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Loss of GPS after ATT stock rooted ROM

I lost my GPS after I ran the stock rooted ROM on one of two of my devices. The other one is working fine and gets a fix, but the second one doesn't ... I had InspireHD and then flashed to ATT stock rooted ROM, and one is working fine, and the other is not. I did a wipe\re-flashed the ROM but still not even the flashing GPS icon when I load a GPS app... ideas?
EDIT: there's a line in the performance file saying agps would that affect anything?

Try flashing this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=968689

bella92108 said:
I lost my GPS after I ran the stock rooted ROM on one of two of my devices. The other one is working fine and gets a fix, but the second one doesn't ... I had InspireHD and then flashed to ATT stock rooted ROM, and one is working fine, and the other is not. I did a wipe\re-flashed the ROM but still not even the flashing GPS icon when I load a GPS app... ideas?
EDIT: there's a line in the performance file saying agps would that affect anything?
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I had the same problem. the gps was on buy it would not pick up anything and the icon would not come up. I flashed back to stock and got it back. now im on the modified stock rom that gtg465x put together HERE with no issues at all.

could there be different build numbers already? or just a few phones out there with iffy gps hardware?

gtg465x said:
Try flashing this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=968689
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Didn't work to bring back the GPS. Other ideas?

I had to install an alternate gps.spade.so in /system/lib/hw to get GPS working on CM7. I'm guessing it's the same for this too.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=957336&page=11
You can see the file CM7_RC1_gpsfix.zip near the end of that page.

When I first flashed the ATT stock rooted rom (attn1's) I had no GPS (icon wouldn't even pop up).
I had to wipe/re-flash the InspiredHD rom and then flash the ATT stock rooted rom on top of the InspiredHD rom (no wipe/factory reset....although I did wipe the cache.)

bella92108 said:
Didn't work to bring back the GPS. Other ideas?
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Exchange it?

Same happened to me. Disable "use wireless networks". That worked like a charm for me. Locked on quickly and tracked without issue.
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lrs421 said:
Same happened to me. Disable "use wireless networks". That worked like a charm for me. Locked on quickly and tracked without issue.
Sent from my Inspire 4G or Desire HD or whatever this thing is called via XDA app.
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Yeah but then it's not using GPS it's using triangulation, so it's not really GPS, and not very accurate.

bella92108 said:
Yeah but then it's not using GPS it's using triangulation, so it's not really GPS, and not very accurate.
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After getting a lock with it off I was then able to re-engage it and still connected fine.
As far as not using the networks at all, honestly that's what I mostly always use now. Less bouncing around and tracking is accurate as hell for me in NYC. Strange,

bella92108 said:
Yeah but then it's not using GPS it's using triangulation, so it's not really GPS, and not very accurate.
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I thought that using wireless networks was AGPS not real GPS. If it is turned off that's when your using real GPS. At least that was my understanding when I had the captivate. The problem on the captivate was that when only using GPS satellites (real GPS) you could never get a lock. Correct me if I am wrong.

laxwillsch said:
I thought that using wireless networks was AGPS not real GPS. If it is turned off that's when your using real GPS. At least that was my understanding when I had the captivate. The problem on the captivate was that when only using GPS satellites (real GPS) you could never get a lock. Correct me if I am wrong.
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You're correct, the poster is using triangulation using cellular. It's never accurate to more than 900 meters (which is worthless for city navigation). It'll often guess and appear to be accurate, but in the end without using satellites there's no good accuracy.

Maybe my post wasn't clear. I use GPS Satellites only and uncheck wireless networks. Initially both were enaged and I couldn't get a lock, after unchecking wireless networks it locks almost immediately.

Same issue with mine...
On stock and on the downgrade rom after root, GPS works perfectly. When I load the rooted stock rom, it kills GPS and the icon will not even show up in maps or nav. GPS Test will not lock after an hour, even with "Use Wireless Networks" disabled. This has forced me back to stock until it gets fixed.

OK that's I think 4 confirmed cases.
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gunnyman said:
OK that's I think 4 confirmed cases.
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I tried to disable wireless networks and no worky :-(

Bella does gtg465x's stock ROM rooted image give you working GPS?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=968689

Are you using the stock kernel, last I tested it was on buzz's 1.2.
I'm runing stock kernel, will try again in 5 minutes and report back.

gunnyman said:
Bella does gtg465x's stock ROM rooted image give you working GPS?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=968689
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No sir. That was the first thing I tried :-(
I even wiped cache and restore. I am at the end of my rope here, even tried the GPS fix in another thread. I'm thinking it's going to need to be restored to retail-shelf original then start over?

