Let the festivities begin!
Thanks bro
btw peoples kyndig tested for me so thank him too for his efforts
So only 2G works and only speaker for calls or did I read it wrong? Either way, can't wait to try it out. Thanks you guys!
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This will be awesome, I got a Note 2, so I gave my SGS4G to my son to play games on, no data needed. How's the wifi and battery performance? Any theming options yet? Are these addons compatible?
StonedYoda said:
So only 2G works and only speaker for calls or did I read it wrong? Either way, can't wait to try it out. Thanks you guys!
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Yep you are correct sir follow instructions in OP
ReelFiles said:
This will be awesome, I got a Note 2, so I gave my SGS4G to my son to play games on, no data needed. How's the wifi and battery performance? Any theming options yet? Are these addons compatible?
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No wifi yet
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No problem, I copied titanium from my other phone and restored all his games. Had no idea it had theme choser, gonna go play with some of my themes now
How do I get TWRP on this? I tried the ICS one from the TWRP Installer thread but that didn't work. Installing via Goo Manager is not an option without a network (No compatible Sim).
Just fyi the data even using 2g is giving me random reboots. Otherwise this Rom is freaking fast and smooth. I can't wait till it gains enough stability to run as a daily driver.
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Just fyi the data even using 2g is giving me random reboots. Otherwise this Rom is freaking fast and smooth. I can't wait till it gains enough stability to run as a daily driver.
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I had some reboots without ever inserting a SIM, mostly while restoring apps from SD via titanium pro, so it might not be just data related.
Thanks Erik!
Can't wait until the bugs are worked out to use it as a daily.
Open as per OP request, Thank You.
Awesome update on 4g data, Erikmm! I get to experience JB now. I can hold on to the S3 upgrade for another year. Slim JB on our phone is almost as snappy as JB on S3. If we can fix the wifi, it would be perfecto.
P.s. The small font and icons actually made the phone's screen looked bigger. Feels like I am having an S3.
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Awesome update on 4g data, Erikmm! I get to experience JB now. I can hold on to the S3 upgrade for another year. Slim JB on our phone is almost as snappy as JB on S3. If we can fix the wifi, it would be perfecto.
P.s. The small font and icons actually made the phone's screen looks bigger. Feels like I am having an S3.
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Lol yea I like the smaller density on the sgs4g and that's good the s3 is not that cool lol
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sorry for the really stupid questions, but since the 4g reboot issue has been fixed, do we need to follow the same directions about checking the airplane mode, etc? or just install and run as normal. also, im assuming this is mtd?
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sorry for the really stupid questions, but since the 4g reboot issue has been fixed, do we need to follow the same directions about checking the airplane mode, etc? or just install and run as normal. also, im assuming this is mtd?
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Not a stupid question at all I'll fix op tomorrow but no more airplane mode just flash ans enjoy lol
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erikmm said:
Not a stupid question at all I'll fix op tomorrow but no more airplane mode just flash ans enjoy lol
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sweet! i will have to pick this phone back up and use it again.....
Here's something that may go for dev-bug, but...
I wiped my phone and applied the SlimBean R2 installer as well as the SlimGApps. Full factory reset, all that fun. So hopefully no remnants causing these symptoms:
Yesterday I ran Waze (driving/mapping app) on my SlimBean for ~45 minutes without ever getting a GPS lock. Rebooted, tried again for another 30 minutes. No GPS connection.
The GPS Status app says that it's not seeing any satellites at all... so apparently my GPS isn't even trying, as my phone with ICS normally sees 10-12 satellites here. After testing with GPS Status, reflashed SlimBean, reflashed SlimGApps, checked GPS Status again. Still not a single satellite seen. Recovery, flashed YAGF2.zip (Yet Another GPS Fix 2), system, GPS Status, still nothing.
