Hi. I have problem with GPS on my Sensation XE. I've already installed CM11, CM12, PA, SlimKat but with no luck. GPS works only on ViperS ROM.
I've also tried wiping EFS partition, copying gps libs from ViperS rom and none of this has worked.
When I launch GPS Nmea Tool I can see nmea data strings on ViperS rom, on other roms there is no nmea data.
Does anyone know solution for this or has idea how to fix it?
Attachment contains logcat for SlimKat and ViperS rom while trying to get GPS signal.
I wrongly assumed that GPS works on ViperS because only on this ROM I could get any response from GPS.
Today I switched back to this ROM and left phone searching for GPS signal for about 15 minutes and it couldn't find even 1 satellite.
After some searching I found this video. In 2:55 you can see black wire connected to board. I don't have it in my Sensation.
Can someone confirm if this is GPS antenna connector? Or simply disconnect it and check GPS signal?
maciek90 said:
Hi. I have problem with GPS on my Sensation XE. I've already installed CM11, CM12, PA, SlimKat but with no luck. GPS works only on ViperS ROM.
I've also tried wiping EFS partition, copying gps libs from ViperS rom and none of this has worked.
When I launch GPS Nmea Tool I can see nmea data strings on ViperS rom, on other roms there is no nmea data.
Does anyone know solution for this or has idea how to fix it?
Attachment contains logcat for SlimKat and ViperS rom while trying to get GPS signal.
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Sounds like you didn't do full wipes and formats before flashing.
And as far as the black wire, I would say it sounds like some sort of shot term revision.
Try doing "all" wipes and formats. Also remember, Viper does all modding on a "stock" factory ROM, where as CM, PA, Pac, and the rest, run off AOSP, but heavily modded.
I even flashed stock ICS today by RUU. It behaves like ViperS, I can get some nmea data, but without any satellite in view.
Before flashing other ROMs I've made all wipes and formats (except external SD).
Here in post #2 someone wrote that he has that wire in Sensation XE, so this week I will try to get another Sensation to check this.
maciek90 said:
I even flashed stock ICS today by RUU. It behaves like ViperS, I can get some nmea data, but without any satellite in view.
Before flashing other ROMs I've made all wipes and formats (except external SD).
Here in post #2 someone wrote that he has that wire in Sensation XE, so this week I will try to get another Sensation to check this.
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My experience, and with the Sensation european model, is somewhat limited. And to be honest, I can't remember if the sensation has specific "h-boots" or radios that need to be flashed. Got this thing as a "trash can bound" due to battery issues, which I sorted out to use as a back-up phone. Got it late last year, s-off'd and such, but just now decided to sort the battery issue (new battery and many "bump chargings"
Regardless, a "wire" soldered across the MB, at least to me, means the device may at one time had been turned into repair for some reason. But, seeing the radios are the prime suspects, perhaps a radio firmware upgrade may be in order. This might be something to look into. Most of my experience are with tablets, and they usually have a separate GSM and GPS module.
Wish I could be of more help.
Just tossing some things out there. Although I can't recall upgrading the radio on mine, I do recall a couple of upgrades on my HTC Desire.
EDIT: sorry about the confusion on the wires. One of them, should be the antenna for the radio itself. Now, on tablets, there are 2, one for radio, and one for GPS radio. But on phones, I suspect there is generally only 1. I would guess GSM and GPS may share the same chipset. But, don't mark my word on this. I also see, the post you linked, is for the 4g LTE model, and it has 2 antennas. So maybe things are different.
I have the 3g only model,. so I can't compare.
I will probably check wire this week and come back with results.
Regardless, a "wire" soldered across the MB, at least to me, means the device may at one time had been turned into repair for some reason
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Yes, it was refurbished before I got it, so everything is possible. I don't even know if it's european model
Anyway, thanks for help
I connected these two points where the wire should be and it works! I have 3 satellites in view. Tomorrow I will check it outdoor.
Attachment shows where this wire should be connected.
I know it's really weird, but I found another discussion where someone who bought a refurbished Sensation had the same problem.
maciek90 said:
I connected these two points where the wire should be and it works! I have 3 satellites in view. Tomorrow I will check it outdoor.