GPS problem with CM7

Hi guys. I need a little help here please. I am running cm7 on my inspire 4g and for some reason my GPS doesn't wanna work anymore?
It rarely locks on a signal whereas it used to never have a problem and locked within 10 or 15 seconds.
I have tried different fixes. I tried the combined audio+GPS fix found on this forum. I've tried different kernels. I just can't get it to work!!!!
Can anybody please help me get my beloved GPS working again???
Pred
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Predtechhacker said:
Hi guys. I need a little help here please. I am running cm7 on my inspire 4g and for some reason my GPS doesn't wanna work anymore?
It rarely locks on a signal whereas it used to never have a problem and locked within 10 or 15 seconds.
I have tried different fixes. I tried the combined audio+GPS fix found on this forum. I've tried different kernels. I just can't get it to work!!!!
Can anybody please help me get my beloved GPS working again???
Pred
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i dont have an answer sorry, but this is a question for general section, this is not development related

I'm sorry. Ill repost appropriately.
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I am also having GPS problems with CM7. If I install any nightly past RC2, my GPS will not work. I can turn it on in the settings, but I never get the GPS icon to turn on.

I just tried a clean install of nightly 19 and the GPS work once, now it won't turn on again. I did a factory reset/wipe data/wipe dalvik cache, then installed the ROM and google apps. After installing the google apps, I tried google maps and the GPS did not work. I rebooted the phone, the GPS worked. Installed my apps again, now it won't turn on at all.
I am at a loss...any ideas?

I've also had tons of problems with CM7 GPS...hopefully they'll get it worked out.
Last night I did a full wipe and I thought I fixed it. But today again GPS is having trouble getting any locks at all. Tried changing radios as well.

Flashing this should help:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=973683
bottom of first post.

I was under the impression that the fix in OP was added to CM7 a few nightlies after RC1?

equlizer said:
Flashing this should help:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=973683
bottom of first post.
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Tried this, but it didn't help.

Billabong81 said:
I've also had tons of problems with CM7 GPS...hopefully they'll get it worked out.
Last night I did a full wipe and I thought I fixed it. But today again GPS is having trouble getting any locks at all. Tried changing radios as well.
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Does your GPS icon light up, or are you just not getting lock?

kgeissler said:
Does your GPS icon light up, or are you just not getting lock?
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I'm just not getting a lock. The GPS icon lights up and Google maps locates me immediately but it just won't lock onto a GPS satellite for some weird reason!!!!

equlizer said:
Flashing this should help:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=973683
bottom of first post.
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I tried flashing that a while back, and even tried it yet again just to be sure but still have no GPS. Google maps finds me instantly and gives me directions but it just won't lock on the damn GPS tracking!!!
:-(

Predtechhacker said:
I tried flashing that a while back, and even tried it yet again just to be sure but still have no GPS. Google maps finds me instantly and gives me directions but it just won't lock on the damn GPS tracking!!!
:-(
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Try this. Disable wireless networks and GPS. Reboot your phone. This time check GPS only, leave wireless networks unchecked. Then open "Maps" and see if you get a lock. If you do you can re-enable wireless networks and all should be well. Let me know.
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I didn't flash anything, but had this issue and fixed it by running gps status from the market.
HTC Inspire Clockwork Recovery * CM7(kang) * Eng S-Off

BelacNongaw said:
I didn't flash anything, but had this issue and fixed it by running gps status from the market.
HTC Inspire Clockwork Recovery * CM7(kang) * Eng S-Off
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Flashing GPS fix and running this app fixed it for me.

GPS works perfect for me on nightly 19. Didn't have to flash any GPS fixes, download anything from the Market, or perform any odd tasks to get it to work. It just worked. Running stock CM7 kernel and stock Inspire radio with Eng S-ON (haven't found a reason to flash another radio).

I have the problem where the GPS doesn't ever lock, even after a reboot. I will see a Fix on 12/12, but it never locks location. I loaded Core 4 with Gingerbread and it worked fine and locked in 16 seconds. It seems like there's an issue with the algorithm for finding the location or something.

