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GPS problem

Hey folks. Using the OTA for rooted phones. My.GPS doesn't lock for ****.
The only.time I get a decent lock.OS when using the navigation and the it seems to take forever. Any suggestions on how to remedy this.
Thanks!
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Are you running the updated baseband?
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Updated baseband and bad gps
I have CM7 and the updated baseband and just went for a run and was not able to get runkeeper to pick up my location until the end. I just tried bloater again, I'll let you know if that fixes things.

I experienced the same thing when I came from EB 2.3.3. Went to ROM Manager and used Fix Permissions. Seemed to lock much quicker after that, don't know why.

[Q] GPS only works on MIUI

Ever since I have rooted my Inspire I have tried many different ROMs, and the only one where the GPS locks consistently for.me has been the MIUI rom. Any other ROM either gives me a GPS lock some of the time or not at all.
I have tried many things to get.GPS to work on other ROMs. I've tried GPS status, FasterFix, clearing EFS data, editing the gps.conf file in /system/etc, and even copying the gps.conf file from MIUI to other ROMs, but nothing seems to work.
What is it about MIUI that make the gps work much better in that ROM than other ROMs? I like Sense and I don't really want to use MIUI but I miss my gps.
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I should also mention that I live in the southeastern US.
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codyg1985 said:
Ever since I have rooted my Inspire I have tried many different ROMs, and the only one where the GPS locks consistently for.me has been the MIUI rom. Any other ROM either gives me a GPS lock some of the time or not at all.
I have tried many things to get.GPS to work on other ROMs. I've tried GPS status, FasterFix, clearing EFS data, editing the gps.conf file in /system/etc, and even copying the gps.conf file from MIUI to other ROMs, but nothing seems to work.
What is it about MIUI that make the gps work much better in that ROM than other ROMs? I like Sense and I don't really want to use MIUI but I miss my gps.
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Try installing death's GPS fix. Mount system and data in CWM before installing. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=11342772&postcount=1
Also, reflashing the radio sometimes helps.

I tried both angeldeath's North America and Southeast gps scripts and all I got was one satellite max in GPS status. I did mount system and data each time I applied the update in CWM.
I am now running Inspired Ace 1.0.1 FWIW.
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codyg1985 said:
I tried both angeldeath's North America and Southeast gps scripts and all I got was one satellite max in GPS status. I did mount system and data each time I applied the update in CWM.
I am now running Inspired Ace 1.0.1 FWIW.
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Did you try reflashing your radio?
What ROMs are you have GPS problems with? You said all but MIUI, but which ones specifically?

I have tried flashing different radios and RILs to see if they work per the Inspire radio thread. I will try reflashing and see if that helps.
I have used CM7.0.1, CM7.0.2, CM 7.1 RC 1, Android Revolution HD 5.1x, Inspired Ace 1.0.1, and Inspired AOSP RC1. Each version of MIUI I have tried works. I have tried 1.7.22 and 1.7.16 (I think that's the version number).
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try a better gps
try a better gps

I reflashed the radio and I got 2 satellites after standing outside in the same spot for about a minute.
I should also mention that fast boot is turned off.
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codyg1985 said:
I reflashed the radio and I got 2 satellites after standing outside in the same spot for about a minute.
I should also mention that fast boot is turned off.
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Do you have a case on your phone? The GPS antenna is located behind in the vicinity of the camera flash. I've seen reports that some cases interfere with GPS reception. Try taking the case off just to get a lock. Won't hurt.

I don't have a case for my phone. I have seen threads where you take the plastic cover off the back that.surrounds the camera flash, straighten put the springs that.touch the contacts, and reapply the cover. I have not been brave enough to try that. Plus, if gps just works in MIUI bit not any other rom, then that tells me that it is a software issue.
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codyg1985 said:
I don't have a case for my phone. I have seen threads where you take the plastic cover off the back that.surrounds the camera flash, straighten put the springs that.touch the contacts, and reapply the cover. I have not been brave enough to try that. Plus, if gps just works in MIUI bit not any other rom, then that tells me that it is a software issue.
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Cool. Yeah I've see that hardware fix too. Luckily my GPS is functioning, particularly with AngelDeath. Weird problem only works on one ROM. Well good luck. I hate it when GPS isn't working properly.

meiguoguizi said:
Cool. Yeah I've see that hardware fix too. Luckily my GPS is functioning, particularly with AngelDeath. Weird problem only works on one ROM. Well good luck. I hate it when GPS isn't working properly.
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Which ROM does GPS work properly for you?
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codyg1985 said:
Which ROM does GPS work properly for you?
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GPS has worked on all of them...I currently have 4 Sense based 4 ROMS on my phone now that are in my sig. I have only rolled Sense based ROMs. Every one of them have essentially worked good, and they work better with AngelDeath. My worst experience was stock back a few months ago, but just this morning I flashed a rooted/leaked AT&T GB RUU with the bloat stripped, and GPS works acceptable/good on it without AngelDeath.

Which ROM did you just install? I am downloading the one that Gene Poole posted this morning to give it a whirl. Hopefully I will have better luck with that one.
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codyg1985 said:
Which ROM did you just install? I am downloading the one that Gene Poole posted this morning to give it a whirl. Hopefully I will have better luck with that one.
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This one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192372
I saw GenePoole's. That's cool he put one out.

