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I have a Tilt (8925) with the stickied HTC ROM. Everything has been great, but I am having issues with GPS. I have downloaded both Google Maps and Live, gone in and checked the GPS settings of COM4 and Baud 4800. Neither of the two applications recognize that I have GPS. Am I missing something? Do I need to enable something on the device that I do not have active?
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go to settings> System > External GPS settings
Programs should be COM4:
Hardware should be (None) and 57600
Access should be "checked"
Kaiser's GPS works differently from the others (I was using the Trinity) and the GPS Streams does not update like like the trinity.
After that, go to an open space, and get a sync first.
Thereafter, its all ok.
Thanks for the input. I have made the suggested changes and will get out in the open and try again. I'll post back with results.
When on the 8925 firmware, I manually set com4/4800 in google maps. And it never could get a sync in time, despite me running quickgps. I had to use another program to jumpstart it, which would take anywhere from 1 to 4 minutes the first time.
Now that I'm on htc firmware, I just let all the gps settings at default. Didn't configure them in google maps (default there is to use windows settings). Ran quickgps. Google maps gave me the couldn't do it message 3 or 4 times. But I was just playing around still and one time it just locked on. Ever since, it gets a lock in about 5-10 seconds.
After going outside, the GPS finally enabled and I was able to use it with Google Maps and Live. Before today, I had tried to do it inside....thanks again for the tip!
I tried this; clicked okay. I tried soft reset/hard reset and neither keeps the new setting (from 4800 to 57600).
Any ideas?
Note: I just upgrade to 2.0.0.12 from 1.00 so let me see if that solves the problem. Will report back.
Note2: That solved the problem (who knew that upgrading could actually fix something).
hangyong said:
go to settings> System > External GPS settings
Programs should be COM4:
Hardware should be (None) and 57600
Access should be "checked"
Kaiser's GPS works differently from the others (I was using the Trinity) and the GPS Streams does not update like like the trinity.
After that, go to an open space, and get a sync first.
Thereafter, its all ok.
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Is any one else having an issue of the GPS taking an extremely long time to get a lock?
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Out of the box it worked flawlessly. I messed with a location setting and then gas took around thirty seconds to lock. I turned that setting back on and gas flew again. On average, my gps has a lock by the time the map loads
systoxity said:
Out of the box it worked flawlessly. I messed with a location setting and then gas took around thirty seconds to lock. I turned that setting back on and gas flew again. On average, my gps has a lock by the time the map loads
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Could you tell me what your gps settings are then? Also could you dial *#*#1472365#*#* and go to application settings and spul or something like that and list what you have there?
I'd say that driving home the gps got a lock relatively quickly but it was only a lock accurate to within 50 meters. I guess this is good enough for driving but it wouldnt be good enough for biking or jogging.
Mine takes a full minute to lock. I think the issue, at least with mine, is that no matter what I do to the settings, their not saved. So if I go to settings and change location settings, or use *#*#1472365#*#* the settings never seem to save. Not sure if I'm doing something wrong or this is a bug, sure seems like a bug though.
I noticed the first time i tried to get a GPS lock it took forever. But every time since then it has been getting progressively faster. Now it locks and pulls up traffic info within seconds...
I am having a difficult time with the gps locking and it is very inaccurate. I went into the settings and change d the startup to cold
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whoa, you get traffic info? is that with google maps?
I have been having the same problems. I tried messing with the GPS settings and it seems to have made things somewhat better, though I can't confirm it. Here's what I did, if you are interested.
Dial *#*#1472365#*#*
Go to SUPL/CP Settings
Set server to supl.google.com
Set server port to 7276
Set SUPL Secure Socket to OFF
Go back then go to Application Settings
Set Operation Mode to MS Based
Set Accuracy to 80
Set Use SkyHook to ON
I'm not sure if any of these things made a real difference at all, but I do know that right now my GPS is reporting an accuracy of within 10 meters in a location where I couldn't get a lock before. I'd love to hear if this helps or hurts anyone else's GPS performance.
Thanks this actually fixed my issue of not being able to ft a lock at all. Accuracy is pretty high at 30m but it was spot on in Maps.
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Thanks for the tip.
the gps is still not working inside my house, but outside it locks faster outside.
