Gps not working in any app, help! - HTC Sensation

I use android revolution hd 3.6.13 and had the update over the air, but since ive rooted my phone none of the gps programs find a signal? I know for sure it worked before, but now never get a signal. Google maps, navigon none of them get a signal, any ideas?
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how long have you waited for the GPS to find a signal? I mean, sometimes (especially after flashing a ROM ?) it may be really long!
Do the applications ask you to turn GPS ON when they start, or do you put GPS ON before starting the apps?
Also, you can try an app like A-GPS injector, from the market, that will update the list and position of satellites (requires datas to get the update)

Use the gps fix from hellstorm, search for the thread
This one http://db.tt/q1iZJvJU
Install on cwm, reboot, open maps, and wait, maybe you need to wait like 5 minutes the first time
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i did the fix install , rebooted and now searching for fresh gps signal
vingers crossedd

No succes
The position on the map is right, but when i try to navigate it wont finish searching for a gps signal
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Wipe EFS data
You could wipe the EFS data, it worked for me, and it's supposed to be very effective. Here is a link to a thread that has the instruction for how to do so: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=12764930&postcount=1

If Fasterfix isn't working for you, we have two GPS fixes in the Sensation development forum. Mine and Crypted's.
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This is the quick fix, but if you want really fast gps fix, you should take the time and do as recomended in this thread. It's explains how to edit your gps.config to match your contry.
When outside i now get gps fix in 3-5 seconds.

hehe i have to take my time for this
oke thanks boys for your advice. Tomorrow i will take my time to fix this problem.

cant fint the gps.config file?
anyone know where i can find it
i use file explorer rooted
thanks in advance

I mean on the foon, in witch folder i have to search??

bmwsensation said:
cant fint the gps.config file?
anyone know where i can find it
i use file explorer rooted
thanks in advance
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System/etc
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still no succes
i've replace de gps.conf with a config like this
because the nl is my country and europe is my region but still no succes
NTP_SERVER=nl.pool.ntp.org
NTP_SERVER=0.nl.pool.ntp.org
NTP_SERVER=1.nl.pool.ntp.org
NTP_SERVER=2.nl.pool.ntp.org
NTP_SERVER=3.nl.pool.ntp.org
NTP_SERVER=0.europe.pool.ntp.org
NTP_SERVER=1.europe.pool.ntp.org
NTP_SERVER=2.europe.pool.ntp.org
NTP_SERVER=3.europe.pool.ntp.org
XTRA_SERVER_1=http://xtra1.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin
XTRA_SERVER_2=http://xtra2.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin
XTRA_SERVER_3=http://xtra3.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin
# DEBUG LEVELS: 0 - none, 1 - Error, 2 - Warning, 3 - Info
# 4 - Debug, 5 - Verbose
DEBUG_LEVEL =0
# Intermediate position report, 1=enable, 0=disable
INTERMEDIATE_POS=0
# Accuracy threshold for intermediate positions
# less accurate positions are ignored, 0 for passing all positions
ACCURACY_THRES=0
# Report supl ref location as position, 1=enable, 0=disable
REPORT_POSITION_USE_SUPL_REFLOC=1
# Wiper (wifi positioning), 1=enable, 0=disable
ENABLE_WIPER=1
################################
##### AGPS server settings #####
################################
# FOR SUPL SUPPORT, set the following
SUPL_HOST=supl.google.com
SUPL_PORT=7276
SUPL_NO_SECURE_PORT=3425
SUPL_SECURE_PORT=7275
SUPL_TLS_HOST=FQDN
SUPL_TLS_CERT=/etc/SuplRootCert
# FOR C2K PDE SUPPORT, set the following
C2K_HOST=c2k.pde.com
C2K_PORT=1234
CURRENT_CARRIER=common
DEFAULT_AGPS_ENABLE=TRUE
DEFAULT_SSL_ENABLE=FALSE
# TRUE for "User Plane", FALSE for "Control Plane"
DEFAULT_USER_PLANE=TRUE
did i something wrong
a pm is also welcome thanks mates

Have you reinstalled Locations after flashing ROM?
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I did locations reinstal but it doesnt matter.
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Try with faster fix, from the market
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Still not working, getting a bit sick of it now. Do i really have to go back stock then?
Thanks for thinking along
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bmwsensation said:
Still not working, getting a bit sick of it now. Do i really have to go back stock then?
Thanks for thinking along
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I don't think that, I've that issue for a long time and with hellstorm fix or faster fix with European configuration that would be work
Maybe reinstall the rom and try, don't despair ;-)
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What kernel are you using? Is it the bundled kernel in the rom or did you flash another?
And maybe update your superuser app? I know another member had an issue with that specifically.
But my experience is that certain kernels don't play well with gps/agps, so I always tell people to try to get the kernel that is bundled in the rom, which devs usually test before releasing or a kernel closest to the stock kernel.
And if you are using any of the fixes here on xda. Do not use the gps fix app with them. Also, when you go into the /system/etc section make sure you don't have the suplrootcert file in there and the permissions of the new gps.conf file looks like this:
xx
x
x

Kernel :
26.35.14-sensation faux 123-v0.2.8+
[email protected]#194
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Related

[App] GPSTest by Mike Lockwood- Real Instant lock every time.