Attachment shows where this wire should be connected.
I know it's really weird, but I found another discussion where someone who bought a refurbished Sensation had the same problem.
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Great! Looks like the repair services are missing some steps
Hi,
I have also problem with GPS in HTC Sensation XE after I replaced CPU board because of dead eMMC. But in my case I even cannot see any NMEA data going out from GPS, e.g. via GPS NMEA Tool. I checked the black cable and it's connected and it doesn't have a short. But I guess the cable connects only some RF part or LNA to the CPU board so if there would not be connection then NMEA should still go as GPS processor is probably on the CPU board. I have suspected if it's not a bug in CM12.1 ROM but tried more versions (also always wiped data/cache) but didn't helped. I search if there's some low level interface e.g. /dev/tty* that I could listed NMEA but I didn't found any info how the NMEA is passed to the system and how to tap it. I laso tried secret codes to enter some service menu with GPS test but from ~30 codes I found the only one worked - *#*#4636#*#* and there's no GPS test. So I don't know if some GPS processor is damaged on my CPU board or GPS FW corrupted.
As a last resort I would like to be able to connect my external GPS module via BT.
EDIT: Dammit, the eMMC died again during CM reflash, I send this HTC to hell. I give up the repair as probably every Sensation will die soon on eMMC bug...
You can try to format EFS partition. If this won't help then I don't have any other solutions.
If you have problems with data partition search for boot mod and replace it with partition on sd card
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It hasn't been a problem to me until recently but ever since I rooted my Inspire 4G my GPS hasn't worked at all. Everytime I put a location in, it just says "Searching for GPS" and it never connects. I don't know if this will help but here are some things I've found on my phone
When I dial *#*#4636#*#* I get a bunch of info. In that info it says "GPRS service: Disconnected" (I think that's the problem)
After reading that I think I have the wrong radio version? When I go to "About Phone" in the settings I found my Baseband version. It is 12.39.60.19P_26.06.04.06_M
I don't know anything about radios or how to fix or update them (If that's the problem)
BTW I'm running Android Revolution HD 6.1.3
You're running the radio that came with the phone originally, and that could be the problem. Best bet for help would be to ask in the AR Q&A forum-Searching would have been a good idea. Also, you might want to read the radio sticky in the DEV forum.
I tried 3 different radios and none of them worked. I also tried a different rom. I tried Android revolution with the new radios and nothing. And i tried the newest beta of Ice cream Sandwich and still nothing. Maybe it's not the radio. Could it be something else? The new radios I tried were said to work with ARHD...
Radio shouldn't matter. Perhaps is is just loose. Check out this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1101066
I pulled the GPS antenna off and pulled up the gold contacts and cleaned off the contacts on the antenna with a q tip. I put everything back together and tried the GPS but.....nothing. It still won't connect and the GPRS service still comes up as disconnected...
But now knowing that those metal contacts are for antennas... I pulled up the 2 little metal contacts that are under the battery door and under the sim and sd card cover and now my WiFi and cell reception are WAY better than they ever were. I used to get 2 bars of cell sitting on my couch but now I have full bars. Same with my WiFi when I am on the second floor.
Well, glad to hear that you improved signal. Bummer about GPS, but even though GPRS has all three of the GPS initials, it has absolutely nothing to do with GPS. GPRS is "General Packet Radio Service" and is the lowest level of data communications on our phones. I'ts more-or-less 1G data. 2G is "Edge", then there's 3G and 4G, but none of those have anything to do with GPS.
I had the same issue with ARHD being 6.1.3 ,6.1.5 or the newest 6.2.0...
Gps just wouldnt lock...there's a Q&A in that thread for possible GPS fixes and this one worked best, all others no dice.
[Trick] Speed Up Satelite Fix for GPS on Android
I get lock in about 10sec at 8meters accuracy...give it a try
Sent from my HTC Inspire 4G using XDA App
jadeus0831 said:
I had the same issue with ARHD being 6.1.3 ,6.1.5 or the newest 6.2.0...
