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Ever since it updated to DL09 my GPS times went from 15 seconds max with DJ05 to nearly a minute with DL09.
I've flashes that radio, full iron package, and tried 3 different ROMS and nothing helped.
Anyone else having this problem?
I'm ready to go back to DJ05 if this can't be fixed.
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iTz Nicholas72 said:
Ever since it updated to DL09 my GPS times went from 15 seconds max with DJ05 to nearly a minute with DL09.
I've flashes that radio, full iron package, and tried 3 different ROMS and nothing helped.
Anyone else having this problem?
I'm ready to go back to DJ05 if this can't be fixed.
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Im trying mine right now and I have been waiting going on two minutes now.. outside sitting in a car. I'm thinking about going back to DJ05 where it was much faster.
Mine slowed down by at LEAST 45sec on lock time after going to DL09 as well
PS. Also saw no improvement in Battery life or anything else for that matter over DJ05
My gps never locked within half a mile of me on dj05 im now dl09 and it will lock with a wifi and thats it. Im dying to get this solved. Im ready to get rid of the phone because of it.
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So I decided to test the GPS lock times on DI01, DJ05, and DL09 with the stock Verizon/Samsung ROM/kernel just to make sure it wasn't ill effects of rooted roms or anything like that.
DI01 - 74 seconds
DJ05 - 13 seconds
DL09 - 69 seconds
I used GPS Status & Toolbox to test the GPS and track lock times. Each time I odin'd to another build I did a data/cache wipe and went through the same set-up process while just downloading the GPS Status & Toolbox application from the Market.
I don't understand why the newest update is giving me worse performance but honestly it's kinda not surprising considering it came from Samsung/Verizon.
Your little test is fine and dandy but it doesnt solve the problem. Some of us never get a lock on any version. I dont think the versions are the problem. I think these phones a faulty gps sensors.
Using dl09 with stupid fast, blackish storm, and every mod I like.
I'm using the stock DL09 update and the last time I connected to gps with google maps it took 15 seconds max. I just had to remember to turn on the google gps services option.
Ive got everything turned on. The closest ive ever got was within 1/2 mile or so
Using dl09 with stupid fast, blackish storm, and every mod I like.
I find that I use Google Services that my accuracy goes down that drain.
My best luck had been with DJ05, and having Standalone GPS and VZW Location Services (aGPS).
PS try using GPS Status and Toolbox.
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My experience with dl09 has been totally opposite. With di01, I would get 3-5 min. lock times with only 2/3 of available satellites fixed. Since loading Adrynalyne's dl09 modem, rom & kernel, I get >10 sec. lock times on all satellites available. It finds me in my house in the woods of northern MI with > 10 ft. of error.
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on my fascinate, the gps works 1000% better... on my wife's fascinate.. its actually worse. i was considering flashing her back DJ05 ..
A VZW macro-antenna was recently placed on the building across the street from where I work, and for the first week after I returned from Christmas vacation, I'd have a solid 3-4 bars all day long. Since doing more extensive ROM/kernel modifications to my phone, I notice that my reception will jump around a lot... 4 bars, 1 bar, 3 bars, 2 bars, 4 bars, 1 bar, etc.
Using a signal widget confirms that it does actually vary quite a bit... such as suddenly dropping from -86dmb to -106dbm, then bouncing back to -86 without the phone having been moved.
Has anyone else experienced anything like this or have any idea what might be causing it and what I could try to alleviate the issue? I suppose I could go back to the adrynalyn's 12/12 test kernel (the one that came with DJ05), but as I'm currently using both Voodoo lagfix and sound, I'd really rather not have to do all that.
Currently using Superclean 0.9, JT's 1/23 voodoo5 + lagfix + sound. Thanks in advance for any assistance!
I dont have exact DB measurements but I can tell you that just sitting at my desk at work my 3G connection speed varies from 1mbit to 10kbit in about 4 seconds sometimes. The network just dies. It slowly builds back up to 1mbit and then dies again. Pandora streaming is annoying.
edit: after 4th try of *228 option 2 i now am getting better signal and 1.8 down and .6 up....maybe verizon was having issues in my area and now they have it fixed...we shall see
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edit: after 4th try of *228 option 2 i now am getting better signal and 1.8 down and .6 up....maybe verizon was having issues in my area and now they have it fixed...we shall see
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I have had problems using that kernel (Superclean 0.9, JT's 1/23 voodoo5 + lagfix + sound.), with my cell signal dropping out entirely at random times.
Once I went back to the previous kernel I was using, everything was fine again.
How long have you been using your current kernel?
Im using adrynalyns latest i think ...with voodoo and voodoo sound fix...for about a week now....i've tried just about every kernel i could find but still had the same problem. *228 has done the trick so far......my signal is low but is constant....its no longer dropping to 2g at least.
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I thought the 3g to 1x problems got fixed with DL09 (stock rom) but it still appears to be a problem when I get in a low coverage area. My friends HTC Eris with the same low coverage still maintains the 3g while my Fascinate starts to switch to 1x and won’t grab 3g until a reboot or at least 3 bars of coverage are present. I tried *228 several times with no luck. Any ideas?
So when i was one DK28 I know an issue with the modem was that it would periodically drop all bars more often then not. After updating to EB13 my phone still will loose all bars from time to time, while not as ofter as in DK28, but still does it a lot. Am I the only one with this issue?
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So when i was one DK28 I know an issue with the modem was that it would periodically drop all bars more often then not. After updating to EB13 my phone still will loose all bars from time to time, while not as ofter as in DK28, but still does it a lot. Am I the only one with this issue?
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it happens to me on wifi, my signal will drop out, then come right back. it has happened on a few ROMs so maybe it is an EB13 issue. not sure if i've noticed it on 3G or not tho.
