Hi!
I'm still having problems conencting the 'TomTom Wireless GPS MkII' to the TyTN using TTN6 (tried both, 6.01 and 6.02).
Current ROM is 1.35.255.2 (11/14/06) installed with and without Ext. ROM, the BT pair is properly configured and attached to COM0 (Secure Connection 'on').
After starting TTN6 the map points to my Home position (the only position it knows) and remains disabled (gray). The GPS receiver is in sync (green led flashing) but BT indicator (blue led) remains solid and TTN6 says...
After various tweaks I found the possible cause... The Phone (2G) should be on when starting TTN6, if not the BT radio doesn't sync...
Comm Manager, GSM 'off', BT 'on': TTN6 doesn't work (GPS status is blank),
Comm Manager, GSM 'on', BT 'on': TTN6 works (GPS status grayed or active).
Can anyone confirm this issue? Tnx.
Try creating a COM0 port with security off
I am running TT6 and have used both a Tomtom GPS Mk II unit and one of the cheaper alternative brand of GPS units too.
I did have to set up a port for the non-Tomtom unit on COM4 but for the Tomtom GPS Mk II I didn't have to, all I had to do was pair it.
Try deleting the COM0 that you have set up so there are no COM ports set up for the Tomtom Unit and see if that helps. Also, in the beam settings, if 'Receive all incoming beams' is unticked, tick it.
Hope this helps.
Related
I have been using my XDA II for a few weeks very successfully with the TomTom3 navigator software and a GPS receiver connected to the serial port (on COM1). Then I decided to install the Bluetooth tools from http://bluetooth.i-networx.de to try and use my phone with a Nokia bluetooth car kit. Unfortunately it didn't work, but now COM1 is unavailable.
When I run my TomTom navigator, I now get the error message 'COM1 is unavailable', and I've noticed in ActiveSync that if I go File>Connection Settings, it shows COM1 as unavailable and greyed out in the selection box.
Performing a Hard Reset hasn't cured the problem.
Does anyone know how to make COM1 available again?
Have you check if infrared (beam) is disabled?
Thats in most cases the problem....
HTH
Stefan
Just got a TomTom5 kit with Bluetooth GPS receiver from PDAMods.com.
Followed the instructions to set everything up, but TomTom still says "No GPS device!".
The XDA seems to connect via BT to the device OK, and the BT active light comes on on the receiver, so I think its maybe connection params.
The only step in setting up the receiver that I couldn't perform was changing the outbound COM port to port 8 in BT Settings as specified in the receiver manual.
I go into Bluetooth Settings.
Select the Services tab.
Select 'Serial Port'' as instructed.
Make sure Enable service is checked, authoriszation required isn't, and Authentication passkey required isn't.
Then I go into the Advanced options to set the ports and I can't edit them...
Any ideas? I need to use this this afternoon - in about and hour and 10 minutes, and have been struggling for 2 hours to get the thing to recognise the receiver...
I've already had to do a hard reset, and lost a load of other stuff off the device, because the Bluetooth setting seemed to get corrupted and i started getting a message about Bluetooth license having expired. That bit is OK now after the hard rest, but the receiver is still not recognised.
In the TomTom prefs I have gone into GPS status and hit the configure button. Selected 'Other Bluetooth GPS'., and hit the ''Bluetooth Serial Port 5" line (which is what the inbound COM port connection is set to).
According to Bluetooth settings my Inbound COM port is 5 and my outbound is 6. The receiver setups says these should be Inbound 5 and outbound 8.
Please please point me in the right direction.
Thanks,
FM
try using cable
In TomTom try using the Other NMEA cable device (or somthing similar) - select the com port and set the baud rate (mine uses 9600 but you may need to try a few settings). I also ensure that I connect the device in Bluetooth manager before starting TomTom.
Hope this helps.
Denver
TomTom 5. & BT GPS
Don't tell me you haven't used the "outbound" com port setting .
The inbound/outbound name is nothign to do with data flow, it's whi instigates the connection.... the XDA does, so it's an Outbound connection you need to use.
Try Com6 (or com 8 .... whatever it was)
Once again, xda-dv forums members are stars!
That sorted it..
9600 and selecting the inbound com port (i think it was that one) made the thing spring to life..
now i know where i am going..
cheers cgrillo,
FM
hi
try to make 38000 bps , and remeber to choose com6 on other cable select...
i try it and he cames like a ferrari....eheheh
cu
Is there a quick way to have TOM TOM connect to the GPS Mouse when TOM TOM is started? Currently I have to start blue tooth manager and connect to GPSlim236 manually.
Then run TOMTOM.
Also, in my blue tooth manager my blue device is listed as:
Holux GPSlim236: SPP Slave.
is SPP Slave correct?
same problem as above! but i lose the conecction after about 10 seconds! any ideas? ive searched the whole forum and this is the closest ive come
Hi, my xda mini s only has bluetoth COM ports on port 6 + 7, however tomtom5 only recognises the IR, serial, and COM ports 0, 2, 3, and 9. I have tried the 'Other cable...' thingy, changed the BAUD rate, and generally messed around with it. Any ideas?
btw, i use a globalstat BT-359 receiver (bluetooth)
Hello,
I paired my GlobalSat BT-338 with my 8125 and selected outgoing COM7. I added this to the TomTom "Other Bluetooh" configuration. I get the yellow/black icon to spin but it says "No valid GPS signal!"
