This mod seems to greatly improve initial lock and accuracy for many. Basically, what this does is forces AGPS, changes the server to supl.nokia.com which is much more reliable than google, and some other tweaks. Some users report better results by toggling different settings. Give it a try and post your findings, YMMV.
Instructions: (must be rooted, not CWM flashable)
1) Replace or edit your gps.conf file with the attacmment below. Don't forget to back-up your old one.
2) In LBSTestMode change or verify:
>Operation Mode: MS Based
>SUPL/CP Settings: Server:supl.nokia.com, Port:7275, Secure Socket:OFF, AGPS Mode:SUPL
3) Reboot
4) Making sure GPS, wifi (if available), and data are active, fire up GPS Test or Maps.
Code:
NTP_SERVER=north-america.pool.ntp.org
XTRA_SERVER_1=http://xtra1.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin
XTRA_SERVER_2=http://xtra2.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin
XTRA_SERVER_3=http://xtra3.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin
DEBUG_LEVEL = 3
INTERMEDIATE_POS=1
ACCURACY_THRES=5000
SUPL_HOST=supl.nokia.com
SUPL_PORT=7275
CURRENT_CARRIER=common
DEFAULT_AGPS_ENABLE=TRUE
DEFAULT_SSL_ENABLE=FALSE
DEFAULT_USER_PLANE=TRUE
This was compiled from various sources around the web and I accept no credit or liability. (Thanks are OK!)
Interesting. My GPS has been wonky until my recent factory reset.
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I have been getting almost instant locks with 11-12 satellites visible! Before it would take several minutes to get an initial lock.
You mean with this new zip file?
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Damnit I have to root again.
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cmjkxa said:
You mean with this new zip file?
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Yes, just extract and push to your phone or use root explorer. Always a good idea to backup your current file.
i never tried the nokia server but it makes total sense. nokia holds many of the patents that gps uses, seems they'd have a good supl server. also secgps.conf on my phone was set to ms based. first things i did was change it to standalone and tested it, good result not having 2 configurations, then i tried ms based for lbs and secgps.conf and it works amazingly well, maps always performs funky if the secgps.conf and lbs settings dont match, could be the "gps issues" people report on many phones. ill have to try the nokia server now. should try that on the captivate as well.
Any idea on how to access LBSTestMode on the Infuse?
The Shortcut or the keypad method appear not to be working.
Thank you in advance.
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*#*#3214789650#*#*
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Thank you, Thank you
I updated my GPS file earlier and it seems to aquire a signal a lot quicker. Thanks for sharing!
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vagelis said:
Any idea on how to access LBSTestMode on the Infuse?
The Shortcut or the keypad method appear not to be working.
Thank you in advance.
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If you are using LauncherPro, another cool way is long press on blank spot on home screen>shortcuts>activities>LbsTestMode>first option>ok.
Wow, this is much better
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Do I need the zip file or can I just configure the server.
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This works wonders!!! Thank you buddy.
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My GPS worked fine with the stock gps .conf file. Works even better now. Thanks!
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Was working fine yesterday now not so much. Le sigh
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cmjkxa said:
Was working fine yesterday now not so much. Le sigh
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Make sure packet data is enabled.
My market place applications are now partially disappearing...
May I please ask a kind soul to post the default values for the gps test app? I want to see it reentering them would save me from having to wipe and restart.
Thank you in advance.
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Yes sir it's on.
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I installes voodoo and midnight rom for my mesmerizre. Now when I click turn on gps satellites under settings it makes me Force Stop the app every time. Any solutions to get my gps to work?
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Any ideas from anyone?
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SGS tools has a gps fix, it can be found in the forums. It was made by Fr4gg0r. I haven't had gps issues but this could help. As always run at your own risk
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Thanks. I'll look into that.
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Dreadlink said:
Thanks. I'll look into that.
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As usual, if you have odd issues that other's aren't reporting - try starting over with a reflash. Flashing isn't perfect, so alot of times a re-flash will take care of these issues.
I've had some GPS issues since going to EA11 but i'm gonna try the newer ROM before I do a complete reinstall if needed. Foresquare never gets my location when I hit refresh lately.
