So i have been on the gb leeks forever and have been unable to get a GPS lock no matter what fix i try (well actually once but it took 6 mins 21 secs). gps status told me i had 7-8 satellites but i didn't lock.
Yesterday i flashed to gummy fe and tried the GPS today. I went outside and got a lock in 10 secs with 4 sats.
This leads me to believe that GB breaks the GPS. This also may be why we don't have ota yet. Can anyone with gps problems verify that they are or are not on GB?
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JihadSquad said:
So i have been on the gb leeks forever and have been unable to get a GPS lock no matter what fix i try (well actually once but it took 6 mins 21 secs). gps status told me i had 7-8 satellites but i didn't lock.
Yesterday i flashed to gummy fe and tried the GPS today. I went outside and got a lock in 10 secs with 4 sats.
This leads me to believe that GB breaks the GPS. This also may be why we don't have ota yet. Can anyone with gps problems verify that they are or are not on GB?
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I'm running EP3 Humble and I get a lock in less than 5 seconds.
Look in the other gps thread. I posted what I changed my gps settings to and Im on humble 4.22. I also posted links to a system dump of ed1. Look at that gps.con file and compare it to yours. I use gps status and I lock on quick . Change the gps.con to gps.con.txt to open it up.
Again this is what worked for me and just trying to help.
blueis300 said:
Look in the other gps thread. I posted what I changed my gps settings to and Im on humble 4.22. I also posted links to a system dump of ed1. Look at that gps.con file and compare it to yours. I use gps status and I lock on quick . Change the gps.con to gps.con.txt to open it up.
Again this is what worked for me and just trying to help.
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I tried that in humble 4.22 and nothing happened. But in group i get 5 sec locks during a thunderstorm even
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So I'm having issues getting a GPS lock after installing deodexed KG4. I can't access LbsTestMode like in Froyo to mess around with the settings. Any ideas on how to check the GPS settings in Gingerbread (SUPL, standalone vs MS based, etc)?
try out gps aids donate. it has yet to fail me.
jager555 said:
try out gps aids donate. it has yet to fail me.
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Ack. Even with that I can't get into the settings. I'll give it another whirl and then let it sit forever to get that first lock.
sorry. i should have been more clear. download gps aid. go to gps doctor, and click regenerate. the phone will reboot. then go to gps status and let the phone sit for 5 min, but keep the screen on. then reboot and try the gps again
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sorry. i should have been more clear. download gps aid. go to gps doctor, and click regenerate. the phone will reboot. then go to gps status and let the phone sit for 5 min, but keep the screen on. then reboot and try the gps again
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Ya, I just started that. Got a lock in the status section TTFF 231 s, then went away. I'm leaving it for a while and we'll see what it comes up with. The first lock was a good sign, no doubt. Thanks jager.
Worked. Got my GPS fix.
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Worked. Got my GPS fix.
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glad to hear it, man. it is horrible when the gps doesnt work. i've gotten myself into very interesting situations because of it...
So this app (donated version) will fix the GB KG4 Issue with GPS? I am in the same boat.. no lock-ons. And I've been battling with it for a little bit now.. I've tried GPS Aids lite, but it seems to do nothing to help.. doesn't even d-load the "XTRA" file... refuses to even with a perfect net connection and GPS view...
I got a few quick locks with the help of GPS Aids, but overall it was just too slow to lock so I'm back on Froyo now (ICBINB). I get sub 30 s for TTFF, and 1-2 s afterwards, which I'm just too used to now in every app that needs location awareness.
What I want to try next is flash a GB rom and not restore my data. Maybe the Froyo LTO or XTRA is messing up GB locks. I've just been too lazy at nights to work on it; need my phone 100% in the daytime.
I'm guessing there is no overall big fix for the GB ROMs? Or particularly, KG4?
Jager here to save.the day once again
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I am using Weapon g2x 2.4 and Faux's 0.1.3 kernel. I am unable to get any Gps locks so far. Any suggestions on how to fix this issue?
Try going to stock and getting the OTA 2.3.3 update. It contains a new baseband that reportedly gives better GPS lock.
Go to maps>settings delete cache let it get your position and download positioning data.
Close maps open navigation, you should be getting instant locks.
