After a lot of fiddling, I've found a fairly easy way of fixing the GPS on this device. gps.conf has two lines of code which make a lock nearly impossible. Anyways, here's the fix. Use root explorer to navigate to /etc and find "gps.conf". Mount as r/w, and long press gps.conf. Select "Open in text editor". Scroll down to
# For SUPL SUPPORT, set the following SUPL_HOST=lbs.geo.t-mobile.com SUPL_PORT=7275
Change
lbs.geo.t-mobile.com
to
supl.google.com
and change
SUPL_PORT=7275
to
SUPL_PORT=7276
Hit the back button, this will save the changes and create a backup of gps.conf which will be named gps.conf.bak . Restart the phone, and use the free GPS TEST app from the market to test the gps. You SHOULD be getting a lock within 5-10 seconds.
Enjoy your fixed gps!
didn't work for me
Worked! instant lock thank you thank you!
Didn't work for me... I'm on the latest CM7 nightly. I'll give it a try on the stock ROM.
NightH4wk12 said:
didn't work for me
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Please, give some specifics. What rom are you using?
FatalityBoyZahy said:
Didn't work for me... I'm on the latest CM7 nightly. I'll give it a try on the stock ROM.
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Hmm, well, stock rom has hiddenmenu, which is a different fix, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1079304 I believe.
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Please, give some specifics. What rom are you using?
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Im on Miui 1.8.5 (now im on 1.8.12) didn't work for me.
however i found this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1085354
and it worked perfectly
NightH4wk12 said:
Im on Miui 1.8.5 (now im on 1.8.12) didn't work for me.
however i found this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1085354
and it worked perfectly
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Yeah, this was mostly geared towards Cyanogen, I didn't expect this to work with Miui, its totally different. I'm glad you fixed your issue though
using cm7 nightly (build#107) after editing settings to your specifications i get an error message when i attempt to save...and if i save it anyway it defaults back to original settings
crazythumbs23 said:
using cm7 nightly (build#107) after editing settings to your specifications i get an error message when i attempt to save...and if i save it anyway it defaults back to original settings
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Which error messsage?
I only tried once but this seemed to work for me. Thank you!
Running CM7 Nightly July 25.
knickfan5745 said:
I only tried once but this seemed to work for me. Thank you!
Running CM7 Nightly July 25.
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No Problem, but I suggest you update to latest nightlies (they're much better), and then redo this fix.
Ankisaurus said:
No Problem, but I suggest you update to latest nightlies (they're much better), and then redo this fix.
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I would but whenever I install a nightly over another, there are always little problems and the battery life seems worse. (Yes, I did do a fix permissions.) So I have to do a full wipe whenever I install which is a bit of a PITA. (Apps, settings, themes, layout, etc).
Anyone have any suggestions if this doesn't work? I run CM7 RC1 and have done this fix but still rarely get a fix and when it does work it takes 15 minutes. I also had the problem on stock. It doesn't seem like hardware though because using GPS Status, I can see that I get a lock on 6 satellites or more, but it just won't lock on a location. It should after at least 4, so there seems to be an underlying software issue that carried over from stock to CM.
YUP!
Ankisaurus said:
After a lot of fiddling, I've found a fairly easy way of fixing the GPS on this device. gps.conf has two lines of code which make a lock nearly impossible. Anyways, here's the fix. Use root explorer to navigate to /etc and find "gps.conf". Mount as r/w, and long press gps.conf. Select "Open in text editor". Scroll down to
# For SUPL SUPPORT, set the following SUPL_HOST=lbs.geo.t-mobile.com SUPL_PORT=7275
Change
lbs.geo.t-mobile.com
to
supl.google.com
and change
SUPL_PORT=7275
to
SUPL_PORT=7276
Hit the back button, this will save the changes and create a backup of gps.conf which will be named gps.conf.bak . Restart the phone, and use the free GPS TEST app from the market to test the gps. You SHOULD be getting a lock within 5-10 seconds.
Enjoy your fixed gps!
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I was about to post almost exactly the same thing. The only difference is I stuck the same port 7275, but changed over to the supl.google.com server. I think 7276 is not encrypted.
