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Ever since I have rooted my Inspire I have tried many different ROMs, and the only one where the GPS locks consistently for.me has been the MIUI rom. Any other ROM either gives me a GPS lock some of the time or not at all.
I have tried many things to get.GPS to work on other ROMs. I've tried GPS status, FasterFix, clearing EFS data, editing the gps.conf file in /system/etc, and even copying the gps.conf file from MIUI to other ROMs, but nothing seems to work.
What is it about MIUI that make the gps work much better in that ROM than other ROMs? I like Sense and I don't really want to use MIUI but I miss my gps.
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I should also mention that I live in the southeastern US.
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codyg1985 said:
Ever since I have rooted my Inspire I have tried many different ROMs, and the only one where the GPS locks consistently for.me has been the MIUI rom. Any other ROM either gives me a GPS lock some of the time or not at all.
I have tried many things to get.GPS to work on other ROMs. I've tried GPS status, FasterFix, clearing EFS data, editing the gps.conf file in /system/etc, and even copying the gps.conf file from MIUI to other ROMs, but nothing seems to work.
What is it about MIUI that make the gps work much better in that ROM than other ROMs? I like Sense and I don't really want to use MIUI but I miss my gps.
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Try installing death's GPS fix. Mount system and data in CWM before installing. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=11342772&postcount=1
Also, reflashing the radio sometimes helps.
I tried both angeldeath's North America and Southeast gps scripts and all I got was one satellite max in GPS status. I did mount system and data each time I applied the update in CWM.
I am now running Inspired Ace 1.0.1 FWIW.
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codyg1985 said:
I tried both angeldeath's North America and Southeast gps scripts and all I got was one satellite max in GPS status. I did mount system and data each time I applied the update in CWM.
I am now running Inspired Ace 1.0.1 FWIW.
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Did you try reflashing your radio?
What ROMs are you have GPS problems with? You said all but MIUI, but which ones specifically?
I have tried flashing different radios and RILs to see if they work per the Inspire radio thread. I will try reflashing and see if that helps.
I have used CM7.0.1, CM7.0.2, CM 7.1 RC 1, Android Revolution HD 5.1x, Inspired Ace 1.0.1, and Inspired AOSP RC1. Each version of MIUI I have tried works. I have tried 1.7.22 and 1.7.16 (I think that's the version number).
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try a better gps
try a better gps
I reflashed the radio and I got 2 satellites after standing outside in the same spot for about a minute.
I should also mention that fast boot is turned off.
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codyg1985 said:
I reflashed the radio and I got 2 satellites after standing outside in the same spot for about a minute.
I should also mention that fast boot is turned off.
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Do you have a case on your phone? The GPS antenna is located behind in the vicinity of the camera flash. I've seen reports that some cases interfere with GPS reception. Try taking the case off just to get a lock. Won't hurt.
I don't have a case for my phone. I have seen threads where you take the plastic cover off the back that.surrounds the camera flash, straighten put the springs that.touch the contacts, and reapply the cover. I have not been brave enough to try that. Plus, if gps just works in MIUI bit not any other rom, then that tells me that it is a software issue.
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codyg1985 said:
I don't have a case for my phone. I have seen threads where you take the plastic cover off the back that.surrounds the camera flash, straighten put the springs that.touch the contacts, and reapply the cover. I have not been brave enough to try that. Plus, if gps just works in MIUI bit not any other rom, then that tells me that it is a software issue.
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Cool. Yeah I've see that hardware fix too. Luckily my GPS is functioning, particularly with AngelDeath. Weird problem only works on one ROM. Well good luck. I hate it when GPS isn't working properly.
meiguoguizi said:
Cool. Yeah I've see that hardware fix too. Luckily my GPS is functioning, particularly with AngelDeath. Weird problem only works on one ROM. Well good luck. I hate it when GPS isn't working properly.
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Which ROM does GPS work properly for you?
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Which ROM does GPS work properly for you?
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GPS has worked on all of them...I currently have 4 Sense based 4 ROMS on my phone now that are in my sig. I have only rolled Sense based ROMs. Every one of them have essentially worked good, and they work better with AngelDeath. My worst experience was stock back a few months ago, but just this morning I flashed a rooted/leaked AT&T GB RUU with the bloat stripped, and GPS works acceptable/good on it without AngelDeath.
Which ROM did you just install? I am downloading the one that Gene Poole posted this morning to give it a whirl. Hopefully I will have better luck with that one.
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Which ROM did you just install? I am downloading the one that Gene Poole posted this morning to give it a whirl. Hopefully I will have better luck with that one.
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This one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192372
I saw GenePoole's. That's cool he put one out.