Thanks
Shadow77895 said:
I have been having the same problems. I tried messing with the GPS settings and it seems to have made things somewhat better, though I can't confirm it. Here's what I did, if you are interested.
Dial *#*#1472365#*#*
Go to SUPL/CP Settings
Set server to supl.google.com
Set server port to 7276
Set SUPL Secure Socket to OFF
Go back then go to Application Settings
Set Operation Mode to MS Based
Set Accuracy to 80
Set Use SkyHook to ON
I'm not sure if any of these things made a real difference at all, but I do know that right now my GPS is reporting an accuracy of within 10 meters in a location where I couldn't get a lock before. I'd love to hear if this helps or hurts anyone else's GPS performance.
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I change my settings without notating what the original settings were. Does anyone have that information?
rkorzuch said:
I change my settings without notating what the original settings were. Does anyone have that information?
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SUPL/CP Settings
Server www.spirent-lcs.com
Port 7275
SUPL Secure On
Application Settings
Operation Mode Standalone
Accuracy 50
Use SkyHook Off
No Real Change...
I've tried following the directions in the GPS Fix 101 thread under the Vibrant section: no luck... I tried what was suggested abouve: no luck...
Can someone tell em what I'm doing wrong? I know that usually the issue is w/ the operator, not the device and I'm new to Android. I like the phone, but GPS is a BIG reason I bought an Android phone. I need something that is REALLY accurate as we have smaller blocks in some of the towns I go to. Seriously, where my parents live there are A, B, etc. streets and some city blocks are so small there is an "L 1/2 St" ( You can laugh about everything being bigger in TX...)
I do a ton of traveling so this feature is VERY important to me. I just got back from one cross country trip tonight and seldom did I get a good GPS lock and that was on major Hwy's. How does this compare to the ARIA? My sister just got one of those, but hasn't messed around w/ it as it is her first Android phone.
I'd appreciate any help or advice anyone can give. Thanks in advance!!!
If it helps; I was just outside my father-in-laws house and it initially had me about 2-3 blks away in the middle of a golf fairway. It is a clear night, no clouds or heavy trees. I can only detect 1-2 sat.'s when I do a test, and I have a Bodyglove silicon/rubber case/skin.
Ok, I tried it again... In the house I'm about 500 ft off from where I really am and placed in a golf fairway. Outside I am FURTHER off: I'd estimate at least 5 blocks and placed in the middle of a different golf fairway. For comparision sake, my wife's iPhone 3Gs has her within 10-20' while inside the house. I can detect 3-4 sat's. which is the most ever, but it does not use any of them... To me, this is unacceptable and a great cause for concern. What can I do???
Dial *#*#1472365#*#*
Go to SUPL/CP Settings
Set server to supl.google.com
Set server port to 7276
Set SUPL Secure Socket to OFF
Go back then go to Application Settings
Set Operation Mode to MS Based
Set Accuracy to 80
Set Use SkyHook to ON[/QUOTE said:
I changed my settings to the above, and I've gotten much better results with my GPS. It finds my location a lot quicker, and more accurate. Try these settings if you haven't already. If you have, I guess I would just take it back to AT&T. Having a lagging and inaccurate GPS on a smartphone can be annoying.
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operation mode??
Shadow77895 said:
I have been having the same problems. I tried messing with the GPS settings and it seems to have made things somewhat better, though I can't confirm it. Here's what I did, if you are interested.
Dial *#*#1472365#*#*
Go to SUPL/CP Settings
Set server to supl.google.com
Set server port to 7276
Set SUPL Secure Socket to OFF
Go back then go to Application Settings
Set Operation Mode to MS Based
Set Accuracy to 80
Set Use SkyHook to ON
I'm not sure if any of these things made a real difference at all, but I do know that right now my GPS is reporting an accuracy of within 10 meters in a location where I couldn't get a lock before. I'd love to hear if this helps or hurts anyone else's GPS performance.
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For the android newbie... can you give a little more detail on how to get here and Skyhook?
TIA
Never mind I found it.
Will/Can this be fixed.
I am very disappointed with my GPS performance in an otherwise very enjoyable phone.
GPS is important to me and I am seriously considering returning the phone. There are a couple of other issues, but I'm working through them.
Do you think the issue will be repaired? Guess at how long until fixed? I know it's all just a guess.