In the past I was not able to get a GPS sync from my balcony, but with the Google SUPL server, I got a sync in about 30s.
I'm in Canada and it makes sense. When I was down in the US, my sync was a lot faster off the T-mobile servers, but I think Google servers covers worldwide.
smoothmoose said:
I was about to post almost exactly the same thing. The only difference is I stuck the same port 7275, but changed over to the supl.google.com server. I think 7276 is not encrypted.
In the past I was not able to get a GPS sync from my balcony, but with the Google SUPL server, I got a sync in about 30s.
I'm in Canada and it makes sense. When I was down in the US, my sync was a lot faster off the T-mobile servers, but I think Google servers covers worldwide.
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That port didn't work for some reason. I'm also in Canada. I assume you have a de-branded "o2x" from Wind Mobile? Yeah, google's servers cover quite a bit more.
Yup using the wind debranded g2x.
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Using cm7 nightly 8/23
1 sat in 20s
4sats in 2 minutes but no GPS lock
Live in Cleveland
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tylerwatt12 said:
Using cm7 nightly 8/23
1 sat in 20s
4sats in 2 minutes but no GPS lock
Live in Cleveland
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Try to get a lock with maps? How many signal bars?
Wow, thanks for that m8
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Related
I'm writing for 2 reasons.
1). The zip file in the current AOSP VVM fix is outdated and you'll end up with either the Ghost notification and a notification to update VVM, which will fail
2). There are too many GPS fixes that just don't work
If you didn't make a Nandroid of your phone, Stock/Rooted, find on on here and flash it, after you make a nandroid of your current setup.
Once you're in Stock/Rooted, open market and make sure VVM is updated. Then d/l Titanium Backup and make a backup of VVM.
Now, nandroid back to your AOSP setup, and extract the app from the Titanium .apk backup.
The actual name is com.coremobility.app.vnotes-6334abeb61350a3ac2629cb6dc18c56e.apk.gz
Unzip that and extract com.coremobility.app.vnotes-6334abeb61350a3ac2629cb6dc18c56e.apk to your sd card. Using Root Explorer, or whatever you use, install the apk.
Open TB, and restore data.
Open VVM, compose a message to yourself.
Done
For GPS Fix, I do the same thing. Go to my Stock/Rooted ROM
D/L GPS Status
Open Maps, and get your location
Open GPS Status, click on menu > tools > manage AGPS
Click clear, then repeat and this time click Download Data.
You'll get a lock.
Open dialer and dial ##GPSCLRX#
Then put your MSL in the password box (You need MSL Reader form the market for this)
the phone reboots.
Then reflash your current AOSP Nandroid, go to maps, then go to GPS Status again, and d/l the data. You should get a lock!
HipKat said:
I'm writing for 2 reasons.
2). There are too many GPS fixes that just done work
For GPS Fix, I do the same thing. Go to my Stock/Rooted ROM
D/L GPS Status
Open Maps, and get your location
Open GPS Status, click on menu > tools > manage AGPS
Click clear, then repeat and this time click Download Data.
You'll get a lock.
Open dialer and dial ##GPSCLRX#
Then put your MSL in the password box (You need MSL Reader form the market for this)
the phone reboots.
Then reflash your current AOSP Nandroid, go to maps, then go to GPS Status again, and d/l the data. You should get a lock!
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I tried that GPS fix twice with no luck/lock. Plus its a bit of a hassle and pain if you dont have a nandroid of a sense rom. Also I found using the GPS status program, I had to release and refetch the AGPS data every few days and was often a unable to lock.
However galandy has made an impressive GPS flashable fix found {here} - all credit going to the original developer of this.
I get instant GPS lock, 1-2 flashes from the GPS icon on CM7 Nightly (newest d/led at midnight) and I'm locked.
There are several listed in the post. I used **NEW** - Qualcomm Vision GPS Driver v1.1 (recommended)
The Galandy fix didn't work for me and a bunch of people who've posted said the same thing. (Not to take anything away from his fixes, they were genius)
The whole idea of what I posted is you gotta have a sense ROM, and some of the custom ROMS have the epst bug, where the code does nothing in the Dialer. Hence my saying to use a stock/rooted ROM, which will always work.
