Just got the dump of the new Epic 4G and could not resist checking out the GPS files since it has been said that this SGS phone is supposed to be solid on all things GPS.
I must say that my initial findings by just simply putting it's jupiter.xml file on my captivate looks good.. but time will tell. I get more sats that stay locked and navigation seems to like what it's getting from the gps better. Again, we shall see.. and I still haven't checked out any other files.
Attached is the jupiter.xml file from the new phone for everyone to check out.
I copied it AS IS to my /system/etc/ and rebooted.. note also that I am running JH3 at this time as well.
Enjoy and post your findings to see if it helps or is just my insanity..!
Update: Still really fast locks but accuracy fluctuates (hate those big blue circles at times!!).. better than anything else I have tried yet though. Found libgps.so / libsecgps.so and gpsd and debating trying them out as well. If anyone with more gps knowledge sees this let me know all the files I should be digging for. libgps.so is the same size but libsecgps.so is different. I have not checked hashes yet to confirm. Not a lot of time to mess with this tonight.
Update: blew up my phone by throwing more of the gps files onto it.. had to reload from a backup.. still just running with Epic4g's jupiter.xml for now. Might do one file at a time instead of just going gang-busters and trying to load all the gps files I found! Nice to see that it is damn near impossible to brick this phone though!!
Update: This morning's quick trip - quick lock time and decent tracking. Not stellar but still feels more solid.
Captivate (Only posting head as that is the only area of file that is changed):
Code:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<glgps xmlns="http://www.glpals.com/" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.glpals.com/ glconfig.xsd" >
<!--HAL Confguration -->
<hal
acPortName="/dev/s3c2410_serial1" lBaudRate="115200" cLogEnabled="false" acLogDirectory="/data/gps/log/" ltoFileName="lto.dat"
enhanced-assisted="false" cp-enhanced-assisted="true" TISEnabled="false" RILEnabled="true"
arp-supl-enable="true" arp-supl-cap-msb="true" arp-supl-cap-msa="true" arp-supl-cap-ecid="false"
acSuplServer="www.spirent-lcs.com" SuplPort="7275" tlsCertPath="/system/bin/gpsd/supl_att_root.cer"
LbsEnable="false" LbsLocal="true" LbsSyncLto="true" LbsSyncCells="true"
acNmeaOutName="/data/gpspipe"
gpioNStdbyPath="/sys/class/gpio/gpio121/value"
gpioNResetPath="/sys/class/gpio/gpio120/value"
ctrlPipe="/data/gps/glgpsctrl"
lcsApiSockName="/data/gps/lcs.socket"
acNvStoDir="/data/gps/"
/>
<!-- Parameters passed to GlEngine -->
<!--gll
LogPriMask="LOG_DEBUG"
LogFacMask="LOG_GLLAPI | LOG_DEVIA | LOG_NMEA | LOG_RAWDATA | LOG_DEVMS | LOG_ASIC_IO | LOG_BBTEST | LOG_DEVET | LOG_MESM | LOG_DEVKF | LOG_DEVJG | LOG_DEVMR"
FrqPlan="FRQ_PLAN_10MHZ_2PPM_10MHZ_100PPB" FrqPlan="FRQ_PLAN_10MHZ_2PPM" "FRQ_PLAN_16_8MHZ_2PPM"
RfType="GL_RF_PALS7" "GL_RF_BARRACUDA" "GL_RF_2075_LN22" "GL_RF_2075_BRCM" "GL_RF_PALS7_BRCM" "GL_RF_BARRACUDA_BRCM" "GL_RF_BARRACUDA_EXT_LNA"
NOTE: "GL_RF_BARRACUDA_EXT_LNA" should be used for BAS
/-->
<!-- NOTE: BrcmRFwildBase, BrcmRFclkDiv, anBrcmRFclkRefHz only needed for Broadcom RF front end test chips
( i.e. GL_RF_2075_BRCM and GL_RF_PALS7_BRCM ) -->
<gll
LogPriMask="LOG_DEBUG"
LogFacMask="LOG_GLLAPI | LOG_DEVIA | LOG_NMEA | LOG_RAWDATA | LOG_DEVMS | LOG_ASIC_IO | LOG_BBTEST | LOG_DEVET | LOG_MESM | LOG_DEVKF | LOG_DEVJG | LOG_DEVMR"
FrqPlan="FRQ_PLAN_26MHZ_2PPM_26MHZ_300PPB_UNSTABLE"
RfType="GL_RF_4751_DANUBE"
BrcmRFwildBase="0x1E2D6409"
BrcmRFclkDiv="21"
BrcmRFclkRefHz="26000000"
pps-enable="false" pps-offset-ms="0" pps-width-ns="100"
/>
Epic 4G: (Diff in Red)
Code:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<glgps xmlns="http://www.glpals.com/" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.glpals.com/ glconfig.xsd" >