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syl0n said:
Try going to stock and getting the OTA 2.3.3 update. It contains a new baseband that reportedly gives better GPS lock.
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But I am using the July baseband. Forgot to mention that earlier.
You know... I can't get gps lock either in nav. Maps pulls my location right up. Nav will not lock though. I an running weapon 2.4 also with latest faux kernal, old baseband. Gps test doesn't do vert good either.
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jnralp00 said:
You know... I can't get gps lock either in nav. Maps pulls my location right up. Nav will not lock though. I an running weapon 2.4 also with latest faux kernal, old baseband. Gps test doesn't do vert good either.
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You definitely need the new baseband.
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For me gps locks fine but it disconnects after 2min. Once that happens..no gps lock until I reboot phone.
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You definitely need the new baseband.
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Op has new baseband...
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OP i had the same problem with my g2 it didnt lock on properly and wasnt accurate
Download gps status from the market, open that and then open google maps, it will be right on accurate
It should work (worked for me)
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Wow that sux man. Maybe try another rom.
moshe22 said:
Go to maps>settings delete cache let it get your position and download positioning data.
Close maps open navigation, you should be getting instant locks.
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I'm using stock GB 2.3.3. How do I access maps/settings/cache as you say. Or can I with stock?
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For me gps locks fine but it disconnects after 2min. Once that happens..no gps lock until I reboot phone.
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Same here, but it usually stays locked for a lot longer than 2 minutes...but it'll just randomly lose its lock (even under a clear open sky) and then it will not return until you reboot.
Yes, I have new baseband.
Yes, I have cleared and re-downloaded AGPS data.
I'm on CM7. I flashed back to stock and had the same issues.
Sometimes I get a near-instant lock. Sometimes it take 5 minutes to lock. Sometimes it won't lock at all.
Interestingly, when I open up a GPS utility app when the phone is trying to lock, it's obvious that the phone can see plenty of satellites (shows like 8 or 9 green bars, indicating different satellites), but the phone still takes forever to figure out its position. So it doesn't seem to be a problem with the antennas not receiving a strong signal from the satellites, but that it can't "figure out" its position using that data...
I have the same thing,
when opening GPS status, after a few seconds the phone sees ~6-8 satellites but it fails to lock on them most of the times.
after a while, a long while it can go wither way, either it locks with the same satellites that he have seen or added slowly more satellites and locks when he reaches 10 or so.
also if i see how scattered the satellites are then i see that they are not too scattered as oppose to opening the same software in GSII or my old vibrant phone.
i wonder why 3,4 satellites are not enough to get a lock.
My gps currently locks on right away. I'm also using weapon g2x.
Where do I get the new baeband and how do I install it?
I am using Cyanogen 7.1.
Baseband:
M6600A-SCAUTNZ-2.0.9720T 1 [MAR 27 2011 10:00:00] MP:TRUGLE_08.09.02R_MDM
Unfortunately the only way to get the new baseband is to update through the lg updater tool.
Make a nandroid backup of your current configuration in CWM, then revert to stock froyo. You dont need to unroot or any nonsense like that.
Once you have froyo, use the lg updater. You will lose CWM, so re-flash it using the nvflash method. (Don't worry, you dont need to be rooted just go ahead and flash it.)
Once you've re-flashed CWM, restore the nandroid of CM7.1.
I am unable to get the GPS to lock on ANY Gingerbread ROM and I have tried at least 5 of them.
On GB I will pick up anywhere from 2 to 5 sats and not lock on any. As soon as I go back to FROYO I pick up 11 or 12 sats and lock on most all of them.
This is driving me nuts. I have tried every single trick I could find posted online but can never get the GPS to work in GB, only FROYO.
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I am unable to get the GPS to lock on ANY Gingerbread ROM and I have tried at least 5 of them.
On GB I will pick up anywhere from 2 to 5 sats and not lock on any. As soon as I go back to FROYO I pick up 11 or 12 sats and lock on most all of them.
This is driving me nuts. I have tried every single trick I could find posted online but can never get the GPS to work in GB, only FROYO.
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Go look in general I made new thread works for gb.
infuse.....infused.......infusion.......
tyshemi said:
Go look in general I made new thread works for gb.
infuse.....infused.......infusion.......