HipKat said:
The Galandy fix didn't work for me and a bunch of people who've posted said the same thing. (Not to take anything away from his fixes, they were genius)
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I was unaware of this method not working, I have used his fix on at least 20 EvO's without an issue.
HipKat said:
The whole idea of what I posted is you gotta have a sense ROM, and some of the custom ROMS have the epst bug, where the code does nothing in the Dialer.
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I understand the idea of your post, I was merely trying to add another suggestion to your post for the people out there that don't have a nand'ed stock/sense rom (such as myself), or that did not want to flash one.
I understand that most roms out there do not have the correct/working ESPT. Please do not let my post count here lead you to believe that I don't know about our beloved EvO's.
HipKat said:
Hence my saying to use a stock/rooted ROM, which will always work.
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As I stated in my OP I was unsuccessful in my stock/sense rom fix attempts.
But if my advise/help is not needed/appreciated on this thread, then I shall go elsewhere.
Good Day
That's hardly the case, and I don' even know why you'd say that.
Explaining why I posted this shouldn't be discouraging you or anyone else.
HipKat said:
That's hardly the case, and I don' even know why you'd say that.
Explaining why I posted this shouldn't be discouraging you or anyone else.
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I apologize if this has come off dickish. There is no tone when text is involved (the current mood/attitude of the reader fills in the tone of the original poster) and I perceived this as a bash to my alternative.
I hear ya, not all meant like that.
I have no GPS issues but android system is devouring my battery on decks rom. That's GPS drivers causing that? I've flashed every GPS driver I can find including ones I've used in the past on other evos and none are working for me now. Any ideas?
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Wow. If this was a "how can I root gingerbread" thread it would be up to 100 posts already, but someone has a legit question and nobody has **** to say. That's awesome...
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I have no GPS issues but android system is devouring my battery on decks rom. That's GPS drivers causing that? I've flashed every GPS driver I can find including ones I've used in the past on other evos and none are working for me now. Any ideas?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1128135
Try that thread.
~ I'm a fungi
Thanks HipKat
NP Git, probably not your GPS that's draining your battery, btw, mikey, but most likely your radio combo.
Very nice HipKat! Hopefully this will help alotta folks having trouble using MIUI..
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Hi everyone,
I am using the Desire HD and since I got it the GPS has been really slow. I've finally found out the problem.......If I go to GPS.config the first line reads
NTP_SERVER=asia.pool.ntp.org
I'm not sure why my phone thinks its in asia but it does.
Anyway, is there any way I can change this without rooting the phone?
Thanks
clattewell said:
Hi everyone,
I am using the Desire HD and since I got it the GPS has been really slow. I've finally found out the problem.......If I go to GPS.config the first line reads
NTP_SERVER=asia.pool.ntp.org
I'm not sure why my phone thinks its in asia but it does.
Anyway, is there any way I can change this without rooting the phone?
Thanks
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Copy the gps.conf to SD.
Modify the gps.conf to another NTP server. (You can search for the list of time servers on Google and find some. The NTP ones are good. )
Remount system as read/write and replace the original gps.conf with the edited one.
Alternatively, use fasterfix from the market to modify the time server.
Nonetheless, different time servers wouldn't make that much of a huge difference(max one minute or so.) regardless of the region you chose.
Try using GPS fix!
lorenbo said:
Try using GPS fix!
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Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=953630
(Hard to find)
I've seen that some of you have problems with configuring your GPS so I think it's about time to give a hand.
The problem is that custom ROM's, especially non-sense one's have the wrong NTP Server set.
Here are some steps in order to get your gps accurately:
1. Go to http://www.pool.ntp.org/en/ and search for active servers in your area
2. Get a file manager that allows you to change system files
3. Go to /system/etc/gps.conf
4. Edit gps.conf and change NTP server to the one you've find in first step.
5. Save the changes, then reboot
6. Get from Market GPS Status & Toolbox
7. Open the app, click on Tools->Manage A-GPS-> Reset
8. Then click again on Tools->Manage A-GPS->Download
9. Enjoy your faster gps now.
For those that the fixes above do not work, head over to the HD2 area http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=953630 and get your flashable zip from there. They are splitted into regions are areas.