It looks like GenePoole's ROM does much better with GPS than with others I have tried. I can get 5-6 satellites with it, which is not optimal, but better than nothing. I will try AngelDeath's scripts if I am not satisfied with the accuracy. Which script did you use; the North America script or the region specific one?
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It looks like GenePoole's ROM does much better with GPS than with others I have tried. I can get 5-6 satellites with it, which is not optimal, but better than nothing. I will try AngelDeath's scripts if I am not satisfied with the accuracy. Which script did you use; the North America script or the region specific one?
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Region specific for me.
I need help because my GPS wont lock... I've tried the G2X bloater and installed my region but it still wont lock even after 5 minutes.
EDIT: I'm on Faux's AOSP Rom with his kernel as well.
Do you have the newest baseband? That helped me lock much better.
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Just curious if under Settings > Location and Security do you have Use Wireless Networks enabled?
G2X CM7
derekedw said:
Do you have the newest baseband? That helped me lock much better.
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What's the easiest way to install that? Do you have to flash official gb?
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I'm not familiar with your ROMs, however, I find it helps to have an unobscured view of the horizon in most directions and to not be moving in a car. If that fails, I then use an app called GPS Test by Chartcross Ltd. Go into settings and there are two buttons on the top labeled: Clear AGPS and Update AGPS. Try each of the two buttons.
I just looked up AGPS and here's what Wikipedia has to say, "Assisted GPS, generally abbreviated as A-GPS or aGPS, is a system which can, under certain conditions, improve the startup performance, or time-to-first-fix (TTFF) of a GPS satellite-based positioning system." Hope this helps.
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What's the easiest way to install that? Do you have to flash official gb?
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the only way to install the new baseband is by using lgupdate tool, or kdz firmware updater along with the kdz file. try the lgupdate tool first. there are numerous threads explaining the process,which for some is a one click success story. for others, a walk through programming hell. the lgupdate tool is plagued.
Alright thanks everyone. I AM on the newest baseband, but am trying cm7 now
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Alright thanks everyone. I AM on the newest baseband, but am trying cm7 now
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Let us know if this fixes your GPS. My GPS sucks taint too, and will upgrade the baseband if it fixes it, but don't want to risk the possible PITA using the LG tool if it doesn't fix it. Everything else other than battery life is amazing on my phone.
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TJBunch1228 said:
Let us know if this fixes your GPS. My GPS sucks taint too, and will upgrade the baseband if it fixes it, but don't want to risk the possible PITA using the LG tool if it doesn't fix it. Everything else other than battery life is amazing on my phone.
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I can tell you that its instant locks on stock froyo.
I didn't get instant lock on gb with new baseband. On froyo is super reliable.
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I have to reboot my phone to get the GPS to lock about half the time I try to navigate since upgrading to Gingerbread. I have the new baseband. It sucks. I complained again and they finally agreed to ship me a new phone. Not sure that will help anything...
Download from app market gps test, then after you run the gps test go to setings and hit clear agps and also update agps then it should lock under 15 seconds
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Download from app market gps test, then after you run the gps test go to setings and hit clear agps and also update agps then it should lock under 15 seconds
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This fix worked great for me, thanks.
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The lg update tool worked without a problem for me and the new baseband fixed the gps completely.
Complete success with no problems at all.
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I just took the plunge into gingerbread and i love the roms but so far the ones ive tried all have poor wifi signal wich is not a deal breaker for me but it is an important issue. Ive tried dsexton's KG6 and KH1 with dronks KG4 kernal but both have poor wifi signals. Does anybody know of a fix or a version the doesnt have poor wifi signals??
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Nope its a known issue.. no fix yet. There is a fix in the works though.. its cm7
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I just took the plunge into gingerbread and i love the roms but so far the ones ive tried all have poor wifi signal wich is not a deal breaker for me but it is an important issue. Ive tried dsexton's KG6 and KH1 with dronks KG4 kernal but both have poor wifi signals. Does anybody know of a fix or a version the doesnt have poor wifi signals??
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Bryanb82 said:
I just took the plunge into gingerbread and i love the roms but so far the ones ive tried all have poor wifi signal wich is not a deal breaker for me but it is an important issue. Ive tried dsexton's KG6 and KH1 with dronks KG4 kernal but both have poor wifi signals. Does anybody know of a fix or a version the doesnt have poor wifi signals??
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This has been extensively discussed and is a known issue with ALL gingerbread ROMs.
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Nope its a known issue.. no fix yet. There is a fix in the works though.. its cm7
Is cm7 a modded gingerbread rom? I saw krylon is working on it in the rootzwiki but I dont know much about it.