I should probably note that the cell location has been working... Waze was giving guesses as to where I was currently located based on my cell towers. Obviously Wifi location isn't working without Wifi, so the question I have is... are other people using JB actually having GPS satellite locks, or is this another current JB bug? I ask because OP doesn't mention GPS issues, though people reported reboots when GPS tries to take effect. The only GPS thing I did before was making sure that Internal GPS was actually set as the GPS source in Location services, since that wasn't checked... Internal GPS was the only option, but it wasn't checked.
If you need logs or something, let me know what you'd like. Thanks.
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Our phone is infamous for its horrible GPS, try this GPS patch and see what happens, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1963915
Already had that downloaded. Let's give it a shot, and...
Reboot to recovery, flashing agps.patch.google.build.nossl.twrp.v3.1.zip, reboot to system, GPS Status sees...
Nothing. Still just "Looking for GPS location..." with no Compass (heading stays at 0 degrees) or satellites seen.
One more thing. I know it's been noted that the phone audio only works through the speaker, but music also only comes out through the speaker. At least, plugging into the headphone jack didn't make MortPlayer Audio Books actually come out through the car's sound system, it was still coming out of the speaker.
Theraze said:
Already had that downloaded. Let's give it a shot, and...
Reboot to recovery, flashing agps.patch.google.build.nossl.twrp.v3.1.zip, reboot to system, GPS Status sees...
Nothing. Still just "Looking for GPS location..." with no Compass (heading stays at 0 degrees) or satellites seen.
One more thing. I know it's been noted that the phone audio only works through the speaker, but music also only comes out through the speaker. At least, plugging into the headphone jack didn't make MortPlayer Audio Books actually come out through the car's sound system, it was still coming out of the speaker.
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Read the notes if it doesn't work, let the GPS stay on. Try other methods on the notes.
Note 4:
This works with ANY ROM unless the ROM has aGPS and/or GPS disabled in the code. This happens with CMx nightlies and some betas! I cannot fix this, neither can you.
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So... as I'm asking, has anyone actually confirmed that GPS (not location services, but GPS itself) is enabled and working? The build.prop tweak that it suggests (Note 13) doesn't appear to apply, since neither this nor ICS (AOKPm6r5) have the ro.ril.def.agps.mode forced.
Also, note that as I said before, I've let GPS Status or Waze run for going on an hour without it seeing a single satellite... GPS is NOT ENABLED on my JB. Just like Wifi, except it's marked as 'on'. I'm wondering if this is my phone hating life and needing to offer up some logs, or if this is a standard issue. -_-
That being said, when I turned off GPS and just used cell location, I had my first random reboot on second location services call (Yelp's location check). After it finished rebooting, told it to start trying to use GPS again and it went back to just guessing wildly as to my location based on cell towers without ever using GPS (GPS Status never showed in the notification bar, no little coda to signify GPS lock attempt), but also without the reboots, so that was nice.
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Hi guys. I need a little help here please. I am running cm7 on my inspire 4g and for some reason my GPS doesn't wanna work anymore?
It rarely locks on a signal whereas it used to never have a problem and locked within 10 or 15 seconds.
I have tried different fixes. I tried the combined audio+GPS fix found on this forum. I've tried different kernels. I just can't get it to work!!!!
Can anybody please help me get my beloved GPS working again???
Pred
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Predtechhacker said:
Hi guys. I need a little help here please. I am running cm7 on my inspire 4g and for some reason my GPS doesn't wanna work anymore?
It rarely locks on a signal whereas it used to never have a problem and locked within 10 or 15 seconds.
I have tried different fixes. I tried the combined audio+GPS fix found on this forum. I've tried different kernels. I just can't get it to work!!!!
Can anybody please help me get my beloved GPS working again???
Pred
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i dont have an answer sorry, but this is a question for general section, this is not development related
I'm sorry. Ill repost appropriately.
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I am also having GPS problems with CM7. If I install any nightly past RC2, my GPS will not work. I can turn it on in the settings, but I never get the GPS icon to turn on.
