My s3 has been acting funny lately.. the GPS seems a little wonky. I noticed when flashing a 4.2 rom.. my GPS seems to want to work..then just won't get lock on its own..I have to toggle GPS on/off to force it to work..and even then its not very solid. When I flash back to a 4.1 rom.. it seems to work. It gets lock on its own..but even then..I notice a strange inaccuracy.. I use My Tracks..a free GPS app..when running side by side with my tablet..the location seems weak on the phone..while driving in a straight line..it shows me on the other side of the highway..but near..not too fat away..then sometimes it seems on track. Now on the tablet..its dead nuts accurate.. showing me driving straight..not like I had a twelve pack first..lol..could formatting the SD card of damaged something? I wonder if all the flashing I do screwed something up..
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gpsfix has always gotten me quick locks and fixes regardless of ROM.
try that?
i usually
run gpsfix
"fixed"
open nav
type in address
go
good to go
rtry restoring TW ROM, getting lock, restoring 4.2 nandroid?
OK thanks..will try the touch wiz restore..I've used gpsfix..but not helping on 4.2..
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I flashed a clean stock touchwiz JB version..everything working flawless..tried to flash mrom..gps issue still there..now I'm nan backup back on stock..all still working good. I made a backup of mrom..so you are saying to now try flashing the back up? I'm really confused why its broke for me on 4.2 roms..
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Ive seen people recommend it before.
Nandroid mrom
Flash a jb tw rom
Get gps lock
Restore Nandroid
Gpsfix has always worked for me so i haven't tried it.
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Ok, I'm nan backuped back to stock JB touchwiz.. have gps lock.. will try and nan to mrom.. fingers crossed.. lol.. does this work for other 4.2 roms as well?
My only fix
I have had the same problem. On CM10 my GPS works flawless but when I go to CM10.1 the GPS only works for an app if I toggle it inside the app. I have only found one fix so far for it to work in CM10.1.
Here's what I used from buhohitr (post):
Download the zip, unzip it, then copy the 2 files (gps.conf and certificate) to /system/etc of your device, reboot and try out your gps. Let me know how it goes. You must be rooted to do this.
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?o6pjy4gap7p4qu1
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gemoney06 said:
I have had the same problem. On CM10 my GPS works flawless but when I go to CM10.1 the GPS only works for an app if I toggle it inside the app. I have only found one fix so far for it to work in CM10.1.
Here's what I used from buhohitr (post):
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Its not letting me copy one of the files..says it read only..weird how this is happening..
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When trying the tw lock way go straight to recovery after getting a solid lock. Don't close out maps or anything.
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mikeman45 said:
When trying the tw lock way go straight to recovery after getting a solid lock. Don't close out maps or anything.
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OK..tried it just as you said..got lock instantly on stock..flashed right to recovery..nan backup to liquid4.2.2...still have to toggle GPS..man I wish i knew why this would happen..will just have to get use to toggling i guess..lol
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Guess I'm gonna have to go back to 4.1..sucks because the liquid 4.2.2 runs really nice w awesome battery.. I just need my GPS to work solid..
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I read on XDA, someone talked to a Verizon rep and said it's a VZW bug, not ROM/phone related. This worked for me, here's the fix:
Clear Data on Maps
Clear Data on Google Services Framework
Go to Location Services and turn OFF Verizon Location Services (leave other 2 ON)
Reboot Phone
You should now have GPS lock (hopefully)
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I read on XDA, someone talked to a Verizon rep and said it's a VZW bug, not ROM/phone related. This worked for me, here's the fix:
Clear Data on Maps
Clear Data on Google Services Framework
Go to Location Services and turn OFF Verizon Location Services (leave other 2 ON)
Reboot Phone
You should now have GPS lock (hopefully)
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well, i wish i woulda seen this sooner.. lol.. i tried to odin back to root66 with odin mobile, now im all messed up.. im trying to flash with oden through pc now.. keeps failing though.. i can get into stock recovery and downloader mode though, so maybe all is not lost..
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well, i wish i woulda seen this sooner.. lol.. i tried to odin back to root66 with odin mobile, now im all messed up.. im trying to flash with oden through pc now.. keeps failing though.. i can get into stock recovery and downloader mode though, so maybe all is not lost..
