[dcler]

Your trick works like a charm. Thanks for the help.

Originally Posted by JonnoB

Some of the WM5 devices need a registry change to expose the GPS control panel applet. The software, like many new GPS apps will use the virtual GPS com port and not the COM port directly. Your device (6700) has the capability to enable this feature which your carrier probably disabled to avoid confusion.

Open registry editor
Go to HKLM\ControlPanel\GPS Settings\
cancel the Hide=1 key
Add a Dword Value
Group = 2 (DWORD decimal)
Soft-reset

There are hack tools that do this for you if editing the registry makes you squeamish.

[dcler]

Your trick works like a charm. Thanks for the help.

Originally Posted by JonnoB

Some of the WM5 devices need a registry change to expose the GPS control panel applet. The software, like many new GPS apps will use the virtual GPS com port and not the COM port directly. Your device (6700) has the capability to enable this feature which your carrier probably disabled to avoid confusion.

Open registry editor
Go to HKLM\ControlPanel\GPS Settings\
cancel the Hide=1 key
Add a Dword Value
Group = 2 (DWORD decimal)
Soft-reset

There are hack tools that do this for you if editing the registry makes you squeamish.

[davea]

I have the same problem with my T-Mobile SDA. I am trying to use my
DELL X51V ( with GPS control Panel) to work with my Bluetooth GPS
and wifi enabled for the Google maps. Under Settings > System > GPS, I
have GPS Program Port - com1; with Access Tab I've tried both checked and unchecked for "Manage GPS automatically. In Google Maps when I "Track Location (GPS)" it gives me error message that my GPS receiver is not responding. (My GPS works great with these setting on Pocket Streets and GPS Tumer

Anyone get such a combination to work with Google Maps? My current preference is WIndows Live Search (map where my GPS interacts wonderfully)

Thanks, in advance.

Originally Posted by JonnoB

Some of the WM5 devices need a registry change to expose the GPS control panel applet. The software, like many new GPS apps will use the virtual GPS com port and not the COM port directly. Your device (6700) has the capability to enable this feature which your carrier probably disabled to avoid confusion.

[inteller]

I done care for google maps in general, but they are getting it right with this app. Microsoft better not lose the home field advantage on this. They need to get VEM shored up and out the door.

[L.Rentz]

I have a Cingular 8125 (HTC Wizard) and a Wintec bluetooth GPS receiver. It is working excellent with Google Maps. I have it set to connect directly to the hardware COM port: COM6 instead of the virtual COM port. I have no problems at all. Connects instantly.

Lrentz

[TMAN]

Originally Posted by inteller

I done care for google maps in general, but they are getting it right with this app. Microsoft better not lose the home field advantage on this. They need to get VEM shored up and out the door.

Out of curiosity, what is the difference between VEM and Live Search?

[Janak Parekh]

Originally Posted by TMAN

Out of curiosity, what is the difference between VEM and Live Search?

Live Search for mobile is a newer, official Microsoft product for Windows Mobile devices. You can download it here. One of the slickest mobile apps Microsoft's ever written.

--janak