Thanx a lot!
Works fine!
Excelent !
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Worked a treat. Thanks
Wow, works great, thanks!!
Any particular file manager you'd recommend?
det66 said:
Any particular file manager you'd recommend?
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Root explorer
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tailsthecat3 said:
Root explorer
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Nice one ..cheers
det66 said:
Nice one ..cheers
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Sure thing.
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WOW! This is the first time I got a GPS fix in a building close to a window!!! The same for the car. I had already troubles being in my car! THANKS A TON! You re a live safer!
i have had problems with my GPS
& would really like to try this but i would like to know if i should choose India or asia server? asia region seems to have more active servers,can you suggest the best one for me? as i dont want my gps to stop working when im lost
thank you
Thank you for this info
kartkk said:
i have had problems with my GPS
& would really like to try this but i would like to know if i should choose India or asia server? asia region seems to have more active servers,can you suggest the best one for me? as i dont want my gps to stop working when im lost
thank you
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Backup your current configuration and try both. See which one fits best.
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In the MIUI rom you can go to Settings, My Location, GPS Configuration and change the NTP server there...
Yep, but this apply only to MIUI ROM unfortunately. That's why I posted a universal method.
Thanks Bioan for the tip btw there is an app in the market called fasterfix which allows changing the ntp server from the available pool, you just have to choose the one that suits you best
Great, it's all about sharing, that's what makes this the community.
I've added a link to this thread into the main INDEX thread (hope that you don't object?), it's at the bottom under USEFUL LINKS.
You've got one apk on the market, for make this:
With fasterfix.apk, if you're root you can do that automatically.
You choose your area and confim.
You could change your area's choice when you travel on another country or area.
ems328i said:
In the MIUI rom you can go to Settings, My Location, GPS Configuration and change the NTP server there...
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I just noticed this today.
It defaults at North America. So i changed it to my.pool.ntp.org.
Am I the only one with a lots of problem with my GPS ?
The first fix takes like one minute. After that, I don't use my phone for a couple of hours, and then launch GPS Test again. Like 99% of the time I cannot have any fix. It seems that the GPS does not work properly : GPS Test shows me like 4/5 satellites, then suddenly none, then lile 1, then 2, then 4... Then none again, like if the GPS just restart or something. I need to switch my GPS off, then put it on, then reset AGPS stats etcetc, and sometimes it works again.
I've tried to set the NTP server to a French one, but it does not seems to change anything. Also, I've tried 3 differents radios.
Any help ?
Hi,
Has anyone been able to successfully solve the GPS issue on GS4G? I was able to get into lbstest mode when on Froyo and was able to get a lock in about 2 minutes, but since the time I have upgraded to 2.3.6 official, there has been not one instance where I have been able to get a lock by opening up Gogle maps(not even after like 20 minutes!).
I have tried the app GPS Status &Toolbox which seems to be the only thing that was able to give me a lock but it takes about 15 minutes for the first lock.
Has anybody been able to find a suitable solution to fix the GPS issue on GS4G? If so please share, I am sure it will be extremely helpful to countless users like me!
PS: I really do not want to install a new ROM or anything but want to know if there are ways of fixing the GPS issues with on the stock 2.3.6.
BTW, I have root access.
Please help.
Thanks,
Rakshith
If you are rooted, you can dl super manager from the market. Open in and go to the apk manager. Find the lbstestmode.apk, click on activities and then in the first description, click the "create short cut" and it will place a shortcut on your home screen. Then open the shortcut navigate to supl settings and change the server to supl.google.com. Oh, and don't forget to rip lbstestmode.apk out of an old ROM before you do this...
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thomas.raines said:
If you are rooted, you can dl super manager from the market. Open in and go to the apk manager. Find the lbstestmode.apk, click on activities and then in the first description, click the "create short cut" and it will place a shortcut on your home screen. Then open the shortcut navigate to supl settings and change the server to supl.google.com. Oh, and don't forget to rip lbstestmode.apk out of an old ROM before you do this...
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Could you please tell me more about ripping lbstestmode.apk out of an old ROM? Sorry for being such a noob!