When I try to select "Other NMEA GPS" I cannot select COM7 or COM6 (the only ones available on my 8125 outgoing comport setup screen).
I tried emailing GlobalSat but they have not responded as of yet.
Has anyone else overcome this problem?
Jim
No valid signal means that the pairing is okay, just that the gps-unit isn't receiving good enough signals.. did you try it outside?
Bluetooth GPS units with TomTom 5.xx
I've managed to pair 4 different GPS units with my Wizard, no problems.
Go into the System Blootooth settings, pair the device and add an outgoing port on COM6 - make sure you UNCHECK the SECURE CONNECTION box...
Then in TomTom, GPS config, select Other Bluetooth Device and then select COM6.
Hope this helps...
First time round your going to have use it outside so it has a clear sight of the sky, once thats achieved it should work even indoors
"No Valid GPS Signal!" Problem Conquered!
Thank you for your help with this. I did as you suggested, I chose COM6 and unchecked secure connection. Then I went outside and got 7 full bars! After about a minute or so of still saying "No valid GPS signal!" suddenly they all went blue and data started popping up in the windo. I clicked done and now TomTom works great!
Thank you very much! I never had to set up my HP4705 in this manner. It connected in the house the first time without any problems. It never dawned on me to bring it outside as you suggested. :roll:
Hi,
I have tomtom 5 on my Vario and have a BT GPS receiver that came with the copilot software.
I can't get tomtom to recognize the BT receiver. BT search on the device finds the receiver and it works ok with the copilot software. When I try to connect it using the tomtom software, I can't find the right port (COM6) in the tomtom settings, the tomtom website says choose other BT GPS and then it should have 'Bluetooth Port....'. Well it's just not there!!!
Any suggestions wpould be greatly appreciated!
Thanks
hi this problem has been solvd in tha past with one of the threats with the name tomtom 5 of some thing like that so go and search for it its workd for me at that time
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hi this problem has been solvd in tha past with one of the threats with the name tomtom 5 of some thing like that so go and search for it its workd for me at that time
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ok, I did try searching before I posted but I`ll try again.
thanks for the help!
I had the same problem, you need TomTom Navigator version 5.21 for it to recognise the BT GPS receiver.
Hope this helps.
Tom Tom and CoPilot BT GPS
What name have you paired the GPS as?
(yes - it's important)
Charlie Grillo
Ive got a Vario
ive created a new partnership for the BT-GPS
and for the COM Ports ive set
incoming: COM6
outgoing: COM7
(i only get the option of COM6 & COM7)
i cant seem to select the same COM port for both.... i i try it it says..... the com port could not be created please check your settings and try again
I have tried this solutions and it works at the first chance!
http://www.spv-developers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3452
"try these in no particular order ... for me it works:
-- Change the device name to the default BT GPS name (when you pair the
gps)
-- Edit the registry to ensure you have or add (if not):
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\TomTom\GPS Engine\
Device = BT GPS
Enabled = 1
Obviously the first item is a KEY and the second (STRING) and third (DWORD) items are VALUES within that key
--Pair the GPS and make sure Com7 is enabled in (BT port setup) but NOT Com6
Cheers and good luck - you'll know it's working when the black and yellow disk is spinning when you go into the GPS config"
bye.
Solution for "The COM port could not be created. Please check your settings and try again" in http://yopablo.blogspot.es/
Hi,
I installed Erofich´s WM 6.1 Pro ROM V2 and I also installed TomTom.
Everything is working except the Bluetooth GPS Receiver.
Both devices (Receiver and Phone) are on and visible but the Telephone can not find the GPS Receiver.
The Receiver is working perfectly with my Diamond but not with the 8500.
Can anyone help me with that? (I read something about an extra external gps applet)
Regards,
sapphire_pro
i have the same rom and i use my gps reciver with route 66 and it works fine. try turning bluetooth on before you launch tomtom. and do not let the program itself to turn in on..
Yeah you are right but at first I have to pair the Receiver with the Phone (Add Device) and this is the point that is not working.
Didnt you paired your Receiver with the Phone first?
no. i did not pair it. as long as it is working, no problem
I use TomTom on the Standard version and the program pair the devices by it self as mentioned before... Just launch TomTom and it will set automaticaly, if not, do it manually. Go to the GPS Configure screen in TomTom following this steps:
Main Menu>Change preferences>next>next>next>Show GPS status>Configure
Hope it solves your problem...
Maybe...
.... this helps:
got exactly the same prob.
difference between wm5.2/6.1:
you may need to manually configure a outgoing serial port for your bt-gprs connection as follows:
Start/Settings/Connections/Bluetooth/Bluetooth/
Select Your BT-GPS
Next
check "Serial Port"
Now Your back to the BT-Device Menu:
Menu/Com Ports/Menu/New Outgoing Port/Select BT-GPS/Select Com"X"/Done
Now go to TomTom's GPS Settings an select your Com"X"
This should do.
Good Luck!
ps.
devices need to be successfully paired first, of course