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Is there a fix to the GPS?

My GPS is very slow to get a fix or wont get a fix at all, is there a solution to this issue?
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jorge3687 said:
My GPS is very slow to get a fix or wont get a fix at all, is there a solution to this issue?
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There are no GPS issues with the Charge like there were with the early Galaxy S phones. If you are having GPS issues, you may have a defective phone.

paul25rs said:
There are no GPS issues with the Charge like there were with the early Galaxy S phones. If you are having GPS issues, you may have a defective phone.
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agreed, even with a custom rom humble 1.25 I think. My GPS compared to my old captivate w custom which is way better than stock.... side by side today in LA was night and day difference in favor of the Charge.

Download "FasterFix" from the market
find a nice server in your area or use a custom one like supl.google.com
If you're in Texas, use "tick.uh.edu" you will get a lock almost instantly
after you make the changes, reboot your phone

The GPS on the charge works, but it still sucks. Even in my car I have to damn near hold it out the window to get a lock. Never had this issue with an HTC or Motorola which could easily get a GPS lock inside a building.
It works, but it could (should) be better.

fasterfix freezes my phone

After you have taken the latest ota make sure you wipe data. There was a gps problem up until the ee4 update. The first lock might take a little while but after that it should be almost instant outdoors.

foister82 said:
fasterfix freezes my phone
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really? what Rom are you on? You have to be rooted, sorry I failed to mention that.

and yes GPS was very Samsung Epicish before EE4. It can only get better with the next updates

Samsuck said:
really? what Rom are you on? You have to be rooted, sorry I failed to mention that.
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Gummy charged GBE... i havent tried the froyo roms yet but i might switch to one later tonight.

well if you're trying to get better GPS and you can't use fasterfix (still have to be rooted to try this)
/ data/ gps
with root explorer long click and hit "open in text editor"
change port to 7276
server is "supl.google.com" (DO NOT PUT WWW)
Sometimes it can help to change from STANDALONE mode to "MSBASED"
hit menu, save and exit (Don't worry if you're using Root explorer it will automatically create a backup)
Reboot your phone and go outside

Samsuck said:
Reboot your phone and go outside
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this is the scary part

foister82 said:
this is the scary part
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Let me know how it works out man. I'd go outside and test using "GPS Status and Toolbox" or "GPS TEST' by Chartcross

Samsuck said:
Download "FasterFix" from the market
find a nice server in your area or use a custom one like supl.google.com
If you're in Texas, use "tick.uh.edu" you will get a lock almost instantly
after you make the changes, reboot your phone
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I get a black screen when i try to run this.
Sent from my Droid Charge running Humble 1.4

Samsuck said:
well if you're trying to get better GPS and you can't use fasterfix (still have to be rooted to try this)
go into system/ data/ gps
with root explorer long click and hit "open in text editor"
change port to 7276
server is "supl.google.com" (DO NOT PUT WWW)
Sometimes it can help to change from STANDALONE mode to "MSBASED"
hit menu, save and exit (Don't worry if you're using Root explorer it will automatically create a backup)
Reboot your phone and go outside
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It's actually just /data/gps. Just thought I'd clear that up for some people.
Sent from my Droid Charge running Humble 1.4

kvswim said:
It's actually just /data/gps. Just thought I'd clear that up for some people.
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Yes you are correct, oh and I just switched to Humble and got the blackscreen. I guess FasterFix is only working with Eclipse and Gummy charged 1.9 Fe

i tried GPS Status (used the app when i had my fascinate and it worked great) and it's pretty much immediate fix. Then i can go to gnav it pinpoints me pretty well.. it's a few meters off. I think before i flashed gb it was more accurate but a little slower to fix.

