Get your GPS quicker fix, without enabling Enhanced GPS
How many of you use your GPS without enabling Enhanced GPS?
For myself, i never use the Extra data download feature for enhancing GPS because it wil cost me using GPRS. Anyway, it would cause u to wait a few minutes (2-5) to get GPS fix.
Few days ago I found 1 thread from Modaco on how to “Get your GPS quicker fix, without enabling Enhanced GPS”
Below is the step on how to. I have tried it. And it works great. My GPS can get fix within not even 1 minutes not like before.
1. Go to Settings > System > Enhanced GPS and set both settings to “Disable”
2. Go to your device’s registry, and see the key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\GPS Intermediate Driver
3. Change the following string values to nothing (don’t delete them, just edit them and clear the value):
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- CurrentLogFile (originally \GPSID_log.txt)
- OldLogFile (originally \GPSID_log.bak)
4. Soft-reset your device
5. With File Explorer, go to My Device, and delete the two GPSID_log files you see, and the file named xtra. If you don’t soft-reset, you will not be able to delete some of them.
6. Check again the registry setting. Sometimes in rare cases it may revert the settings back – but that’s a general WM problem.
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After this, if you start your navigation software under clear sky, you can get a fix in a coulpe of minutes, without the use of XTRA, or any other data source, than pure native GPS satellites.
Note: to edit the regsitry u need registry tools like TotalCommander CE, Resco Registry (which come with Resco Explorer) etc..
CREDIT TO ROBERTUT FROM MODACO.
miki said,
October 19, 2008 at 5:06 am
hi, i am a totally a newbie on omnia and windows mobile (wm) etc.
firstly thanks for sharing your knowledge on omnia
secondly, can where you point out can i find out more on basic stuff on omnia and wm?
much appreciated
Hans said,
October 19, 2008 at 12:19 pm
Try this website,
http://www.modaco.com/category/342/i900-omnia-http-i900-modaco-com/
Hans
Maks Pain said,
October 19, 2008 at 1:38 pm
thanks Hans..
yup Modaco site is one of the best site that we can get information/news/tricks/firmware about Omnia..some of the information that i post is from Modaco actually..
Anyway Miki, since u are new to Windows Mobile
i advise u just play around with your Omnia..
from time to time u will understand a lot..
its just like windows in PC..
I’m also new in Windows Mobile..
Omnia is my first Windows Mobile device..:)
miki said,
October 20, 2008 at 1:10 am
Hi Hans and Maks Pain
many thanks for your comments & help
much appreciated
vincent said,
October 20, 2008 at 10:09 am
I have GSPGate and set it on b/f running tomtom. If we set this, do we still need to activate GSPGate ?
[reply by Maks Pain]
I don’t have any idea on GPSGate. I guess it’s like Port Splitter right?
Without Port Spitter my GPS in Mapking couldn’t work.
borzack said,
October 20, 2008 at 11:12 am
how to go to Registry Editor?
[reply by Maks Pain]
like i mentioned before, u need to have tools like TotalCommander (freeware)
http://www.ghisler.com/pocketpc.htm
CoolBoyKL said,
October 20, 2008 at 4:03 pm
Brother need your help here urgently.
While perform the change, I have accidently rename one of my registry folder under to \\\registry\HKLM to “a”, and after reset, a number of my third party applications not working, when attemp to launch any of the above third party programs, windows prompt me that the application cannot be open.. , more over the original icon is change to normal window icon when I view it “Programs”..
Bad..luck
I needs to know what’s the original folder name, so that I could rename it, back and hopefully everythings will back to normal after another soft reset, could u help…
Here all my folder at \\\registry\HKLM
A <- the wrong folder
Audio,
AudioCompression
ButtonApps
Comm
ControlPanel
DebugZones
Drivers
Drivers32
Explorer
ExtModems
HARDWARE
Ident
Init
Loader
MUI
nls
Platform
SAMSUNG
Security
Services
Snd
Software
System
TAPI
Telephony
Time
Windows CE Servics
Windows CE Tools
Please Help
Maks Pain said,
October 21, 2008 at 1:10 pm
Hi CoolBoyKL,
I saw your post in Lowyat.Net,
i also dunno how to solve your problem..
if there is nothing u can’t do, just hard reset la..:)
borzack said,
October 25, 2008 at 11:28 am
Hi, i performed this tweak. No satelite at all. Before this, I get to see some. What’s wrong ya? I installed Garmin according to ur previous post, and do this tweak and that’s it. Please help. Tq
Maks Pain said,
October 27, 2008 at 3:54 am
mm..for my case..for the 1st time it takes about 1-2 minutes to get fix..
after u close the apps for a few hours then u start back again it can fix within 30 seconds
Beste GPS Einstellungen für Route 66 said,
November 2, 2008 at 9:40 am
[...] habe ich hier noch einen Link,wo Du in der Registry was umschreiben musst. Link in Englisch:http://mysamsungomnia.wordpress.com/…-enhanced-gps/ [...]
