Hi there,
I've made a search about the issue, and there are a few loose threads about this subject, but without convincing answers and definite solutions.
With that in mind, my problem is that the GPS in my HTC Sensation has not been working properly for some time now. It can be switched on, and it may remain searching for a signal for endless periods without success...
As anyone experience the same problem? And if yes, how have you sorted out the issue?
Also, it's important to say that I want the GPS to work in the absence of any data transfer from the network provider, for those occasions where I am "out in the wild" and want to check where I am on maps... and yes, it can be infuriating to be walking and waiting for a signal and nothing....
So, to all those who have the sensation, have you experience the same problem? And how have you managed to fix it?
Thanks
(also, I am using the CM v10-20130526 , the 4.1.2, with kernel version 3.0.53)
Principiant3 said:
Hi there,
I've made a search about the issue, and there are a few loose threads about this subject, but without convincing answers and definite solutions.
With that in mind, my problem is that the GPS in my HTC Sensation has not been working properly for some time now. It can be switched on, and it may remain searching for a signal for endless periods without success...
As anyone experience the same problem? And if yes, how have you sorted out the issue?
Also, it's important to say that I want the GPS to work in the absence of any data transfer from the network provider, for those occasions where I am "out in the wild" and want to check where I am on maps... and yes, it can be infuriating to be walking and waiting for a signal and nothing....
So, to all those who have the sensation, have you experience the same problem? And how have you managed to fix it?
Thanks
(also, I am using the CM v10-20130526 , the 4.1.2, with kernel version 3.0.53)
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Oh boy, that is because all and none of those work. Depends on the individual phone, location, rom, etc. Try a few and check.
Best bet for me was to change roms
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ianoob said:
Oh boy, that is because all and none of those work. Depends on the individual phone, location, rom, etc. Try a few and check.
Best bet for me was to change roms
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Very well - I shall give that suggestion a try hoping that it will work :/
Thanks!
ianoob said:
(...) Best bet for me was to change roms (...)
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I have to admit, I was skeptical... However, it really did work, and I am now able to enjoy my GPS without data transfer from the network provider.
Thanks
Principiant3 said:
I have to admit, I was skeptical... However, it really did work, and I am now able to enjoy my GPS without data transfer from the network provider.
Thanks
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Glad it worked
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What change was made to make GPS work?
Hello, I hope someone is still subscribed to this conversation.
I have an HTC Sensation XE with an non-functional GPS.
My phone is a UK phone that I am using in California. The phone function works fine and other apps but cannot lock on any GPS satellite.
The US uses Eris GPS, not the same in Europe. Has anyone changed the software to make this work?
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Hey,
i know this has been discussed in many threads..just want to have some answers.
i bought my Nexus S a few months ago, it's the I9020 not I9023, from UK.
i really love the phone itself, it's just awesome. had a htc hero before.
but i hate those random reboots, happens to me ~1 time per day. the screen wents really dark and a never ending bootloop happens. have to pull out battery to get it back to work, most times i don't even notice this and the phone is dead after a while of bootlooping... no fix yet right? anyway i "can" live with this but hope to get a fix soon...
GPS and Compass were unuseable since i have it. even my hero has a faster and especially safer GPS-Fix, GPS on Nexus S just loose fix every few seconds and compass does not jump around 50-100°. THIS really sucks! I have already searched around on google and XDA and wherever if this is a hardware or software issue and if there is a possible fix for it but i haven't found a real answer yet and this is what i want to know now.
is this hardware or software related?
is there a fix possible?
like i said, love the phone itself but these issues would make me resell it...
hope i'll get some answers and don't be rude, my english issn't the best.
Best regards and happy easter
Flo
edit: im using latest CM7 with latest Netarchy-Kernel with no additions.
The boot loop/reboot problem is definitely a CM7 issue. None of the other ROMS have this problem.
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Vandam500 said:
The boot loop/reboot problem is definitely a CM7 issue. None of the other ROMS have this problem.
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Thanks! so they will probably fix it soon
but whats with the GPS/Compass issues?
that really really sucks! can't use it at all...
floomat said:
Hey, i know this has been discussed in many threads..just want to have some answers.
