Its better to look at a map then use this gps it just gets you lost. Am I the only one?
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I just noticed that also. It's really off. It was spot on before the update. Anyone else?
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Yes my device has seemed flawless until driving home tonite and the gps showed tight link but navigation was way off because it had me jumping around about 2000m off actual location.
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I literally just drove to Boston and back. Gps is accurate as it can be. No problems here. And I'm a cab driver so I use it pretty often.
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I am providing this link and you can decide yourselves what you want to do. According to the thread, the S4 is not listed under the "supported phones" list, however, the OP of this thread I am listing states that if you Email him, he will consider porting support. It already works for the S3 and many other devices so it shouldn't take much if anything to make it work with the S4. I suggest you read the entire thread before trying anything or asking questions. Maybe this will help:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1438129&highlight=gps
You might also consider an App such as "GPS Status and toolbox" from the Play Store. It might help.
Did you install the update?
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I just downloaded the app gps status test and fix from play store and it looks to have totally fixed the problem for me
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i am on the new update and the GPS inaccuracy happened for me in a LTE area. how many of you with this problem are in a LTE area when this happens?
maybe in that time, your device only accees the AGPS to get your location.and hold on when phone find the gps satellite you will get the most nearst location
I'm in an LTE area and my gps has been flawless to within 5 meters, before and after the update.
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Okay I just dled gps fix, and now it's back to spot on...
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In the city of fort worth. GPS is working great but we have really fast lte here too
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Here in NYC my GPS is perfect. It locks on about a second after I open Maps or Navigation.
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GPS no longer locks after flashing black ice. Should I be using the old original GPS fix? BTW...best ROM ever...Krylon/Team Whiskey rocks!!!
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I'm actually having this problem as well with bionix frost. Everything else works flawlessly.
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I think I'm gonna apply the old fix later and it should work ok. I'll post the result regardless.
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I applied the sgstools fix, enabled the gps, but nav still would not lock on. So I opened maps, let it find my location and settle in until it was accurate, the opened up navigation and it worked fine... No more "Searching for GPS"
Might work for you also...and it's an easy fix.
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Thanks for the tip...I tried your method and it seemed to fix my problem...I just took a drive and so far so good.
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ccalvo said:
Thanks for the tip...I tried your method and it seemed to fix my problem...I just took a drive and so far so good.
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I see that other people in the black ice thread are having the same problem but I can't share your fix with them as I don't have enough posts for permission in the developer theads...would you share this with them? Thanks again
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i searched for sgs tools on the market and it only came up with the capitavate sgs tools. is this the program which you guys are using?
That is correct
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Hmm. This fix worked for a few minutes, but when I restart the phone, no more gps lock/navigation. Weird. Thanks for the info.
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for future reference, check out this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1025061&highlight=gps
i followed the instructions using launcher pro and set it to "auto" and it seemed to work. i still have to wait a while to get a lock sometimes, but thats tmobiles fault. they suck in my area. hope this helps anyone else having this problem.
EDIT: It only works once. does anyone else have the locking problem for bionix frost? i can try to reflash my phone and see if that fixes it.
Going to Vegas tomorrow and needing the best rom with the most reliable GPS any ideas on what worked best for them?
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Google maps always works best for me in big cities.
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For me its been stock using Google navigation.
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I'm fairly certain the application used is irrelevant, the GPS gets the same result no matter what. ROM might influence it, but I've never noticed a difference.
I vote for Google Maps in any case.
What's the best way to get GPS to work properly? It takes me anywhere from 4-6 mins for a lock. And while it's trying to lock on, the battery just drains. I use GPS tool to get a lock and trying to cold start it. What's everyone's solution to this?
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For me 100% reliable: use GPS status to download AGPS data>reboot (must be outside obviously)>use GPS status to get lock>use location app of choice.
Also, on March Baseband, I get GPS locks on the bus moving down the street. If need a functional GPS you really need to be on the newer baseband.