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If you can get into download mode, you're still OK - you just need to odin via PC. Check the MD5 and filesize of your root66.tar, if it's failing it's most likely a corrupt download. If they match and it still fails, what is the error message that comes up? Once you flash the stock img, get superuser and a custom recovery, and from there I hope you made a nandroid or can clean flash a new ROM. Hope this all helps.
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If you can get into download mode, you're still OK - you just need to odin via PC. Check the MD5 and filesize of your root66.tar, if it's failing it's most likely a corrupt download. If they match and it still fails, what is the error message that comes up? Once you flash the stock img, get superuser and a custom recovery, and from there I hope you made a nandroid or can clean flash a new ROM. Hope this all helps.
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I'm all back up and running.. I was able to Odin back to root66 finally..then from there unlocked bootloader..reflashed liquid 4.2.2..seems my GPS issues might be fixed..thanks for your concern.
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droidxxxxx said:
I'm all back up and running.. I was able to Odin back to root66 finally..then from there unlocked bootloader..reflashed liquid 4.2.2..seems my GPS issues might be fixed..thanks for your concern.
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Yeah, I've heard just Odin back to stock and then a clean flash can do the trick. I still recommend getting the app called GPS Status and downloading the aGPS Fix. Good luck!
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Of course I spoke too soon when I look at the 3 choices under location settings it's missing the Verizon setting it actually only has 2 settings plus 1 location setting toggle at the top which activates the 2 at the bottom it's a different layout.. It's gone back to only working what I toggle it on and off again..
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Hmmmm that sounds like the ROM had changed the menu layout. The problem could be a ROM related issue. Have you checked if its been reported in its specific thread?
Also, go to Google Now (or Google Search), hit menu and go to settings. Check that Google's location services are on.
Lastly, I've heard about and seen better GPS with Wifi turned on, even if you're not connected. Try that too.
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What worked for me 100% is the app called GPS Status & Toolbox. Worked flawless. I have zero issues and locks solid in less than 20 seconds. That is the longest, usually 5 seconds is normal for me. Program runs when outage GPS enabled and running google maps.
I have tried them..just doesnt work unless i toggle gps on/off..lol..but its strange I can go back to 4.1 and gps works fine... All 4.2 ROMs give me the same issue..the GPS works fine..just doesnt start up on its own when I start maps or something.. I have go toggle GPS..then it works..that goes for any GPS app..just like the one u are talking about..it sounds like your GPS was indeed coming on at least..just weak..my icon doesn't start unless I toggle it after starting GPS app of choice..
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Long story short, I lost all cellular data (did not lose EMEI or any of that stuff).
I was able to restore data and calling functionality.
I was unable to restore sms/mms.
Whenever I open up Messaging, it force closes on me.
My LED is blinking the color it would when I have an unread message. So I guess I'm receiving them, the app is just busted.
I have tried replacing mms.apk, wiping the app's data, reflashing the rom, using a different app, etc. But nothing works.
Here is a link to my original post about it in another thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=29884551&postcount=258
I am a very heavy texter, so this is something that is very important for me to have.
I would rather not have to ODIN and redo everything I have on ParanoidAndroid (you all know that feel).
Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks.
*EDIT*
I used Odin to flash back to rooted stock image. Then went into stock recovery and did a full wipe twice.
Now I have no data at all.
Did you delete any apps with TB? I accidentally deleted Badgeprovider.apk yesterday and i got the exact same issue with MMS/SMS. Check to make sure you didnt and if you did use the link below. Unzip the file, find badgeprovider, add it to system/app, then set permissions, reboot.
Here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1788749
TokedUp said:
Did you delete any apps with TB? I accidentally deleted Badgeprovider.apk yesterday and i got the exact same issue with MMS/SMS. Check to make sure you didnt and if you did use the link below. Unzip the file, find badgeprovider, add it to system/app, then set permissions, reboot.
Here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1788749
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I didn't, but I'll give that a shot anyways.
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Wow, I didn't even have it in there.
Anyways, put it in, set permissions, rebooted.
Nothing. Still broken.
:/
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Update...
Odin'd back to full rooted stock.
No data whatsoever now.
Goddammit.
I'm going to go to Verizon if this damn thing won't get working soon.
dpwhitty11 said:
Update...
Odin'd back to full rooted stock.
No data whatsoever now.
Goddammit.
I'm going to go to Verizon if this damn thing won't get working soon.
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download the app phone info from market. Then choose lte only.
VERIZON GALAXY S 3
DROID3R said:
download the app phone info from market. Then choose lte only.