BTW, did the above method solve your GPS issues completely?
Thanks,
Rakshith
There are other threads in this forum with fixes for this issue. Also you can try the GPS Aids app from the market.
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stephen_w said:
There are other threads in this forum with fixes for this issue. Also you can try the GPS Aids app from the market.
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I tried the GPS Aids app but was not of any use. Also, regarding other threads, I was unable to find a concrete solution to this issue, that's why I thought I would put up a new thread.
Is there anything other than GPS Aids that I can try?
Thanks,
Rakshith
Hmm, I don't know. Did you find the thread regarding wiping out a couple of xml files? I'd link you but cannot sesrch @ the moment.
Also GPS Aids has a hard reset function thst might help. Fair warning - it will completely reset your phone so you will lose data, appd, and settings. Make a backup first!
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AngryGPS
-Download and Install angrygps on your phone from above
-Create shortcut on homescreen (add > shortcut > activities > angrygps> ...angrygps)
-Run and click tracking test
-Let it run till the accuracy gets under 10m (it will get multiple satelite lockons)
-Your GPS should now lock fairly quickly from now on
This was taken from this thread BUT the CWM flashable zip never worked for me, so i just stripped AngryGPS out and installed it manually. The file at the top link is the AngryGPS.apk that i stripped from the CWM zip.
Let me know how it goes..
EDIT: Supposedly this program used to be included in certain roms, so you may already have it. I think it should be included simply because it seems to work for people to get their GPS going AND its only 106kb, so I don't think people would mind the extra room it takes up
Download Valhalla Black Final. Raver's got a custom GPS driver in it. Trust me, it works well. haven't had issues with GPS since I've used it.
FBis251 said:
Download Valhalla Black Final. Raver's got a custom GPS driver in it. Trust me, it works well. haven't had issues with GPS since I've used it.
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I have noticed the GPS has been doing really well on Valhalla Black Final. I ran angry GPS just to make sure (it's something I do when I flash a new rom), but thanks for the information on it having a custom GPS driver. Good to know
iamperson347 said:
I have noticed the GPS has been doing really well on Valhalla Black Final. I ran angry GPS just to make sure (it's something I do when I flash a new rom), but thanks for the information on it having a custom GPS driver. Good to know
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He told me a few months ago when he made it that the GPS would lock in seconds. I didn't believe him at ALL (the default GPS driver on our phone is pretty crappy) then I finally got around to testing it and I couldn't believe how fast it locked. =|. Haven't really used others' ROMs in a while so I forget that the default GPS is pretty damn crappy.
Just wanted to mention that the GPS is working extremely well for me also since migrating to Valhalla Black...and that's after trying many apps, patches and hair pulling since getting the SGS4G a year ago.
Kudos to the crew for their most excellent dev work, keep it up!
GPS works fine for me on octane 3.0.
Of course I never had GPS problems even when completely stock.
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droidoc said:
Could you please tell me more about ripping lbstestmode.apk out of an old ROM? Sorry for being such a noob!
BTW, did the above method solve your GPS issues completely?
Thanks,
Rakshith
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There are many threads out there on how to pull and push apps from other ROMs, just search for them. Yes this did fix the issue. When you are in lbstestmode, hit the get position test button and let the phone set for a few minutes. After that, you shouldn't have much wait time to get a lock.
iamperson347 said:
AngryGPS
-Download and Install angrygps on your phone from above
-Create shortcut on homescreen (add > shortcut > activities > angrygps> ...angrygps)
-Run and click tracking test
-Let it run till the accuracy gets under 10m (it will get multiple satelite lockons)
-Your GPS should now lock fairly quickly from now on
This was taken from this thread BUT the CWM flashable zip never worked for me, so i just stripped AngryGPS out and installed it manually. The file at the top link is the AngryGPS.apk that i stripped from the CWM zip.
Let me know how it goes..
EDIT: Supposedly this program used to be included in certain roms, so you may already have it. I think it should be included simply because it seems to work for people to get their GPS going AND its only 106kb, so I don't think people would mind the extra room it takes up
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Thanks Bro for the info, this fixed my GPS.
