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Google Maps can't get lock on GPS after upagrading to CM 7.0.2

Hello,
I upgraded to CM 7.0.2 and can't get lock on GPS when using google maps navigator. I tried using GPS Status and reseting GPS data, using MSL Reader does not work since Inspire is not CDMA which reader seems to work with. GPS Status and GPS Test work at locating GPS satellites.
Did anyone have the same issue and found fix for this?
thanks!

Try search please.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=11342772&postcount=1

knarfl1 said:
Try search please.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=11342772&postcount=1
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Try being less of a jerk please.
While those scripts do help some, it's not the end all be all fix.

I was in your situation... somewhere along my happy flashing i lost my gps capabilities. I decided on cm7 but still had a broken gps. I flashed that script using cwm and now my gps is perfect, better than any gps from my previous phones. I do suggest downloading gps status after you flash those scripts. It'll download some agps data and hopefully your gps will lock on flawlessly from than on. Good luck.

Thanks guys! Will try using the script.

For the person that said he flashed the script and it worked flawlessly on CM7, which one did you actually flash? South East or North America...
I was in the same position before with CM7 and GPS acting up....did both of those and nothing changed really...
now i just freshly re-rooted my phone after having my parachute savior of going back to ATT STOCK completely...(saved it since i know if all else fails i can always go back and go back to the drawing board)...
I want to carefully chose my roms and also i would like to go back to radio that i originally had...so that's my next step.

GPS isn't functioning

I realize there are a plethora of GPS related threads, I searched and skimmed through what I could without finding an answer.
I am running Android Rev 1.1.5 rom, and have no GPS lock when using navigation, or trying to get directions of any kind. When using maps, it does lock to my location fairly quickly. However directions or navigation won't lock. I've waited as long as 15 minutes. I've uninstalled maps and reinstalled, checked my etc/gps file to make sure it was the north america map. I've done a full wipe twice using super wipe and reinstalled the rom. I've changed between stock radio and the recommended radio for the rom.
Basically, I have no idea why my gps refuses to lock when using navigation or even just for "print" directions.
Any help will be greatly appreciated.

I have exatly the same situation mine locks after about 20 minutes 15 minutes or so ... this is something I used on a daily basis I need help

I have the same problem I need the gps :/

have you tried gps fix from the market? worked for me

thank you for your answer suwu10
I just tested gps fix. Unfortunately no improvement so do not work

yup GPSfix worked for me also

Not for me.GPS enabled , i opened gpsfix and finds nothing or google maps. HelP!

yep, ever since I s-off'ed and rooted my phone, my GPS will not lock.

My GPS stopped working with i downloaded the Custom Firmwares.
So i reverted back to the original one and got it working again,
I guess its a driver problem in the CFWs

bsaridar said:
My GPS stopped working with i downloaded the Custom Firmwares.
So i reverted back to the original one and got it working again,
I guess its a driver problem in the CFWs
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the same with me, but I can't go back to stock t-mobile anymore.
I hate that I have to choose between working GPS and running a custom rom

This issue is sometimes caused by not matched radios.
Try installing the correct RIL for your radio or flashing the recommended radio for the custom ROM.

claudenegm said:
This issue is sometimes caused by not matched radios.
Try installing the correct RIL for your radio or flashing the recommended radio for the custom ROM.
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I had the same issue a month ago. Turned out that the RIL and Radio needed to match in order to gps lock in navigation. I went through flashing diff roms even reverted to my stock setup and I had the same no gps lock issue.
What I did was made sure I had the correct RIL that matched my radio. Then if I needed to reflash the ril because of the different roms, I just referred to this thread here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14589319&postcount=1 to toggle on the radio to "wake" it up. Went to a gps locker app and made sure it locked on before going to google nav to test if it worked or not. Of course you need to be in an open area to see if the gps locks .
Try that I hope that helps!