Shadow77895 said:
I have been having the same problems. I tried messing with the GPS settings and it seems to have made things somewhat better, though I can't confirm it. Here's what I did, if you are interested.
Dial *#*#1472365#*#*
Go to SUPL/CP Settings
Set server to supl.google.com
Set server port to 7276
Set SUPL Secure Socket to OFF
Go back then go to Application Settings
Set Operation Mode to MS Based
Set Accuracy to 80
Set Use SkyHook to ON
I'm not sure if any of these things made a real difference at all, but I do know that right now my GPS is reporting an accuracy of within 10 meters in a location where I couldn't get a lock before. I'd love to hear if this helps or hurts anyone else's GPS performance.
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They above settings improved my GPS signal acquisition, however, accuracy was still very poor. This was extremely evident when navigating around town. I'm currently testing the following settings and so far things seem to be working well:
Go to SUPL/CP Settings
Set to AUTO config
Set SUPL Secure Socket OFF
Go back then go to Application Settings
Set Operation Mode to MS Assisted
Set Accuracy to 100
Set Use SkyHook to ON
Using these settings I can reliably track 8-9 satellites and lock 4-5. Accuracy tends toward 5-10 meters and signal acquisition is usually within seconds.
I've noticed that after changing settings it can take the GPS a while to acquire a lock. Subsequent uses improve in speed.
I'm by no means an expert on these settings so if anybody sees a problem with them please let me know.
Team,
boodies posted this in the General section and thought it should be here as well, due to its nature.
Props goes out to boodies, Great Find!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=728611
I tried this and all GPS and compass issues are now fixed. GPS locks on accurately in just a few seconds.
***This fix may not work if you live outside of USA.***
##You can play with the settings if you want to. If you FUBAR your GPS a simple factory reset will return your setting to default. You can do this without going into recovery buy going to Settings / Privacy / Factory data reset.##
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Tested Procedure:
1 - Disable "Use Wireless Networks" - Settings / Location & Security
2 - Dial *#*#1472365#*#*
3 - Under "Application settings" Change "Operation Mode" to MS Based
4 - Under "SUPL/CP Settings" Change the SERVER & PORT to supl.google.com and port 7276 [ Do not use www. in front of supl]
5 - REBOOT
6 - Turn back on the "User Wireless Networks"
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Original settings:
Operation Mode: Standalone
Server: www.spirent-lcs.com
Port: 7275
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Optional New Fix:
1 - Dial *#*#1472365#*#*
2 - Go outside to get an unimpeded GPS fix.
3 - Choose Delete GPS Data button.
4 - Choose Get Position Test button. Let it run for 3 min or until you have 10 to 12 Sat locks and back out.
Thanks goes to Onlyloki for this method.
Haven't had time to test it thoroughly. You may want to do this in conjunction with the first procedure and then do the optional if the first procedure did not work for you. I did both and my GPS is locking even faster. Let me know what you think...
Just some more info I dug up:
Quote from http://www.vzwdevelopers.com/aims/public/menu/lbs/LBSFAQ.jsp
"In MS-Based mode, the network provides the satellite information to the device, based on a rough estimate of where the device is located, and the device acquires the GPS signals from the satellites and calculates its location. After the initial fix, the device operates like an autonomous GPS receiver, until the satellite information must be refreshed, at which time the device goes back to the network to update the satellite information. MS-Based mode is appropriate for applications that require the device location to be updated rapidly, such as a navigation application. Can the GPS work in autonomous mode? No, the GPS receiver requires the assistance of the network elements to acquire its initial location fix."
With the rapid updating we could see an increased drain on the battery. I have not confirmed that yet. If anyone can let us know.
Edit #2:
I was informed by a sales rep at T-Mobile that Samsung is aware of the issue and is going to fix the GPS and the compass issue in their first update.
Mine seems to be working fine after flashing back to stock firmware.
I wasn't able to get a lock before or after the original fix above. After performing the second fix I was able to get a lock but the phone only picked up 8 satellites.
Any idea if I'll have do the second "fix" every time I want a GPS lock?
I was finally able to get a lock using both procedures, but it couldn't track me if I moved.
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rabydanimal said:
I wasn't able to get a lock before or after the original fix above. After performing the second fix I was able to get a lock but the phone only picked up 8 satellites.
Any idea if I'll have do the second "fix" every time I want a GPS lock?
