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Always was a dificult to get fast fix with my NS but after the update can't get at all
With Gps status App I can see the gps is seeing 1, 2 or 3 sats but never fixes.
Is anyone experiencing the same after update?
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No GPS problem ever since i got the phone . now on 2.3.3 RC2.
No issues with GPS here.
Since 2.3.3 for me. GPS takes 1-2 minutes to lock on, even then 20 meters is best accuracy...
wasn't like this with 2.3.0 to 2.3.2
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Is there any chance to be a carrier issue because it uses A-GPS?
Never experienced any GPS problems since I purchased the phone.
I´ve been doing some tests and my conclusion is that the GPS on 2.3.3 is little bit better. For me, it fix better but if in movement, it takes too long.
I use GPS test to monitor the signal... before, I was able to see (not to lock or fix) the signals in my living room. Now, inside the house never get a single satelite. But if you go outdoor, even on cloudy day (its been raining for 10 days now) in less than a minute took 8 sats and lock some seconds after.
it is obvious that if you want a real GPS, buy one...
Never had a gps problem.
i have the same problem! I Purchased my NS few days ago and this is devastating since i use gps a lot, I think if rooting will not fix this, I will sell it
Did you guys activate:
Settings -> Locations & Security:
1. Use wireless networks
2. Use GPS satellites?
these two have to be on for GPS to work.
zephiK said:
Did you guys activate:
Settings -> Locations & Security:
1. Use wireless networks
2. Use GPS satellites?
these two have to be on for GPS to work.
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both?!
i never used GPS, but yesterday facebook updateded their app and now i can use "locations" since that i had GPS on all the time, but it online worked for me the first time i turned it on, then i have to reboot the phone to find my location
GPS lagg? ?? Never! !!!
Getting a fix with 2.3.2 was a piece of cake, very fast and accurate, now with 2.3.3 it’s an odyssey to get the first one, almost 2 minutes. Any suggestion to improve the time that gps needs to get the first fix?
eiabea said:
both?!
i never used GPS, but yesterday facebook updateded their app and now i can use "locations" since that i had GPS on all the time, but it online worked for me the first time i turned it on, then i have to reboot the phone to find my location
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not really.. the first one has to ALWAYS be on if you want location, with the first one enabled only.. it'll detect your location via towers / network
with the second one enable, its able to precisely track your location providing accuracy on the street.
3rd: turning WiFi on
turning all 3 of those on will guarantee pin point position. but usually i only have to go to at least 1st and 2nd for it. these tips were found in Google Maps
I had a slow gps lock problem when I went to 2.3.3. I flashed the radio image and my gps is working like normal now.
I tried the older radio myself last night. Got GPS fix in less than a minute. I later put kb1 or kb3 back and just takes too long to get a fix position. 1 to 2 minutes and even then its slow at updating my location on screen. Cuts out alot.
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I had a slow gps lock problem when I went to 2.3.3. I flashed the radio image and my gps is working like normal now.
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I just flashed KB3 radio and I can say that It got better, 11/11 satellites and very fast fix in my first try. Thanks for the advice ScotchtapeLoser.
NVMENOR said:
I just flashed KB3 radio and I can say that It got better, 11/11 satellites and very fast fix in my first try. Thanks for the advice ScotchtapeLoser.
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how you find out how many satalites your phone gas found?
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how you find out how many satalites your phone gas found?
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I use "GPS status" app from the market.
Hi.
I'm from Russia. Sorry for not perfect english.
I bought my HTC Desire S about 2 weeks ago on clove.co.uk.
It is cool phone but i have problems with GPS.
Applications can't show my place if i uncheck flag "Location->Use wireless networks " in phone Settings.
I tried to use Google maps, open gps tracker, Yandex maps.
Also i tried "GPS TEST". I waited 15-20 minutes. It finds 9-10 satellites, but latitude and longitude equals 0.
I tried "GPS FIX" but it also useless.
Can anyboby help me?
Is it hardware or software problem?
Thanks.
Are you outside (not in building)? From my previous experiences, I can say GPS doesn't work in buildings (or isn't that accurate).
Numline1 said:
Are you outside (not in building)? From my previous experiences, I can say GPS doesn't work in buildings (or isn't that accurate).
