all.
I have the same problems with my HTC TC. It is only 4 months old and it all started with the BT problem failing intermittently... now permanent. Then my mic volume is too soft to make proper conversation... and now my USB doesn't work.
My TC information as follows:
ROM: 1.26.457.1 WWE
Radio: 1.58.21.23
I like to flash the ROM with the latest from HTC but no USB connection... to PC.
Can someone advise how I can proceed?? I'm hoping this upgrade can fix all my problems.
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You can put your phone into bootloader mode by pressing camera + reset button, connect your phone into PC by USB cable, then flash a rom you want.
In my 3 month experience using Polaris, no any rom or radio at this moment can fix BT problem. Only one method will fix it: goodbye Polaris, buy another phone
So I like to try and recover the TC by trying everything b4 giving up totally. My PC-to-USB connection on the TC does not work and would like to see if I can load the new ROM on HTC site thru' other means via the microSD.
Anybody know how I can achieve this???
HELP!!!
o2user123 said:
So I like to try and recover the TC by trying everything b4 giving up totally. My PC-to-USB connection on the TC does not work and would like to see if I can load the new ROM on HTC site thru' other means via the microSD.
Anybody know how I can achieve this???
HELP!!!
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rename the RUU_signed.nbh to POLAIMG.NBH copy to the root of your sd card then while pressing your camera button take youir stylist and stick it in the reset hole at the bottom of your phone to the left of your usb.
Good day bkeaver
Thanks for your response. Where can I get the RUU_signed.nbh file??
In the HTC site, I have downloaded an .exe file and the instructions require me to connect the TC to the PC using activesync thru' the USB port...
... very grateful if you can point me to the website??

GPS doesn't start...Help!

Please...
I'm goin' crazy, gps on my diamond, doesn't work.
i've installed ttnavigator but the integrated gps doesn't catch any satellite. There is someone can helpe me?? can anybody tell me if there's an app. that can reset or restart the itegrated gps?? please help me!!!
first of all, i apologize for my bad english and second, thanks a lot for who answer
try deleting following and soft reset:
\windows\xtra.bin
\windows\GPSLogFile.txt
\windows\GPSLogFileBack.txt
\temp\xtra.bin
an do not update the gps positions
thank u too much, i'll try it now. thanks!!
I've been finding I'm having problems this week using TTNavigator (when I didn't have problems before)... I'm wondering if something went wrong with my GPS Update?
I'm using Nav N Go iGO Amigo and Igo8, sorry but I do not know about TT. about once a mount I'm deleting these files, allso you can try to download HTC GPS Tool from http://www.htc.com/www/supportdownloadlist.aspx?p_id=133&act=sd&cat=all
Actually I don't expect anything else from this phone since I have it for about 2 years, probably the system is already modified and the phone is to old for it.
there's a GPS fix on htc site for touch diamond.. it's the only thing that helped me after two weeks of searching... good luck...
no gps signal at all with any app any radio rom ? please help is my gps broke
no gps signal at all with any app any radio rom ? please help is my gps broke
i have tryed all sorts to sort this out been through all the pages and tryed roms radios even htc's gps fix but nothing is helping i have been outside with the phone walked with tomtom 7 on and i just can not pick up a signal it worked once untill i uninstalled it for some daft reason im so pisst of i mite just sell the thing im using is
rom version 1.93.401.2 wwe
rom date 07/10/08
radio version 1.00.25.5
protocol version 52.29.25.12h
ANYONES HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED PLEASE HELP ME GET THIS SORTED
THANKS
hardi389 said:
no gps signal at all with any app any radio rom ? please help is my gps broke
i have tryed all sorts to sort this out been through all the pages and tryed roms radios even htc's gps fix but nothing is helping i have been outside with the phone walked with tomtom 7 on and i just can not pick up a signal it worked once untill i uninstalled it for some daft reason im so pisst of i mite just sell the thing im using is
rom version 1.93.401.2 wwe
rom date 07/10/08
radio version 1.00.25.5
protocol version 52.29.25.12h
ANYONES HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED PLEASE HELP ME GET THIS SORTED
THANKS
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Delete xtra.bin in the Temp folder and the Windows folder, and soft reset.
^that is what worked for me

Poor GPS signal since last OTA update?