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Should be pernament 8 sats is ok, good enough. Reboot and test in Google maps, should be set.
polarbee said:
I was finally able to get a lock using both procedures, but it couldn't track me if I moved.
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reboot phone and go for a car ride. Use g-maps to get lock and the switch to nav app.
designgears said:
Mine seems to be working fine after flashing back to stock firmware.
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Same for me. I flashed the stock rom in the other thread, went outside and had a gps lock at 5m in less than 30 second. It locked at 30m in less than 10 seconds. Before this, the best I had was 30m after a long time and it wouldn't track me in my car hardly at all. I will test further tomorrow on my way to work.
Thanks! This worked great, I'm glad I have working GPS now.
Can anyone post what the settings in Application Settings are supposed to be? I might have changed something in there that makes my GPS off by ~150 yards consistenly...
abuthemagician said:
Can anyone post what the settings in Application Settings are supposed to be? I might have changed something in there that makes my GPS off by ~150 yards consistenly...
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You can do a factory reset and reset all the settings to stock
Blarg. I am really not in the position to do a factory reset after I just got my phone the way I like it... Anyone else?
I wrote them down before I started...
“Application Settings” change “Operation Mode” to Standalone & “Skyhook” to OFF
“SUPL/CP Settings” change “Server” to www.spirent-lcs.com “ServerPort” to 7275
what about the others under application settings? I think it was one of those.
Samsung GPS fix is coming in September
This is cool :
"Samsung is testing software to optimize GPS on Galaxy S phones. Look for updates in September. Details & download instructions to follow."
Source: Samsungservice twitter
meatrocket said:
I wrote them down before I started...
“Application Settings” change “Operation Mode” to Standalone & “Skyhook” to OFF
“SUPL/CP Settings” change “Server” to www.spirent-lcs.com “ServerPort” to 7275
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Thanks for the info!
This is old info and does not fix tracking issue. It only helps lock times. This is already posted in general 3 or 5 times.
not sure if anyone else has addressed this issue but the AGPS is disabled according to the settings.db file. maybe thats the problem?
I've seen several posters mentioning that their GPS TTFF (time to first fix) is much better with the new V21e ROM. That's not my experience. When I wait a couple of hours after my last fix, it's still taking me around 90 seconds -- which is around the time it generally used to take me with the original ROM (although sometimes it was much worse; I'll be happy if it just always takes 90 seconds or so consistently!).
I've also noticed that the GPS subset of the hidden menu (1809#*999#) is somewhat different from the stock Froyo ROM: "Use Extended Conf File" wasn't there before, there were more choices in the "System Settings" section, etc. I've also not been able to get "Get Position" actually to get a position -- the GPS icon flashes, but nothing seems to happen.
And, finally, GPS Test still shows the ridiculously high S/N numbers and below-the-horizon satellite positions.
Any comments from the people who are getting good GPS performance? What kinds of settings do you have for SLP Server, etc.?
Could one or more of you folks who have apparently seen improvement on your GPS TTFF tell me what your system parameters are set to? I just had a 182-second TTFF, so no improvement at all for me.
Specifically, in the hidden menu GPS test, what are the following values? (My current ones are listed in parens.)
Use Extended Conf File (unchecked)
System Settings => Use XTRAS (unchecked)
System Settings => SUPL Setting => SLP Server Setting (T-mobile)
System Settings => SUPL Setting => APN Setting (T-Mobile US/epc.tmobile.com)
Also, if you go into Get Position and select "Start" from the menu, does anything happen? (With the stock Froyo ROM, it showed the data stream from the GPS radio and eventually got a fix; with the V21e ROM, nothing at all happens for me.)
Finally, in the Get Position screen, if you select "Delete aiding data" from the menu and then try to get a fix (using GPS Status, GPS Test, or the application of your choice), do you still get the near-instantaneous TTFF you had previously seen?
I do get very quick fixes, but only within a short while after having previously used the GPS when the ephemeris data is still fresh in the receiver. Are you getting these near-instantaneous fixes after not using the GPS for several hours?