It looks like GenePoole's ROM does much better with GPS than with others I have tried. I can get 5-6 satellites with it, which is not optimal, but better than nothing. I will try AngelDeath's scripts if I am not satisfied with the accuracy. Which script did you use; the North America script or the region specific one?

codyg1985 said:
It looks like GenePoole's ROM does much better with GPS than with others I have tried. I can get 5-6 satellites with it, which is not optimal, but better than nothing. I will try AngelDeath's scripts if I am not satisfied with the accuracy. Which script did you use; the North America script or the region specific one?
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Region specific for me.

FixedGps,simple mobile problem!

When i use to have tmobile network my gps use to work now that i have move to simple mobile my gps dont work it always saying looking for gps ...i thought it was the rom so i flash to another rom and i get the same result ...is it the network or what you think?
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Ok my gps start working what I did is leave my gps on and I start driving around for 30mins. Ur gps should be syc if u put a adress gps mite say looking for gps signal u jist wait it will start working anytime soon just know u wipl spend some gas lolz I only spend 10$ usd

Try buying GPS Aids Donate. Use the GPS Doctor. Afterwards, turn on GPS Status in the app, and it will locate satellites around you. That should get you to lock on perfectly.

bkoon1218 said:
Try buying GPS Aids Donate. Use the GPS Doctor. Afterwards, turn on GPS Status in the app, and it will locate satellites around you. That should get you to lock on perfectly.
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Will try it out ...
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bkoon1218 said:
Try buying GPS Aids Donate. Use the GPS Doctor. Afterwards, turn on GPS Status in the app, and it will locate satellites around you. That should get you to lock on perfectly.
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I have done wath you say and it doenst fix it ... anyother ideas what could be causing this?
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I'm having the same issue. Unlocked phone on ATT. Running BSGS. Have tried GPS Doctor, GPS Status and GPS Aid Donate. Phone won't download the xtra data. None of these programs have worked. Anyone else unlocked running GB on a network other the TMOB getting GPS to work and if so HOW?

I too can't download xtra data, however I do get GPS fix after 5 min or so. Totally unacceptable but haven't been able to fix it.
I live outside USA so my carrier is not T-Mobile
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Have yall try to flash to a froyo rom?
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jglm4u said:
Have yall try to flash to a froyo rom?
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I don't want to have it work on FROYO I want to get it to work on GB so no I have not flashed back.
If anyone has any ideas please let us know!

hechoen said:
I'm having the same issue. Unlocked phone on ATT. Running BSGS. Have tried GPS Doctor, GPS Status and GPS Aid Donate. Phone won't download the xtra data. None of these programs have worked. Anyone else unlocked running GB on a network other the TMOB getting GPS to work and if so HOW?
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As far as I know u gotta pay for Gps in att
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if gps aids v3 doesnt work, try v2. for all of my phones, 3 doesnt work, so i always use gps aids v2 and i have never had a problem. all that you have to do is go to gps doctor and click regenerate and you should be good to go.

jager
I've tried GPS Donate V2 and it just gets stuck on checking license. I know you like the program and all but I've tried others with the same result. I'm gonna call att and see if the problem is on there end. Just seems really unlikely. How could they shut off a GPS chip?

hechoen said:
jager
I've tried GPS Donate V2 and it just gets stuck on checking license. I know you like the program and all but I've tried others with the same result. I'm gonna call att and see if the problem is on there end. Just seems really unlikely. How could they shut off a GPS chip?
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I dont get stuck but it just say fail ...gps aids.doesnt work for me...i have reset my phone i have unrooted i went to stock rom nothing flash back to gb and still dont work ... sucks ..
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just tried my gf phone(atrix from att on att) and it locks on fine. She is not paying for att nav. just used google nav no problems. This GPS chip in my phone is really getting to me. It worked great until I unlocked and or went to GB. Did both at roughly the same time. Don't know what else to try.

If it got stuck on checking license, install v3 and then install v2 without uninstalling v3. Should work then.
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Should being the key word. Tried it both ways and still gets stuck on checking license. I'll email the developer and get it straightened out. I'm starting to think it may have something to do with unlocking the phone. Stranger things have happened. Thanks

[Q] GPS very slow outside the US

Hi everyone
I live in Georgia and have SIM Unlocked G2X , currently running owan's CM9 and Harsh latest OC kernel. My GPS gets a lock after 2+ minutes
I tried my gps.conf file that I was using on my captivate (I was getting instant locks with that conf) and still no go.
I get same performance on both GB and ICS ROM-s
any ideas?

I have same problem. It looks like AGPS on the G2x is broken. I run CM7.

Use bloater to adjust your GPS setups. Also check your build.prop for things pushing GPS signal to the us.
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kwes1020 said:
Use bloater to adjust your GPS setups. Also check your build.prop for things pushing GPS signal to the us.
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Thanks man, I will try that and write back

Gps not locking

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!

GPS
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.

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 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.

manywelps said:
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.

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 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.

Johnnybee said:
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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