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Has anyone else been having issues with there gps? I have it turned on and often times maps will only be like 1000m accurate. Sometimes it gets like 10m accurate, but it can take forever to get a fix. And sometimes it doesn't.
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are you rooted? if so, what ROM?
I am rooted, but on the stock ROM still. I have location services on all the time. Could that be messing with it?
do a search...there are threads that offer some "tips" to cure the GPS problem
Two quick things:
I did two quick things, both suggested elsewhere on this board, and now get gps lock within seconds.
First, I disabled the Google location services, but saw no appreciable difference in lock speed.
Second, I downloaded "GPS Status" app. Menu > Tools > Manage A-GPS state > select 'Reset', then follow the menus again and select 'Download'. This resolved the issue for me.
I am also running a custom ROM that changed the GPS setting to US from North America (again, as suggested elsewhere here), but that alone did not fix the problem for me.
Nobody's Hero said:
I did two quick things, both suggested elsewhere on this board, and now get gps lock within seconds.
First, I disabled the Google location services, but saw no appreciable difference in lock speed.
Second, I downloaded "GPS Status" app. Menu > Tools > Manage A-GPS state > select 'Reset', then follow the menus again and select 'Download'. This resolved the issue for me.
I am also running a custom ROM that changed the GPS setting to US from North America (again, as suggested elsewhere here), but that alone did not fix the problem for me.
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+1 Same things fixed it for me....
I fixed mine. It needed to be flashed with a gps file to fix it. I think the file can be found on one of the forums. I'll try to post it tomorrow.
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What has helped for me is to change the servers back and forth in the instructions for the GPS fix in the dev section... ie the GPS.conf file... Switch it to the suggested server to fix... Reboot... Test your locks with GPS Test app... If still not working... Switch back to North America server, reboot, and test again. Right now I'm on Virus rom, which comes with the server in the GPS fix... But i was still having lock issues... Switched back to the North America server and rebooted... Now it locks quickly and with 6.6 feet accuracy.
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Ok cool. Thanks guys. I'll try this out and see if it fixes it.
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Hi
I did what u say, but my gps still a bit off. But better than before....
thanks
You are welcome... Secondly, if your GPS is still flaky and you're running a 09 rom might want to flash a 06 rom and see if that helps. Best of luck...
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Nobody's Hero said:
I did two quick things, both suggested elsewhere on this board, and now get gps lock within seconds.
First, I disabled the Google location services, but saw no appreciable difference in lock speed.
Second, I downloaded "GPS Status" app. Menu > Tools > Manage A-GPS state > select 'Reset', then follow the menus again and select 'Download'. This resolved the issue for me.
I am also running a custom ROM that changed the GPS setting to US from North America (again, as suggested elsewhere here), but that alone did not fix the problem for me.
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This did it for me too. However, you MUST wait for the swirling circle to stop spinning and get a "lock on" which will then show your lat/lons. Be advised this can take several minutes! Be patient.
Hello I'm trying to get my market to download new Apps or update Apps and I keep getting download error. I've tried fix permission, wipe, reflash nandroid backup to no avail. Any help would be appreciated!
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Try this : Go to Menu > Settings >Aplications > Manage Applications > All > Android Market > Clear data
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Try this : Go to Menu > Settings >Aplications > Manage Applications > All > Android Market > Clear data
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Tried that didn't work. Anything else you can think of?
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did you move any of your apps to sd because i think im having the same issue
It says here to clear the data from download manager as well. Give that a shot and see if it works.
I'm having a similar problem. Not sure how long this has been happening because I'm always on my wireless internet. Today I tried downloading something from the market while I was on 3G and I noticed that it would be stuck at the downloading screen at 0%. I've tried downloading different apps and games and some would download a little and it'll all of a sudden just stop downloading and stay stuck at a percentage.
I did a few tests with speedtest.net app and it seems my 3G speeds have dropped. I went from around 3500kbps dl / 1500kbps up to 2000kbps dl / 880kbps up.
I have the new radio and bamf 1.5 installed.
Hey guys,
I have been playing around with my GPS settings for a few days now to get the fastest fix. Everyone in most of the threads suggest to change the server to supl.google.com. Listed below are the settings i've been using with better results:
-Enter LbsTestMode.(*#*#3214789650#*#*)
-Tap "SUPL/CP Settings"
-Set Server FQDN Type -> AUTO Config
-SUPL Secure Socket -> OFF
-AGPS Mode -> SUPL
-Click Back (it saves it)
-Tap "Application Settings"
-Set Operation Mode -> MS ASSISTED
-Start Mode -> HOT START
-GPS Plus -> ON
-Dynamic Accuracy -> ON
-Accuracy - > 20
-GPS Logging -> OFF
-Click Back (it saves it)
-Tap Delete GPS Data
-Reboot Phone
Try Using Google Maps after this and see how long it takes to connect. Let me know if this gets you a faster fix.