How are you guys determining if you have a "lock" on your location?

So there actually is a problem. GPS works until you turn it off and then back on again. Fortunately is was just fixed according to the changelog, so tonight's nightly should be gtg.
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gtg465x said:
So there actually is a problem. GPS works until you turn it off and then back on again. Fortunately is was just fixed according to the changelog, so tonight's nightly should be gtg.
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Awesome! I really hope and pray that this issue is fixed. I really don't want to move away from CM7 because i HATE sense and the other roms all seem so poor in my eyes. I love what's being done at cyanogenmod and i can't wait until tonights build now!!!!!!
Here's hoping!

On my second inspire now... And I have gps problems again

I traded in my first Inspire for a replacement after the GPS started working less reliably after a couple weeks.
Now, a couple weeks into owning this one, I am (frustratingly) experiencing weird problems again.
Yesterday I tried using the GPS to navigate to a club in Baltimore... On the way down, I never got a solid gps lock in navigation. And, oddly enough, on the way back home, the lock was rock solid all the way.
I'm beginning to wonder if this is a defect with the Inspire itself, even though I haven't heard of many people having the same problems. The only "weird" thing I do with my GPS is use c:geo, a geocaching application... I'm wondering if this somehow tampers with GPS settings and starts to affect the gps tracking itself?
I do not use a case. I have not rooted or flashed the phone (nor did I on the previous model).. I really can't think about much else that I might be doing that coudl be affecting the gps.
Anyone have any ideas?

magnumforce2006 said:
I traded in my first Inspire for a replacement after the GPS started working less reliably after a couple weeks.
Now, a couple weeks into owning this one, I am (frustraingly) experiencing weird problems again.
Yesterday I tried using the GPS to navigate to a club in Baltimore... On the way down, I never got a solid gps lock in navigation. And, oddly enough, on the way back home, the lock was rock solid all the way.
I'm beginning to wonder if this is a defect with the Inspire itself, even though I haven't heard of many people having the same problems. The only "weird" thing I do with my GPS is use c:geo, a geocaching application... I'm wondering if this somehow tampers with GPS settings and starts to affect the gps tracking itself?
I do not use a case. I have not rooted or flashed the phone (nor did I on the previous model).. I really can't think about much else that I might be doing that coudl be affecting the gps.
Anyone have any ideas?
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Go into your settings, location and then uncheck "use wireless networks". Try that and see how it works.
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I will try this later, but I hesitate to say that'd be the problem, when GPS test was only pulling 3-4 satellites earlier today. (under normal conditions it will get twice that easily after a few seconds).
I feel like if this hardware problem was this widespread (that an entire generation of GPS' started going bad on the inspires) more people would be talking about it... And yet I see very little discussion of this happening. Are people just not using their GPS' that much? lol

In my ecperience not all Roms have the greatest GPS for whatever reason.
Use various ones, the one in my signature is a good place to start.

legend221 said:
In my ecperience not all Roms have the greatest GPS for whatever reason.
Use various ones, the one in my signature is a good place to start.
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As I said in the OP, I am not even rooted. Using the stock ROM.

Never mind. Re read the op....
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Intermittent quality all the way home from work, even with "use wireless networks" turned off. By the end of the trip it could no longer hold a lock.
So frustrating. I would return this one, but for what? Another couple weeks and I'll be having the same problems.

Welp, rooted and flashed last night to Stock ROM Optimized, flashed LeeDroid 2.2.2. Kernel, applied this fix http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=997647, and I still couldn't get a strong lock on the way to work today.
This is baffling to me. I guess I just won't be using the Inspire's GPS a whole lot, which is a shame, because it's a perfect phone otherwise.

magnumforce2006 said:
Welp, rooted and flashed last night to Stock ROM Optimized, flashed LeeDroid 2.2.2. Kernel, applied this fix http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=997647, and I still couldn't get a strong lock on the way to work today.
This is baffling to me. I guess I just won't be using the Inspire's GPS a whole lot, which is a shame, because it's a perfect phone otherwise.
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Flash the new miui and follow the setup instructions exactly. Lock was a second or 2 for me!

mj0528 said:
Flash the new miui and follow the setup instructions exactly. Lock was a second or 2 for me!
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Could I have a link to exactly what you're talking about?