I just tried a clean install of nightly 19 and the GPS work once, now it won't turn on again. I did a factory reset/wipe data/wipe dalvik cache, then installed the ROM and google apps. After installing the google apps, I tried google maps and the GPS did not work. I rebooted the phone, the GPS worked. Installed my apps again, now it won't turn on at all.
I am at a loss...any ideas?
I've also had tons of problems with CM7 GPS...hopefully they'll get it worked out.
Last night I did a full wipe and I thought I fixed it. But today again GPS is having trouble getting any locks at all. Tried changing radios as well.
Flashing this should help:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=973683
bottom of first post.
I was under the impression that the fix in OP was added to CM7 a few nightlies after RC1?
equlizer said:
Flashing this should help:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=973683
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Tried this, but it didn't help.
Billabong81 said:
I've also had tons of problems with CM7 GPS...hopefully they'll get it worked out.
Last night I did a full wipe and I thought I fixed it. But today again GPS is having trouble getting any locks at all. Tried changing radios as well.
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Does your GPS icon light up, or are you just not getting lock?
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Does your GPS icon light up, or are you just not getting lock?
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I'm just not getting a lock. The GPS icon lights up and Google maps locates me immediately but it just won't lock onto a GPS satellite for some weird reason!!!!
equlizer said:
Flashing this should help:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=973683
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I tried flashing that a while back, and even tried it yet again just to be sure but still have no GPS. Google maps finds me instantly and gives me directions but it just won't lock on the damn GPS tracking!!!
:-(
Predtechhacker said:
I tried flashing that a while back, and even tried it yet again just to be sure but still have no GPS. Google maps finds me instantly and gives me directions but it just won't lock on the damn GPS tracking!!!
:-(
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Try this. Disable wireless networks and GPS. Reboot your phone. This time check GPS only, leave wireless networks unchecked. Then open "Maps" and see if you get a lock. If you do you can re-enable wireless networks and all should be well. Let me know.
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I didn't flash anything, but had this issue and fixed it by running gps status from the market.
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BelacNongaw said:
I didn't flash anything, but had this issue and fixed it by running gps status from the market.
HTC Inspire Clockwork Recovery * CM7(kang) * Eng S-Off
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Flashing GPS fix and running this app fixed it for me.
GPS works perfect for me on nightly 19. Didn't have to flash any GPS fixes, download anything from the Market, or perform any odd tasks to get it to work. It just worked. Running stock CM7 kernel and stock Inspire radio with Eng S-ON (haven't found a reason to flash another radio).
I have the problem where the GPS doesn't ever lock, even after a reboot. I will see a Fix on 12/12, but it never locks location. I loaded Core 4 with Gingerbread and it worked fine and locked in 16 seconds. It seems like there's an issue with the algorithm for finding the location or something.
How are you guys determining if you have a "lock" on your location?
So there actually is a problem. GPS works until you turn it off and then back on again. Fortunately is was just fixed according to the changelog, so tonight's nightly should be gtg.
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So there actually is a problem. GPS works until you turn it off and then back on again. Fortunately is was just fixed according to the changelog, so tonight's nightly should be gtg.
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Awesome! I really hope and pray that this issue is fixed. I really don't want to move away from CM7 because i HATE sense and the other roms all seem so poor in my eyes. I love what's being done at cyanogenmod and i can't wait until tonights build now!!!!!!
Here's hoping!
My phone no longer reboots itself or freezes. It hasn't now for over a week but what tends to happen is after about 2 days of use it starts to lag and slow down like crazy. After I reboot it, its again super fast and smooth.
Its almost like there's a memory leak somewhere that is causing this and maybe certain apps cause it more than others? All I know is this has happened twice now and a reboot makes a huge difference.
Also and not sure if this is related but my GPS stops working until I reboot too. I think it's some app I have on the phone that's hitting a bug in the OS and causing this.
Maybe if it gets bad enough it causes reboots like people have been having?
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funny, i just realized this tonight as well. I had some probs w/ tmo service and had to do a reboot after talking to customer service. Yesterday was my last reboot. It was flying afterwards. Very noticeable.