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Like I said, I tried EVERY TRICK I found posted online including those that you have posted today and in the past. GPS (and compass for that matter) just won't work under any GB ROM.
I keep going back to Froyo and every time I find a new fix or trick or mod or hack posted I reload another GB ROM and it still never works.
So I go back to Froyo and everything is fine again. I just don't understand it. It's always the same problem. It finds 1-6 or so sats and never locks on any. Under FROYO I always get 10 or 11 sats and they lock right in.
I test it under a clear sky in the same spot all the time. With Froyo I can lock on 5 or 6 sats in my house.
No wonder the iPhone sells so well. Like it or not, it always just works. The GPS & Compass was flawless on my IP4. All this hassle makes me sorry I sold it. The GPS & Compass is very important to to my work.
I have searched around but cant find a reasonable answer.
I installed Weapon 2.6 and tried using Navigon and Gmaps with GPS but the locking takes forever,
To fix I tried gps fix and gps test. they work for the moment but after a reboot or after a few minutes with no use, the issue is back
Basically my reason for this thread is which rom is the best for gps tracking or kernal?
I cannot wait in a car for 10 minutes for the gps to finally track
Thanks for all who help!
Did you have this issue on stock?
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Welcome to six months ago. But seriously, this is a known issue, were you encountering it on stock?
There's a few ways of fixing it, none work every time. I personally can't get my locks under a minute no matter what.
I have the same issue (upgrade Weapon 2.6 from 2.5) as OP.
I have to reset the data/clear dalvik cache and reinstall weapon 2.6. GPS works great, lock under 7 sec.
Yeah I tried stock, and I tried re-installing 2.6, thing is I never tried using the GPS before.
I finally aquired navigon and It literally takes like 5 minutes to lock on.
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Your first lock on a new device (or rom, which is basically the same thing) will always be slow, that's just a limitation of GPS technology. It's all the subsequent locks you have to worry about.
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OK I know the first is long but not every time I want to use GPS. I have a Milestone 2, it locks on within seconds. I actually still use it as my primary GPS but come on, this G2x is suppose to run circles around a Milestone 2 (droid 2)
I am trying Eagle Bloods (2.3.5) will let you all know
aaaah i miss nokia phones...instant lock in the basement
I am using CM7 latest nightly with the July 15th baseband.
This works every time for me, get an instant lock:
-Turn on GPS
-Hard Reboot (hold vol up+power)
-open maps
-wait for lock (for the circle around the arrow to disappear, ~10 seconds)
-exit maps and go into navigation
-enter destination
-Boom! Instant navigation
Not sure if it'll work on weapon but give it a shot. I'm actually curious to find out if I'm the only one this works for.
Yeah no luck here. It locks after 5 minutes or so, I used GPS fix and others but still damn! My milestone would lock instantly. Might just be a g2x thing. Or because I am in europe. Oh well guess I will have to make do, getting tired of changing roms 3 times a day to find out.
What kills me is there are so many good things about this phone but all the simple stuff is what makes it crappy. Like the GPS, and no led lights. My old Sony x8 has led lights I mean come on now
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Are you using a stock battery with stock battery cover?
Yep don't have any other battery.
I am not worried about it. The phone is great for what I use it for on a daily basis. I just have this navigon app and liked it on the ms2. I will just have to start the GPS really early before a big trip.
Thanks for all the replies. Will let this forum know if I find a fix
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I'm having the same problem since going to 2.6. GPS worked great stock and with previous weapon ROMS and CM7 based ROMs too.
jetbruceli said:
I have searched around but cant find a reasonable answer.
I installed Weapon 2.6 and tried using Navigon and Gmaps with GPS but the locking takes forever,
To fix I tried gps fix and gps test. they work for the moment but after a reboot or after a few minutes with no use, the issue is back
Basically my reason for this thread is which rom is the best for gps tracking or kernal?
I cannot wait in a car for 10 minutes for the gps to finally track
Thanks for all who help!
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You could try:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.roman.vibrant.bloater&hl=en
I have read that lots have had good luck with this, on the g2x its only for GPS configs
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Bloater made my phone suck. Perfect lock before, now it sucks balls.
