GPS lock - Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III

I cannot get a GPS lock on any rom that I've tried. Scott's, butter and jelly, paranoid android. I've tried using GPS test to clear the settings and no matter what I Cannot get a lock. Maybe the gps is defective on my phone.
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are you using the newest radios and rpm file and newest vzw leak?? with that combo, I get an, almost, instant lock.

I always have issues too I just tried this app
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda app-developers app and it ran for a while and it seems to have fixed my GPS now. Although every time I get it fixed its only a matter of days before it breaks again https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.androidlab.gpsfix

cell128 said:
I always have issues too I just tried this app
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda app-developers app and it ran for a while and it seems to have fixed my GPS now. Although every time I get it fixed its only a matter of days before it breaks again https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.androidlab.gpsfix
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Thank you so much. On my gs3, stock I couldn't even get a gps lock until I installed this app. Took about 2-3 mins to fix it and then bam. Got a gps lock. Thanks a bunch for the tip. It worked.
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Flashing back to stock generally works as well. Just flash back, get a fix, then flash your Rom again
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Flashed latest radios. Seems a bit ridiculous to have to flash back to stock, does not make a whole lot of sense. Will give the app a go then revert to stock I guess.
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My experience with GPS has been that its completely random. Somehow I feel that if I leave GPS on it tends to get locks quicker, but honestly its a crap shoot.
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Could use some suggestions.

I've used every rom on XDA and they're all great in their own way. I'm currently running the latest miui by whitehawkx. At first it was great but now I'm getting slow down and random loss of signal that only returns with a restart. I also have problems with the screen not turning back on properly. I press the lock button and the screen will light up like its about to turn on or it will flash the lockscreen for a second then go blank. Only fix is to relock then unlock again, quite a pain.
I'm looking for a daily rom that will get me at least 9 hours of battery life, is fast and responsive. Like I said, I've used all of the roms here but I don't want to go through the hassle of setting everything up for each rom and testing for multiple days to make a choice. Personal choices are welcome but please say why you like it.
On a side note, does anyone know why updates have pretty much stopped for all the roms our phone can use?
Thank you!
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wgrant said:
I've used every rom on XDA and they're all great in their own way. I'm currently running the latest miui by whitehawkx. At first it was great but now I'm getting slow down and random loss of signal that only returns with a restart. I also have problems with the screen not turning back on properly. I press the lock button and the screen will light up like its about to turn on or it will flash the lockscreen for a second then go blank. Only fix is to relock then unlock again, quite a pain.
I'm looking for a daily rom that will get me at least 9 hours of battery life, is fast and responsive. Like I said, I've used all of the roms here but I don't want to go through the hassle of setting everything up for each rom and testing for multiple days to make a choice. Personal choices are welcome but please say why you like it.
On a side note, does anyone know why updates have pretty much stopped for all the roms our phone can use?
Thank you!
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Try Weapon 3. I have been using it for a few weeks without any problems. Better battery life is accomplished with turning off GPS, Bluetooth and data when you're not using them. As well, don't run unnecessary apps and don't overclock.
Core Memory said:
Try Weapon 3. I have been using it for a few weeks without any problems. Better battery life is accomplished with turning off GPS, Bluetooth and data when you're not using them. As well, don't run unnecessary apps and don't overclock.
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Was actually in the process of downloading weapon. I can't shut data off since I need constant access to my email but otherwise I already do the other things. I've only been able to get about 10 max on my phone regardless of the rom, might have a bad battery.
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wgrant said:
Was actually in the process of downloading weapon. I can't shut data off since I need constant access to my email but otherwise I already do the other things. I've only been able to get about 10 max on my phone regardless of the rom, might have a bad battery.
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I used GiggleBread with Trinity kernel and got over 25 hours as a max. On average I'd be around 16-18 hours with that combo. Try that. And this is with moderate use.
Wtf is gigglebread? If its on xda then I stand corrected in my statement that Ive used all the roms.
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wgrant said:
Wtf is gigglebread? If its on xda then I stand corrected in my statement that Ive used all the roms.
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Haha I think he ment to say GingerLaugh but idk for sure... hmmm
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Wtf is gingerlaugh? Ok now I'm sure my previous statement was wrong....
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wgrant said:
Wtf is gigglebread? If its on xda then I stand corrected in my statement that Ive used all the roms.
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http://rootzwiki.com/topic/6291-gig...-a-cylon-device/page__pid__151937#entry151937
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Latest cm7 nightly using faux .45 kernel is a winner, long battery life and stability.
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mackster248 said:
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/6291-gig...-a-cylon-device/page__pid__151937#entry151937
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Thanks I saw that but hadn't used it, perhaps its time to give it a whirl.
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Data