Samsuck said:
well if you're trying to get better GPS and you can't use fasterfix (still have to be rooted to try this)
/ data/ gps
with root explorer long click and hit "open in text editor"
change port to 7276
server is "supl.google.com" (DO NOT PUT WWW)
Sometimes it can help to change from STANDALONE mode to "MSBASED"
hit menu, save and exit (Don't worry if you're using Root explorer it will automatically create a backup)
Reboot your phone and go outside
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on the line server is "supl.google.com" (DO NOT PUT WWW)
do u need to put the quotes around the server name?

try using SGS tools and applying the GPS fix.....you have to be rooted though to use it..Im not sure if it helps but mine seems quicker to lock after I do it

Rooted, Data widget won't let me turn off 4g now

My buddy rooted my phone tonight, I still have to read up on the whole process, as I'm clueless to most of it.
I tried to download the Data Widget so my battery life won't go down the toilet. Now it says it can't alter data when I try to turn it on. How can this issue be resolved?
Thank you

Kdeli said:
My buddy rooted my phone tonight, I still have to read up on the whole process, as I'm clueless to most of it.
I tried to download the Data Widget so my battery life won't go down the toilet. Now it says it can't alter data when I try to turn it on. How can this issue be resolved?
Thank you
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The best app for turning on/off your data or the radio is "LTE On/Off" from the market.
If you're referring to just your mobile data, it would depend on your ROM. Need the specs.

I was looking for this app to turn on/off only data, but allow phone calls and texting.
Lets see, from what I can gather, and he didn't say much during it, is that I have gingerbread, and I have the omfgb rom currently. Does this help?
Thank you

Kdeli said:
I was looking for this app to turn on/off only data, but allow phone calls and texting.
Lets see, from what I can gather, and he didn't say much during it, is that I have gingerbread, and I have the omfgb rom currently. Does this help?
Thank you
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I'm not on an AOSP ROM. I'm on a Sense based ROM but from what I gather, JuiceDefender would automatically turn off your mobile data when the screen is off.
I don't use it so I can't personally vouch for it but that's what I found via Google.com

Well now I downloaded that app and I think I picked the wrong option and now I can't get 4g, and I deleted the app thinking that would fix it but I'm still not seeing 4g at the top. I'm seeing bars, but not 4g.

Kdeli said:
Well now I downloaded that app and I think I picked the wrong option and now I can't get 4g, and I deleted the app thinking that would fix it but I'm still not seeing 4g at the top. I'm seeing bars, but not 4g.
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You'll have to play with the options.
If you're not seeing 4G, 3G or 1X in the top bar, then your mobile data is off.
You'll be able to receive phone calls/texts but no data.

Well I went to setting and wireless/networks but there is nothing there. Where would I find these settings?

Kdeli said:
Well I went to setting and wireless/networks but there is nothing there. Where would I find these settings?
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I would not be the expert on that app. Here's the link to the OMFGB thread.
Once you get over 10 posts or so, you can post in there and ask them.
They're the experts on that AOSP ROM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1132818

Thank you, that is much appreciated.
On another note, I was able to find the location in settings and put my "preferred" back to CDMA + lte/evdo (or something like that.) After a reboot, the 4g is back.
I'll still hunt for help on the lte on/off app.
Thanks again

Kdeli said:
Thank you, that is much appreciated.
On another note, I was able to find the location in settings and put my "preferred" back to CDMA + lte/evdo (or something like that.) After a reboot, the 4g is back.
I'll still hunt for help on the lte on/off app.
Thanks again
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Edit: LTE On Off says its not for AOSP ROMs.
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Installed CM10, most everything works but asks for SIM unlock code at boot

I can hit cancel and it appears everything including LTE and texting is working fine, but not sure if this is hurting anything? Any idea how to fix this?

trichert said:
I can hit cancel and it appears everything including LTE and texting is working fine, but not sure if this is hurting anything? Any idea how to fix this?
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Fix it by pressing dismiss everytime it comes up.

tonu42 said:
Fix it by pressing dismiss everytime it comes up.
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This sound like an incredibly complex workaround. I suggest a YouTube tutorial video series on this operation. At least half a dozen episodes.

tonu42 said:
Fix it by pressing dismiss everytime it comes up.
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just another reason why XDA is crap...
If you don't have an answer, just don't try to be funny, this is not a humor forum.

SamerBerjawi said:
just another reason why XDA is crap...
If you don't have an answer, just don't try to be funny, this is not a humor forum.
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That IS the answer!