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Edit: Might be stupid question, but does the Infuse have to be carrier activated for GPS to work? That is what Samsung Mobile Live chat is telling me, supposedly. If that is true, that is ridiculous that the GPS can't use satellites alone, or satellites+Wifi, and relies on the mobile network...
Background info: I am rooted, using stock ROM 2.2.1 froyo. Don't have my Infuse activated yet over AT&T, don't even have a SIM card in it, have Wifi connected to try to help GPS data, but no Mobile network.. Location and security: Use wireless networks and Use GPS satellites are both checked
Hi guys. I've seen many threads on here, threads on other forums online, and other misc tutorials googling GPS fixes for the Infuse. I cannot for the life of me get the GPS for the Samsung Infuse 4G to lock on to any satellites! It it crazy that so many people out there are having GPS issues. Everything I have tried does not work for me. I've tried replacing the gps.conf, secgps.conf, and changing the LBSTestMode settings to about everything I could find on the Internet, even trying them on the original stock settings to:
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Operation Mode: Standalone
SERVER: www.spirent-lcs.com
PORT: 7275
I've tried using the supl.nokia.com and the supl.google.com and nothing seems to work! This is crazy. I am almost at the conclusion that GPS on my phone is just totally screwed up. My Sprint Samsung Epic locks onto GPS in only a few seconds, I even took the Infuse outside for about 5-10 minutes and it never locked on. It will get up to 5 satellites in view, but GPS stays yellow and doesn't lock on, and they never go over to "in use"
See attached picture of what I'm referring to: http://i.imgur.com/6Asod.jpg
If anyone has any suggestions I would really appreciate it. I don't wanna send in my phone to Samsung and wait a couple weeks to get this fixed, if they do fix it.
Thanks for any advice
That's your problem... using froyo... try darkys GPS fix
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dman3285 said:
That's your problem... using froyo... try darkys GPS fix
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I take it Froyo is a POS at GPS?... is this the darkys GPS fix you're referring to, or do I need to keep searching or search XDA?
http://www.darkyrom.com/community/index.php?threads/guide-gps-quickest-fix-solution.2022/
Edit: Nevermind, that link has dead downloads.. I'll keep searching unless you have a link to the fix you're referring to
Bro.. Simple fix. Upgrade to gingerbread. Try ZEUS.. Problem solved. You're welcome. Thanks.. > >
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Erik_T said:
Bro.. Simple fix. Upgrade to gingerbread. Try ZEUS.. Problem solved. You're welcome. Thanks.. > >
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Ehh I would, but it's my dads phone.. just didnt wanna put all sorts of custom stuff on it and have to update it, the only reason I rooted it was trying to use one of the GPS fixes I've seen around online. Maybe I'll try to remove root and send it to Samsung for an RMA. : ( boo
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Ehh I would, but it's my dads phone.. just didnt wanna put all sorts of custom stuff on it and have to update it, the only reason I rooted it was trying to use one of the GPS fixes I've seen around online. Maybe I'll try to remove root and send it to Samsung for an RMA. : ( boo
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Everything on Zeus works dude. Unless he is going hardcore into the HDMI.
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See attached picture of what I'm referring to: http://i.imgur.com/6Asod.jpg
If anyone has any suggestions I would really appreciate it. I don't wanna send in my phone to Samsung and wait a couple weeks to get this fixed, if they do fix it.
Thanks for any advice
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Hi,
In case you still have the Infuse 4G, I was having the exact same issue. The following fixed it:
Step 1. Follow instructions for Google Specific v3.1 build http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...s-patch-galaxy-s-ii-3-1-2-2-to-rapid-t1447599
Step 2. If you're regulating voltage to extend battery life, increase the voltage at all frequencies you're using.
Step 3. Let your GPS test app run for 10 mins. or so for the first time after reboot. Next time, you'll get faster fix.
Results:
I started out same as you: 3 or 4 sats in view, no fix, never. I was in a world of pain.
After Step 1, I was viewing 11 sats, using 4 or 5 sats, accuracy = 100 feet.
After Step 2, I was viewing 11 sats, using 6 or 7 sats, accuracy = 30 feet.