Zac said,
November 3, 2008 at 7:28 am
excuse me, im a 1st time user for using windows mobile based phone. im downloaded the total commander already, but i just cant found the registry. i search on google, most page only show navigate to Hkey_local_machine, but i cant find, hope u can give me details on this. thx a lot
Maks Pain said,
November 3, 2008 at 1:01 pm
hi Zac,
i never use TOtal CommanderCE before so i can’t advise u on how to…
but maybe u can give a try on PHM Editor
http://www.phm.lu/Products/PocketPC/RegEdit/
although it’s a old software..it still can works.
i900 GPS Thread - alles mit GPS hier rein!!!! - - Seite 7 said,
November 5, 2008 at 10:24 am
[...] Zitat von Fantahl Ja automatisch verwalten ist akiviert und XTRA habe ich auch aktiviert habe auch den download schon mal durchgeführt, nur automatischen download habe ich deaktiviert da ich keine daten flat habe Das ganze kannst du umgehen > mit den Kosten schau mal hier: >Xtra-GPS< [...]
i900 GPS Thread - alles mit GPS hier rein!!!! - - Seite 8 said,
November 5, 2008 at 9:27 pm
[...] von AdrianHx Das ganze kannst du umgehen > mit den Kosten schau mal hier: >Xtra-GPS< Bin der Anleitung gefolgt und nun findet mein Route66 gar kein Signal mehr… kann das jemand [...]
Claulea said,
November 20, 2008 at 10:35 am
Hi, where can i find step2:. Go to your device’s registry, and see the key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\GPS Intermediate Driver
How can i go to device registry? i allready had instalated total comander. But HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\GPS Intermediate Driver ???!!!!
10x a lot
Maks Pain said,
November 23, 2008 at 1:11 am
claulea,
i never use TOtal CommanderCE before
maybe u can give PHM Editor
http://www.phm.lu/Products/PocketPC/RegEdit/
Ty Oh said,
November 25, 2008 at 10:52 pm
This seems like its simply turning the logging off.
And that’s enough to make the GPS lock many times quicker?
I bought a Omnia just 3 days ago, and finally the GPS locked today.
It was amazing. I’m using route66 as the nav software.
By the way guys, upgrade your Omnia ROM to the latest which was released around october ~ november. It is a totally new phone.
Omnia is a master piece.
Ty Oh said,
November 26, 2008 at 1:18 am
OMG, I don’t believe it, I walked outside, took a cigarette out and while I was lighting it the GPS locked. It must have taken less than 15 seconds.
Do exactly as it says here.
I live in a apartment, so indoors, I have to take it to the window. It takes longer to lock, but less than 1 minute.
FYI these are my settings.
Software: Route66 Mobile Navigator 8
External GPS Settings: GPS program port COM2, GPS hardware port COM9 Baud rate 4800, Manage GPS automatically Checked.
Jens said,
December 3, 2008 at 12:43 pm
Thanks Ty Oh after fighting with my Omnia for weeks I finally got a fix on the satellites
It really works and it is damn fast.
Radik said,
December 3, 2008 at 10:18 pm
Hi,
I am assuming the GPS fix described here refers to the GSM version of the Omnia. Would this work for the CDMA version of the Omnia recently released in the U.S. by Verizon?
Maks Pain said,
December 8, 2008 at 5:32 am
Radik,
well i’m not sure about that..
Ty Oh said,
December 9, 2008 at 4:59 pm
Yes my Omnia a GSM version purchased in Germany, but my gut feeling is that GPS is GPS not GSM or CDMA, isn’t it?
Maks Pain said,
December 10, 2008 at 2:20 pm
I think it should be ok since this thing (GPS) is not related to the network frequency either GSM or CDMA..
Online Software » Blog Archive » Mein Omnia said,
December 10, 2008 at 11:26 pm
[...] Es funktioniert ganz ohne Zusatzsoftware und auch die 1. Standortermittlung geht nach Registry Hack angenehm schnell (Schneller Sat-Fix). [...]
Route 66: GPS Position wird nicht ermittelt - Samsung i900 Omnia Forum said,
January 2, 2009 at 7:41 pm
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Nanda kishore said,
January 4, 2009 at 7:57 pm
Hi every body.
cant we install the Route 66 directly connecting the mobile to our PC. Does we must use memory card reader first to install in memory card. as i dont have the memory card reader,.
Maks Pain said,
January 6, 2009 at 4:07 pm
Nanda,
u can install it Route66 on My Storage..
i believe the installer is in *.exe file..
so u connect ur phone to ur PC and execute the installer..
just like install other programs on ur pc
Prad said,
February 7, 2009 at 11:38 am
Hi all,
I Bought OMNIA recently, and i installed Route66 through preinstalled memory stick suuplied. But the problem is i never get the GPS running. I do not understand why. When i see the installation guide for route66 i see that i need enter a 16 digit voucher code. This code i have not recieved with my set. Now my question is there any connection between GPS running and route66 software. DO i need this voucher code to run the GPS. Please help.
thanks
Maks Pain said,
February 8, 2009 at 1:04 am
Prad, i’m sorry.
i never use Route66 before..u may ask someone who use the apps besides me
the 16 digit voucher code must be for activation process..
like Garmin,if i u dont have activation code u cannot use the software itself
Rookie said,
February 12, 2009 at 9:35 am
can anyone provide free activation key for Route 66 map? please tell me if you do
Rookie said,
February 12, 2009 at 9:35 am
I meant for Win CE 5.0 not any other operation system just that one only.