anyone else experiencing this? before the update my phone and GPS were great since the update the GPS (using navigation) hardly ever locks and then when it does it then loses lock and doesn't regain it again
help???
What is your softare version number, 1.72 or 1.84? I had the same issue with 1.72, and that along with other bugs got me to go for a custom rom.
After flashing Android revolution 4.0 along with a new radio I get a fix at my GPS almost immediately.
I think you will find some apps on marked named GPS fix, you could try and see if it would be of any help, don't think it's a offical fix for it yet.
garman76 said:
What is your softare version number, 1.72 or 1.84? I had the same issue with 1.72, and that along with other bugs got me to go for a custom rom.
After flashing Android revolution 4.0 along with a new radio I get a fix at my GPS almost immediately.
I think you will find some apps on marked named GPS fix, you could try and see if it would be of any help, don't think it's a offical fix for it yet.
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1.84.110.3
i seen that i might need to root ect.....
so http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1045179 just trying to learn what i need as i have never done anything like this before.
cheers tho
I have had the same problems and worked a lot with the phone but no soulution so far, new rom and new radio....
See my post here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1041791
Maybe you can find a soulution for your phone??
Flashing a new radio may help
Sent from my HTC Desire HD using XDA App

Help Please, NO GPS

Hello,
I've used photonic CM 7.2 in SDcard, and since the first usage, i can't use gps in Android neither in WM6.5.
I've reinstalled WM6.5 ROM, but still no GPS signal.
Can anyone help me, please?
Best regards.
António Miranda
PTROM 1.36.401.1
sputnick2005 said:
Hello,
I've used photonic CM 7.2 in SDcard, and since the first usage, i can't use gps in Android neither in WM6.5.
I've reinstalled WM6.5 ROM, but still no GPS signal.
Can anyone help me, please?
Best regards.
António Miranda
PTROM 1.36.401.1
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Try SDcard build r175 here
Remember you should run this build first time without SIM card.
r175 can enable GPS so it will run in WM and CM builds.
The r175 ROM, freezes and i can't use, but GPS it's alive on WM6.5.
Thank you very mutch.
It was any rom that i can use in HDMini, with no problem on GPS? I've tested Cotulla_PHOTON_AD_Users and cm-7.2.0-RC0-photonic with problems.
Best regards.
Thanks it helped !!!
sputnick2005 said:
It was any rom that i can use in HDMini, with no problem on GPS?
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After you 'revive' you GPS with r175 you can use schlund's NAND CM7.2 build with GPS working normally.
Just be sure you nave GPS on in WM when you start flashing CM7.2
hello,
I had to same problem before. To correct you must boot again under Android to swith the GPS on/off. After next reboot after in WM65, GPS will work again.
best
bruno
thanks for the solutions.
Best regards.
Hi all,
I am having big trouble ith my GPS.
On WM 6.5 I do not having GPS. It's enabled at the SD Android version r175-final.
I am using Tom Tom on my WM 6.5. It's just connecting to the GPS module I think but it's waiting for signal endlessly.
Anybody an idea?
I just made a hardreset. I just reinstalled Android to check if it GPS is enabled there....do idea left.
Thx ahead guys
Try to turn GPS OFF in R175 then start win and open Google Maps with "enable GPS" checked.
Enable HTC location and stuff in winmo and download satellites.
You have to be under clear sky when testing
Repeat with turning GPS ON in android. It should work.
HTH,
Hi ci6i,
thx for your help.
I tried your steps, but I din't receive any satellites in google maps.
Do you have a further idea? Or anybody else?
Thx ahead.
To get gps working in winmo, you need to enable gps in android or gps will not work in winmo!!!
Hope you read my first thread...I just tried this without any success.
Maybe you have to put GPS several times On/Off in r175 to get it work in WM. At least it has to be On in Android (test with GPS Status from Google Play).
well guys it's not working in android, too.
I just de-/activated several times, no success. I am a bit hpeless in the moment.
Did you have another Android release installed, a nand release for example?
kuckuckmann said:
Hope you read my first thread...I just tried this without any success.
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Its 100 times confirmed... install winmo, than run android sd card version, not nand version! Than enable gps in sd version android, than reboot to winmo and your gps will work 100% (but you need to enable wifi and download satelites before use gps with an aplication). If "download satelite" working in winmo your gps for sure will work.
I not confirm with using r175, I used mine froyo version and every time it fixed my gps...
Well guys,
thx to all of you for your help
I just send my mini to reparing. The HTC guys found out that my GPS tool is damaged.
Regards
Kuckuck

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