Thanks!
I normally don't use GPS because my car charger somehow is not working anymore. Anyway, I tried today (after a long time) to get a GPS fix using telenav, foursquare or google maps and didn't get any... in like, serveral minutes. I didn't try for longer.
So I tried your method here, but it FC whenever I enter the code at the dialer. It's not the dialer, but the service app that's causing problem it seems.
What can I do?
Currently I use kg6 stock rom with kg4 drhonk kernel and kh2 modem.
mikeflash said:
I normally don't use GPS because my car charger somehow is not working anymore. Anyway, I tried today (after a long time) to get a GPS fix using telenav, foursquare or google maps and didn't get any... in like, serveral minutes. I didn't try for longer.
So I tried your method here, but it FC whenever I enter the code at the dialer. It's not the dialer, but the service app that's causing problem it seems.
What can I do?
Currently I use kg6 stock rom with kg4 drhonk kernel and kh2 modem.
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I posted a fix a while ago, if you want to try it.
Download SGSTOOLS from the market.
Open SGSTOOLS and Apply the GPS fix for north America. This will set the FQDN server name.
Open Maps (not navigation), it should pick up your location quickly. Once your location is showing on the map, open navigation and enter a destination. It should lock on within a few seconds of entering your destination.
let me know if that works for you.
mikeflash said:
I normally don't use GPS because my car charger somehow is not working anymore. Anyway, I tried today (after a long time) to get a GPS fix using telenav, foursquare or google maps and didn't get any... in like, serveral minutes. I didn't try for longer.
So I tried your method here, but it FC whenever I enter the code at the dialer. It's not the dialer, but the service app that's causing problem it seems.
What can I do?
Currently I use kg6 stock rom with kg4 drhonk kernel and kh2 modem.
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Sorry for the confusion. That code only works in Froyo so you can enter the LBS Test Mode.
shotchacokov said:
I posted a fix a while ago, if you want to try it.
Download SGSTOOLS from the market.
Open SGSTOOLS and Apply the GPS fix for north America. This will set the FQDN server name.
Open Maps (not navigation), it should pick up your location quickly. Once your location is showing on the map, open navigation and enter a destination. It should lock on within a few seconds of entering your destination.
let me know if that works for you.
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Didn't work. Still can't get a fix.
I'll probably update to kh2 soon, and try again.
Try this.
http://blog.photoframd.com/2011/02/09/gps-problems-on-your-samsung-galaxy-s-android-phone-try-this/
Just use GPS aids v2 donate. Will fix all problems
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Did anyone try these settings on their SGS 4G to see if they worked? Just curious.
Thanks
tested with my moms phone that had no gps issues.. ummm it makes the gps worse doing the op if your gps actually does work properly...
before 5 second lock held sat's gps worked smooth and as it should.
after trying this gps hardly picks up sats when does looses sat after 10 seconds will not recover drove home with this ( had to test before she left for camping yes i reverted her gps after the test) 20 min drive home after it lost sat status would not recover even tried rebooting gps...
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tested with my moms phone that had no gps issues.. ummm it makes the gps worse doing the op if your gps actually does work properly...
before 5 second lock held sat's gps worked smooth and as it should.
after trying this gps hardly picks up sats when does looses sat after 10 seconds will not recover drove home with this ( had to test before she left for camping yes i reverted her gps after the test) 20 min drive home after it lost sat status would not recover even tried rebooting gps...
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That's odd.... it worked really well on my phone. Oh well, it was worth a try. Anyhow, I've finally decided to move on to GB. Can anyone suggest a ROM that works well with our GPS? I use my GPS a lot. Thanks in advance!
Hey guys, i had a question, and forgive me mod's if there is already a thread for this. Let me know and i'll post in there. But i was wondering if anyone else was having this problem. My shift's gps is not working, nor has it since i got it about a month ago. I've tried everything from downloading gps toolbox, to trying to to update the gpsone tab in qpst. Now, when i go to enter in the server ip address in gps, and the other settings, i write them to the phone, try turning on gps toolbox, standing in one place for 5 or so mins, nothing, not one damn satelite. I go back into qpst, and all my settings in gpsone tab are gone. Wtf? Anyone having this same problem?