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Same thing here. I'm from Russia too. I've just bought the device, and have almost the same problems. I tested the device outside my office - still 10 minutes to get GPS locked
I have been experiencing the same issues outdoors in south west UK makes foursquare impossible
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Have the same problem here
Installed "GPS Test" and it shows the strengths of the signals of the satelites.
I haven't had a value over 36 SNR but it finds about 10 satelites very fast. Then it takes 5 min to lock and it is impossible to lock if you are walking.
Is the GPS better on your devices. Would be interesting to hear values from people who don't have problems.
Hi guys...this is most probably cause by the presence of built-in A-GPS feature....due to that feature DS can no longer lock on it's own...or it means a great struggle...Locking onto GPS requires a great computing power... apparently the GPS chip in DS isn't the top product...
Hey, if you're root/S-OFF, did you try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1060963 ?
I had the same issue but it's gone after restart.
Having the same issues here, this is a return the phone type fault, and no gps = key things missing from the phone.
It was hard for me to get a fix accurately but GPS Fix really helped. But definitely go outside to use it.
seems like a-gps has old data, dunno how to refresh it on it's own, but the free app "gps status" will do it if necessary. be sure you have internet access (wifi or cellular), gps is on, and start the app, it should update the a-gps data and the phone should find a fix. otherwise the gps sattelites are transmitting the same data (almanach) but very slow and it takes sometimes 15-20 minutes. the alamanachs contain the latest corrections and without them any gps device will give rubbish as output.
i cant lock gps...any suggestion?
It's always worked pretty well for me.
GPS Fix works wonders.
I have the same problem and I have tested with the HTC Hero as well with the same problem. I have been on the Orange to see if is there problem but with no luck! Trying GPSfix now! I am wondering if this is a Radio problem or a handset problem! I hope it is not a handset problem!!
Using GPS Status is saying I can lock on to 2 satellites in my room but I lose them very fast. I need to test in other places around Newport and Cardiff to see if I can get similar results.
hi
gps working normal in this video?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZzJyKtPkHw
this means each time i want find my position i must wait for about 2 minutes?
thanks
Jiimbo said:
hi
gps working normal in this video?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZzJyKtPkHw
this means each time i want find my position i must wait for about 2 minutes?
thanks
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basically yes...
Basically it's because this phone uses aGPS, not GPS. And Qualcomm's aGPS chip has some issues. Read this...
http://m.wpcentral.com/gps-vs-agps-quick-tutorial
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wnp_79 said:
Basically it's because this phone uses aGPS, not GPS. And Qualcomm's aGPS chip has some issues. Read this...
http://m.wpcentral.com/gps-vs-agps-quick-tutorial
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yes but i think that radio play his part too...i was on 20.28b.30.0805U_38.03.02.11 and now i'm on 20.28d.30.0805U_3805.04.02.01 and i can see that gps lock much faster now
maybe is placebo
Adidas108 said:
yes but i think that radio play his part too...i was on 20.28b.30.0805U_38.03.02.11 and now i'm on 20.28d.30.0805U_3805.04.02.01 and i can see that gps lock much faster now
maybe is placebo
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Yes likely as aGPS pulls satellite info from your cell towers. You may still find though, as I do, that even with the best radio, you'll still need to occasionally run GPS fix every few weeks. My old desire never had this. Mine will get a lock in 2 seconds now, but for some reason if I don't use GPS for a couple of weeks, I'll be back with waiting and waiting for a lock.
I may be noticing it more because oranges 3g service in my area for months (t-mobile merger issues it seems) has been so poor that I've turned 3g off to avoid shocking battery drain and hopeless intermittent data services. I rely on wifi. Now I know why I'm not getting a good lock sometimes. I use an off line gps app as I can't rely on orange 3g to let google maps work. With 3g off I'm not pulling down the aGPS data. This GPS fix app (however it does it) solves it.