I tried many apps on the market to help my gps locking issues. I tried every rom out, and played with the conf files, and still get no instant lock. It usually takes 15 mins to get a lock. With this app I get instant lock when i inject Xtra data, which is weird cause all of the others apps I used seem to do the same
I'm running 2.3.3, EB 1.0.7, Stock Kernel
Try it out and report
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.android.gpstest
Inject xtra data?
KingDavid63 said:
Inject xtra data?
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yes,
while navigation says searching for gps, open the app and hit inject xtra data
is this an option that pops up only while navigation is on? because i just opened the app and dont see an option to inject xtra data....
Hello?
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Why would a GPS app require full internet access. The Chart Cross GPS works and does not require that permission level.
The description reads it's only for devs and requires Cupcake or later...?
we are on later.... and i dont know what it does... but i just open the app same time as navigation and instant locks also... so it works whatever it's doing... i also upgraded to eb 107 so who knows...
KingDavid63 said:
we are on later.... and i dont know what it does... but i just open the app same time as navigation and instant locks also... so it works whatever it's doing... i also upgraded to eb 107 so who knows...
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Thanks for confirming I'm not the only one...weird thing I tried a lot off other apps ex. Gps status etc and it helps with the lock but not instant. I'm pretty sure this is a old ass app
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Test out my rom... out of the box I was getting quick GPS lock.... by I have yet to hear any feedback from others confirming one way or the other
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With the latest baseband, I get instant locks.
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i have latest baseband i dont get instant lock

[FIX] GPS fix for devices WITHOUT HiddenMenu

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.
Ankisaurus said:
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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Slow GPS?

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)

[TWEAK][GPS]Get your GPS configured properly

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 ?

Problems wifi and GPS

Forum SGSII V7.2 rom several comments from several wifi problems, the bug will have tethering relationship with this problem?. Another question, I also I have problems with the GPS, take long to connect to satellites and when I send in the application WhatsApp I get a message "GPS not connected." thanks for the help. Regards
Any solution to this problem. Regards
Enviado desde mi GT-S5830 usando tapatalk 2
Install the cm7 patch and the rom working better.
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I didn't understand the first part of your question...
And for gps, try Faster Fix from market...set your location and you will hopefully get better gps connection...
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The first part is a bug of the custom rom SGSII when you enable
The tethering then it's imposible disconnect and can't use wifi connection until reboot.
Which the name of this app of market to improve gps. Regards
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TRONKY25 said:
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Another question, I also I have problems with the GPS, take long to connect to satellites and when I send in the application WhatsApp I get a message "GPS not connected." thanks for the help. Regards
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Here are some infos, especially for europe and germany, to get a quick working gps.conf (in /system/etc) and satelite-fix.
For Germany / Europe, to get the time-server:
NTP_SERVER=de.pool.npt.org /
NTP_SERVER=europe.pool.npt.org
(For e.g. europe you can add:
server 0.europe.pool.ntp.org
server 1.europe.pool.ntp.org
server 2.europe.pool.ntp.org
server 3.europe.pool.ntp.org
but its not necessary imo!)
(More dates for the time-server, see: http://www.pool.ntp.org/en/)
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The x-server, for to get the location (1-5, Vancouver and Seattle):
XTRA_SERVER_1=http://xtra1.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin
XTRA_SERVER_2=http://xtra2.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin
XTRA_SERVER_3=http://xtra3.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin
XTRA_SERVER_4=http://xtra4.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin
XTRA_SERVER_5=http://xtra5.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin
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The SUPL-server (Secure User Plane), to distribute the collected many different signals:
SUPL_HOST=supl.nokia.com
SUPL_PORT=7275
(For / in USA:
SUPL_HOST=supl.google.com
SUPL_PORT=7276)
Here the gps.conf, I'm using for germany:
NTP_SERVER=de.pool.ntp.org
XTRA_SERVER_1=http://xtra1.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin
XTRA_SERVER_2=http://xtra2.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin
XTRA_SERVER_4=http://xtra4.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin
SUPL_HOST=supl.nokia.com
SUPL_PORT=7275
To get an accuracy of 4 meters, it needs max 18 sec, min 5 sec for me, location berlin!
I also had a wifi problem. The eternally "Obtaining IP address" message, but I found that this problem was removed ever since flashing the more stable version of CM7.1.

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