magnumforce2006 said:
Could I have a link to exactly what you're talking about?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=969436

magnumforce2006 said:
Welp, rooted and flashed last night to Stock ROM Optimized, flashed LeeDroid 2.2.2. Kernel, applied this fix http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=997647, and I still couldn't get a strong lock on the way to work today.
This is baffling to me. I guess I just won't be using the Inspire's GPS a whole lot, which is a shame, because it's a perfect phone otherwise.
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I have this exact same setup on my phone, same Rom, same kernel, and my gps didnt work. I reflashed the stock radio and now i get a lock in under 3 seconds. Give that a try.
Almost forgot I used THIS method to flash the radio, if that matters...
*BE VERY CAREFUL WITH THIS PROCESS YOU CAN BRICK YOUR PHONE WITH A CORRUPT RADIO.IMG*
To flash a radio using hboot with radio S-OFF you can simply take the zip file PD98IMG.zip from the hack kit (Thanks ATTN1) and remove the radio.img file from it using winrar or 7zip, and put a new radio.img from elsewhere in the zip named radio.img and using store (NO) compression. Make sure it is named exactly PD98IMG.zip and put it on the root of your sdcard. Reboot your phone into hboot and the new radio will prompt you to load. Press volume up on the phone and it will load automatically and ask you to press power to reboot.
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Since your flashing the stock radio no need to take any radio.img file out or put a new one in, just simply flash the PD98IMG.zip in hboot

tdesbien31 said:
I have this exact same setup on my phone, same Rom, same kernel, and my gps didnt work. I reflashed the stock radio and now i get a lock in under 3 seconds. Give that a try.
Almost forgot I used THIS method to flash the radio, if that matters...
Since your flashing the stock radio no need to take any radio.img file out or put a new one in, just simply flash the PD98IMG.zip in hboot
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Yeahp, I'm gonna give this a try tonight, fingers crossed.
What did you use before the Stock Rom Optimized (and leedroid kernel)? I came straight from stock, and was already having problems so... hmph.

magnumforce2006 said:
Yeahp, I'm gonna give this a try tonight, fingers crossed.
What did you use before the Stock Rom Optimized (and leedroid kernel)? I came straight from stock, and was already having problems so... hmph.
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I ran alot of other roms, and noone of them were working for me, never got around to trying anything to fix it until i came across someone who reflashed the radio and it worked using the Stock Optomized rom in the thread, so figured id give it a try low and behold it worked for me as well.

Re-flashed the radio last night, don't think it made much of a difference.
Navigation to work today was spotty... Hanging at spots, and never getting a very solid lock (the circle around the little blue arrow would remain probably 20-30 meters large or more). When viewing GPS status I'll usually be anywhere from 4-8 satellites.
I dunno... maybe I'm expecting too much? It has been cloudy/rainy here the past few days, and maybe that's just really affecting it.
I just know that when I first got this phone (and the last one) I'd have strong locks very quickly that would stay strong for the majority of the trip... And it never seemed very weather dependant. *shrugs*

Be happy you get a GPS lock lol, i owned the Captivate for about 5 months and got 1 lock the entire time mo matter what fixes i tried, and the 1 lock was the day i got it.

tdesbien31 said:
Be happy you get a GPS lock lol, i owned the Captivate for about 5 months and got 1 lock the entire time mo matter what fixes i tried, and the 1 lock was the day i got it.
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Yeah, I guess inconsistently functional is better than nothing. I just don't get why I'm having these problems, when most Inspire owners seem to have perfect GPS still.
I might try trading in for ONE MORE model, just to see what happens... HTC's warranty should cover me for 9 months, right?

magnumforce2006 said:
Yeah, I guess inconsistently functional is better than nothing. I just don't get why I'm having these problems, when most Inspire owners seem to have perfect GPS still.
I might try trading in for ONE MORE model, just to see what happens... HTC's warranty should cover me for 9 months, right?
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Your guarantee from AT&T itself is 30 days exchange for anything policy regardless. Trade it in for a different phone or another Inspire.
Just make sure you follow the back to stock flashing instructions in development thread before you take it in just in case they want to be assholes about you having alternate software running.