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^oops some how i added my question in your quote, lol. Talking about putting words in your mouth,lol. Sorry
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I really, really wish I hadn't quoted FB. :'(
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It's cool I got back at you. Muahaha.
CM7 is a modded version of AOSP, it's gotta be built from source for different phones.
CyanogenMod is an aftermarket firmware for a number of cell phones based on the open-source Android operating system. It offers features not found in the official Android based firmwares of vendors of these cell phones.
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http://www.cyanogenmod.com/
My .02 : I am also on gb 2.3.4 hk1 and show poor signal strength, but I can still connect via wifi even when it says I have no signal. So I believe its just an issue of the graphical signal representation not matching the actual signal strength that you have.
Gman
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gdanl19 said:
My .02 : I am also on gb 2.3.4 hk1 and show poor signal strength, but I can still connect via wifi even when it says I have no signal. So I believe its just an issue of the graphical signal representation not matching the actual signal strength that you have.
Gman
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No its a actual signal problem becuase i did a wifi speed test and got under 1mb when i usually get 15+ mb so its not a graphics error. But im sure someone will solve it soon.
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i know its a gb problem, but try flashing different modems. particularly...KC1. i seem to have the best wifi connection with that using gb.
jager555 said:
i know its a gb problem, but try flashing different modems. particularly...KC1. i seem to have the best wifi connection with that using gb.
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Can you give me that modem file so i can flash with ordin? thanks so much.
or how to have GB with that modem
mbernusg said:
Nope its a known issue.. no fix yet. There is a fix in the works though.. its cm7
Who said cm7 would fix wifi, for all we know it could be worse
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knightmn said:
Can you give me that modem file so i can flash with ordin? thanks so much.
or how to have GB with that modem
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Click on the "Modems" link in my signature, you can download it from there.
Dsexton do you wanna share that fix? A lot of us still run ROMS other than ICINB. WIFI full strength on GB should be released to the masses(or at least me!)
As Always Thanks
hechoen said:
Dsexton do you wanna share that fix? A lot of us still run ROMS other than ICINB. WIFI full strength on GB should be released to the masses(or at least me!)
As Always Thanks
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I never said i had the fix and if i did of course it would be released, ha!
Things dsexton has released to the masses:
Ext4
Overclocking passed 1.3
Figured out how to flash a rom with cwm
Rooted gingerbread
Smoothest tweaks around
If i find something major the masses will have it
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HA i didn't mean to imply you had the fix it was more of a wish. Hope it didn't come across the wrong way on the interweb.
As far as the other things such as
Things dsexton has released to the masses:
Ext4
Overclocking passed 1.3
Figured out how to flash a rom with cwm
Rooted gingerbread
Smoothest tweaks around
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Yeah man thanks for all of those
hechoen said:
HA i didn't mean to imply you had the fix it was more of a wish. Hope it didn't come across the wrong way on the interweb.
As far as the other things such as
Yeah man thanks for all of those
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Its all good i was just poking fun
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Fun is good. Poke on
The wifi reception was purposely handicapped for security/privacy reasons. It has a comparable range with any other handheld device.
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I am 7 feet from my router with my sgs4g running a leaked gb. Valhalla to be exact. I have 1 bar on wifi. In comparison my g2 with its official gb release had full signal. I would not consider that comparable.
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If there is an issue its visualy with the icon.
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When i use to have tmobile network my gps use to work now that i have move to simple mobile my gps dont work it always saying looking for gps ...i thought it was the rom so i flash to another rom and i get the same result ...is it the network or what you think?
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Ok my gps start working what I did is leave my gps on and I start driving around for 30mins. Ur gps should be syc if u put a adress gps mite say looking for gps signal u jist wait it will start working anytime soon just know u wipl spend some gas lolz I only spend 10$ usd
Try buying GPS Aids Donate. Use the GPS Doctor. Afterwards, turn on GPS Status in the app, and it will locate satellites around you. That should get you to lock on perfectly.
bkoon1218 said:
Try buying GPS Aids Donate. Use the GPS Doctor. Afterwards, turn on GPS Status in the app, and it will locate satellites around you. That should get you to lock on perfectly.
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Will try it out ...
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Try buying GPS Aids Donate. Use the GPS Doctor. Afterwards, turn on GPS Status in the app, and it will locate satellites around you. That should get you to lock on perfectly.
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I have done wath you say and it doenst fix it ... anyother ideas what could be causing this?
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I'm having the same issue. Unlocked phone on ATT. Running BSGS. Have tried GPS Doctor, GPS Status and GPS Aid Donate. Phone won't download the xtra data. None of these programs have worked. Anyone else unlocked running GB on a network other the TMOB getting GPS to work and if so HOW?