My GPS wouldn't lock either until I installed a free app from the market called GPS Status & Toolbox. As soon as I ran that app it picked up a bunch of satellites and it now locks on instantly.

I've matched RILs to my radio, used GPS toolbox, and turned the radio off and on to "wake" it up with absolutely no luck.
The GPS worked absolutely fine when it was stock, but once I flashed a rom, or any rom for that matter, the GPS wouldn't work.
I would greatly appreciate any help, as I am lost without GPS (literally)

doctor xylophone said:
I've matched RILs to my radio, used GPS toolbox, and turned the radio off and on to "wake" it up with absolutely no luck.
The GPS worked absolutely fine when it was stock, but once I flashed a rom, or any rom for that matter, the GPS wouldn't work.
I would greatly appreciate any help, as I am lost without GPS (literally)
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You don't have a nandroid backup?
Sent from my HTC Sensation Z710e using XDA App

claudenegm said:
You don't have a nandroid backup?
Sent from my HTC Sensation Z710e using XDA App
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I do, but reverting it back did nothing for me.

Have you tried fasterfix?
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.Double.FasterFix&feature=search_result
Requires root which you already have. From there you can tell what server you are trying to connect to.
Me being from the US, my server props do nothing for you.

[Q] Recently GPS problems

Hi all,
I have a Desire S and am very happy with it. But recently I have GPS problems.
Since I have this device I never ever had any problem with the GPS. A fix within a few seconds. The GPS of the phone had a fix faster and more stable than my Garmin I use for geocaching.
I have installed c:geo and GPS Status from the beginning. And I did not add any 'strange' programs, no games.
But since a few weeks the phone it takes a long time to get a fix. Even in an open terrain, so no trees or buildings. And when it can determine it's location it is very unstable. The phone even has trouble to determine it's location by the mobile network.
I have Android 2.3.5 and HTC sence 3.0 and softwareversion 2.10.401.8
Can anyone help me with this one? It drives me crazy....
TIA, Peter

I can only advice you to install Faster Fix from the market. It changes the GPS configuration for faster fixing. It worked for me but there are also other GPS optimization tips all over the forum, though I can't give you a specific one.
Sent from my HTC Desire S using xda premium

I had GPS problems on my DS as well, googled a bit, and found out you can change the GPS config file.
First use FasterFix, and select your location to where ever you is closest to you, then google "ntp pool" enter the website and choose a region from the right hand side. Use Root Explorer to go to your /System/etc location. Open gpsconf, and type in the "server 0.europe.pool.ntp.org" text. It will change on where you are located. Mine was Europe thats why there is ".europe.pool"
Hope i helped you out man. Peace.

Thanks guys. I will try your suggestions.
Althought I still don't understand why my phone has these GPS problems. Just out of the blue...

I had major problems with GPS fix for several days, until I made a "compass calibration" through GPS status program. A reboot might do the same, but I'm not sure.
Sent from my Desire S using XDA App

Hi all,
I did a hard reset of device and restored the factory defaults. As I did not change a lot on the device this was not a very big issue for me.
But after this the problems are gone. My device now has a fix within a few seconds.
Kind regards,
Peter

[Q] Weak GPS signal, long satellite search [SOLVED]

Problem solved. Fix: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25128818&postcount=15
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It is as the title says. Actually I am a huge fan of Endomondo app and running, skating activities, that's why this feature is very important for me.
I have a Desire S on MIUI 2.3.16 rom, flashed radios aswell. Usually it takes approximately 50 seconds to find satellites, sometimes it can't even find anything at all. It's so annoying! Had no problems on stock HTC rom.
So far I have tried this fix, but results are the same: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1493695
Any exits?