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You could still have bumped an older thread, though. Like mine: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1035005.
I think if all the people with GPS problems could get together in one thread (needn't be mine, of course, there's lots), this issue would get more exposure and eventually be fixed.
floomat said:
is this hardware or software related? is there a fix possible?
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No idea, but since the Nexus One and the Galaxy S with 2.3.3 have similar issues, I'm still hoping it's software. There is no known fix at this time.
fallenguru said:
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I think if all the people with GPS problems could get together in one thread (needn't be mine, of course, there's lots), this issue would get more exposure and eventually be fixed...
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i guess you are right, and im doing my share here. i have at least 2, 3 random reboots everyday, even if its a clean install, everything wiped. there's something buggy in every cm7 based rom
I guess its the radio problem, for the gps,
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I just realized that GPS reciever of desire S is not working when I stay in my room. But Sumsung Galaxy S Advance is working very well in my room. Does anyone know how to improve HTC Desire S's GPS reciever indoor performance ?
See screen capture. I capture while I'm in side my house but It's appear about 400m from my current location and I have been waiting for 5 minutes to get the GPS reciever working.
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try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1442032 it works for me.
i did manage to get a signal immediately right after i installed it from inside my house in front of my pc. Was not able to produce the same result twice(didn't really wait long enuf to test as i dun need gps in my house). But i have to say that this improve my signal lock tremendously.
and i think gps not able to lock on while in a house is not really an issue :cyclops:
cheers
Desire S GPS is precise, but weak, and won't work well indoors.
rain987 said:
try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1442032 it works for me.
i did manage to get a signal immediately right after i installed it from inside my house in front of my pc. Was not able to produce the same result twice(didn't really wait long enuf to test as i dun need gps in my house). But i have to say that this improve my signal lock tremendously.
and i think gps not able to lock on while in a house is not really an issue :cyclops:
cheers
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But my phone not root yet
click9666 said:
But my phone not root yet
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root it then.
refer here :
INDEX of ROMS/RECOVERY/ROOT/GUIDES/HBOOT/RADIOS/TWEAKS etc
anazhd said:
root it then.
refer here :
INDEX of ROMS/RECOVERY/ROOT/GUIDES/HBOOT/RADIOS/TWEAKS etc
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Could you sent me the specific links... My phone is Desire S see the version in pictures
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1443636
this should work for u
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1443636
this should work for u
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Thanks you I will try
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I manage to root my phone already... But when patch to get gps to work indoor ... I doesn't work...
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To test ur gps it should be outdoor in an open field, not inside brick wall. Is like testing ur mobile radio in an elevator and asking why can't i receive any reception inside here
But how is it when you are outdoor? Any improvement on the gps-lock?
GPS generally isn´t recommend for indoors, and it doesnt have sense to use GPS indoors.
Have no problem
I have no problem for outdoor It take just 10 seconds to lock.
click9666 said:
I have no problem for outdoor It take just 10 seconds to lock.
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WTF are you playing at dude?
Why are you re-opening an old thread (From September last year) in the Dev forum just to ask the same damn question you keep asking in here?
You have been told repeatedly that GPS is NOT designed for indoor use. You have confirmed that your GPS works fine outside. What is your problem? If you are indoors then you surely know where you are - it's not as if GPS is going to help you find the toilet, or find your arse
The Dev forum is for Development - not for pointless questions.
So you mean I'm damn... Ok I'm damn but. Why I can get Samsung Gallaxy S Advances work in door perfectly but not Desire S? What make sense to me is If it work in a house or building is benefit of finding and also can provide us a location where we can find each other easy.... Also maybe you can find my ass also.
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Because the Desire S has a weak GPS antenna design. Everybody here knows that - it has been discussed to death. The thread you re-opened states that and the reasons for it, along with a possible hardware fix if you want to try a bit of soldering.
SimonTS said:
Because the Desire S has a weak GPS antenna design. Everybody here knows that - it has been discussed to death. The thread you re-opened states that and the reasons for it, along with a possible hardware fix if you want to try a bit of soldering.