I too can't download xtra data, however I do get GPS fix after 5 min or so. Totally unacceptable but haven't been able to fix it.
I live outside USA so my carrier is not T-Mobile
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Have yall try to flash to a froyo rom?
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Have yall try to flash to a froyo rom?
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I don't want to have it work on FROYO I want to get it to work on GB so no I have not flashed back.
If anyone has any ideas please let us know!
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I'm having the same issue. Unlocked phone on ATT. Running BSGS. Have tried GPS Doctor, GPS Status and GPS Aid Donate. Phone won't download the xtra data. None of these programs have worked. Anyone else unlocked running GB on a network other the TMOB getting GPS to work and if so HOW?
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As far as I know u gotta pay for Gps in att
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if gps aids v3 doesnt work, try v2. for all of my phones, 3 doesnt work, so i always use gps aids v2 and i have never had a problem. all that you have to do is go to gps doctor and click regenerate and you should be good to go.
jager
I've tried GPS Donate V2 and it just gets stuck on checking license. I know you like the program and all but I've tried others with the same result. I'm gonna call att and see if the problem is on there end. Just seems really unlikely. How could they shut off a GPS chip?
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jager
I've tried GPS Donate V2 and it just gets stuck on checking license. I know you like the program and all but I've tried others with the same result. I'm gonna call att and see if the problem is on there end. Just seems really unlikely. How could they shut off a GPS chip?
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I dont get stuck but it just say fail ...gps aids.doesnt work for me...i have reset my phone i have unrooted i went to stock rom nothing flash back to gb and still dont work ... sucks ..
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just tried my gf phone(atrix from att on att) and it locks on fine. She is not paying for att nav. just used google nav no problems. This GPS chip in my phone is really getting to me. It worked great until I unlocked and or went to GB. Did both at roughly the same time. Don't know what else to try.
If it got stuck on checking license, install v3 and then install v2 without uninstalling v3. Should work then.
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Should being the key word. Tried it both ways and still gets stuck on checking license. I'll email the developer and get it straightened out. I'm starting to think it may have something to do with unlocking the phone. Stranger things have happened. Thanks
Anbody on WIND or any mobile carrier for that matter have a solidly working GPS?
If so... can you please tell me what steps you took to get it working that way. What rom, kernel and additional files if any did you install?
I love the CM 7.1 nightlies as my daily driver but even after changing the gps.config to supl.google.com and port 7276...it takes forever to get GPS lock and sometime doesn't even lock at all.
Please let me know... i am desperate!
ritz23 said:
Anbody on WIND or any mobile carrier for that matter have a solidly working GPS?
If so... can you please tell me what steps you took to get it working that way. What rom, kernel and additional files if any did you install?
I love the CM 7.1 nightlies as my daily driver but even after changing the gps.config to supl.google.com and port 7276...it takes forever to get GPS lock and sometime doesn't even lock at all.
Please let me know... i am desperate!
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Turn on use of Wi-Fi and mobile networks.
Upgrade baseband.
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Hey mansa_noob, thanks for reply.
I have turned both on and am using mar 2012 baseband.
What rom and kernel are you using? Any other suggestions?
ritz23 said:
Hey mansa_noob, thanks for reply.
I have turned both on and am using mar 2012 baseband.
What rom and kernel are you using? Any other suggestions?
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I am still on stock as Bluetooth does not work in anything else and here in Canada we kind of need it you know.
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mansa_noob said:
I am still on stock as Bluetooth does not work in anything else and here in Canada we kind of need it you know.
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wind mobile, using hackfest PA, stock PA kernel
the trick is, use fasterfix, or edit the init.d yourself, and set it to canada
your gps will get a lock eventually.
however dont expect it to get a lock fast, g2x has **** load of bugs and **** and is quite well known for having a slow ass GPS.
It usually takes about 1-4 minutes to get a lock depending on the sky condition.
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I am still on stock as Bluetooth does not work in anything else and here in Canada we kind of need it you know.
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what do you mean BT dont work? I bt tether to my tablet sometimes and it works perfectly.
are you saying BT audio? I dont have a handfree device i can test with bt so i cant say for sure.
30 second locks every time if I am outside. Mobile data needed and I am on stock Rom. Modified hidden menu GPS setting but GPS conf is still the stock one (believe it or not, wrong servers in it and all, but still works ).
Maybe it's just luck, but then, I have two g2x and both work identically good locking to GPS signal.
Bluetooth audio is a deal breaker for me, so nothing but stock for now
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