Try this thread instead - as it is for the Desire S;--
HTML:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1442032
But read it fully first

Okay, I have tried this method.
First of all I started to managing how to replace that gps.conf (located in /system/etc) from custom one to original, but it does not allow me to copy & paste there. Nevermind...
Then I installed zip from sdcard via Clockwork Recovery. Switched off my Desire S and removed battery for 1 min, just by time, then assebled it back and switched on. Turned GPS on and entered for ex. Endomondo app, yes it really showed "GPS o.k" after 2 seconds of sattelite search!! Before it was those 50+ seconds. Well, I was happy and sure that everything went fine and now I have superfast GPS responce. But not so fast! I did a trip for few km's and the app counted no kilometers at all! Then I entered Google MAPS app and GPS could not be able to show my position. But at the same time GPS icon on notification bar was not blinking anymore saying that device is searching GPS sattelites. Why so?
Are my GPS settings ok? (my location is Europe, Latvia)
NTP server adress:
us.poo.ntp.org
SUPL server adress:
supl.google.com
SUPL server port:
7276
/HTC Desire S, MIUI rom 2.3.16

try the free application FASTER FIX that assisted me.

Faster Fix works for some people, but all it does is changes the one line in the gps.conf file to reflect the local NTP server for your region. My understanding is that makes very little difference in most situations, but some people certainly do gain from it.
The AGPS fix has seemed to be much better - it actually tunes the whole GPS setup. I used the "Google Specific No-SSL v3.1 build" and it made a massive difference to my GPS system. I also installed "GPS Status & Toolbox" from the market and use that to reset my AGPS data and then download AGPS data as well. This seems to need doing from time to time (I do it every day) just to keep it fully in sync.
Like most fixes, different people experience different results - but looking at the thread and the information that way seems to be the most reliable.
Also, if you use any form of AGPS fix then make sure you uninstall Faster Fix as it will attempt to overwrite the changes if you run it.

I also recommend Fasterfix download it via Market.

Hello gentlemans,
Looks like my HTC Desire S GPS has totally stopped working! Nothing helps, even flashing from MIUI or Cyanogenmod to Reaper etc. I have a feeling it might be a hardware problem, because I have faulty dropped it, not hard, but still. Does DS have GPS module flex cable? If yes, it might be loosen, if it really is there. Any ideas?

I think i have read somewhere on forum that GPS antenna is in top back plastic cover of DS (where the camera and flash are). It's connected via sliders like WiFi antenna on battery cover. If you dropped your pet "head first" it maybe loosen the contact...
Don't know if this helps you, but i wrote it anyways
Hope you fix it! Good luck!

GpsFix solve my problem

nenad_l said:
I think i have read somewhere on forum that GPS antenna is in top back plastic cover of DS (where the camera and flash are). It's connected via sliders like WiFi antenna on battery cover. If you dropped your pet "head first" it maybe loosen the contact...
Don't know if this helps you, but i wrote it anyways
Hope you fix it! Good luck!
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Thank you for your tip. I will check it out and let here know how it goes. I really hope that's the problem!
Fredericosilva said:
GpsFix solve my problem
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No one of all available GPSfix is working for me, no one!!

Forwox said:
No one of all available GPSfix is working for me, no one!!
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Did you wipe everything before flashing? I had same problem with internet access with different ROMs until I made full wipe and now all works fine.

Search the older posts. I wrote once: the problem might be HW. Your GPS antenna contacts might be bad. If no SW fixes help you - look it up.

I have disassemble my phone. But maybe somebody could say me corectlly where GPS module/antena is located in HTC Desire S?

GUYS!!
I have just noticed that GPS signal improves a lot when I take back cover off. It even connects to satellite while with cover phone sees 2 satellites max and does not connects after multiple tryings.

Finally, GPS works great! I simple applied 2 layers of double side tape on contact to isolate it from back cover. Now everything works fine. Few months of managing and works great, I didn't notice such changes before.
Another contact stays for signal receiving.