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Good to know that... Sh** Desire S.... I will get new one soon then...
click9666 said:
Good to know that... Sh** Desire S.... I will get new one soon then...
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well, it's not ****ty.. what are you going to do with gps indoor? direction to kitchen? :laugh:
anazhd said:
well, it's not ****ty.. what are you going to do with gps indoor? direction to kitchen? :laugh:
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How about you are trying to check in or create new location(accurately) on facebook or google + you have to go outside building for just that reason? It's waste time...
Sorry for opening another post but I can't reply in the android development section.
I can't manually search for network operators (GSM, not wifi), I get "error while searching networks". Is it an -rc2 regression or a known old bug?
Have you tried pressing *#*#4636#*#* you can set to different networks this way. Once the menu comes up go to phone information, press on what it says your current network is , another menu will come up , choose your network from that menu press refresh. If I understood your question correctly . You can change networks (Gsm, Hdspa, edge etc) this way. Hope this helps.
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rc3? rc2 just came out boy
anthonyly said:
rc3? rc2 just came out boy
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Just a mistype
What about the gps? gps reception sucks compared to sense mods... why?
I was just running RC2 perfectly fine...to me....almost everything worked. Lol clean, smooth. But I only used it temporarily, for about an hour.
-Sent From My HTC Sensation Running Android Revolution HD /w Beats Audio
9595jakob said:
I was just running RC2 perfectly fine...to me....almost everything worked. Lol clean, smooth.
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The same, but after some hours of usage problems arise. Did someone solve the gps issue?
gps is so bad that I would call it not working...
can someone do me a favour, Download ucam and tell me if you have a problem... because i've had a problem since i updated my nightly a while ago i can't recall which one, then i formated everythign today still have the same problem with rc2
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/221/camerazoom2012072112121.jpg/
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can someone do me a favour, Download ucam and tell me if you have a problem... because i've had a problem since i updated my nightly a while ago i can't recall which one, then i formated everythign today still have the same problem with rc2
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/221/camerazoom2012072112121.jpg/
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You started a thread with this problem and now you are spamming other threads about it... Stick to your thread and if people want to, then they will help you.
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I have recently purchased a HTC sensation and I followed this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1232107
After this It says "No signal" Which is 0 Bars
Is there anyway to fix this???
Thanks in advance!
I know this might seem silly but make sure all the gold points on the back cover are intact and meet up with the appropriate points in the phone. They are external antennae and you won't have a signal if they are bad.
MathiasMcMurray said:
I know this might seem silly but make sure all the gold points on the back cover are intact and meet up with the appropriate points in the phone. They are external antennae and you won't have a signal if they are bad.
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They look good to me.....
Is there any way to see if they are broken?
Thanks!
Edit: I think if I change network It will be better, I am using giffgaff and whenever I go into network operators it says "Your sim doesn't allow this network".
Will it help trying a new network?
It could, make sure that they network you use is supports the frequency that the Sensation uses.
MathiasMcMurray said:
It could, make sure that they network you use is supports the frequency that the Sensation uses.
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How would I check this?
Thanks in advance!
Try glancing around Google, I'm from the U.S. but it looks like several sensation users have had your same issue. http://community.giffgaff.com/t5/He...ection-on-my-HTC-sensation-phone/td-p/5396016
It looks like there were a few suggestions as to how you could get internet on the sensation.
MathiasMcMurray said:
Try glancing around Google, I'm from the U.S. but it looks like several sensation users have had your same issue. http://community.giffgaff.com/t5/He...ection-on-my-HTC-sensation-phone/td-p/5396016
It looks like there were a few suggestions as to how you could get internet on the sensation.
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Thanks!
I will try this out!
Anytime, let me know if it works. I'm curious as to why the network would behave that way.
MathiasMcMurray said:
Anytime, let me know if it works. I'm curious as to why the network would behave that way.
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Didn't work......