Gps just wouldnt lock...there's a Q&A in that thread for possible GPS fixes and this one worked best, all others no dice.
[Trick] Speed Up Satelite Fix for GPS on Android
I get lock in about 10sec at 8meters accuracy...give it a try
Sent from my HTC Inspire 4G using XDA App
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Thank you so much!! That worked for me! I lock onto 10 satellites in like 8 seconds and in the GPS app it locks on before the map even loads! The GPS on this phone hasn't worked for about 6 months I'm so happy it's working again.
Thank you everyone who gave their input on here. I fixed my GPS and learned a few things I'd be so lost without you guys lol
Glad you found your fix for the issue. I had a similar problem when I first rooted and installed ARHD 6.1.0 with the recommended radio. This also fixed my issues.
does fix only work for ARHD? because im using rcmix3d runny v4.0, and im having issues with gps also.
Hi all!
Is it a rom (actually running IC 4.2.3) or a Sensation issue about my GPS?
It doesn't seem very accurate, at least having an eratic behaviour...Screenshot below shows my last run on Runkeeper, I can assure i wasn't drunk...!!
What's wrong?
Its linked to you running slowely I have the same problen with Map my run, on the Sensation, Desire S and HTC HD2 on droid 2.2 froyo
As you only move a small distance between updates the phone is looking to provide a new location
Try slowing down the updates
I didn't have the problem on my ex-iPhone...
How do I slow the updates? I can't see any option like that...
I've started having a similar problem. It's saying I've ran twice as far as I know I have. Didnt have the issue before, just started.
I've installed a new rom and firmware and still doing it.
Any answers?
Anyone else getting this or found a fix?
Sent from my HTC Sensation using TapAtalk
Bumping this to see if anyone has found a fix yet?
de-v8 said:
Bumping this to see if anyone has found a fix yet?
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try this method
(believe me even though its of different device ..its used to be mentioned in ARHD ..FAQ thread ..and i myself used this ..to fix my gps on sensation )
btw i used method 2 ..as method 1 failed for me
and method2 screws up your splash screen ..but can be easily changed...
fastboot flash splash1 splash.img
Also it is very important to get a proper fix before you start moving, GPS fixes are harder to get when an object is moving. Turn on your app a minute before you start an activiy. I for example, also use the 20 second countdown of Endomondo, it gives me some time to put away my phone before I start my work out, but also gives me 20 seconds to stand still .
The fixes look a little beyond my capabilities to be honest.
It's just so frustrating that the Sensation has these problems. I've installed Faster Fix and GPS status. Will try again tomorrow.
Cheers!
Sorry, I guess you misunderstood. With "A proper fix" I meant "a proper GPS location fix" which means your GPS device knows where it is. To get this "fix" your GPS device must know its distance from the GPS satellites. To be certain about this position it is easier for your device if you stand still for a small period of time.
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Sorry, I guess you misunderstood. With "A proper fix" I meant "a proper GPS location fix" which means your GPS device knows where it is. To get this "fix" your GPS device must know its distance from the GPS satellites. To be certain about this position it is easier for your device if you stand still for a small period of time.
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I totally understood, I was referring to the comment above yours. Sorry!
Sorry for the mix up then, good luck!
I'm having this SAME problem. It seems not as bad using the 11.69A radio but still on occasion has issues. It is really frustrating because i've used runkeeper for years with issue on g1, g2 and sensation, it's something with the new radios or ROMs doing it it seems like but I don't know enough about GPS radios and whatnot to know for sure.
As title says, I went to the theatre today and realized I still had 5 bars of WiFi when I was 20KM away from home, was this a one time glitch or is it a known problem?
sounds familiar....
hey there,
I'm down here in New Zealand with a both versions of device, X & XL
my XL has the problem you speak about.
When i leave my house, it takes for ever to disconnect, pain of course because the 3G or 4G wont flip on while it thinks it is still on wifi.
When i return to my home/SSID the device takes for ever to reconnect, if it even does. i go to the wifi settings, and the connection initiation is just cycling, end attempts to connect, over and over.