Forwox said:
Finally, GPS works great! I simple applied 2 layers of double side tape on contact to isolate it from back cover. Now everything works fine. Few months of managing and works great, I didn't notice such changes before.
Another contact stays for signal receiving.
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Hey, that's a neat trick man... how'd you figure out which is the GPS antenna and which on is the mobile one? Kinda counter-intuitive right, that disconnecting the GPS antenna gets you a better satellite lock! HTC would be hiding their faces if they found out, LoL!!!

enigmaamit said:
Hey, that's a neat trick man... how'd you figure out which is the GPS antenna and which on is the mobile one? Kinda counter-intuitive right, that disconnecting the GPS antenna gets you a better satellite lock! HTC would be hiding their faces if they found out, LoL!!!
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That's like that, thanks.
I used a wire to make connection by step with first and then with second contact. Then I noticed that by touching one of them mobile signal improves. Applying wire on GPS signal contact give almost no improvement. And it means that I should lock the unnecessary contact by method I described below.
I hope this somehow helps for similiar experience users.

Forwox said:
That's like that, thanks.
I used a wire to make connection by step with first and then with second contact. Then I noticed that by touching one of them mobile signal improves. Applying wire on GPS signal contact give almost no improvement. And it means that I should lock the unnecessary contact by method I described below.
I hope this somehow helps for similiar experience users.
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Hey dude, I had exactly the very same GPS problem with my Desire S. The GPS antenna is right below the camera lens and definitely not where the battery lid is. Anyway, I used the tape stuff and it works. For the first time I have a stable GPS fix after few seconds, even without data connection, meaning pure GPS and not A-GPS. However, there is no way I can explain this. THIS IS INSANE!

They probably would be surprised a lot! It's hard to explain, but seems like there is some kind of interacting between transmitter and cover. And contacts there are not made just for look.

Forwox said:
Finally, GPS works great! I simple applied 2 layers of double side tape on contact to isolate it from back cover. Now everything works fine. Few months of managing and works great, I didn't notice such changes before.
Another contact stays for signal receiving.
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So all you have to do, is make sure that one pin can't make contact?
But why did they put it there?
That is very strange!

GPS issues in "hard places"

Hey,
I have a problem with my N5 (310K - problems of the first stocks ), in some places the GPS signal is lost or become very poor. I've already tried this guidewith no success, it probably solves the problem to people with no GPS lock at all - I unlike them have lock usually.
(by the way during the try to fix using this guide my NFC ceased to work)
What I need is an advice what can I do to fix my GPS?
I've been thinking about buying new battery cover - will this help?
*note that I'm running on stock [rooted] + xposed [gravity box and few more modules].

WishMonster said:
Hey,
I have a problem with my N5 (310K - problems of the first stocks ), in some places the GPS signal is lost or become very poor. I've already tried this guidewith no success, it probably solves the problem to people with no GPS lock at all - I unlike them have lock usually.
(by the way during the try to fix using this guide my NFC ceased to work)
What I need is an advice what can I do to fix my GPS?
I've been thinking about buying new battery cover - will this help?
*note that I'm running on stock [rooted] + xposed [gravity box and few more modules].
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battery cover won't solve any issues
my advice is switch to clean stock ROM and then root if you want.

@SidDev said:
battery cover won't solve any issues
my advice is switch to clean stock ROM and then root if you want.
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ok now I'm running on stock (on ART mode - might it be the cause?)
the good news: NFC is properly working again
bad news: I still experience GPS issues.
any ideas? I have been thinking on give the antenna some "strengthen" but its the last solution.

WishMonster said:
ok now I'm running on stock (on ART mode - might it be the cause?)
the good news: NFC is properly working again
bad news: I still experience GPS issues.
any ideas? I have been thinking on give the antenna some "strengthen" but its the last solution.
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ART doesn't causes problem
but as you had mentioned above You have xposed module
it doesn't support it.
BTW does your location have good GPS signals??
And keep in mind GPS is not always 100% lock
75% ratio is normal.
Press thanks if I helped you.

^^
as I mentioned I'm running on stock + ART mode and still suffer from GPS issues, I have my brother's nexus 5 so I'm able to compare between the two (mine with the problem and his device)
any ideas?