When I switched to the eb16 pnp, I went ahead and installed a couple adons like the sgs touchwiz update and navigator apps from uscc(just used to using it). The gps is pinpoint accurate almost instantly unlike in previous the previous roms, and everything is super fast with voodoo
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This app can be found in the market. Called "FASTERFIX".
I was able to get a GPS LOCK inside my bedroom in less that 8 seconds.
The app improves the GPS NTP time settings in your gps.conf file and add's a gps suppliant host.
Simply download and run the app. SHOULD work on all devices. Tested on Galaxy S and HTC Desire (S-OFF).
Root and busybox are needed, modern HTC phones need to be S-OFF!
Changelog:
V1.5.0
- UX improvemens
- Added more regions to the list.
- support for small screen devices.
- Dropped android 1.5 support.
V1.1.7
-Bugfixes
V1.1.5
-Ads to earn back those 25 bucks for the developer account.
-Removed gradients, Gingerbreadified
-No more crashes when using without root.
V1.1
- Added Germany, France and Japan
- Move to SD support.
V1.0
- Over 15000 users, no bugreports since RC3. appears to be stable.
RC3
-Fixed problems caused by titanium backup busybox.
-Slight UI enhancement.
If it just gives a black screen
This happens either because of (not having) BusyBox or Superuser
1. Make sure you have BusyBox installed.
2. Try to force close and restart the app.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=825717
Btw. This is my first ever thread posting, so don't attack me lol. But the app is a work of art.
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should be posted in themes/apps not development
Hopefully it can be moved without too much persecution.. Im just here to help
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Overtime i.do it i.have to manually put our gps improvement back in it s faster
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jz3's GPS improvement ZIP already has the NTP server set correctly.
Also, Infused 1.5.0 and above already have the NTP server set to america.pool.ntp.org
I just installed this, went outside and got a good signal in less than 5 seconds! Earlier this morning it was taking around a min and my phone kept losing/mis reading the signal while I was running using RunKeeper.
Well some people still have had issues with gps. Once again its just another option.
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Yea. In glad i came across it
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This just changes the ntp server. Like what entropy said, jz3's already has it.
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didn't do a thing on my infuse.,. same crap.
Worked for me
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Just use jz3's.
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Didn't do anything. Maybe i made a mistake. But this did good
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Lol it's the same thing. But his uses supl.nokia.com
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any other solution pls.
Try.jz3 improvement it works
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gave me lock in 4 sec, got 6 sats in my living room (never got any before) and gave me between 16 ND 45 FEET ACCURACY AT HWY SPEEDS .....
jdsatyr said:
gave me lock in 4 sec, got 6 sats in my living room (never got any before) and gave me between 16 ND 45 FEET ACCURACY AT HWY SPEEDS .....
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How do you know how many satellites?
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I've tried this but it doesn't work, says no busy box installed, than it asks me if I have root, which I do.
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Has anyone done this yet?
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There's not a problem with GPS on gingerbread for me.
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Me either just wanted to see if it gets better
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tyshemi said:
Me either just wanted to see if it gets better
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i haven't tried dialer codes yet but the GPS app Is now called angry GPS. it can be launched with launcher pro activities. will see what the dialer code is soon. otherwise I'd imagine the Nokia server and msbased mode will still help, putting those in the gps.conf would probably still help.
ok after having major issues with my gps i got something that works. for some reason i cant seem to turn off secure socket without issues but it turns out supl.nokia.com works just fin with secure socket set.
i started with jz3's gps.conf and removed the last two lines then put it in /system/ect
angry gps is accessed by the same dialercode as lbs test mode, *#*#3214789650#*#* if you dont know
i set it to msbased operation mode
it is set to hot start
gps logging off
supl server set to supl.nokia.com
supl secure socket is on
agps mode is set to control plane
now im getting 7 meter locks indoors. my second lock was to 35 meters and i got it in 9 seconds also indoors.
+1 to this fixing my gps that was basically non-functional. I was trying nokia but with ss turned off. I guess google wants to make sure that they're the only one's who are tracking your location.