Follow this procedure here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1051616
This patch addresses that issue. I experienced the same thing but when I did this I no longer get it. Hope it helps!
Bunch of people are now posting that they see issues after patching so I'm not sure I'm willing to try that yet.
pettigrew95 said:
Follow this procedure here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1051616
This patch addresses that issue. I experienced the same thing but when I did this I no longer get it. Hope it helps!
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mobilehavoc said:
Also and not sure if this is related but my GPS stops working until I reboot too. I think it's some app I have on the phone that's hitting a bug in the OS and causing this.
Maybe if it gets bad enough it causes reboots like people have been having?
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I had the same thing happen last night...GPS would not start no matter what I tried until I rebooted the phone then it worked fine. I agree, there certainly gremlins in this software.
Here's hoping something is coming soon (see my post about the new software update message!).
I wonder if the bug is affecting phones differently. My only problem is my dam wifi. Will not connect under any setting. When it does connect little to no data can be sent. Some else posted this also.
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Follow this procedure here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1051616
This patch addresses that issue. I experienced the same thing but when I did this I no longer get it. Hope it helps!
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Bunch of people are now posting that they see issues after patching so I'm not sure I'm willing to try that yet.
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Agreed.. I've been following that thread.. The first clue was "some apps came up missing". Then a confirmation, and then another... and then I bookmarked the thread and decided to have some patience.
Yes good idea me too!. You'll also notice a bunch of people saying it made no difference. So not even worth the risk IMHO!
This just happened again to me. Did you have anything installed that checks location frequently? Shopkick maybe? Have you uninstalled any T-Mobile apps? I'm wondering what causes this since I don't remember having this problem before.
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I had the same thing happen last night...GPS would not start no matter what I tried until I rebooted the phone then it worked fine. I agree, there certainly gremlins in this software.
Here's hoping something is coming soon (see my post about the new software update message!).
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pettigrew95 said:
Follow this procedure here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1051616
This patch addresses that issue. I experienced the same thing but when I did this I no longer get it. Hope it helps!
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you say follow this Procedure.. what procedure?
there's just a file to download from the OP.
mobilehavoc said:
This just happened again to me. Did you have anything installed that checks location frequently? Shopkick maybe? Have you uninstalled any T-Mobile apps? I'm wondering what causes this since I don't remember having this problem before.
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The only thing I'm aware of is Weatherbug, but it's been installed almost since I got the phone (I have it set to track my location).
Um...that patch doesn't patch any kernel files therefore it won't do anything about crashing.
Yeah I noticed this yesterday, navigation refused to start, and things were being klunky, a nice reboot fixed it up!
I notice after a few hours/days things like the add widget menu start lagging pretty bad.
All the more reason to hope hope hope for CM7 with the quickness.
Do you still have Telenav installed? I removed it so not sure if maybe somehow it's related.
I have Shopkick installed, Weatherbug Elite, Beautiful Widgets which I all believe use network location services although none use GPS except Shopkick.
My guess is that the network location API has a bug and crashes so that's why GPS stops working because when it stops working, the GPS can still be turned off and on and apps report it's on but they don't get any response.
I don't use GPS often enough to know how long I've been having this problem. Apart from this, the slowness over time is the main thing I've noticed.
I think weatherbug might be causing weird issues. Ever since I updated a few days ago, when I reboot my g2x and my nexus, I'll get a little box stating it cannot update my location. Altough it does update my location, lol! My GPS will still turn on though!
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Do you still have Telenav installed? I removed it so not sure if maybe somehow it's related.
I have Shopkick installed, Weatherbug Elite, Beautiful Widgets which I all believe use network location services although none use GPS except Shopkick.
My guess is that the network location API has a bug and crashes so that's why GPS stops working because when it stops working, the GPS can still be turned off and on and apps report it's on but they don't get any response.
I don't use GPS often enough to know how long I've been having this problem. Apart from this, the slowness over time is the main thing I've noticed.