<!--HAL Confguration -->
<hal
acPortName="/dev/s3c2410_serial1" lBaudRate="115200" cLogEnabled="false" acLogDirectory="/data/gps/log/" ltoFileName="lto.dat"
[COLOR="red"]enhanced-assisted="false" cp-enhanced-assisted="true" TISEnabled="false" RILEnabled="true" LPmode="false"
arp-supl-enable="true" arp-supl-cap-msb="true" arp-supl-cap-msa="true" arp-supl-cap-ecid="false" arp-supl-reaiding-time-sec = "1200"
acSuplServer="www.spirent-lcs.com" SuplPort="7275" tlsCertPath="/system/bin/gpsd/"
LbsEnable="true" LbsLocal="false" LbsServer="bcmls2.glpals.com" LbsPort="7275" LbsSyncTimeSec = "60" LbsSyncLto="true" LbsSyncCells="true"
[/COLOR]
acNmeaOutName="/data/gpspipe"
gpioNStdbyPath="/sys/class/gpio/gpio121/value"
gpioNResetPath="/sys/class/gpio/gpio120/value"
ctrlPipe="/data/gps/glgpsctrl"
lcsApiSockName="/data/gps/lcs.socket"
acNvStoDir="/data/gps/"
/>
<!-- Parameters passed to GlEngine -->
<!--gll
LogPriMask="LOG_DEBUG"
LogFacMask="LOG_GLLAPI | LOG_DEVIA | LOG_NMEA | LOG_RAWDATA | LOG_DEVMS | LOG_ASIC_IO | LOG_BBTEST | LOG_DEVET | LOG_MESM | LOG_DEVKF | LOG_DEVJG | LOG_DEVMR"
FrqPlan="FRQ_PLAN_10MHZ_2PPM_10MHZ_100PPB" FrqPlan="FRQ_PLAN_10MHZ_2PPM" "FRQ_PLAN_16_8MHZ_2PPM"
RfType="GL_RF_PALS7" "GL_RF_BARRACUDA" "GL_RF_2075_LN22" "GL_RF_2075_BRCM" "GL_RF_PALS7_BRCM" "GL_RF_BARRACUDA_BRCM" "GL_RF_BARRACUDA_EXT_LNA"
NOTE: "GL_RF_BARRACUDA_EXT_LNA" should be used for BAS
[COLOR="red"]LbsEnable="true" LbsLocal="true" LbsServer="bcmlbsqa1.glpals.com" LbsPort="7275" LbsSyncTimeSec = "60" LbsSyncLto="true" LbsSyncCells="true"[/COLOR]
/-->
<!-- NOTE: BrcmRFwildBase, BrcmRFclkDiv, anBrcmRFclkRefHz only needed for Broadcom RF front end test chips
( i.e. GL_RF_2075_BRCM and GL_RF_PALS7_BRCM ) -->
<gll
LogPriMask="LOG_DEBUG"
[COLOR="red"]LogFacMask="LOG_GLLAPI | LOG_NMEA"
FrqPlan="FRQ_PLAN_26MHZ_2PPM_26MHZ_300PPB" [/COLOR]
RfType="GL_RF_4751_DANUBE"
BrcmRFwildBase="0x1E2D6409"
BrcmRFclkDiv="21"
BrcmRFclkRefHz="26000000"
pps-enable="false" pps-offset-ms="0" pps-width-ns="100"
/>
will test later, for now let me know if you encounter any side effects.
if more then 5 people say YEAH ill do it
Someone test this I have no plans of going anywhere tonight so I'll let you guys test it
I'll give it a shot, looks like from the changes that a couple things were changed to an end-user environment, like turning off all the logging features FrqPlan no longer being "UNSTABLE".
It looks to me that they also turned on a couple settings to fully take advantage of server assistance...
See this thread, will update in morning after drive with new tracks
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=759737
U think.it should work on stock flash?
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does seem to have made improvements, more in tracking than in locking.
I updated my thread with images of my comparison from my morning drive
chvybeatsford said:
U think.it should work on stock flash?
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Yes, it should be fine to use this on stock..
May try this once i get home from work today.
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going with this file, but going to try changing the supl server / port in jupiter.xml to the supl.google.com settings.
seems that www.spirent-lcs.com doesn't exist, from what others have said. Seem www.spirent-lcs.com does exist, not sure why others said it didn't... Still going to try the google one though
Joe1981AL said:
going with this file, but going to try changing the supl server / port in jupiter.xml to the supl.google.com settings.
seems that www.spirent-lcs.com doesn't exist, from what others have said. Seem www.spirent-lcs.com does exist, not sure why others said it didn't... Still going to try the google one though
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That's got to be someone making the domain into an advertisement, to cash in on the recent GPS flaw and the popularity that domain has gotten.