Every Rom I try every once in a while my data cuts out . Any advice ?
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toggle airplane mode on/off
It comes back after a minute or so just annoying
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Mine does too. Randomly. It's better with the G1 radio but it still does it. I suspect they'll release another radio down the road that hopefully fully fixes it.
This happens on the stock ROM. It is beyond annoying. But like stated, it happens only once in a while. Even if this does get fixed. I am very interested in knowing what the exact cause is.
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CM10 Latest Build GPS

For some reason my GPS won't lock, I am aware that that all of the previous issues with the GPS were fixed with Scott's latest builds, however for me its still not seeming to work. Can someone help please? Give me some tests to run or something?! Lol, I hope I put this in the right place. Thanks.
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I also did a full wipe and flash.
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coreyjbaby said:
For some reason my GPS won't lock, I am aware that that all of the previous issues with the GPS were fixed with Scott's latest builds, however for me its still not seeming to work. Can someone help please? Give me some tests to run or something?! Lol, I hope I put this in the right place. Thanks.
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From time to time, with no rhyme or reason some users find that the first lock can take a long time- from 20 mins. up to in 1 case overnight. Once locked it seems to be fine. GPS Test is as good as any, free on Google Play. Best not to have wi-fi on.

Which rom has no gps problems?

I'm traveling and I want a rom where the gps locks quickly and stays locked. Any suggestions?
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If you don't mind Touchwiz, Synergy is great. I use it and have never had any GPS issues nor read about any in their thread. Locks very quickly even inside.
darkhawk3383 said:
If you don't mind Touchwiz, Synergy is great. I use it and have never had any GPS issues nor read about any in their thread. Locks very quickly even inside.
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Thanks. I will download it now.
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achandler2 said:
I'm traveling and I want a rom where the gps locks quickly and stays locked. Any suggestions?
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I hate to break the news but gps issues, at least for me, were not ROM related. Sometimes it seems that they have more to do with hardware than the ROM you choose. I use Synergy and I absolutely love it so I recommend that you flash it and stick with it. However, If you do still have gps issues try this link and read ALL of the OP. I did and I no longer have any issues. 5 seconds and I'm locked everytime!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1880411&highlight=agps+patch

[Q] Hyperdrive RLS7 Performance Ctrl keeps FC'ing

Has anyone else had any issue with the performance ctrl app force closing alot? I essentially just set for my values to run at boot, hadn't changed them from initial boot but now every so often it will say Performance control has stopped. Should i reflash or is there something im not doing ?
May have better luck in the roms thread
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May have better luck in the roms thread
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lol the slight problem with that is since i haven't made 10 posts since ive joined lol i can't post anything there just yet
I posted your question for you in the roms thread. Check back on it later an see if there were any helpful tips
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Jarredw said:
I posted your question for you in the roms thread. Check back on it later an see if there were any helpful tips
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I appreciate it good looking out .
I'm running RLS7 now. I think it has a few more bugs than RLS6. I would try reinstalling it. I can't get my notification (text) sounds to work. It just keeps vibrating. I also can't seem to keep Weatherbug widget working for more than a hour.

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