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I have not rooted as I didn't want the restoration hassle if I decided not to stick with this phone so yes, I do still have Telenav installed. My Weatherbug (free version) does turn GPS on to follow me.
After last nights GPS failure to start, the phone gave me fits late morning/early afternoon. I had no bars with an "x" and yet had a data connection (without 2G or 4G shown) at very slow speeds. Rebooted several times and had other similar odd behaviors.
At this point, I am giving serious consideration to ditching the phone before my 20 day trial is up and holding out for the SGS2. My TW Bionix running Vibrant works flawlessly with the single exception of flaky GPS. The big problem with SGS2 is the 4.3" screen...I really don't want a phone bigger than this so perhaps the MT4G might be a better choice.
Decisions...decisions...
OK, now the re-boots are starting. My GPS once again failed to start tonight so I tried to toggle it and it wouldn't turn off/on. I also normally leave bluetooth on all the time and I tried turning it off as well and it wouldn't turn off. It finally did turn off and when trying to turn GPS and bluetooth back on the phone slowed WAY down then re-booted.
I have noticed that my GPS hasn't worked on the past few roms that ive installed. Even when restoring a Rom that previously had working GPS, the GPS no longer works. Anyone know a fix for this? I am currently running the tpc stock rooted optimized v2.
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Have you tried to reflash your radio?
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I would also say make sure your doing a proper wipe when your flashing. And also that your using the recommended radio for the rom your using.
My gps works fine, using coredroid ... I did a full wipe though before installing
I full wipe before each install or restore. Gonna try radio reflash and see if that helps.
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I have noticed that my GPS hasn't worked on the past few roms that ive installed. Even when restoring a Rom that previously had working GPS, the GPS no longer works. Anyone know a fix for this? I am currently running the tpc stock rooted optimized v2.
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doesn't turn on at all, or can't get a decent lock? If can't get a decent lock, trying GPSFIX / GPS essentials n all that? Just looking for clarification what the loss of functionality is.
Hi meiguoguizi..
Try "GPS scripts" .. it fixed my similar issue with latest Radio. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1036253
Thanks!
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Hi meiguoguizi..
Try "GPS scripts" .. it fixed my similar issue with latest Radio. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1036253
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But I'm not the OP . I am into GPS stuff tho this is cool . I am on my way to work but will check this out.
I have found that when my historical GPS data is wiped I have to use market apps like GPS Fix or GPS Essentials as an aid to getting lock again. I don't know if these really do anything...what it does do is have you watching the screen standing outside with open sky for 10 or so minutes as the # of satellites increases until it gets me within a 7 or so meter accuracy radius (lock). Then GPS behaves much better going forward with quicker acquisition times and such.
I had the same issue, reflashing the stock radio worked for me. This happened across several ROMs so I am not sure when the problems started. The ROM I am using now works best with the stock radio, flashed it and all problems were gone. I used GPS Status to lock, now I lock within seconds.
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I had the same issue, reflashing the stock radio worked for me. This happened across several ROMs so I am not sure when the problems started. The ROM I am using now works best with the stock radio, flashed it and all problems were gone. I used GPS Status to lock, now I lock within seconds.
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My gps stopped working on my first Inspire. Got spotty, then died completely, no matter what ROM. I restored to stock with s-on, same issue. Brought it to a warranty center and exchanged it. The new one locks better than the.old one ever did (and I thought the old was great) and has worked fine ever since. Might just be a bad chip.
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Hi meiguoguizi..
Try "GPS scripts" .. it fixed my similar issue with latest Radio. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1036253
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Since this was developed for Gingerbread, and I'm still stock, I think I will wait either until I root, or get the OTA if not rooted, then try this out .
I have noticed, or seem to have, that when I am not toggling my GPS on and off as much over time the more accurate and quick it gets. I had profiles toggling it based on conditions. I started getting rid of those conditions vs. GPS, and I get locks much quicker. Of course it sucks the battery big time, but I am plugged in a lot. And I have a quick toggle I just have to keep in mind if I'm out and don't really need it and need the battery instead.