A few weeks ago I tried to visit it and it didn't exist.
Think u r imagining it... I diffed the epic Jupiter.xml to the i9000 jm5 one... mo difference.
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lgkahn said:
Think u r imagining it... I diffed the epic Jupiter.xml to the i9000 jm5 one... mo difference.
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If directed at me then I apologize that I have not really stepped into the i9000 world and did not know the epic had the same file... I thought it was unique as it seems the i9000 forum is working on this same thing. ???
FWIW.. not really impressed with this as a fix. Still seems like the GPS has a mind of its own. Will still play around with things just because it is making me learn more about how the platform works though.
I know that the i9000 forum also has a thread started that pushes the other gps files to see if any improvement can be gained.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=759976
The fracturing of the SGS on this site makes it hard to know who is doing what and where!
I would suggest that we get all the eggs in one basket and just follow the above i9000 thread.
Yea the tracking improvements from before are gone. Its seems random as to when it wants to work versus when it doesn't
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Ok. I'm new, how the heck do you copy this file. Phone is rooted but still can not copy the file.
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loganone said:
Ok. I'm new, how the heck do you copy this file. Phone is rooted but still can not copy the file.
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copy the file to the sdcard (internal) then
adb shell
su
use the mv or cp command to copy the file over to the /system/etc
JB
Il test this tonight.
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We got our Vibrant fix via the leaked ROM, and they're available as an update.zip. You could try it on your device?
Related
After a lot of fiddling, I've found a fairly easy way of fixing the GPS on this device. gps.conf has two lines of code which make a lock nearly impossible. Anyways, here's the fix. Use root explorer to navigate to /etc and find "gps.conf". Mount as r/w, and long press gps.conf. Select "Open in text editor". Scroll down to
# For SUPL SUPPORT, set the following SUPL_HOST=lbs.geo.t-mobile.com SUPL_PORT=7275
Change
lbs.geo.t-mobile.com
to
supl.google.com
and change
SUPL_PORT=7275
to
SUPL_PORT=7276
Hit the back button, this will save the changes and create a backup of gps.conf which will be named gps.conf.bak . Restart the phone, and use the free GPS TEST app from the market to test the gps. You SHOULD be getting a lock within 5-10 seconds.
Enjoy your fixed gps!
didn't work for me
Worked! instant lock thank you thank you!
Didn't work for me... I'm on the latest CM7 nightly. I'll give it a try on the stock ROM.
NightH4wk12 said:
didn't work for me
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Please, give some specifics. What rom are you using?
FatalityBoyZahy said:
Didn't work for me... I'm on the latest CM7 nightly. I'll give it a try on the stock ROM.
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Hmm, well, stock rom has hiddenmenu, which is a different fix, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1079304 I believe.
Ankisaurus said:
Please, give some specifics. What rom are you using?
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Im on Miui 1.8.5 (now im on 1.8.12) didn't work for me.
however i found this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1085354
and it worked perfectly
NightH4wk12 said:
Im on Miui 1.8.5 (now im on 1.8.12) didn't work for me.
however i found this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1085354
and it worked perfectly
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Yeah, this was mostly geared towards Cyanogen, I didn't expect this to work with Miui, its totally different. I'm glad you fixed your issue though
using cm7 nightly (build#107) after editing settings to your specifications i get an error message when i attempt to save...and if i save it anyway it defaults back to original settings
crazythumbs23 said:
using cm7 nightly (build#107) after editing settings to your specifications i get an error message when i attempt to save...and if i save it anyway it defaults back to original settings
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Which error messsage?
I only tried once but this seemed to work for me. Thank you!
Running CM7 Nightly July 25.
knickfan5745 said:
I only tried once but this seemed to work for me. Thank you!
Running CM7 Nightly July 25.
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No Problem, but I suggest you update to latest nightlies (they're much better), and then redo this fix.
Ankisaurus said:
No Problem, but I suggest you update to latest nightlies (they're much better), and then redo this fix.
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I would but whenever I install a nightly over another, there are always little problems and the battery life seems worse. (Yes, I did do a fix permissions.) So I have to do a full wipe whenever I install which is a bit of a PITA. (Apps, settings, themes, layout, etc).
Anyone have any suggestions if this doesn't work? I run CM7 RC1 and have done this fix but still rarely get a fix and when it does work it takes 15 minutes. I also had the problem on stock. It doesn't seem like hardware though because using GPS Status, I can see that I get a lock on 6 satellites or more, but it just won't lock on a location. It should after at least 4, so there seems to be an underlying software issue that carried over from stock to CM.
YUP!