Hi Everybody!
sorry for my bad english
i have some troubles with my HTC inspire 4g i been searching for a long time in all the post, Desire HD/Inspire 4g finding for the radios and ril but the many of the links are dead, somebody could give me a combination for my region, Im From México and Im using the Rom >moProject42< {[CM10.1, AOKP, 4.3]}, i have wi fi poor signal, hopefully i think you can help me!!
Thanks From Mexico!
manuelchef89 said:
Hi Everybody!
sorry for my bad english
i have some troubles with my HTC inspire 4g i been searching for a long time in all the post, Desire HD/Inspire 4g finding for the radios and ril but the many of the links are dead, somebody could give me a combination for my region, Im From México and Im using the Rom >moProject42< {[CM10.1, AOKP, 4.3]}, i have wi fi poor signal, hopefully i think you can help me!!
Thanks From Mexico!
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AOKP or AOSP roms do not require the ril to be changed otherwise you will lose connectivity. What radio are you looking for? have you checked the radio thread in the develpment section?
glevitan said:
AOKP or AOSP roms do not require the ril to be changed otherwise you will lose connectivity. What radio are you looking for? have you checked the radio thread in the develpment section?
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yes i read all about the radios, in some comments says "if you change the radio & ril you will have a better signal, stable battery, stable gps
maybe my mistake is the tip about the AOKP that you told me
i changed in every rom from the forum and its the same situation, since i got this mobile even in the stock rom or anyother (IceCold,Venom, Er3bus, CM7, CM10, Sense) the WI-FI its to Low
what did you think? maybe a Hardware, something physical or maybe in another radio,actually I got the 12.39a.60. 19U_26.06.06.30_M
I appreciate your time and Help!
Thanks From Mexico
manuelchef89 said:
yes i read all about the radios, in some comments says "if you change the radio & ril you will have a better signal, stable battery, stable gps
maybe my mistake is the tip about the AOKP that you told me
i changed in every rom from the forum and its the same situation, since i got this mobile even in the stock rom or anyother (IceCold,Venom, Er3bus, CM7, CM10, Sense) the WI-FI its to Low
what did you think? maybe a Hardware, something physical or maybe in another radio,actually I got the 12.39a.60. 19U_26.06.06.30_M
I appreciate your time and Help!
Thanks From Mexico
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Are you using a case? maybe the case is messing with the antennas...
glevitan said:
Are you using a case? maybe the case is messing with the antennas...
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No, the phone does not have, maybe i will resign jajaja lol..
manuelchef89 said:
No, the phone does not have, maybe i will resign jajaja lol..
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Just see if the lids where the wifi antenna is dirty. Use alcohol and cotton to wipe it out...has the phone worked fine in the past?
glevitan said:
Just see if the lids where the wifi antenna is dirty. Use alcohol and cotton to wipe it out...has the phone worked fine in the past?
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you couldnt belive it!.. when i was cleaning the lids, i could check that i missing the screws (I bougth it on Mercadolibre, Something like a Ebay)
i just looking and searching more screws in the same size for the phone and voila!! the signals was recovered! not like a 5 bars but 2 bars and stable was ok! Im so Happy!!
maybe something happen when many people forget to clean the lids! jjojojojo, i think this post could be CLOSED AND RESOLVED!!
PEOPLE!!! Check your screws!! and Clean your Lids!!
Maybe the Solution, even could not be the Hardest way!!
Thanks to Glevitan for the Help!
manuelchef89 said:
you couldnt belive it!.. when i was cleaning the lids, i could check that i missing the screws (I bougth it on Mercadolibre, Something like a Ebay)
i just looking and searching more screws in the same size for the phone and voila!! the signals was recovered! not like a 5 bars but 2 bars and stable was ok! Im so Happy!!
maybe something happen when many people forget to clean the lids! jjojojojo, i think this post could be CLOSED AND RESOLVED!!
PEOPLE!!! Check your screws!! and Clean your Lids!!
Maybe the Solution, even could not be the Hardest way!!
Thanks to Glevitan for the Help!
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LOL, I know what Mercado Libre is as I live in Argentina.... Well, glad you sort your issue out. Sometimes, some issues are easier to solve than what is imagined!!