After changing several Roms I lost my GPS as well. First I did a full wipe, factory reset, all cashe, ect. Did a clean install (with certain roms I found having a clean reboot between installing add-ons helps). I then Installed the GPS Script for US ran the GPS Test App free from the market and get a lock on 9+ sats in under 25 sec.
no one mentioned this when they brought up reflashing hte radio, but make sure you have a matching RIL for the radio. i've had so many headaches over gps that were fixed by making sure i have the right RIL lol. for an easy way to download and flash RIL, check out the gtg4556 (i think thats right) section in ROM Manager and look for the RIL flasher. AWESOME tooL
Finally got around to fooling with this thing... lol... GPS is working again. I decided to go ahead and unroot to make sure it wasn't a hardware issue and it wasn't. Started working again when put back to stock. So, I rerooted and its still working. I'm assuming it was a radio mixup between roms or something. Thanks for all the responses.
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jadewolf05 said:
Finally got around to fooling with this thing... lol... GPS is working again. I decided to go ahead and unroot to make sure it wasn't a hardware issue and it wasn't. Started working again when put back to stock. So, I rerooted and its still working. I'm assuming it was a radio mixup between roms or something. Thanks for all the responses.
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Since I flashed the radio / ROM combination in my sig my GPS is behaving like one would expect. I had an HTC Tilt1 one and the GPS was good. I have been disappointed with the performance of the Inspire's GPS, but no longer. Locks under 10 seconds and sometimes under 5. Good. I like it when things like this are resolved.
If your gps stops working altogether, you can usually fix it by just re-flashing the radio. You don't need to unroot and go back to stock.
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Has anybody else sent their G2X back because of random restarts and the GPS not working correctly? I haven't had any of the other issues some of you guys are having and my battery life seems pretty good. I can't complain about that.
But I often use the GPS on my phone for work. It was great on my Nexus One and never failed me. I tried to use it on my G2X the other day and it was horrible. It took minutes to load and finally when it seemed like it was going to work, it was real lousy. It wouldn't keep up with where I was driving, so the directions were real sloppy and inaccurate.
As far as the random restarts, that might be normal..? It's a smartphone which is like a mini computer, so I think restarts might be fairly normal. I seen a restart the other day and I seen 2 more today.
My question is do these seem like software issues? If so, i'm willing to wait for an update to fix these things. I like the phone a lot and i'm lucky to have no screen or battery issues. So I don't wanna risk sending it back only to have those issues.
My GPS is rock solid. It is slow to start sometimes but my old phone was the Vibrant and ANYYHING is better than that. Don't have any restart issues. You should do an audit of the apps you have on your phone.
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What exactly do you mean by an audit of my apps? Do you really think any of the other apps are messing with the GPS?
I'm debating doing a format. I'm not sure whether or not it would help anything.
We have the same issue, everything (dialy used apps) works except for the GPS. I can't even see GPS icon even after toggle ON and running GPS toolbox. Though, sometimes if I am lucky, after Rom Manager Fix Permissions and restart it works. But only if am lucky.
Maybe it is a software issue or permissions issue, but I am hoping that this will be fixed with the long awaited update.
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I was speaking of apps in regards to the reboots. My GPS icon doesn't show sometimes also. A quick reboot solves that for me. There's a thread about fixing the GPS. You should try the steps in there.
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Return it. Phone should never reboot. Android runs on Linux which is designed to be up 24/7 365. GPS should lock quickly.
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I was speaking of apps in regards to the reboots. My GPS icon doesn't show sometimes also. A quick reboot solves that for me. There's a thread about fixing the GPS. You should try the steps in there.
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Tried it already mate. But, no success.
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Lol.......
I called about my GPS and reboot problems and they are sending me a replacement g2x. The tech rep did say that he would check about their exchange program eligibility where I can exchange for an equal or better phone under warrranty. He said there were no phones that were of equal value currently released. He told me if I call tomorrow when the sensation comes out that it may be an option. For now I'm going with another g2x but to answer the original question, GPS and revolts is a good enough reason to send it back.