VERIZON GALAXY S 3
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I'm aware of that app.
Using that setting restores data, but calling and texting still doesn't work.
Try setting it to lte/cdma/evdo
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RCOVA said:
Try setting it to lte/cdma/evdo
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Tried it, it goes to roaming.
I went to Verizon and they couldn't even get it working again.
IMEI and all that is intact, so it's not a problem there.
I am baffled.
So I feel as if I've been having poor GPS on any rom, whether it be AOKP, CM or even Stock based. I've tried a few apps to know luck. Using Waze yesterday, it was dropping in and out as I was going down a highway. Currently I'm using Eclipse rom on my phone. And I've tried flashing roms with TWRP and CWM with the same results.
The only thing I'm doing differently is running a 4.2 gapps made for 4.1.2 roms, could this be causing the issue?
Or should I just go root66 and redo everything?
Recon0212 said:
So I feel as if I've been having poor GPS on any rom, whether it be AOKP, CM or even Stock based. I've tried a few apps to know luck. Using Waze yesterday, it was dropping in and out as I was going down a highway. Currently I'm using Eclipse rom on my phone. And I've tried flashing roms with TWRP and CWM with the same results.
The only thing I'm doing differently is running a 4.2 gapps made for 4.1.2 roms, could this be causing the issue?
Or should I just go root66 and redo everything?
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I experience the same issue with AOKP, CM, and stock roms. I can get a GPS lock if my phone is on the dashboard of my car, but it goes in and out if the phone is sitting on my lap. This makes it very difficult to use the S3 for turn by turn navigation. I haven't had any problems while running Eclipse though.
Try this! Worked for me. Found this somewhere on XDA
1. Download "GPS Test" from the play store
2. Turn on your GPS and open the app
3. Press the menu button and go to settings
4. Press "Clear AGPS" at the top (your phone might reboot)
5. After that go back to settings and "Update AGPS"
Or this (also worked for me - from some XDA post):
"like some of you, i too was having GPS lock issues. here's what i did which fixed it for me. can't guarantee anything, but might be worth your try.
go to application manager - click on 'mapservicesamsung' - force stop - back out then click on 'maps' - force stop - clear cache - clear data - reboot into recovery - wipe dalvik and cache - reboot.
hope this works for some of you also. my GPS has been locking within 5 secs since doing this, and it hasn't been that good since before flashing my first S3 rom back in july! =) "
Wow! The second one worked. I'm on a cm based ROM so it didn't have a the Samsung app. But I cleared the data for maps and cleared the data/cache and it worked! I even lock on inside my house.
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Recon0212 said:
Wow! The second one worked. I'm on a cm based ROM so it didn't have a the Samsung app. But I cleared the data for maps and cleared the data/cache and it worked! I even lock on inside my house.
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That one always works for everyone! Glad it worked for you too!
Downloaded this ROM from the second link. Thought it was a bad download, as it would go through all the setup but it seems to install just fine, but when the phone reboots, the phone process immediately crashes, can't set any accounts (accounts crash), keyboard crashes, etc. Not sure what I'm hitting wrong, I've downloaded it again, wiped cache/reset, wiped dalvik, install just the rom first, set permissions, reboot into recovery, run again, install all software (launcher, factory apps, etc), but they still manage to crash (especially phone so I get no data unless connected to wifi).
Any advice? Thanks in advance
I believe thereis an issue with wifi calling, need to look into this, see if all works when not installing this, well try wiping, flashing rom only, then go back in aroma and flash anything but the removed from stock stuff. Hopefully this will be fixed soon
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demkantor said:
I believe thereis an issue with wifi calling, need to look into this, see if all works when not installing this, well try wiping, flashing rom only, then go back in aroma and flash anything but the removed from stock stuff. Hopefully this will be fixed soon
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I'll try that and let you know. Thanks!
wilvelas said:
I'll try that and let you know. Thanks!
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I absolutely LOVE this rom. I got over the .phone crashing as it doesnt effect me much it seems just crashes twice on start-up and thats it. I didnt download wifi calling and it still crashes for me. But this is seriously otherwise the best rom ive ever used. Many kudos.
Yeah. I'm having the same problem too. Basically, the phone won't work. Everything just crashes. I hope they make a fix really soon. I love this ROM.
I find it weird that GO is the SLOWEST out of any roms I've tried...and even though I don't like it, stock isn't as bad as I thought - just has bad bloat. GO has chrashed even more than stock has, but after I just did a clean stock, its faster and both previous experiences....