Ankisaurus said:
After a lot of fiddling, I've found a fairly easy way of fixing the GPS on this device. gps.conf has two lines of code which make a lock nearly impossible. Anyways, here's the fix. Use root explorer to navigate to /etc and find "gps.conf". Mount as r/w, and long press gps.conf. Select "Open in text editor". Scroll down to
# For SUPL SUPPORT, set the following SUPL_HOST=lbs.geo.t-mobile.com SUPL_PORT=7275
Change
lbs.geo.t-mobile.com
to
supl.google.com
and change
SUPL_PORT=7275
to
SUPL_PORT=7276
Hit the back button, this will save the changes and create a backup of gps.conf which will be named gps.conf.bak . Restart the phone, and use the free GPS TEST app from the market to test the gps. You SHOULD be getting a lock within 5-10 seconds.
Enjoy your fixed gps!
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I was about to post almost exactly the same thing. The only difference is I stuck the same port 7275, but changed over to the supl.google.com server. I think 7276 is not encrypted.
In the past I was not able to get a GPS sync from my balcony, but with the Google SUPL server, I got a sync in about 30s.
I'm in Canada and it makes sense. When I was down in the US, my sync was a lot faster off the T-mobile servers, but I think Google servers covers worldwide.
smoothmoose said:
I was about to post almost exactly the same thing. The only difference is I stuck the same port 7275, but changed over to the supl.google.com server. I think 7276 is not encrypted.
In the past I was not able to get a GPS sync from my balcony, but with the Google SUPL server, I got a sync in about 30s.
I'm in Canada and it makes sense. When I was down in the US, my sync was a lot faster off the T-mobile servers, but I think Google servers covers worldwide.
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That port didn't work for some reason. I'm also in Canada. I assume you have a de-branded "o2x" from Wind Mobile? Yeah, google's servers cover quite a bit more.
Yup using the wind debranded g2x.
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Using cm7 nightly 8/23
1 sat in 20s
4sats in 2 minutes but no GPS lock
Live in Cleveland
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tylerwatt12 said:
Using cm7 nightly 8/23
1 sat in 20s
4sats in 2 minutes but no GPS lock
Live in Cleveland
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Try to get a lock with maps? How many signal bars?
Wow, thanks for that m8
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Hey guys!
So from my experience the GPS is sucking on this device. I have tried all the fixes I could find in this forum and all over the internet! What I am going to try to do is to find out if there is a software fix for this problem.
At the minute I have a knowledge problem I would like some devs to see this post and if they know the answer to any questions I would LOVE help
My first problem has been the "standard" settings for the GPS.conf file. I have changed mine so much and basically a number of questions have hit me.
1) What are they when the phone comes fresh from the factory? - this is because even the "stock" roms seem to have modified files in the system folder.
2) Some of the mods change the agps server to supl.google.com. I noticed that when the phone is newly flashed the angry GPS server is set to www.spirent-...... (I can't remember the exact server). The newly flashed server comes with an ATT certificate, is there one for supl.google.com?
3) What the hell is "agpsd" file located in the system folder. I can't find anything about this on the web.
Thank you for any help you give
Carl.
Just to add ANY information people have for this effort will be gratefully recieved ... any observations of noobies like me regarding file permissions, files that they notice all that good jazz ... all that stuff. It is easier to fix something when more people help because often one person may make a random observation and another will think ... well that can be fixed, thanks again
My GPS is awesome...sounds like u have a software issue...I lock in less than 10 sec without fail
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dman3285 said:
My GPS is awesome...sounds like u have a software issue...I lock in less than 10 sec without fail
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Thanks man, but there are a lot of people having this issue. When I started having this issue I did a few searches and I was really surprised about the volume of people having issues!
I'll just add to this by saying I was locking in a short time until I flashed some of the new ports last week. Then I returned to stock and the problem persisted, I have done hard reset etc and it still hasn't fixed anything. I was going to open her up but I chickened out lol...
Would you mind uploading your secgps.conf file and your gps.conf file please? if you have time
Thanks man.
Hi,
Has anyone been able to successfully solve the GPS issue on GS4G? I was able to get into lbstest mode when on Froyo and was able to get a lock in about 2 minutes, but since the time I have upgraded to 2.3.6 official, there has been not one instance where I have been able to get a lock by opening up Gogle maps(not even after like 20 minutes!).
I have tried the app GPS Status &Toolbox which seems to be the only thing that was able to give me a lock but it takes about 15 minutes for the first lock.
Has anybody been able to find a suitable solution to fix the GPS issue on GS4G? If so please share, I am sure it will be extremely helpful to countless users like me!
PS: I really do not want to install a new ROM or anything but want to know if there are ways of fixing the GPS issues with on the stock 2.3.6.
BTW, I have root access.
Please help.
Thanks,
Rakshith
If you are rooted, you can dl super manager from the market. Open in and go to the apk manager. Find the lbstestmode.apk, click on activities and then in the first description, click the "create short cut" and it will place a shortcut on your home screen. Then open the shortcut navigate to supl settings and change the server to supl.google.com. Oh, and don't forget to rip lbstestmode.apk out of an old ROM before you do this...