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My GPS locks up almost daily now. The GPS icon doesnt show... I think it's an app issue (gas buddy) that's not compatible... A reboot fixes the gps for about a day.
kangxi said:
I was speaking of apps in regards to the reboots. My GPS icon doesn't show sometimes also. A quick reboot solves that for me. There's a thread about fixing the GPS. You should try the steps in there.
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I have problems with GPS also, it's horrible at times. Tonight it took two reboots before it worked, and even then it was flaky at best. My Nexus One was great prior to 2.3, at which point it was unreliable also, but not like this.
Basically I have to reboot daily or else GPS won't work when I want it. And all I run on it that uses GPS is Maps, My Tracks and when I'm attempting to fix it, GPS Status, which sometimes just comes up as a blank screen. Sometimes it takes two reboots to get GPS to work, which is just odd, but I've seen that twice.
Also, I have witnessed at least 5 spontaneous reboots, and I've had the phone just a few weeks.
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He said there were no phones that were of equal value currently released.
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The retail for the G2x is $499 and that matches the Samsung Galaxy S 4G. Would've matched the G2, but reports have it as discontinued. The Sensation is 10% more expensive.
He was talking features also. Dual core should match up with another dual core.
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He was talking features also. Dual core should match up with another dual core.
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But he said equal "value", not equal "features. The value of the two are not the same.
I posted this for a new member who could not post on his own. Welcome and thank Silver1882 for this potentially great find if it can be proven out by the senior members that have documented this problem with GPS. If it can't be proven we will pull it down and/or the mods can move it as a potential fix to general.
"My gps wasn't working on my phone. I took it to the Verizon store after I had flashed back to stock, they messed with it for a little while and then ordered me a refurbished one. I received it the next day and when I powered it on guess what the gps didn't work. So I called tech support and to my surprise the person that answered the phone actually knew what she was talking about.
She told me the gps issue is a Samsung issue, (even though is only effects Verizon and sprint phones) they are working on an update to fix it. But in the mean time she told me how to do a work around to get it working. Here is what she had me do."
Go to Settings
Application manager
click all at top
go to Google services framework
clear data
go to settings
Application manager
click all at top
go to maps
clear data
uninstall updates
Go to location services
turn off VZW Location service(leave it off to)
Power cycle phone
update maps from android market
now the gps should be working.
"After she walked me threw that I went back to my original phone and tried it on that one to and my gps started working on that one also so I sent Verizon there refurbished one back.
I hope this helps others and they will quick blaming the ROM for the problem."
Thanks Silver. I will bookmark this one as I have seen this reported on all rom thread.
wonder if everyone should do this after flashing a ROM, because I had this problem when I went to Cleanrom. back to stock using clockwork nandroid and no GPS issues.
devilchrist said:
wonder if everyone should do this after flashing a ROM, because I had this problem when I went to Cleanrom. back to stock using clockwork nandroid and no GPS issues.
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That is what we are trying to find out. Much better than flash unknown configuration files and such. If this works it looks to be much safer and actually looks like a benign solution that if it doesn't work can't make the problem worse. If it is a known issue by Samsung/Verizon there will be an upcoming fix and this could be a safe work around until then.
A VZ rep tells you to leave off VZ location services, I love it! I've actually never enabled it and never had a GPS problem between flashes. I guess paranoia pays off sometimes.
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A VZ rep tells you to leave off VZ location services, I love it! I've actually never enabled it and never had a GPS problem between flashes. I guess paranoia pays off sometimes.
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HaHa. I hear ya. But should be able to turn back on after reboot for the noobs that want the feds to know where they at.
Yeah, they need to do something about this. I always have people report this problem. Im gong to direct theme here and see if it works.
Just tried it. Took a little longer for lock, but 15/25 satellites after 45 seconds and 3m accuracy on JellyWiz indoors.