You should try GPS Status from the market.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.eclipsim.gpsstatus2&feature=search_result
It downloads new AGPS info like once a day if you want it to and has quickened up my fixes a whole bunch. I would try D/L'ing the app, clearing the exsisting AGPS data through the app, and D/L'ing the data new.

Faster fix from the market works awesome to and always fixs my gps after a new rom install .
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GPS issue...

I have noticed that my GPS hasn't worked on the past few roms that ive installed. Even when restoring a Rom that previously had working GPS, the GPS no longer works. Anyone know a fix for this? I am currently running the tpc stock rooted optimized v2.
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Have you tried to reflash your radio?
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I would also say make sure your doing a proper wipe when your flashing. And also that your using the recommended radio for the rom your using.

My gps works fine, using coredroid ... I did a full wipe though before installing

I full wipe before each install or restore. Gonna try radio reflash and see if that helps.
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jadewolf05 said:
I have noticed that my GPS hasn't worked on the past few roms that ive installed. Even when restoring a Rom that previously had working GPS, the GPS no longer works. Anyone know a fix for this? I am currently running the tpc stock rooted optimized v2.
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doesn't turn on at all, or can't get a decent lock? If can't get a decent lock, trying GPSFIX / GPS essentials n all that? Just looking for clarification what the loss of functionality is.

Hi meiguoguizi..
Try "GPS scripts" .. it fixed my similar issue with latest Radio. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1036253

Thanks!
vibhma said:
Hi meiguoguizi..
Try "GPS scripts" .. it fixed my similar issue with latest Radio. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1036253
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But I'm not the OP . I am into GPS stuff tho this is cool . I am on my way to work but will check this out.
I have found that when my historical GPS data is wiped I have to use market apps like GPS Fix or GPS Essentials as an aid to getting lock again. I don't know if these really do anything...what it does do is have you watching the screen standing outside with open sky for 10 or so minutes as the # of satellites increases until it gets me within a 7 or so meter accuracy radius (lock). Then GPS behaves much better going forward with quicker acquisition times and such.

I had the same issue, reflashing the stock radio worked for me. This happened across several ROMs so I am not sure when the problems started. The ROM I am using now works best with the stock radio, flashed it and all problems were gone. I used GPS Status to lock, now I lock within seconds.

Alteros said:
I had the same issue, reflashing the stock radio worked for me. This happened across several ROMs so I am not sure when the problems started. The ROM I am using now works best with the stock radio, flashed it and all problems were gone. I used GPS Status to lock, now I lock within seconds.
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My gps stopped working on my first Inspire. Got spotty, then died completely, no matter what ROM. I restored to stock with s-on, same issue. Brought it to a warranty center and exchanged it. The new one locks better than the.old one ever did (and I thought the old was great) and has worked fine ever since. Might just be a bad chip.
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vibhma said:
Hi meiguoguizi..
Try "GPS scripts" .. it fixed my similar issue with latest Radio. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1036253
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Since this was developed for Gingerbread, and I'm still stock, I think I will wait either until I root, or get the OTA if not rooted, then try this out .
I have noticed, or seem to have, that when I am not toggling my GPS on and off as much over time the more accurate and quick it gets. I had profiles toggling it based on conditions. I started getting rid of those conditions vs. GPS, and I get locks much quicker. Of course it sucks the battery big time, but I am plugged in a lot. And I have a quick toggle I just have to keep in mind if I'm out and don't really need it and need the battery instead.

After changing several Roms I lost my GPS as well. First I did a full wipe, factory reset, all cashe, ect. Did a clean install (with certain roms I found having a clean reboot between installing add-ons helps). I then Installed the GPS Script for US ran the GPS Test App free from the market and get a lock on 9+ sats in under 25 sec.

no one mentioned this when they brought up reflashing hte radio, but make sure you have a matching RIL for the radio. i've had so many headaches over gps that were fixed by making sure i have the right RIL lol. for an easy way to download and flash RIL, check out the gtg4556 (i think thats right) section in ROM Manager and look for the RIL flasher. AWESOME tooL

Finally got around to fooling with this thing... lol... GPS is working again. I decided to go ahead and unroot to make sure it wasn't a hardware issue and it wasn't. Started working again when put back to stock. So, I rerooted and its still working. I'm assuming it was a radio mixup between roms or something. Thanks for all the responses.
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Conversely
jadewolf05 said:
Finally got around to fooling with this thing... lol... GPS is working again. I decided to go ahead and unroot to make sure it wasn't a hardware issue and it wasn't. Started working again when put back to stock. So, I rerooted and its still working. I'm assuming it was a radio mixup between roms or something. Thanks for all the responses.
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Since I flashed the radio / ROM combination in my sig my GPS is behaving like one would expect. I had an HTC Tilt1 one and the GPS was good. I have been disappointed with the performance of the Inspire's GPS, but no longer. Locks under 10 seconds and sometimes under 5. Good. I like it when things like this are resolved.