I will try this too....gps has been working fine since dloading gps fix from the market and clearing gps state bit hey....if i can make it even better i am all for it
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Thank you!!!! Great help and explanation!!
Please forgive me if this has been asked and solved before. I'm having a problem with GPS locking on this rom only. I tried updating the GPS config file but had no luck locking on. I'm in an area where with other roms I can typically lock onto about 7 or 8 satellites. Any help is greatly appreciated!
You tried gps fix or a-gps apps from the play store?
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estallings15 said:
You tried gps fix or a-gps apps from the play store?
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^this. It took me a few seconds but I was able to pick up around 10 or so satellites when I walked out just now without gps fix or any other app like that.
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estallings15 said:
You tried gps fix or a-gps apps from the play store?
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I did try using GPS Status to "reset" the GPS. It did VERY briefly find two satellites and then they disappeared. I've tried re-downloading the rom, wiping, etc. with no luck. I'm just bummed out cause I really like this rom but no GPS is a no-go for me.
Gps works. Try more apps. Get a fresh download. There are always more things to try.
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Thanks guys it is working. While I'm here can I add any T-Mobile wifi calling app for ICS to this rom?
pkmncole said:
Thanks guys it is working. While I'm here can I add any T-Mobile wifi calling app for ICS to this rom?
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http://d-h.st/2sq
Give that a flash and let me know how it goes.
pkmncole said:
Thanks guys it is working. While I'm here can I add any T-Mobile wifi calling app for ICS to this rom?
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You said it works..are you using an app from the app store, or is it working from the Rom itself? It's my favorite Rom but I rarely use GPS. I just wanna know in case I decide to use it.
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I did download GPS Status from the Play Store and I use navigation daily so it's pretty important to me. I don't know why sometimes it seems to see less or more in the same location but I used the turn by turn directions last night just fine. I'll let everyone know if I see any changes but right now it seems good.
I also flashed the Wi-Fi calling and it's working out, thank you. Looking forward to your future projects!
Every time i enable GPS i get the confirm box. Can i confirm that bleeping thing and have the phone remember so not to bother me again.
Normally i leave it off but a new ap i downloaded wont work without it enabled.
GPS On ... confirm, GPS On ... confirm, GPS On ... confirm... Use app. Turn off GPS.
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You can use the Android Power widget to enable GPS without the confirmation.
Does that turn on all 3 GPSs or just one. Btw what's the difference in the 3.
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I just added power widget and it added a grey bar that has no buttons. How do i install the.widget?
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I downloaded amother widget and all the button dows is take me to the sertings page with the confiem messages.
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beavermjr said:
I just added power widget and it added a grey bar that has no buttons. How do i install the.widget?
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Assuming this is just because you are on a ROM... just drop the widget where you want it and reboot and the buttons will appear
If you are using Tweakd then the stock widget wont display properly for some reason. On stock it just turns on the Standalone GPS services. You'll need to manually do the VZW and Google service.
then I guess I'm stuck with the phone the way it is. BTW, I thought Tweaked was the only ROM out there for those of us that have the latest OTA. If I am wrong, what are the alternatives?
The GPS toggle in the notification pulldown turns GPS on without the confirmation.
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The GPS toggle in the notification pulldown turns GPS on without the confirmation.
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Not the Verizon or Google GPSs.
Just FYI the verizon location service doesn't do anything unless you are using VZ navigator. The google location service is what estimates your location using cell towers and wifi. GPS is the precision location used for satellites.
If you have an app that needs location to work, then see if it needs a rough or exact location. You probably only need to turn one of those on.
I just leave VZW and Google location services on. Yeah maybe they can keep track of my location but their intentions are pretty benign.
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stueycaster said:
I just leave VZW and Google location services on. Yeah maybe they can keep track of my location but their intentions are pretty benign.
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That may be true but do you trust the feds demanding that info?
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That may be true but do you trust the feds demanding that info?
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It's not like I do anything illegal. I have nothing to worry about.
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Leaving those on drains your battery a bit...
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