Is anyone else experiencing issues with GPS not locking on das Bamf 1.7..???
I've done the GPS fix answer everything and nothing...
Thanks...
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This sounds really stupid but try not moving when you put in the address.. unless I'm out in the open my Google gps won't give me a route until I stand still
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I am having the same issues. If your GPS is locking right away what radio are you guys using?
This is annoying.... I have tried all possible GPS fixes there are out there and nothing at all works...
I am running the 1.16.00.042w_1 baseball firmware...
It's the news one... Is that what everyone else is running???
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I was having problems until I read into it a little. What I did was download the app GPS Status off of the android market. Once opened pressed menu, tools, manage A-GPS State. I clicked reset first then did the above again and then clicked the download option. Then I turned on all 3 gps settings (vzw, google, and local gps) and bam it just worked. I hope this helps a little.
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I've been having major issues with the GPS on my Inspire. I've tried multiple fixes and methods of locking on, and still nothing!
But then today, I tried using that Google Car Home app that includes GPS that you eventually have to pay for (after the trial period is over). When I used that, I was able to navigate decently, still not great, but good enough.
I've tried checking to see if there were any updates for Google Maps or the navigator, and I supposedly have the latest.
Anyone else have similar problems?
Have you tried the GPS fix created by AngelDeath?
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I've also used AD's fix and my results were great. I went from 3-4 mins for a lock outside down to 3-9 secs for a lock. I flashed the North America v1.0 zip since I travel a lot for work across country. I've only tested in my home area (Chicago), but from what I've read it works great everywhere else too.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1036253
Yeah I've tried that and I got the same results. The fact that the other GPS app was working fairly well leads me to believe the problem lies with Google Navigation...? It doesn't make sense why that would be messed up though. I've tried reinstalling it, I've tried stock, I've tried three different ROMs, still same results.
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Is there a revert file for this fix? I tried it and my gps went from fairly good to pretty bad...
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cropythy said:
Is there a revert file for this fix? I tried it and my gps went from fairly good to pretty bad...
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I think the only way would be to restore from a backup. I don't think AD has a revert.
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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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!!
Hello I'm running my g2x on an miui.us rom and my GPS literally takes fifteen minutes to lock Bo matter where I'm at. It always knows where I'm at on Google maps instantly but can never give me directions.I've tried the blister program and several gpsfix programs and NOTHING works. What else could bebwrong? What else can I dobthat might be successful? Please and thaank you I need to use my GPS everyday andbthisbis aggravating
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Well to get directions you need access to the internet so make sure you have wifi on or have mobile data other than edge because that's "wiked" slow...(damn i'm going to college in those island and now i'm saying wiked)
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Have you upgraded to the new baseband?
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Have you upgraded to the new baseband?
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Yeah that's the sad part I upgrades to the July 16 gingerbread bseband and its still slow as balls. I've tried.bloater and everything.I haven't tried manually editing the GPS config as I'm scared to mess it up. I might attempt to flash back to stock and wipe system a billion times to clear everything then reflash and see what happens bit I love miui.us too Mich and want to keep it...the inlet downside o have right now is GPS everything else is perfect
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my gps does not lock for some reason no matter what rom i try. can you guys help?
Did you clear your data/cache..? (Maps) How's your signal.what GPS are you using
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I am having a similar issue, but mine takes a good 10 minutes to lock on a signal. This is with a clear sky view and using google maps.
It seems to be getting worse lately. I am on Root66 with the bootloader still locked by the way.
I'm having the same issue as well. It was working like a champ before I flashed CM10.
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I truly think it's because we all know Samsung makes great phones, but they lack in the radio department.mine takes a while sometimes even with a clear view of the sky.I think a good update to fix these radio issues would help out allot, unless our xda community can step in before especially now with an unlocked Bootloader
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Try odining back to stock rooted. Fixed my gps after losing it in cm10
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jspidah said:
Try odining back to stock rooted. Fixed my gps after losing it in cm10
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This fixed my issues as well
I'm also seeing trouble with my gps not locking. It's only been in the last couple days, and I've changed nothing since the time that it had been perfect.
Makes me think there's something satellite or google related?
Download "GPS Test" app from the market. Open the app. Go into settings and clear AGPS, then update AGPS. That worked for me. Try that before you Odin back to stock.
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As previously stated, I am NOT using CM10... I tried to download "GPS Test" 5 times and got an error 491 all 5 times (with wifi on or off, did not matter).
EDIT: I restarted my phone and then it downloaded just fine... that is another annoying issue!
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My phone with the stock Rom would generally asquire a GPS lock quickly, but tended to lose it more often than other phones. However, on CM 10 I have had trouble locking as well. For me if I put my phone on the dashboard I usually get a lock in about thirty seconds. I know that doesn't fix it for you, but it is the workaround I've been using so far.
Put a modified gps.conf on.
Use fasterfix and pick a local NTP server.
Turn on google A-GPS (Location services).
It still doesn't lock through objects as well, but it's quick outdoors.
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Download "GPS Test" app from the market. Open the app. Go into settings and clear AGPS, then update AGPS. That worked for me. Try that before you Odin back to stock.
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I can confirm that this worked for me as well. Also, when I have locking issues in Maps or Waze, I just launch GPS Test and wait until the "In Use" # of satelittes is 2 or more. When I subsequently go back to Maps or Waze, I get an immediate lock.
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Put a modified gps.conf on.
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I wrote up a lot about this for my previous device, the htc mytouch 4g slide. See this thread for some gps.conf info:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=16822068
GPS is a real big deal for me, I use the smartphone to get to/from work daily, and my job takes me all over the country so I am never familiar with where I am.
The SGSIII locks quick and accurately outdoors with only gps turned on for location services.
Totally stock, and haven't put it through it's paces yet, but been wandering around in west virginia all day and it's been great.
Clear view of the sky is necessary for good gps function, so trying to use indoors or even under lots of trees is a stretch.
Outside, maybe in a parking lot or field, would be the best place to try to use gps.
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I found that flashing back to the actual verizon f2 build and then rooting without flashing a deodexed stock rom helped to retain gps with other TW roms like beans or synergy.
Right now I still think that CM10 is risky and you might need to flash stock back on your phone if things stop working like they used to.
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Download "GPS Test" app from the market. Open the app. Go into settings and clear AGPS, then update AGPS. That worked for me. Try that before you Odin back to stock.
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I came from the samsung fascinate which had horrible GPS service for the first 6 months. OTA's were sent out to fix it but it never really worked well. I tried all sorts of programs and configs and deleting files, etc, which might have helped some but never great until one of the devs fixed the issue in the kernel. After that I could get instant lock indoors/outdoors/cloudy skies/etc.... super annoying to go back to a crappy GPS.
joebrady119 said:
Download "GPS Test" app from the market. Open the app. Go into settings and clear AGPS, then update AGPS. That worked for me. Try that before you Odin back to stock.
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I tried this app, it didn't work as I had hoped. At first the app was successful at getting a quicker GPS lock than Maps, but after clearing & updating AGPS, it takes even LONGER for it to lock!
Has anyone else found another method to fix this?
PS: my phone is stock.
others have also suggested using Gps Status & Toolbox, similar to Gps Test.
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others have also suggested using Gps Status & Toolbox, similar to Gps Test.
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That's my preference for on the fly.
I took a look at the gps.conf file, seems like it could be better then it is stock at first brush.
Not sure how much or often I can give time at the moment, but tweaking it is on my list.
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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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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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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?
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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?
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http://d-h.st/2sq
Give that a flash and let me know how it goes.
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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?
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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!