Hey guys,
I have been playing around with my GPS settings for a few days now to get the fastest fix. Everyone in most of the threads suggest to change the server to supl.google.com. Listed below are the settings i've been using with better results:
-Enter LbsTestMode.(*#*#3214789650#*#*)
-Tap "SUPL/CP Settings"
-Set Server FQDN Type -> AUTO Config
-SUPL Secure Socket -> OFF
-AGPS Mode -> SUPL
-Click Back (it saves it)
-Tap "Application Settings"
-Set Operation Mode -> MS ASSISTED
-Start Mode -> HOT START
-GPS Plus -> ON
-Dynamic Accuracy -> ON
-Accuracy - > 20
-GPS Logging -> OFF
-Click Back (it saves it)
-Tap Delete GPS Data
-Reboot Phone
Try Using Google Maps after this and see how long it takes to connect. Let me know if this gets you a faster fix.
Thanks!
I normally don't use GPS because my car charger somehow is not working anymore. Anyway, I tried today (after a long time) to get a GPS fix using telenav, foursquare or google maps and didn't get any... in like, serveral minutes. I didn't try for longer.
So I tried your method here, but it FC whenever I enter the code at the dialer. It's not the dialer, but the service app that's causing problem it seems.
What can I do?
Currently I use kg6 stock rom with kg4 drhonk kernel and kh2 modem.
mikeflash said:
I normally don't use GPS because my car charger somehow is not working anymore. Anyway, I tried today (after a long time) to get a GPS fix using telenav, foursquare or google maps and didn't get any... in like, serveral minutes. I didn't try for longer.
So I tried your method here, but it FC whenever I enter the code at the dialer. It's not the dialer, but the service app that's causing problem it seems.
What can I do?
Currently I use kg6 stock rom with kg4 drhonk kernel and kh2 modem.
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I posted a fix a while ago, if you want to try it.
Download SGSTOOLS from the market.
Open SGSTOOLS and Apply the GPS fix for north America. This will set the FQDN server name.
Open Maps (not navigation), it should pick up your location quickly. Once your location is showing on the map, open navigation and enter a destination. It should lock on within a few seconds of entering your destination.
let me know if that works for you.
mikeflash said:
I normally don't use GPS because my car charger somehow is not working anymore. Anyway, I tried today (after a long time) to get a GPS fix using telenav, foursquare or google maps and didn't get any... in like, serveral minutes. I didn't try for longer.
So I tried your method here, but it FC whenever I enter the code at the dialer. It's not the dialer, but the service app that's causing problem it seems.
What can I do?
Currently I use kg6 stock rom with kg4 drhonk kernel and kh2 modem.
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Sorry for the confusion. That code only works in Froyo so you can enter the LBS Test Mode.
shotchacokov said:
I posted a fix a while ago, if you want to try it.
Download SGSTOOLS from the market.
Open SGSTOOLS and Apply the GPS fix for north America. This will set the FQDN server name.
Open Maps (not navigation), it should pick up your location quickly. Once your location is showing on the map, open navigation and enter a destination. It should lock on within a few seconds of entering your destination.
let me know if that works for you.
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Didn't work. Still can't get a fix.
I'll probably update to kh2 soon, and try again.
Try this.
http://blog.photoframd.com/2011/02/09/gps-problems-on-your-samsung-galaxy-s-android-phone-try-this/
Just use GPS aids v2 donate. Will fix all problems
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Did anyone try these settings on their SGS 4G to see if they worked? Just curious.
Thanks
tested with my moms phone that had no gps issues.. ummm it makes the gps worse doing the op if your gps actually does work properly...
before 5 second lock held sat's gps worked smooth and as it should.
after trying this gps hardly picks up sats when does looses sat after 10 seconds will not recover drove home with this ( had to test before she left for camping yes i reverted her gps after the test) 20 min drive home after it lost sat status would not recover even tried rebooting gps...
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tested with my moms phone that had no gps issues.. ummm it makes the gps worse doing the op if your gps actually does work properly...
before 5 second lock held sat's gps worked smooth and as it should.
after trying this gps hardly picks up sats when does looses sat after 10 seconds will not recover drove home with this ( had to test before she left for camping yes i reverted her gps after the test) 20 min drive home after it lost sat status would not recover even tried rebooting gps...
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That's odd.... it worked really well on my phone. Oh well, it was worth a try. Anyhow, I've finally decided to move on to GB. Can anyone suggest a ROM that works well with our GPS? I use my GPS a lot. Thanks in advance!