Your welcome
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iamperson347 said:
AngryGPS
-Download and Install angrygps on your phone from above
-Create shortcut on homescreen (add > shortcut > activities > angrygps> ...angrygps)
-Run and click tracking test
-Let it run till the accuracy gets under 10m (it will get multiple satelite lockons)
-Your GPS should now lock fairly quickly from now on
This was taken from this thread BUT the CWM flashable zip never worked for me, so i just stripped AngryGPS out and installed it manually. The file at the top link is the AngryGPS.apk that i stripped from the CWM zip.
Let me know how it goes..
EDIT: Supposedly this program used to be included in certain roms, so you may already have it. I think it should be included simply because it seems to work for people to get their GPS going AND its only 106kb, so I don't think people would mind the extra room it takes up
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Aside from this, here's another way of using AngryGPS. This will install the system app with an app menu icon.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15721652&postcount=13
This has the same file, just not modded.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15695743&postcount=6288
In both cases a phone reboot is ideal, though not really necessary with the modded one. Both work the same and didn't require anything else outside of stock.
There are a lot of threads on this subject for many of the Galaxy S models by Samsung, and each model varies. The system application to test and change settings on the SGS4G (and probably the Vibrant) changes between stock Froyo and stock Gingerbread.
On Froyo (VUVKB5), the application, called LbsTestMode, is ready and easy to access with the Samsung system code: *#*#3214789650#*#*
On the 3 Gingerbread (VUVKJ6) phones I tested, the same code, along with trying out a few others didn't bring up anything. So I installed the AngryGPS (new name in 2.3) files linked above, allowing me to use the system code (or app menu if you installed the mod version) to access it.
You can also look at this simple hardware fix too:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1043034
Would the angry gps method work on the ICS roms? CM9, AOKP, etc.
l0lz0rss said:
Would the angry gps method work on the ICS roms? CM9, AOKP, etc.
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And if it does, what has worked out as the best way to configure it? I had it working when I was on build 40, but it would always revert to it's old behavior of not locking if I rebooted or turned off GPS or even exited AngryGPS.
DISCUSSION has ended. Post if you want, but SOLUTION is NOW available:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1904048
Yes, I brought a customized aGPS Patch for this device just like I've done for 30+ devices so far.
Original post:
Can anyone tell me how the GPS performs on this device?
If you all think it isn't great, I can bring my aGPS Patch to this device.
I will require the following files:
/etc/gps.conf
/etc/gps/ (all contents)
I resolved the TF101 and the Prime's problems successfully. I bet I can resolve this one as well.
Well google maps only works with wifi...
Same here, when i was on vacation my digital compas kept spinning around and google maps couldn't even get a fix.
Neither did GPSFix..
After i did some googling i found a couple of apps. All didnt work out and in once it worked.. no clue what did it, but its still not great, when there is no open air you'll never have a gps fix and if you have open air you need a lot of luck..
Now i have a iPhone 5 and it sucks even more.. lol jk
Wickedd said:
Same here, when i was on vacation my digital compas kept spinning around and google maps couldn't even get a fix.
Neither did GPSFix..
After i did some googling i found a couple of apps. All didnt work out and in once it worked.. no clue what did it, but its still not great, when there is no open air you'll never have a gps fix and if you have open air you need a lot of luck..
Now i have a iPhone 5 and it sucks even more.. lol jk
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If you are on JB try the worldwide fix from Hydro JB Rom. Even indoor Ißll get a fix in less than 20 sec.
will get you the config files later. I am not at home.
mikaole said:
If you are on JB try the worldwide fix from Hydro JB Rom. Even indoor Ißll get a fix in less than 20 sec.
will get you the config files later. I am not at home.
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I would like to see this as well since I was the first to use the name worldwide for a gps patch almost 2 years ago.
I find that my work is ripped regularly.
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crypted said:
I would like to see this as well since I was the first to use the name worldwide for a gps patch almost 2 years ago.
I find that my work is ripped regularly.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda app-developers app
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Just take a look at it. After this GPS is really good, but I never had any Problems even on StockRom.
mikaole said:
Just take a look at it. After this GPS is really good, but I never had any Problems even on StockRom.