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Hello All,
I have a Nexus S from T-mob and the GPS is not working really. I have Android 4.0.4.; stock. When I go to my MAPS app, it will sometimes show my current location. But what's weird, is that the circle in my notification bar for my GPS does not blink. No blinking dot in the middle of the circle. Then, let's say I want directions somewhere, it will usually show those but when I want to navigate with the navigation app, it won't do turn by turn directions. It will just keep saying "searching for GPS." The circle never blinks...This is what I've done:
factory reset
clear app data
went to best buy and t-mob for help
tried GPSFIX app and this did get the dot blinking but still didn't work
I don't know if this is a software issue (maybe with ICS) or a hardware issue (I have insurance on this phone with Best Buy). I haven't tried going back to gingerbread and trying, or rooting and trying which will be my next objective if no one can help here. Any ideas? I will root again and if that doesn't work, I'll get a new phone from best buy which sucks because I've done this once already (different issue) and I have to wait a week and a half for my new phone and best buy only has a feature phone to let me borrow and so I get really annoyed. I have an old G1 but still....they should hook me up with an SII or something until I get mine back but they won't.
Now for the rant...While I was sitting at T-mob waiting to hear what their tech people on the phone were going to try (cause the rep didn't know what to do for this situation) I realized that it can suck to own a Nexus device. I doubt T-mob will ever sell one and the manager there didn't think they would. Now back to why it sucks...you don't have true support. T-mobile is not going to hand me a new phone right there or go all out to help me because they don't sell the Nexus S. They don't even have a picture of it when I go to my online profile on T-mobile.com. If it's a network problem maybe, but honestly, they don't have to help. And then best buy...well they don't even really support T-mobile too much these days anyway and they aren't specific to one carrier for me to get the true help I need. I just wish Google was a carrier and had stores or somewhere I can get immediate help. Not Google forums or me having to send off my phone through best buy. I'm glad XDA is here but then I feel bad because I don't always contribute much...Okay....done.
Thanks everyone!
Are you rooted?
I'm running stock right now. I will root soon if no one has any ideas.
try going back to gingerbread and see if it works!
I've never had problems with a stock ROM and GPS (despite ever being on 2 stock ROMs..), though a common problem for GPS woes seems to be the /system/etc/gps.conf file. Give it a new, local ntp server, let it redownload xtra.bin (either delete or use gps status or something like that). Give it an internet connection for 2 mins and all should be well.
Same thing happening to me
Hey there,
Wow, glad I found this thread! I am having the exact same issue as callison.168. The only difference that I can see is that I have had my Nexus S for a year and a half and have never had any problems with the GPS. But at the beginning of last week, the GPS just disappeared, and my phone has been looking for it ever since. The two apps that use it are Google Maps and Waze. Both provide turn-by-turn navigation, and both present with the same issue: Searching for GPS.
Now here's the kicker: my wife has the Nexus S as well (we got them at the same time) and HER PHONE ISN'T WORKING EITHER right about the same time mine stopped!
Both of our phones are stock, ICS 4.0.4, and they are not rooted. I called T-Mobile to check to see if there were any GPS outages in my area, but there were none.
Harbb, how do I go about doing what you suggested? I have GPS Status, but I don't see an option to get a new local NTP server. Thoughts? Thanks in advance.
- Pete
I usually use fasterfix after every rom I flash, but it needs root..
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You'll need root to do what i suggested above. GPS Status may also be of help just by deleting some basic data which you can probably do without root but i'm not sure on this one. GPS satellites essentially don't have any kind of outage problems we need to worry about.
One thing you can do is turn on a gps app, let it look for a signal with the GPS on and let it sit outside looking for 15 mins, or turn data on too and let it help get a signal for several minutes. Let it refresh all of the time specific GPS information sent through GPS. If data doesn't work, turn data off and try GPS only a few hours later, remember for about 15 minutes (gps signals have very low-speed data transfer speeds..).
Harbb said:
I've never had problems with a stock ROM and GPS (despite ever being on 2 stock ROMs..), though a common problem for GPS woes seems to be the /system/etc/gps.conf file. Give it a new, local ntp server, let it redownload xtra.bin (either delete or use gps status or something like that). Give it an internet connection for 2 mins and all should be well.
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I use maps and Waze daily and don't have this issue. There are drops of course but it reconnects. I would root and do what @harbb suggested above, about the server. This is better service and tech support than what you'll get at Best Buy.
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Try the google apps: FasterFix and GPS Status. Just recalibrate/reset the GPS. This may help if it is a type of software issue. There are more issues you may want to take in mind.
Personally, I've done all of this - no luck. If I sit outside on a clear day with GPS Status running, it eventually gets a signal from ONE satellite after 10-15 minutes. The GPS icon might occasionally blink, and show "Searching for GPS" - otherwise it shows an empty GPS icon in the status bar.