Well I just happen to have my original phone and a refurbished phone sitting in front of me because the GPS was crap on my original. With the refurb the GPS works great.
I hate to report this because I wish it was true/worked but i just followed the instructions on my original phone but it is still sitting here 2 minutes (now 5) with no lock indoors.
I still don't believe the gps issue can be fixed with any software tweaks. The only way the gps finally started working on the original samsung galaxy s (after trying everything) was from a kernel fix. Once a dev fixed it, everyone's phone had great gps (which works better than the gs3 gps). Too bad JT1134 turned on some people's offer for a bounty phone to get him working on this.
Besides if this did fix the GPS wouldn't a factory reset fix the GPS?
I must be lucky but i have great GPS in stock based ROMS (not so good in AOSP). Get first lock in 2s and less then 4s max. Quickly get to 3 meters and fast lock in Google maps, Waze, etc... Can post some screens if need be.
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what if you don't use google maps for GPS? (what if it's not installed in the 1st place?)
it seems like the fix is based on gmaps data?
Nnyan said:
I must be lucky but i have great GPS in stock based ROMS (not so good in AOSP). Get first lock in 2s and less then 4s max. Quickly get to 3 meters and fast lock in Google maps, Waze, etc... Can post some screens if need be.
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I have to agree. Mine is the same. Get auto lock as soon as app is opened and shows me in this chair in front of my laptop. What we need to find out is how many this works for. So far by polling threads against posts in this thread it is about even for and against. It is early but you always have people on both sides and those that refuse to believe and think it is the devs fault. We supposedly have Verrizon/Samsung saying it's their fault and have to see where it goes. We have too many on different roms including stock unrooted that are having the same problem to tie it to the rom devs.
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what if you don't use google maps for GPS? (what if it's not installed in the 1st place?)
it seems like the fix is based on gmaps data?
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Android and Samsung/Verizon unless it is a dev phone did not not design the phone to be used without Google Maps. They have to have a reference for them to test and calibrate. Google Maps is a standard that most 3rd party apps work off. Just my thoughts and may be baseless but have to have a standard to calibrate to which is latitude and longitude. That being said without the maps you would not know if it was right or wrong. If their modem calibration is off it is off on all apps. The main thing is do you acheive lock on multiple satellites. Basically what I read on this fix is to turn off other radios and towers so GPS can get a fix without tower triangulation interference. Does it work. I have no idea since mine works fine. Is it worth a shot if you can't get a lock. I would think so.
Sorry for the noob question, but what exactly does "power cycle phone" mean? Isn't that just a restart?
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jus flashed synergy rom and cant get my gps to work. even with google selected the navi wont start up..i tried the first step but Google services framework isnt even listed
sams27 said:
Sorry for the noob question, but what exactly does "power cycle phone" mean? Isn't that just a restart?
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Reboot/restart
cdiesel said:
jus flashed synergy rom and cant get my gps to work. even with google selected the navi wont start up..i tried the first step but Google services framework isnt even listed
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I'm on Synergy and it is listed same as stock rom.
Homescreen>Menu button>Settings>Application Manager>All> Scroll down to Google Services Framework
Tried this thrice. No GPS lock. Bummer.
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Reboot/restart
I'm on Synergy and it is listed same as stock rom.
Homescreen>Menu button>Settings>Application Manager>All> Scroll down to Google Services Framework
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after a bunch of factory wipes it finally showed up but my gps still isnt working.. whenever i start the navi the drop down box will only disappear when standalone gps service is selected..even when i click the gps icon in the pull down standalone is what is chosen.. dont know what to do
edit.. there isnt an uninstall update for me either just uninstall google maps
Didn't work for me, on jelly wiz
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nice, thanks.
On jellwhiz, i used gps status and was coming around with it and it funked up my orientation and resetting Google services framework, clearing data, uninstalling updates to map and clearing data followed by a reset fixed my gps calibration
Beamed via NFC through the local store to the internet from my SGS3.