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I on V21Y. That worked pefectly. Thanks!
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NP. Yea, it's stupid, no reason I can see for the need to reboot, but GPS lock seems dependent on it.
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I'm using an infuse 4g with JB 4.2.1 cm ROM. I unlocked my phone and put in a T-Mobile prepaid sim.
I'm supposed to have 4g consistently but I'm getting 2g(edge), 3g(umts) and on very rare occasions I get 3g(HSDPA)... Its approximately 70%-%20-%10, respectively. And these changes are all happening in the same household. No tower switching.
I only have the option to switch on 2g only in my network mode settings on cm10... APN settings are correct and all T-Mobile can say is that I won't get 4g if the tower doesn't support it..
Are there any possible solutions to obtain 4g at all?
If so, how do I keep it on all the time?
Do I need to install a new modem?
If so, which?
Any comments and/or answers would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
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Using Uckl2 at the moment. FYI.
Also, I know the modem is for WiFi but does it affect carrier data? If not what can I change to affect my data connection?
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I always thought the opposite. I thought modems were only for mobile data. But does switching modems help?
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Could increase or decrease your signal and rate at which data is downloaded and uploaded depending on your modem of choice. Battery life is also affected minimally (usually).
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Hmm, didn't know that... Well thanks for the lesson but have you tried switching modems?
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I switched through a couple and uckl2 seems pretty stable but no change on carrier network service.. I want to put on kl3 but I can't find the download.. Not too many options for my phone though.. That I know of.
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It might just be your location.
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Since I changed to cm10 and switched to T-Mobile sim I have yet to have 4g. Tried where I'm at now and up to 70 miles from here... Very weird. I can't tell if its T-Mobile or the ROM.
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Have you had it before on the same phone? Have you tried using another 4g phone?
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Yeah I had 4g on it before, on att and on metro. Both while using stock Froyo rom and GB aeon rom.
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Weird, it sounds like its the network then
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Yeah that's what I'm thinking but when I called T-Mobile, they said that they cannot diagnose a non-tmobile phone. The only info that they can give me is that they assume its my location and possibly the modem but they cannot guarantee switching modems will work. Doubt they hack phones though, Lol
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from my recollection..not from experience:
T-mobile or networks other than AT&T will only give you: edge or 3g.
No 4g or hpsa+
to get better than 3g, you need to be on AT&T
When the phone is on "H" I ran a speed test and its pushing 5 to 7 mb download speed. Is that close to 4g?
Any advice on how to stabilize the network?
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Azrael-09 said:
When the phone is on "H" I ran a speed test and its pushing 5 to 7 mb download speed. Is that close to 4g?
Any advice on how to stabilize the network?
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yup.. 2-6mps for most.
if you are in an urban area and close to a tower, some are reporting 8+
look back in the old threads..i recalled these discussed toward the beginning of device release..jun jul aug 2011 era
Appreciate it, thanks!
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Here's some ss's. All data is from the same 2 feet radius soooo... No idea why.
Running CM10.1 - JB 4.2.1 - OC Kernel - UCKK2 Modem
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I found a little app called gps fix not sure if anyone's posted it before but it works a treat for me using waze I start the app and then waze works right away! If anyone's having a problem with the gps taking to long to start on waze!
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do u have to do this every time u launch waze?
denny1970 said:
I found a little app called gps fix not sure if anyone's posted it before but it works a treat for me using waze I start the app and then waze works right away! If anyone's having a problem with the gps taking to long to start on waze!
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not much of help if u dont provide links to the app ur talking about.. as there are many gps apps on the play market
i assume it is this one
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.androidlab.gpsfix
denny1970 said:
I found a little app called gps fix not sure if anyone's posted it before but it works a treat for me using waze I start the app and then waze works right away! If anyone's having a problem with the gps taking to long to start on waze!
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Once you have a lock do you have any issues with stability, losing it etc?
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