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thomas.raines said:
If you are rooted, you can dl super manager from the market. Open in and go to the apk manager. Find the lbstestmode.apk, click on activities and then in the first description, click the "create short cut" and it will place a shortcut on your home screen. Then open the shortcut navigate to supl settings and change the server to supl.google.com. Oh, and don't forget to rip lbstestmode.apk out of an old ROM before you do this...
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Could you please tell me more about ripping lbstestmode.apk out of an old ROM? Sorry for being such a noob!
BTW, did the above method solve your GPS issues completely?
Thanks,
Rakshith
There are other threads in this forum with fixes for this issue. Also you can try the GPS Aids app from the market.
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stephen_w said:
There are other threads in this forum with fixes for this issue. Also you can try the GPS Aids app from the market.
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I tried the GPS Aids app but was not of any use. Also, regarding other threads, I was unable to find a concrete solution to this issue, that's why I thought I would put up a new thread.
Is there anything other than GPS Aids that I can try?
Thanks,
Rakshith
Hmm, I don't know. Did you find the thread regarding wiping out a couple of xml files? I'd link you but cannot sesrch @ the moment.
Also GPS Aids has a hard reset function thst might help. Fair warning - it will completely reset your phone so you will lose data, appd, and settings. Make a backup first!
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AngryGPS
-Download and Install angrygps on your phone from above
-Create shortcut on homescreen (add > shortcut > activities > angrygps> ...angrygps)
-Run and click tracking test
-Let it run till the accuracy gets under 10m (it will get multiple satelite lockons)
-Your GPS should now lock fairly quickly from now on
This was taken from this thread BUT the CWM flashable zip never worked for me, so i just stripped AngryGPS out and installed it manually. The file at the top link is the AngryGPS.apk that i stripped from the CWM zip.
Let me know how it goes..
EDIT: Supposedly this program used to be included in certain roms, so you may already have it. I think it should be included simply because it seems to work for people to get their GPS going AND its only 106kb, so I don't think people would mind the extra room it takes up
Download Valhalla Black Final. Raver's got a custom GPS driver in it. Trust me, it works well. haven't had issues with GPS since I've used it.
FBis251 said:
Download Valhalla Black Final. Raver's got a custom GPS driver in it. Trust me, it works well. haven't had issues with GPS since I've used it.
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I have noticed the GPS has been doing really well on Valhalla Black Final. I ran angry GPS just to make sure (it's something I do when I flash a new rom), but thanks for the information on it having a custom GPS driver. Good to know
iamperson347 said:
I have noticed the GPS has been doing really well on Valhalla Black Final. I ran angry GPS just to make sure (it's something I do when I flash a new rom), but thanks for the information on it having a custom GPS driver. Good to know
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He told me a few months ago when he made it that the GPS would lock in seconds. I didn't believe him at ALL (the default GPS driver on our phone is pretty crappy) then I finally got around to testing it and I couldn't believe how fast it locked. =|. Haven't really used others' ROMs in a while so I forget that the default GPS is pretty damn crappy.
Just wanted to mention that the GPS is working extremely well for me also since migrating to Valhalla Black...and that's after trying many apps, patches and hair pulling since getting the SGS4G a year ago.
Kudos to the crew for their most excellent dev work, keep it up!
GPS works fine for me on octane 3.0.
Of course I never had GPS problems even when completely stock.
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droidoc said:
Could you please tell me more about ripping lbstestmode.apk out of an old ROM? Sorry for being such a noob!
BTW, did the above method solve your GPS issues completely?
Thanks,
Rakshith
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There are many threads out there on how to pull and push apps from other ROMs, just search for them. Yes this did fix the issue. When you are in lbstestmode, hit the get position test button and let the phone set for a few minutes. After that, you shouldn't have much wait time to get a lock.
iamperson347 said:
AngryGPS
-Download and Install angrygps on your phone from above
-Create shortcut on homescreen (add > shortcut > activities > angrygps> ...angrygps)
-Run and click tracking test
-Let it run till the accuracy gets under 10m (it will get multiple satelite lockons)
-Your GPS should now lock fairly quickly from now on
This was taken from this thread BUT the CWM flashable zip never worked for me, so i just stripped AngryGPS out and installed it manually. The file at the top link is the AngryGPS.apk that i stripped from the CWM zip.
Let me know how it goes..
EDIT: Supposedly this program used to be included in certain roms, so you may already have it. I think it should be included simply because it seems to work for people to get their GPS going AND its only 106kb, so I don't think people would mind the extra room it takes up
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Thanks Bro for the info, this fixed my GPS.