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How "cool" is it to download something, open it up, and see no real difference between it and my 1.x branch patch. And, I get no thanks.
I wonder how my 3.x patch would do here.
Just give it to me and I´ll tell you how it is
Which one of yours should I flash?
Just flashing
Download the Google Specific CWM Flashable build
Will test it out a bit
mikaole said:
Just give it to me and I´ll tell you how it is
Which one of yours should I flash?
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I would suggest the Google No-SSL 3.1: http://derekgordon.com/gps-files/agps.patch.google.build.nossl.v3.1.zip.
However, for the other Prime series devices I further modified data to work properly. There should be an XML file in /etc/gps/ which would require some tweaking for optimal performance if the 300 works like the 100, 200, and 700 series Transformers.
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I would suggest the Google No-SSL 3.1: http://derekgordon.com/gps-files/agps.patch.google.build.nossl.v3.1.zip.
However, for the other Prime series devices I further modified data to work properly. There should be an XML file in /etc/gps/ which would require some tweaking for optimal performance if the 300 works like the 100, 200, and 700 series Transformers.
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Just tell me what changes or put up the file and I put it there with root explorer.
Just installing my Navi to test. Needs a bit, cause I just flashed a new Rom
This one wont install through TWRP. Will put up the files with root explorer.
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Just tell me what changes or put up the file and I put it there with root explorer.
Just installing my Navi to test. Needs a bit, cause I just flashed a new Rom
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Well, could you download the ZIP and just extract the \system\etc\gps.conf file to your /system/etc path?
My 3.x branch has a large gps.conf that I don't want to paste. I don't want to have to try and trim it down just to drop here for a quick paste.
The reason being is that I actually took the time to describe for people what variables or variable sets actually do. This, too, was ripped by others who claimed to provide detailed instructions on the GPS configuration and how to tweak it.
I swear, XDA has become a ripping and no credits **** realm. But, I still like XDA for the most part....
so i got the conf file to the right path.
Rebootet and no GPS fix at all
So what changes I have to make in the xml file. Already openened it in Editor
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so i got the conf file to the right path.
Rebootet and no GPS fix at all
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That doesn't make any sense at all. If you're using Hydro's, which is exactly 1.x, then there shouldn't be an issue.
You have Wifi connected I assume. Further, I assume permissions are fine.
I think two Notes apply to you out of my extensive catalog of FAQ.
First, clear Cache and Dalvik Cache. Conflicts can occur when switching to this branch at first.
Second, "Location is way off? Like, not near you at all? This means your GPS is not actually being used. Try the following to resolve it: Goto Settings -> Locations and disable ALL options. Reboot into recovery. Clear Cache and Dalvik Cache. Reboot normally. Go back to Settings -> Locations and only enable GPS. Reboot once more and try your GPS again."
I'd like to get ahold of the XML file in /etc/gps/ if you want to work with me to get a fully customized patch made rather than the quick markup of just the .conf.
Which permissions does it use to have?
Rebooting now needs a bit cause of wiping cash 160 apps to optimise
GPS is there in a bit
Just send me your mail address in PM and l`ll send you the file.
Mail is on the way
So that everyone has a chance to test this if desired, do a Nandroid backup (DUH!) and flash: http://derekgordon.com/gps-files/beta/agps.patch.asus.transformer.300.test1.zip
The above operates the same was as the TF100 and TF200 patches I made operate. You'll have a new conf and XML file.
I'll drop this thread and open a DEV forum thread upon some more confirmations.
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So that everyone has a chance to test this if desired, do a Nandroid backup (DUH!) and flash: http://derekgordon.com/gps-files/beta/agps.patch.asus.transformer.300.test1.zip
The above operates the same was as the TF100 and TF200 patches I made operate. You'll have a new conf and XML file.
I'll drop this thread and open a DEV forum thread upon some more confirmations.
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Tested this, gps locked in a few seconds. Seems to work exceptionally well. Thanks!
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mykegger said:
Tested this, gps locked in a few seconds. Seems to work exceptionally well. Thanks!
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Great. Post on the DEV thread of your success. Just got it up.
@All - refer to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31980802#post31980802