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When you flash a rom, do you first thing connect up to your wifi before you sign in to your google account?
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FdxRider said:
When you flash a rom, do you first thing connect up to your wifi before you sign in to your google account?
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Usually, yeah
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In GPS settings turn on "Use wireless networks". Problem solved.
VICODAN said:
In GPS settings turn on "Use wireless networks". Problem solved.
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I wish it was that easy. My phone picks up no satelite whatsoever
cbernardo13 said:
I wish it was that easy. My phone picks up no satelite whatsoever
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I figured out GPS for the most part. Please read my earlier post:
VICODAN said:
2) After spending lots of time on GPS I found that getting the first lock is the most important thing and then it just works.
As of this time my opinion on GPS is that I am still unsure as to whether or not fasterfix changes anything but wireless assistance is definitely needed to get a good first lock and is used by some apps in acquiring location.
If you don't get more than 2 satellites in GPS status and it takes a long time to get those 2 satellites GPS hasn't gotten it's proper first lock yet.
This has nothing to do with having the GPS getting a lock in sense. It seems the GPS needs to use wireless assistance first to get the lock (contact sprint servers or something) and then it works pretty well. Still experimenting to figure out how exactly the GPS works and what the optimal settings are for it.
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So yeah, try fasterfix and set to north america NTP Server and then in GPS status hit the menu button -> tools -> reset AGPS data and then menu tools -> download gps assistance data
VICODAN said:
I figured out GPS for the most part. Please read my earlier post:
So yeah, try fasterfix and set to north america NTP Server and then in GPS status hit the menu button -> tools -> reset AGPS data and then menu tools -> download gps assistance data
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Hey, Vicodan, thanks buddy. I'll give that a shot a little later tonight and let you know. Thanks a lot
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cbernardo13 said:
Hey, Vicodan, thanks buddy. I'll give that a shot a little later tonight and let you know. Thanks a lot
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Haha no problem and good luck! Make sure you keep us updated! GPS has frustrated the heck out of me for the past month. That's the best I can come up with at this point. Need to have wireless assistance on and the first time you boot the phone on any rom you should be outside and get a good lock with a clear view of the sky. After that it's good to go.
VICODAN said:
Haha no problem and good luck! Make sure you keep us updated! GPS has frustrated the heck out of me for the past month. That's the best I can come up with at this point. Need to have wireless assistance on and the first time you boot the phone on any rom you should be outside and get a good lock with a clear view of the sky. After that it's good to go.
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So, should I flash my rom again? and avoid setting up google account, then run the apps?
cbernardo13 said:
So, should I flash my rom again? and avoid setting up google account, then run the apps?
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No just go to GPS settings, turn on use wireless networks, use faster fix, then open maps and try and get your location while outside and with a clear view of the sky. The GPS icon will stop flashing in the status bar when it has a lock. It will stay in the status bar as a solid icon, meaning that it is locked.
Then run GPS status and see how many satellites you get. You should get at least 4-5+ (up to 9) when GPS is working properly.
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No just go to GPS settings, turn on use wireless networks, use faster fix, then open maps and try and get your location while outside and with a clear view of the sky. The GPS icon will stop flashing in the status bar when it has a lock. It will stay in the status bar as a solid icon, meaning that it is locked.
Then run GPS status and see how many satellites you get. You should get at least 4-5+ (up to 9) when GPS is working properly.
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any idea how long it takes to get a lock? i've literally waited 5 to 10 minutes before
cbernardo13 said:
any idea how long it takes to get a lock? i've literally waited 5 to 10 minutes before
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No longer than 30 seconds if you have good reception.
Spoke with OP via IRC, he is flashed on Metro PCS. Seems like he isn't flashed properly and also doesn't have MMS working. If anyone has any Metro PCS knowledge please feel free to chime in.
Hello everyone.
Im using an LG Optimus LTE2. My mobile's gps is not working correctly. Earlier it used to lock on at least 6 to 7 satellited but it has stopped locking on satellites now.
In my home i get no signal from satellites but on my roof i do get signals but it still doesnt locks. Can someone please suggest a solution. I have cleared and downloaded AGPS data again and again and i have all options checked in location settings yet it doesnt work.
Any help will be highly appreciated.
I have attached the reading of gps locker in my house and on my roof and i have also attached my gps.conf file (in a zip).
Where did you find the .config file
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@droid_god Ummm its in my mobile's etc folder