Your welcome
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iamperson347 said:
AngryGPS
-Download and Install angrygps on your phone from above
-Create shortcut on homescreen (add > shortcut > activities > angrygps> ...angrygps)
-Run and click tracking test
-Let it run till the accuracy gets under 10m (it will get multiple satelite lockons)
-Your GPS should now lock fairly quickly from now on
This was taken from this thread BUT the CWM flashable zip never worked for me, so i just stripped AngryGPS out and installed it manually. The file at the top link is the AngryGPS.apk that i stripped from the CWM zip.
Let me know how it goes..
EDIT: Supposedly this program used to be included in certain roms, so you may already have it. I think it should be included simply because it seems to work for people to get their GPS going AND its only 106kb, so I don't think people would mind the extra room it takes up
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Aside from this, here's another way of using AngryGPS. This will install the system app with an app menu icon.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15721652&postcount=13
This has the same file, just not modded.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15695743&postcount=6288
In both cases a phone reboot is ideal, though not really necessary with the modded one. Both work the same and didn't require anything else outside of stock.
There are a lot of threads on this subject for many of the Galaxy S models by Samsung, and each model varies. The system application to test and change settings on the SGS4G (and probably the Vibrant) changes between stock Froyo and stock Gingerbread.
On Froyo (VUVKB5), the application, called LbsTestMode, is ready and easy to access with the Samsung system code: *#*#3214789650#*#*
On the 3 Gingerbread (VUVKJ6) phones I tested, the same code, along with trying out a few others didn't bring up anything. So I installed the AngryGPS (new name in 2.3) files linked above, allowing me to use the system code (or app menu if you installed the mod version) to access it.
You can also look at this simple hardware fix too:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1043034
Would the angry gps method work on the ICS roms? CM9, AOKP, etc.
l0lz0rss said:
Would the angry gps method work on the ICS roms? CM9, AOKP, etc.
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And if it does, what has worked out as the best way to configure it? I had it working when I was on build 40, but it would always revert to it's old behavior of not locking if I rebooted or turned off GPS or even exited AngryGPS.
Not going to make this all that difficult here. This ROM continues Jaybob413's Evervolv ICS. Just built from source on my own machine. Development here will be as time permits as I'm also developing my own Evo3D stuff. I do not have an activated Hero and cannot test MMS and Dialer capabilities.
Disclaimer: I am not responsible for what YOU do to your phone... You assume all responsibility and risk associated with flashing any ROM. Don't be stupid. Make a backup.
Don't ask for ETA's... it's rude and inconsiderate.
Working
Touchscreen
Trackball
Phone
Data
WiFi
MMS
Audio
Bluetooth
SD Card
Market
GPS
Gallery
Boot Animation
LatinIME Keyboard
Prediction/Dictionary
Network Stats (Data Usage)
Headsets (Audio Jack & HTC 11 Pin)
Not Working
Camera
Gallery2
Hardware Acceleration
More.....
You can use this with or without gapps. If you load them both on the initial setup, be sure to select "Setup Wizard" when the system first comes up.
First boot takes awhile... BE PATIENT..
The goods...
HTC Hero CDMA Evervolv 2.1.0
Gapps...
http://goo-inside.me/gapps/
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私のEVO 3Dから送信される。
Tits, cant wait to see where this goes...
Long live my HeroC!!!!
damnit can someone switch mine and dastin's post around... BAH...
Market doesn't seem to want to play nicely... can't download any app without error. looking into this
Edit... It does work.. Just need to keep trying..
FYI OpenGL 2.0 will be added but it makes no noticeable difference. Anyone try this out yet? Besides me... Know its been downloaded.
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Will be very soon, already have it on my phone, just waiting for some down time to flash.
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I confirmed no difference.
my build.prop shows
Code:
ro.opengles.version = 65537
do I have to change it to
Code:
ro.opengles.version=131072
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I confirmed no difference.
my build.prop shows
Code:
ro.opengles.version = 65537
do I have to change it to
Code:
ro.opengles.version=131072
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That won't matter. I didn't add OpenGL2.0 to this build. What I have here is the same Evervolv ICS that JB built. Just built from my machine.
You were thinking I have added that into this download which I haven't.
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That won't matter. I didn't add OpenGL2.0 to this build. What I have here is the same Evervolv ICS that JB built. Just built from my machine.
You were thinking I have added that into this download which I haven't.
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I installed this open gl 2.0 zip after your ICS rom.
I am running quadrant now to see if there were any video performance gains and upon starting, it warned me that it may not work with opengles 2.0 or something to that effect. I'm guessing not since its still chugging away.
I've read through Jaybob's ICS Dev and ICS Rom thread and got to here but its been a while since I played around with my phone so I hope I'm not overlooking something. Thanks for your support.
Oh ok ok. Sorry. Long night. I got ya. Trying to compile ICS for the shooter too my brain is out of it.
After looking some more I realize it didn't get built in to my test build... Hmm.