It worked great until about 3 weeks ago.
edit: for what it's worth, I used michaelpeerman's One Click Return to Stock, which put stock Gingerbread back on. Immediately got a GPS lock in Google Maps, indoors even. Just flashed CM9 back on and GPS is now working.
Has any one else noticed the GPS signal is extremely week on this phone? Next to my Verizon nexus this thing is a joke. It gets confused on which street I'm on and jumps around a hell of a lot street it finally locks. I read there was an issue with the international version but anyone else noticing this problem too?
Forget the built in nav, that takes forever already. I downloaded sygic and co pilot live to see if they would help and they help with the locking on by a few seconds to minutes. This is in queens New York, nj and long island. All with clear views of the sky.
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Download gps status and check how many satellites your connecting to. I usually hover around 8-11 consistent connections.
I'm from the Bronx and drive between here, the city and Westchester County on an almost daily basis. Never had a problem with GPS.
Edit: Google navigation gets a permanent connection within 5-10 seconds of setting my destination. Maybe there's a simple fix? Try clearing A-GPS data within the gos status app, that always helped me with my wonky Inspire 4G at least.
I can't say that I've experienced any of this. I'm in Milwaukee, WI and I have had no issues with jumping, and my lock is within 15sec tops. maybe try to recalibrate gps?
I usually lock on 4-6 tops and they drop out a lot. The nexus at the same time locks on 9-11 or more at the same time. So weird. How can I recalibrate the GPS? I've wiped and flashed roms and it never helps.I've even tried faster fix and that doesn't help. Come to think of it, it has been doing it since the 1.85 ruu, not sure about the prior version because I didn't test out the GPS then.
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Download GPS Status & Toolbox from the play store. Open it, hit menu, tools, and select Manage A-GPS state (make sure you are outside with a clear view of the sky when you do this), hit reset, then download. Should help as a temporary fix.
Thanks! I'll give this a shot tomorrow.
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No problem, let me know how it turns out. I'm curious if it'll fix it for you. If not, it may be a hardware defect.
I think the GPS on this phone rocks. I've only read great reviews of it and I have had similarly great results.
Not hard to beat my old captivate though
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Unless I'm underground, I can almost always get a lock within 10 seconds. I usually connect to 10+ satellites too. The GPS on this device has been nothing short of excellent.
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Unless I'm underground, I can almost always get a lock within 10 seconds. I usually connect to 10+ satellites too. The GPS on this device has been nothing short of excellent.
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Agreed. Been super impressed with the GPS. 13 satellites within seconds.
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NYC was tough for me, but I am from Oklahoma and probably should have updated with GPS status. Otherwise, live the GPS on this.
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As with everyone else, I really think the HOX nailed it with the GPS. Fast 3-4 second locks upon starting maps, runkeeper.
Compare this to my S2 international....its 3 times quicker.
Keep in mind: (On a really really simplistic level, the only way I understand it ,really ) it may take a good 15 seconds the first time you lock your phone. Your phone will then learn the satellite positions/data, and your next lock should be quicker. The more locks you get, the more satellite positions your phone will learn.
Something like GPS status etc will help with this. Look for a good 8-10+ locks (the more the merrier!) and you should be set! =)
This phone has been great as far as GPS is concerned for me. I've seen a minimum of 15 satallites any time I've checked (usually locking onto 11 - must be the max I'm guessing) but I'm usually seeing 20.
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If you have any issues with the GPS connection (weak/jumpy), try turning off you WiFi connection. That makes a huge difference for me!
Hi,
I am using the official 4.1.2 OTA ROM on the i9023 phone. I have recently realised that the quality of GPS is quite bad. The phone would often lose the signal when I am mountain biking in the open, it is nigh impossible to get a lock whilst driving at out-of-town speeds and the GPS Test app only shows 30-something SNR when outside with nothing but the sky above me.
Is that what you can expect from this phone, or is mine somehow faulty?
My contract will be over soon-ish, and I was looking into getting Nexus 4 or RAZR MAXX HD. How is the GPS on those devices? Thank you for the input in advance.
I never had problems with my GPS since gingerbread which could not solved by a reboot. Sometimes it takes a few minutes to get a fix, but that's all.
Well, I have never had problems getting a lock per se. When I'm biking, it is quick to get a lock if I stop to look where I am. Where it fails is e.g. when recording a track - I recorded one which was pretty much jumping between the approximate tower position and the accurate GPS one.