Rick said,
March 5, 2009 at 4:10 am
How do i find device registry?
Andrew said,
March 25, 2009 at 1:37 am
I did everything u asked to do…i manage to delete the 2 gpsid file…but i cant seems to find the xtra file in my device…and after i delete the 2 files…my garmin xt cant even get a single bar of signal (i still manage to get 2 bars before doing this). Is these 2 matters related..i hope someone can solve my problem….thankyou
carolyn said,
April 26, 2009 at 12:33 am
I love your blog!! so helpful! but when i go to system settings there is no GPS anything. i’ve clicked through all the icons and can’t find where enhanced gps is located! any ideas?
Jon said,
June 12, 2009 at 6:18 am
Hi
“6. Check again the registry setting. Sometimes in rare cases it may revert the settings back – but that’s a general WM problem.”
after checking i found that the “old log file” reverted back.
so should i re do the whole step 1-6 or leave it as it is?
Lennon said,
June 23, 2009 at 1:21 pm
Hi Guy’z,
I have an omnia. When i use the GPS (garmin) how do i route the audio to my hands free bluetooth device in my car. My bluetooth device works perfectly when i receive / make calls unfortunately i need some help to get my gps to work via the bluetooh.
Thanks for you help.
Schnelles GPS-Fix (Satelliten-Fix) ohne XTRA « CH´s WebBlog said,
July 7, 2009 at 9:43 pm
[...] Tipp ist in der englischen Originalversion nachlesbar bei modaco.com und bei My Samsung Omnia. My [...]
ch911 said,
July 26, 2009 at 11:47 am
Ich hab das ganze mal ins Deutsche übersetzt.
http://ch911.wordpress.com/2009/07/07/schnelles-gps-fix-satelliten-fix-ohne-xtra/
Dale said,
August 5, 2009 at 3:27 am
Lennon, sounds like you’re connecting to your car kit only using the handsfree profile and not stereo bluetooth (A2DP). All voice prompts will come through A2DP profile so you need to see if your car kit supports it. if it does check the device has that service enabled on your phone in the bluetooth settings for your car kit.
Daniel B. Cruz said,
October 23, 2009 at 10:25 am
Good Evening I just purchased a Samsung B7320………..and I have no idea about using the GPS and the only thing that I see in my phone about GPS is the enhanced GPS setting in the connection
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October 29, 2009 at 8:07 am
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Chris said,
December 20, 2009 at 9:46 am
Thank you fo rthe virus in the stupid voucher generator.
Leon said,
December 5, 2009 at 6:49 am
It works, but make sure your TT got signal before you do it. Here is the step I did:
1. restart the phone
2. click TT and let it find sattelites and locked the signal
3. close TT and go to your device’s registry, and see the key KEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\GPS Intermediate Driver
4. Change the following string values to nothing (don’t delete them, just edit them and clear the value):
* CurrentLogFile (originally \GPSID_log.txt)
* OldLogFile (originally \GPSID_log.bak)
5. Soft-reset your device
6. With File Explorer, go to My Device, and delete the two GPSID_log files you see, and the file named xtra. If you don’t soft-reset, you will not be able to delete some of them.
7. restart you phone
8. Check again the registry setting. Sometimes in rare cases it may revert the settings back – but that’s a general WM problem.
then it should work. just try it. I did first time without 1,2 step and it won’t work.
need gps help said,
March 31, 2010 at 7:42 pm
well is there any way to active route 600 for samsung s 8000 i have install it but navigation not working it only show my current location .
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March 31, 2010 at 7:43 pm
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sHAqBAL said,
July 11, 2010 at 8:18 am
Thanks very much Bro… it really works on my omnia… b4 this it’ll fix @ 3-5 minutes, now not even a minute….
Again, thanks Bro…
omniamobile.co.cc said,
November 30, 2010 at 12:35 pm
its working in my i900
Vicky said,
April 7, 2011 at 2:44 am
Anyone Please help me.After hard reset my mobile Omnia 2 GT-I8000 External memory is disappear…only internal memory is show.and when i reset it from Memory setting” MY storage unavailable” message is shown..
mobile samsung said,
May 2, 2011 at 2:29 am
I really appreciate expertise of the owner of this blog. The information is so helpful and important.
gps location said,
July 18, 2011 at 7:39 pm
I tried it and my phone is hanging… what to do?
phillip said,
October 11, 2011 at 6:08 am
how do i go to device’s registry