Change the ro.opengles.version=131072
Then add this line somewhere in build.prop also.
Code:
debug.sf.hw=1
The zip adds the opengles line to local.prop but it won't hurt adding it also to build.prop.
However the debug line doesn't get added. So true hardware acceleration never gets access. That line should enable it. Remount system and reboot.
This is just off the top of my head. Ill get time later to look more into it but for now try that. It won't hurt anything. Plus you can save me a little time. Need more testers of information like you.
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Hi, I am a developer for u8220 msm7200a device on modaco.
Let me share my thoughts with you on that "OpenGL 2.0" drivers.
The "original" archive has two drivers and config, obvious.
libGLES_qcom.so - hardware accelerated proprietary driver from Qualcomm.
libGLES_android.so - software renderer. Compiled from source.
So libGLES_qcom.so in the archive is of version OpenGL ES 1.1, and screenshot on the original thread shows it. Nothing new with this driver. It was around for very long time already.
You do not take advantage of that file/hardware acceleration, as you disabled it in your rom:
#0 1 qcom
I think from my experience with cm9, it'd help. (But boot animation brokes if enable hw acc).
ro.opengles.version in build.prop is responsible for "2.0" version on that screenshot. Tested myself. I can make Android System Info show 2.0 on froyo rom with only real 1.0 drivers.
For that reasons the archive looks as fake to me.
But it still might help, as *your* libGLES_android.so (and mine too if compile from cm9 sources) performs worst than one from GB or froyo. I tested it on froyo and it gave me 14 fps with fps2d app, while any other gives 29 fps (including the one in "2.0" archive)
That I hope explains observations that the archive does not help on GB and lower, but might help on ICS, because the latter is not in very good shape anyway.
That's what i was trying to figure out was if the drivers were the "original" and basically this is doing the same work around we have always had. Thank you pier for looking at that closer. It clears up the recent confusion.
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sweet, so it looks like it will help if enabled in build, but it aint no 2.0 but 1.1
STILL, 14~FPS vs 30~FPS is 2x...
Gotta love me some hack-fix's...
Mump
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Mump
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random...
In other news... Whoever @ Google let someone mess with the "My Apps" section of the Google Market Play Store (sounds so wrong), needs to be killed... If your like me and dont restore everything (I like fresh Market/Play store installs for non important programs), good luck finding your Purchased app's in the new "My Apps" area...
Im so pissed right now I want to strangle a kitten... and I am a cat person more then a dog person...
???? All of my apps were available
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random...
In other news... Whoever @ Google let someone mess with the "My Apps" section of the Google Market Play Store (sounds so wrong), needs to be killed... If your like me and dont restore everything (I like fresh Market/Play store installs for non important programs), good luck finding your Purchased app's in the new "My Apps" area...
Im so pissed right now I want to strangle a kitten... and I am a cat person more then a dog person...
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When in 'My Apps' > swipe right > 'All Apps'
EVERY APP you've ever installed under a given 'Google' account is there
200+ for me, alot of testing and purchased apps I no longer use
-JR-
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???? All of my apps were available
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read below:
jazzruby said:
When in 'My Apps' > swipe right > 'All Apps'
EVERY APP you've ever installed under a given 'Google' account is there
200+ for me, alot of testing and purchased apps I no longer use
-JR-
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there is no sorting... you just get a list of every app you have ever tried... (you can only see what im talking about on Market/Play version 3.5.15 and higher, and its best to look on a fresh device with nothing installed)
DISCUSSION has ended. Post if you want, but SOLUTION is NOW available:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1904048
Yes, I brought a customized aGPS Patch for this device just like I've done for 30+ devices so far.
Original post:
Can anyone tell me how the GPS performs on this device?
If you all think it isn't great, I can bring my aGPS Patch to this device.
I will require the following files:
/etc/gps.conf
/etc/gps/ (all contents)
I resolved the TF101 and the Prime's problems successfully. I bet I can resolve this one as well.
Well google maps only works with wifi...
Same here, when i was on vacation my digital compas kept spinning around and google maps couldn't even get a fix.
Neither did GPSFix..
After i did some googling i found a couple of apps. All didnt work out and in once it worked.. no clue what did it, but its still not great, when there is no open air you'll never have a gps fix and if you have open air you need a lot of luck..
Now i have a iPhone 5 and it sucks even more.. lol jk
Wickedd said:
Same here, when i was on vacation my digital compas kept spinning around and google maps couldn't even get a fix.
Neither did GPSFix..
After i did some googling i found a couple of apps. All didnt work out and in once it worked.. no clue what did it, but its still not great, when there is no open air you'll never have a gps fix and if you have open air you need a lot of luck..