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does anyone else have the issue with the modem? Can't seem to get it working again just get regular service no data.
So I installed bmm without issue, made my back ups and started trying roms. I had a hell of a time getting anything to boot. I would get stuck on the boot animation every time. Finally got slim kat installed and that is the only one I can reliably boot into. Tried aokp 4.3 which booted the first time but gets stuck on the animation now.
Also, when aokp worked I had no mobile data. Same problem currently with slim kat.
Where do I go from here? I've tried clearing cache and davlik on both with no luck.
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You have to add APNs manually
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You have to add APNs manually
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Thanks, Wasn't aware of that. I copied my APNs from my stock ROM. I get data now, just not 4g for some reason. I'm looking around to figure that one out.
nbucko said:
Thanks, Wasn't aware of that. I copied my APNs from my stock ROM. I get data now, just not 4g for some reason. I'm looking around to figure that one out.
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Untick use 2g only option n initiate a new network search
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devilhunter47 said:
Untick use 2g only option n initiate a new network search
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I only have the options of 3g and 2g with 3g already being selected. I don't know whats going on. My stock ROM gets 4g with those APN's, re-entered everything to make sure I didn't miss anything but I still don't have 4g as an option.
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I only have the options of 3g and 2g with 3g already being selected. I don't know whats going on. My stock ROM gets 4g with those APN's, re-entered everything to make sure I didn't miss anything but I still don't have 4g as an option.
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Type *#*#4636#*#*
Then select ''wcdma only''
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Well wcdma only didn't do anything. After messing with Slimkat and another 4.4 ROM (which only worked until I rebooted) I've decided that there are just too many bugs for me to use it daily. I decided to try a 4.3 ROM but I'm still having issues getting one to boot after the first reboot. I've let it sit on the boot animation for 45 minutes and it never loaded.
I haven't found a lot of advice on the subject of ROMs only booting once. Does anyone have any suggestions?
nbucko said:
Thanks, Wasn't aware of that. I copied my APNs from my stock ROM. I get data now, just not 4g for some reason. I'm looking around to figure that one out.
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I realize this is an old one, but I thought it might be worth mentioning...
I had the same problem. When I copied APN data (specifically "apn type") from my stock ROM data did enable, but at a very slow speed. A quick search yielded this AT&T site which suggested different settings. I was able to choose the "ATT Phone" config and modify "apn type" from "default,supl,mms" to "default,mms,supl,hipri".
When I modified that value, data was much faster, but still only clocked 3.5 Mbps on my CM ROM vs 5.1 on Stock with SpeedTest.net app. I believe it used different servers and I only did a single AB test.
...and by the way - I am also a bit frustrated with the BMM setup. It seems like a third of the time I am unable to successfully boot back into my CM ROM. It always seems to boot into Stock ROM fine. I do have CM in the second slot which it sounds like some folks prefer to not use.
I did the OTA by flashing the stock recovery, then twrp. Also had to flash super su again since I lost root. Now none of the gestures are working. Also noticed the terminal (or data usage) icon pops up in the top left every once in a while. Kinda annoying
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It's not an xposed module as I uninstalled xposed but the gestures still are not working. Anyone?
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I've ran into this same issue- updated via OTA this morning and gestures stopped working
Rooted with Titanium Installed as well- anybody have suggestions on this?
I tried reverting back to stock everything with s off and took the OTA. Gestures still didn't work.
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I had this happen too. Uncheck the box (to turn them off) and see if they work. If they do, check the box (to turn them on) and reboot.
Antny6 said:
I had this happen too. Uncheck the box (to turn them off) and see if they work. If they do, check the box (to turn them on) and reboot.
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I actually had the same issue and just unchecked to disable. rebooted. once the phone came back up, i enabled again and it seems to be working..
That hasn't worked for me.
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I'm having the same issue. I tried everything but I can't get the gestures to work in the latest software release.
Factory reset fixed it for me.
z-man79 said:
Factory reset fixed it for me.
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Yup. Tried this yesterday and worked.
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Offtopic, but where'd you find the stock recovery image? I tried using the one here:AIO VZW M8 Developer Resource Thread but it's not working to install.
Just wondering if you got it from someplace else.
Factory reset did the trick for me as well...
I was running weak sauce so so my ROM was untouched and was able to run a reset from settings menu