My friend has the Maxx HD and its GPS is pretty good as for the Nexus 4 I couldn't tell you. Also my Nexus S has pretty good GPS for a Samsung device.
The Nexus S was the only Galaxy S variant I had that didn't require the hardware gps fix to get good signal. Make sure you update to the latest modem/baseband. Or you can open up the phone and add a bit of solder to all the gold contacts to improve the signal.
Just get a device that support both gps and glonass, which the nexus 4 will have.
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Whenever I use GPS it drains the battery really quickly. 40 minute journey and it used 60% no idea why but when I didn't have a car charger I was pretty annoyed!
Never had any issues regarding getting a lock usually works OK.
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Gps kills the nexus S.. I can't even lock on while driving (I'd have to pull over and stop, then wait for it to acquire lock before moving again)
Not to mention the Gps update speed is only 1hz.. Much too slow especially for highway usage..
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Huh?!
Where did you get that idea?
It works so well, I even forgot about it...
belegdol said:
Hi,
I am using the official 4.1.2 OTA ROM on the i9023 phone. I have recently realised that the quality of GPS is quite bad. The phone would often lose the signal when I am mountain biking in the open, it is nigh impossible to get a lock whilst driving at out-of-town speeds and the GPS Test app only shows 30-something SNR when outside with nothing but the sky above me.
Is that what you can expect from this phone, or is mine somehow faulty?
My contract will be over soon-ish, and I was looking into getting Nexus 4 or RAZR MAXX HD. How is the GPS on those devices? Thank you for the input in advance.
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What app do you use ? I don't have any issues with the Sports tracker app while biking, using it for over a year now, it even runs in the airplane mode without the cell help.
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What app do you use ? I don't have any issues with the Sports tracker app while biking, using it for over a year now, it even runs in the airplane mode without the cell help.
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I was using Outdoor Atlas - mainly because it offers support for the Swiss topo maps. I need to give Sports Tracker a shot, but now it is kinda cold for biking
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belegdol said:
Hi,
I am using the official 4.1.2 OTA ROM on the i9023 phone. I have recently realised that the quality of GPS is quite bad. The phone would often lose the signal when I am mountain biking in the open, it is nigh impossible to get a lock whilst driving at out-of-town speeds and the GPS Test app only shows 30-something SNR when outside with nothing but the sky above me.
Is that what you can expect from this phone, or is mine somehow faulty?
My contract will be over soon-ish, and I was looking into getting Nexus 4 or RAZR MAXX HD. How is the GPS on those devices? Thank you for the input in advance.
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My GPS is slow to find satellities but after that, never lose signal!
GPS
use a modified gps.conf if your Nexus S is rooted
It works great here! Everytime I need, and fast. Really surprised me, after switching from my old Galaxy Ace. Once I got a lock inside my bedroom, where even the carrier signal fails sometimes.
I have the Sprint variant and have horror stories upon horror stories about the GPS...it once turned my 2 hour trip to a 6 hour nightmare *shudder*
Anyway, I'm rooting and trying out new fixes now before I finally bite and get a new phone, one of the things I'm trying is outlined in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1683366
I did the fix this morning and then flashed a new ROM, not sure if it holds up with different ROMs but I'll try it again should I have issues.
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Also, how do you do this?
You can try this hardware mod if you are brave to open your phone: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=9923176, I have opened up the captivate, vibrant and nexus s, it applies to all of them.
Also you can try this gps fix patch, not sure if it work with the Nexus S, but maybe since they're both Galaxy S: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33844820
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I have to admit - when I bought my used Nexus S a couple of weeks back, this thread frightened me. However, first time using GPS I got a lock from inside my house in about 20 seconds. That's awesome compared to what I'm used to. The only issue is that the "Accuracy" is only about 10 meters, as opposed to 6 with my Liberty...
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You can try this hardware mod if you are brave to open your phone: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=9923176, I have opened up the captivate, vibrant and nexus s, it applies to all of them.
Also you can try this gps fix patch, not sure if it work with the Nexus S, but maybe since they're both Galaxy S: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33844820
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Haha I'm too craven to try such hardware tweaking. I will try the patch though.
I can't seem to get the GPS to report my speed to Tasker (I have a profile that auto-responds to texts while driving). Is this a known issue?