Now i have a iPhone 5 and it sucks even more.. lol jk
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If you are on JB try the worldwide fix from Hydro JB Rom. Even indoor Ißll get a fix in less than 20 sec.
will get you the config files later. I am not at home.
mikaole said:
If you are on JB try the worldwide fix from Hydro JB Rom. Even indoor Ißll get a fix in less than 20 sec.
will get you the config files later. I am not at home.
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I would like to see this as well since I was the first to use the name worldwide for a gps patch almost 2 years ago.
I find that my work is ripped regularly.
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crypted said:
I would like to see this as well since I was the first to use the name worldwide for a gps patch almost 2 years ago.
I find that my work is ripped regularly.
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Just take a look at it. After this GPS is really good, but I never had any Problems even on StockRom.
mikaole said:
Just take a look at it. After this GPS is really good, but I never had any Problems even on StockRom.
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How "cool" is it to download something, open it up, and see no real difference between it and my 1.x branch patch. And, I get no thanks.
I wonder how my 3.x patch would do here.
Just give it to me and I´ll tell you how it is
Which one of yours should I flash?
Just flashing
Download the Google Specific CWM Flashable build
Will test it out a bit
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Just give it to me and I´ll tell you how it is
Which one of yours should I flash?
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I would suggest the Google No-SSL 3.1: http://derekgordon.com/gps-files/agps.patch.google.build.nossl.v3.1.zip.
However, for the other Prime series devices I further modified data to work properly. There should be an XML file in /etc/gps/ which would require some tweaking for optimal performance if the 300 works like the 100, 200, and 700 series Transformers.
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I would suggest the Google No-SSL 3.1: http://derekgordon.com/gps-files/agps.patch.google.build.nossl.v3.1.zip.
However, for the other Prime series devices I further modified data to work properly. There should be an XML file in /etc/gps/ which would require some tweaking for optimal performance if the 300 works like the 100, 200, and 700 series Transformers.
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Just tell me what changes or put up the file and I put it there with root explorer.
Just installing my Navi to test. Needs a bit, cause I just flashed a new Rom
This one wont install through TWRP. Will put up the files with root explorer.
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Just tell me what changes or put up the file and I put it there with root explorer.
Just installing my Navi to test. Needs a bit, cause I just flashed a new Rom
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Well, could you download the ZIP and just extract the \system\etc\gps.conf file to your /system/etc path?
My 3.x branch has a large gps.conf that I don't want to paste. I don't want to have to try and trim it down just to drop here for a quick paste.
The reason being is that I actually took the time to describe for people what variables or variable sets actually do. This, too, was ripped by others who claimed to provide detailed instructions on the GPS configuration and how to tweak it.
I swear, XDA has become a ripping and no credits **** realm. But, I still like XDA for the most part....
so i got the conf file to the right path.
Rebootet and no GPS fix at all
So what changes I have to make in the xml file. Already openened it in Editor
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so i got the conf file to the right path.
Rebootet and no GPS fix at all
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That doesn't make any sense at all. If you're using Hydro's, which is exactly 1.x, then there shouldn't be an issue.
You have Wifi connected I assume. Further, I assume permissions are fine.
I think two Notes apply to you out of my extensive catalog of FAQ.
First, clear Cache and Dalvik Cache. Conflicts can occur when switching to this branch at first.
Second, "Location is way off? Like, not near you at all? This means your GPS is not actually being used. Try the following to resolve it: Goto Settings -> Locations and disable ALL options. Reboot into recovery. Clear Cache and Dalvik Cache. Reboot normally. Go back to Settings -> Locations and only enable GPS. Reboot once more and try your GPS again."
I'd like to get ahold of the XML file in /etc/gps/ if you want to work with me to get a fully customized patch made rather than the quick markup of just the .conf.
Which permissions does it use to have?
Rebooting now needs a bit cause of wiping cash 160 apps to optimise
GPS is there in a bit
Just send me your mail address in PM and l`ll send you the file.
Mail is on the way
So that everyone has a chance to test this if desired, do a Nandroid backup (DUH!) and flash: http://derekgordon.com/gps-files/beta/agps.patch.asus.transformer.300.test1.zip
The above operates the same was as the TF100 and TF200 patches I made operate. You'll have a new conf and XML file.
I'll drop this thread and open a DEV forum thread upon some more confirmations.
crypted said:
So that everyone has a chance to test this if desired, do a Nandroid backup (DUH!) and flash: http://derekgordon.com/gps-files/beta/agps.patch.asus.transformer.300.test1.zip
The above operates the same was as the TF100 and TF200 patches I made operate. You'll have a new conf and XML file.
I'll drop this thread and open a DEV forum thread upon some more confirmations.
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Tested this, gps locked in a few seconds. Seems to work exceptionally well. Thanks!
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mykegger said:
Tested this, gps locked in a few seconds. Seems to work exceptionally well. Thanks!
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Great. Post on the DEV thread of your success. Just got it up.
@All - refer to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31980802#post31980802