If your gps stops working altogether, you can usually fix it by just re-flashing the radio. You don't need to unroot and go back to stock.
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GPS lock

I need help. I have read all of the GPS threads and tried different cfg's but none of them work.
I tried wiping just the dalvik cache, flashing newer cfg's, tried different GPS apps and to no avail cannot get the GPS lock at all.
I am short of taking a hammer and smashing my Inspire into the ground.
I am running Cyanogen mod 9. Running radio 26.11.4.21.M. Everything on this Rom works perfect except GPS.
Can someone help me out and point me in the direction I need to go. Thx.
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Rocketdogg said:
I need help. I have read all of the GPS threads and tried different cfg's but none of them work.
I tried wiping just the dalvik cache, flashing newer cfg's, tried different GPS apps and to no avail cannot get the GPS lock at all.
I am short of taking a hammer and smashing my Inspire into the ground.
I am running Cyanogen mod 9. Running radio 26.11.4.21.M. Everything on this Rom works perfect except GPS.
Can someone help me out and point me in the direction I need to go. Thx.
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Use something to open up the flash cover, then clean up the little gold contacts on the flash cover with rubbing alcohol. Take a look at the contacts on the motherboard and make sure it isn't crushed. If they are, then you should probably get a warranty fix done.

I had the same issue with GPS rarely getting a lock. I flashed the agps method in CWM, then installed GPS Status apk to monitor the satellites as they are learned. It takes anywhere from a 5-15 minutes in my experience, but it works every time now. Usually get around 9 satellites in my location.
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I discovered recently that a silicone cover and gps do NOT go well together. On my device gps locks in about 10 seconds without the cover on... It has never locked with the cover on and I dont think it ever will...
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FoxxMD said:
I discovered recently that a silicone cover and gps do NOT go well together. On my device gps locks in about 10 seconds without the cover on... It has never locked with the cover on and I dont think it ever will...
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You can probably fix the issue by cutting the case so that the whole plastic flash cover is exposed. Not pretty, but it fixes the gps issues.
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I like to open Google Maps and then turn off data and GPS. I then turn on data and GPS and wait for the status icon to turn blue. That usually works for me.

I had the same issue with an Att branded case. I now use an otter case and it locks pretty fast. Still not ad good as no case but at least it works. I have read some people have good luck with the "platinum" case from best buy. It doesn't cover the flash/speaker/camera area.

The otter box sounds like a better solution... cutting the case is by no means aesthetically pleasing
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I have same problem. Phone locks the sattelites. but never gives my location

I have a Speck Candy case and have no issues with GPS lock.
Thanks, Nylo
Rooted AT&T GB233 Inspire

No ics Rom in my phone has working GPS. Getting a lock isn't a problem. The problem is while using navigation, the signal is lost after 5 minutes. I've tried every ics Rom, same thing. Also flashed every possible fix, no go. Yet GPS status shows 8-10 locks. Gingerbread Roms are solid regardless of which ones I use, never a signal lost. Must be an ics problem, or some of us have some sort of different chipset or something. Also flashed every radio I could find, same result. Ics= signal lost, gb= flawless gps
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punkkloser said:
No ics Rom in my phone has working GPS. Getting a lock isn't a problem. The problem is while using navigation, the signal is lost after 5 minutes. I've tried every ics Rom, same thing. Also flashed every possible fix, no go. Yet GPS status shows 8-10 locks. Gingerbread Roms are solid regardless of which ones I use, never a signal lost. Must be an ics problem, or some of us have some sort of different chipset or something. Also flashed every radio I could find, same result. Ics= signal lost, gb= flawless gps
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Agreed, but if you just toggle your GPS off and on when it loses lock, it will re-lock and stay locked for the duration of use. Small inconvenience to be able to enjoy ICS on my Inspire IMO.
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