Same question, just in case. Choosing dismiss is not a real answer.

topmetsfan said:
Same question, just in case. Choosing dismiss is not a real answer.
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What happens if you chose to dismiss? Any problems?

I had the same issue, never found a solution. Issues with data and voice so I reflashed stock.

It looks like this GUY was continuously having this same issue.
Get the the Phone Info app from the market and change your Network type to LTE/CDMA/Evdo and see if that helps. If not, back up your data and try a fresh flash on CM10 after.

Marcismo55 said:
It looks like this GUY was continuously having this same issue.
Get the the Phone Info app from the market and change your Network type to LTE/CDMA/Evdo and see if that helps. If not, back up your data and try a fresh flash on CM10 after.
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+1. This will fix your issue.

Marcismo55 said:
It looks like this GUY was continuously having this same issue.
Get the the Phone Info app from the market and change your Network type to LTE/CDMA/Evdo and see if that helps. If not, back up your data and try a fresh flash on CM10 after.
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For the record that is also the setting Phone Info finds my stock S3 running on.

Got my s3 repaired and back from samsung but

my s3 was rooted and unlocked but its back to stock now its not even rooted or unlocked i was wondering can i unlock it? it seems like they updated my phone. so the build number is imm76d.l535vralg7. is it rootable? and can i unlock it ?

flameinthefire said:
my s3 was rooted and unlocked but its back to stock now its not even rooted or unlocked i was wondering can i unlock it? it seems like they updated my phone. so the build number is imm76d.l535vralg7. is it rootable? and can i unlock it ?
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Yes, still unlockable and rootable.

jbzcar said:
Yes, still unlockable and rootable.
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Thank you. so i can still use the easy root method and i used the unlock boot loader app from the app store to unlock it. that would still work right?

flameinthefire said:
Thank you. so i can still use the easy root method and i used the unlock boot loader app from the app store to unlock it. that would still work right?
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Yes.

buhohitr said:
Yes.
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Thanks

Originally Posted by buhohitr<br />
Yes.
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Thanks
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Use Odin to flash the stock rooted image. Root66

Brian Gove said:
Use Odin to flash the stock rooted image. Root66
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they already odin'd back to stock. cant i just root it? or do i have to flash a different image

flameinthefire said:
they already odin'd back to stock. cant i just root it? or do i have to flash a different image
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You can just root it or flash the root66 rooted image. Either will work fine
Tap'n

techgov8 said:
You can just root it or flash the root66 rooted image. Either will work fine
Tap'n
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what is this icon before "4g" ive never had this before it stays there all the time

flameinthefire said:
what is this icon before "4g" ive never had this before it stays there all the time
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Your GPS icon...
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nosympathy said:
Your GPS icon...
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but it stays there even tho i turn it off

I was told that was location, and in the S3 we can't turn it off.as when you turn GPS on the symbol for that pops up in the left hand corner in the notification bar.
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flameinthefire said:
what is this icon before "4g" ive never had this before it stays there all the time
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Maybe this is crazy, but I've always had that symbol when I'm connected to a 4G network
From the manual:
4G LTE Connection: Phone is active on a 4G LTE system. The arrows are colored when data is being transferred.
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Try connecting to a WiFi network - if the 4G indicator does not go away in that case, something is odd.
- ooofest

I've always had that since I bought the phone. If you change Google location service to off it changes the symbol slightly. Has something to do with some location crap.
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Ryno77 said:
I've always had that since I bought the phone. If you change Google location service to off it changes the symbol slightly. Has something to do with some location crap.
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Never had that constant symbol on mine. Your GPS signal will not stay on the whole time, only comes on when looking for a connection and as someone else mentioned it is in the left corner. I do turn off the Verizon locator option so not sure if that has anything to do with it.

thats the e911 icon and i believe its removed on most custom roms.
https://vzwsupport.jive-mobile.com/#jive-discussion?content=/api/core/v2/discussions/237187

what did you get fixed on it from them? i still need to fix my charge port...