I've thought i had fix it once before, by installing a new RUU. I was on RUU 1.77.708.3 Asia, could only find 1.77.708.2.
this seemed to fix disconnection on departure problem, but the cycling and hunting continued when i returned.
I have since found that this must be linked to the bluetooth. I say this because while the wifi is hunting/cycling i flip off the bluetooth and the wifi reconnects within seconds. I tested this more and with bluetooth disabled i have no wifi problems at all, but with bluetooth on, its gives my problems.
The second issue is the bluetooth its self. unlike my flawless desireHD, i can only stream music to my car head-deck, when i get a phone call, the music cuts out like it should, but the phone audio doesn't happen, been like that from the get go. wifi was a problem all the time because this dodgy bluetooth was on all the time so i could listen to music in the car and hopefully one day take calls in the car also.
well i have good news for me, today i flashed CleanROM.3.Standard .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1655011
Today for the first time I can take calls over bluetooth in the car. this is good news because i was certain this was a hardware issue, even it it is, i am confident it can be resolved in the software now.
I'll do a few drive-by's my house tonight to test this wifi, see if that got resolved also. I'll let you know the result later.
I tell you all this in-case our issues are the same, it might save you some time... maybe.
good luck with, and check that bluetooth theory because i'm dying to know if its a common problem.
Cheers
Thank you for that very detailed post.
I also have bluetooth running (connected) to my car and it works flawlessly but it may be a cause for the WiFI staying connected as well. I will turn it off and see how it goes as the week progresses and keep this updated as well.
I would also like to flash clean rom but I am using the Rogers variant so I am worried it might not be compatible.
an_xda said:
As title says, I went to the theatre today and realized I still had 5 bars of WiFi when I was 20KM away from home, was this a one time glitch or is it a known problem?
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This has been a known problem since the HOX has been released.
an_xda said:
As title says, I went to the theatre today and realized I still had 5 bars of WiFi when I was 20KM away from home, was this a one time glitch or is it a known problem?
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First reaction: It's not a glitch, that's just really good WiFi...
Sent from my HTC One X using xda premium
I did those drive-by's......
Me again...
I did those drive-by's of my house, unfortunately there is no joy for me, still the WiFi behaves the same as before.
Its funny, down here we have assumed that the X is the same as the XL apart from the cpu. But in reality they are two completely different machines.
So I turned off Bluetooth and the problem does not occur anymore, WiFi disconnects as needed but it is obviously not a permanent fix. Another problem is the WiFi being on and off with 5 bars swapping between 4G and WiFi...
CleanROM again......
OK, I was doing some more reading and have since found that the developer of CleanROM has released a GSM patch so the hotspot on his ROMs now work.
You might remember i said earlier in this thread that CleanROM.3 worked best for me but the hotspot didn't work so i couldn't use it.
Now i have CleanROM installed again, Hotspot works, bluetooth both Audio & Phone work, and the WiFi at this stage seems to be doing what it should without having to manually toggle the bluetooth on and off. No apparent bugs to report at this stage.
Software Info on phone says this version is built around 1.29.728.12. I don't know if that means all ICS version of that number are good or not, but again its a place to start. Its looking like some versions have the issue and some don't, this re-assures me that it can be resolved within the software. I don't mind testing this stuff, as long as the developers don't mind developing it, and its a good learning curve.... its all good.
Check this CleanROM work out, it could be your answer.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1655011
I'll check back in in a day or so and update you on my WiFi situation.
Cheers!
Thanks again for all your research and assistance.
I have the Rogers variant, should be no problem flashing it to CleanROM correct? Also, for each new CleanROM update, I would have to wipe and flash again? Seems troublesome.
Can you advise on the process required to flash the ROM? I am new to Android and the steps in the thread is not as comprehensive.
Many thanks.
hi there, show you how to load roms, thats a big job for me....
...I'm new to this myself, but i know a tutorial that will save me a ton of typing.
you need to do 2 things first, before flashing roms.
1,Unlock your bootloader
2,Install clockworkmod
have a look at this ,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1647272
Study this thread, very helpfull. He explains how to install clockworkmod on your device, once you have that done you are 80% there, and you only have to do this process once, once done, flashing roms will always be the last 20%, you never do this again.