Oh, whoops - I didn't read your post correctly, the "before" 4G didn't register in my brain, sorry.
From the manual, that symbol is:
GPS Location Active: One or more GPS location services are active.
. . .
Location services
Location services control your device's use of GPS signals. Some apps may require one or more location services be turned On for full app functionality. GPS signals may be affected by your surroundings, including:
• Buildings
• Tunnels or underground structures
• Weather conditions
• High-voltage or electromagnetic fields
• Tinted windows
Important! Verizon Wireless values your privacy. Because of this, your phone is defaulted to only acquire your location when you dial 911. To use Location-Based Services, you must first enable location services on your phone.
E911
E911 location service is standard on all mobile phones, to allow sharing of your GPS location with emergency personnel when you make a call to emergency services (such as 911). This setting is not configurable.
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The E911 symbol is the primary graphic, the radio waves next to it implies that other location services are also active.
Go to Settings -> Location Services and check/uncheck to see what happens with that symbol. Mine is on constantly and I have the Standalone + Google locations services checked. If you uncheck all location options, the E911 symbol will remain.
This is normal operations.
- ooofest

nexus 5 time error

what is wrong with my N5 time as attached photo? The real time on my computer was 11:14AM

quachhong said:
what is wrong with my N5 time as attached photo? The real time on my computer was 11:14AM
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your carrier probably doesn't support Automatic date/time, use clocksync from the playstore.

lordofangels said:
your carrier probably doesn't support Automatic date/time, use clocksync from the playstore.
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I don't think so, I never had this problem with other devices. my N5 just came normal after a restart, I think it's the problem of yhe OS that has some bugs...

quachhong said:
I don't think so, I never had this problem with other devices. my N5 just came normal after a restart, I think it's the problem of yhe OS that has some bugs...
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was just a thought, hope you get it sorted bro

lordofangels said:
was just a thought, hope you get it sorted bro
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thanks

To piggy back off of LordOfAngels,
Do you have Automatic Date & Time turned on? You can check this by going into Settings -> Date & Time.
Make sure you also have Automatic time zone turned on as well.
If that doesn't work, try reconnecting to your carrier's network.
in Settings under "Wireless & Networks" tap More. Then tap Mobile Networks -> Network Operators
Wait for it to load and select your carrier. That should sort you out.
If the above doesn't work, try reflashing whatever ROM you're on. If you're on Stock, you might want to bring your device in a carrier's store because that should not be happening if you have automatic date & time and you haven't altered your phones firmware.

soltheman said:
To piggy back off of LordOfAngels,
Do you have Automatic Date & Time turned on? You can check this by going into Settings -> Date & Time.
Make sure you also have Automatic time zone turned on as well.
If that doesn't work, try reconnecting to your carrier's network.
in Settings under "Wireless & Networks" tap More. Then tap Mobile Networks -> Network Operators
Wait for it to load and select your carrier. That should sort you out.
If the above doesn't work, try reflashing whatever ROM you're on. If you're on Stock, you might want to bring your device in a carrier's store because that should not be happening if you have automatic date & time and you haven't altered your phones firmware.
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Everything just came back after a normal restart. I find out that this device has to be restarted once a day, or it does perform abnormal, like the battery lasts faster and make some heat, the dial pad does not show up right, sometimes a call coming in and i find no way to answer it ... looking for an update soon...

quachhong said:
Everything just came back after a normal restart. I find out that this device has to be restarted once a day, or it does perform abnormal, like the battery lasts faster and make some heat, the dial pad does not show up right, sometimes a call coming in and i find no way to answer it ... looking for an update soon...
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Have you turned off animations under developer settings?
Sounds like it.
WR
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WarRaven said:
Have you turned off animations under developer settings?
Sounds like it.
WR
Sent from my Nexus 5
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No. I just made a factory reset, it took almost 30 minutes for the erasing process, I thought it would become brick.

quachhong said:
No. I just made a factory reset, it took almost 30 minutes for the erasing process, I thought it would become brick.
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That doesn't sound right.
Are you plugged in most of the time by chance?
Live in a fairly warm climate even?
WR
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No, just daily normal use.
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