Infact flashing roms and backing up your own rom is a very simply task. the commands are on a list, just choose them as you go. To backup, wipe, and flash a new rom takes me less than 10 minutes.
Go to you tube and look at this, this shows you how Clockworkmod works.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOQEmQYFEeY
dont be freaked out, take it step by step, you'll be fine.
I also started this thread, regarding working roms for this wifi issue
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=27585586#post27585586
no one has replyed yet, but it might yeild helpfull info later on perhaps
Thanks, I will do this shortly. Will unlocking the bootloader or doing any of the aforementioned steps give me the tampered signature?
Yes
yes, your phone will be marked.
Boot loader will be marked "Unlocked" , even if you relock it, its just gonna say "relocked" . nothing you can do about that.
The boot loader will also say "tampered" if you update the rom, but that msg dissappears completely if you update the phone via an RUU.exe
Can this hurt me with regards to warranty requests? I know I can remove the tampered status by flashing a stock ROM but I am concerned re: bootloader.
Hello guys, I have a problem with my GPS. The thing is, it doesn't lock. I did change my gps.conf (add ntp servers and some other stuff, I can include it if it helps to solve my problem) and I did wipe efs data. I have upgraded my firmware to 3.33 as well and then I did a full wipe + fresh install of ViperS 1.0.1. First lock took 44 seconds standing outside a 20 meters tall building and after that no more locks for me standing at the same place. I have also tested it while slowly driving a car and GPS lock time: 1033 seconds...seems legit.
While we are at it, how many satelites does it need to get a valid position?
Thanks in advance XDA
ohh wipe efs data done ?
using the dd commands ?
if so then check the gps antenna at the back ..cover and its case ..the pin might be loose
for antenna locations ..use this as reference
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18890239&postcount=10
Yeah, using dd commands
Seems like I have got another version of Sensation, because A is completely missing, so C might be the antenna. Well, I gently (like really gently) bent them, so they should touch the contact now, thanks a lot
CuttyCZ said:
Yeah, using dd commands
Seems like I have got another version of Sensation, because A is completely missing, so C might be the antenna. Well, I gently (like really gently) bent them, so they should touch the contact now, thanks a lot
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Yeah the picture is of sensation 4G it got extra antenna.. When compered to generic sensation/xe
Efs data wipe is the best and most effective solution that works..For gps issues But even if that didn't solved your issue. Then Idk what else to try
Sent from my pyramid.. Through blazing fast sonic waves
Yeah, seems like I've tried everything...for next few days seems like I'll try to repeat the process with different radios/ROMs/etc since the only ROM I efs wiped was ViperS
EDIT: AGPS patch seemed to work. Today I tried it while not moving and lock time under a minute
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Hey folks,
I got a really annoying problem with my bluetooth connection and couldn't find any useful other threads.
My precious One S is not able to connect to any kind of bluetooth devices. E.g. it can't find any devices by scan and my Sony Ericsson MW600 (BT headset) can't find the One S either. Well I thought the bluetooth modul might be completely broken, but oddly my MacBook recognizes the OneS, it only isn't able to get a connection.
I've tried everything I could think of, like reset, flashing new ROM and even the current RUU. Nothing helps.
So anybody out there with an idea?
I'd try running a nandroid backup and factory reset restoring NOTHING then test Bluetooth so you can eliminate software, programs, and settings. Not sure flashing a radio will help but I'd try that too...
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As mentioned: I've tried it with reset and flashing brand new RUU (without restoring anything). Due to this I even updated to a new radio. No success regarding bluetooth. :crying:
with my limited knowledge that makes it sound hardware related. The bluetooth antenna is under the top plastic cover (where the sim card is located - not sure which it is though) and I have seen a few people mention that gently bending the contacts up fixed/improved wi-fi performance maybe the same for BT... good luck!
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As mentioned: I've tried it with reset and flashing brand new RUU (without restoring anything). Due to this I even updated to a new radio. No success regarding bluetooth. :crying:
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Good hint! I'll try to play around with the cover and report if it helps.
Edit: Nothing. Think I cannot avoid sending it to the german service partner..