It happened to me since di18 still happens on eb13
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I've never seen this happen to me. I update my prl and data profle once a week and after every flash of a rom.
had this bug sinec DI18. very very annoying...
Which radio are you using and why?
I noticed the new ED01 is unstable on 3G signal. It goes in and out for me. Not sure why. Might go back to EC01, but curious who see this issue on ED01 and was that the reason you downgrade?
I'm still on EB01 radio, never had a problem, aside from my poor location for reception.
EC01. I did notice minor loss in signal...but that's it...
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On EC01.
While on ED01 there were areas on my drive that paused my slacker streams. EC01 does not have that problem.
EC01 for me
EC01 radio with a EB01 rom - 3g has declined from the eb01 radio slightly, but not enough to notice most times.
Using EC01 with SuperClean 2.9.2..Nitro Ultimate Honeycomb theme..got slightly better reception and 3g signal than before when I flashed the EC01 radio..I'm in a concrete dorm room in Pensacola, FL..and anyone on Verizon is lucky to get even 1 bar in side..(ATT and GSM based phones get full signal though)..on the EB01 radio included in SC2.9.2...my signal would drop frequently and was lucky to even use 3g..now..on EC01..its stable and will actually work just enough to load pages..
The ED01 radio is rumored to be the same as EC01...but ED01 it currently only available via OTA it seems...no separate flashable modem.bin yet...some say its better, but hearing more posts that say they are getting worse reception..especially 3g dropping out..but there could also be a network problem on Verizon's side..
EC01
Just didn't feel like going through the hassle of putting down ED01. Plus I wanted to see what bugs ED01 had, and I'm kinda glad I waited. No problems with EC01 for me.
EC01 and I get good signal and battery life. Battery can stay at same % over a good nights sleep if in a good service area. GPS works good when the GPS trick is used. Otherwise its a <30 second fiasco.
Hi all. I apologize for starting new thread. I am travelling right now and have NO access to a computer other than my epic. I am totally dependent upon my epic's gps and nav and the tapatalk search is not helping.
I upgraded to stock eg22 and then odined cwm and su to get root. Other than that, I am totally stock
The gps is freezing constantly when in navigation. It's losing signal and totally locking the driver so that the indicator up top says thereis a lock but there isn't.
Nothing gets rid of the frozen icon other than reboot. I tried gps on/off from quick menu, airplane mode, ending all tasks, turning off using deep setup menus....gps is useless until reboot.
It only seems to freeze during nav mode whereas regular maps seems ok...
Please help to point me towards a fix or workaround.
Thanks all!
Josh
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This is a known bug with the leaks. I believe it is caused by the battery getting too hot. Try running it without the charger on and see if it goes further without a lockup. Best bet is to restore a froyo ROM but you will still be stuck with the EG22 modem until you get to a computer. I assume you have the EG22 modem already which is the best for GPS on EG22 leaks.
There is also a program in the market called GPS Aids (free) which some people have said worked for them. I still believe it is heat though.
kennyglass123 said:
There is also a program in the market called GPS Aids (free) which some people have said worked for them. I still believe it is heat though.
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Edited...I think you may be stuck without a laptop to get back to EC05 or EE03 modem. Unfortunately that is one of the issues with the leak.
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JohnCorleone said:
Hey Kenny, isn't there a flashable version of EC05 modem since it was an official release to help the OP out?? Let me dig around a bit..
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I was looking for that too the other day and couldn't find it...only found a broken thread. It would be great if you could find it. The problem was EC05 was OTA only so could only use update.zip from DI18 or EB13.
kennyglass123 said:
I was looking for that too the other day and couldn't find it...only found a broken thread. It would be great if you could find it. The problem was EC05 was OTA only so could only use update.zip from DI18 or EB13.
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Damn you are fast...lol. I edited my post because I can't find it either but let me dig through what I have personally...it looks like I only have the EC05 to EF02 one. I don't think that will help.
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You are correct that I am on eg22 modem. I didn't even think it could be battery issue from overheating. I can try leaving keyboard open too. That used to help with heat running wmwifi back in my wm days.
I'd rather try that before going back to ec05 rom, although would use flashable ec05 rom or modem if I have too as I'm here for another 6 days and need gps as the roads have no signs for 5-10 mile clips...
Thank you both!
Josh
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JohnCorleone said:
Damn you are fast...lol. I edited my post because I can't find it either but let me dig through what I have personally...
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Hehe...I tried another approach which you may have in your files somewhere, a ROM that also installs the EC05 modem regardless of what modem you are on. Bonsai had ROMs that update the modem but only checked for earlier modems before swapping, not later versions.
Good luck Josh. Another trick you can use is to use the GPS for clips at a time. If there is a 20 mile run before an exit, leave it off until you get near the exit. Then start it again from there.
Let me know if you agree about the heat problem, it is a theory I am working on.
kennyglass123 said:
Good luck Josh. Another trick you can use is to use the GPS for clips at a time. If there is a 20 mile run before an exit, leave it off until you get near the exit. Then start it again from there.
Let me know if you agree about the heat problem, it is a theory I am working on.
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Good idea Kenny. From what I remember reading, the freezes do seem to be after 20 to 30 minutes. I didn't even think of that. Its a lot easier than finding an e-bar or library and trying to install Sammy drivers and such. Is that even possible?...lol
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JohnCorleone said:
Good idea Kenny. From what I remember reading, the freezes do seem to be after 20 to 30 minutes. I didn't even think of that. Its a lot easier than finding an e-bar or library and trying to install Sammy drivers and such. Is that even possible?...lol
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I could imagine the looks as you hooked up the phone...lol. I have gotten over an hour and a quarter without lockup on EG22. Other GB modems I would lose gps after 30 minutes.
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Before I went on vacation last week, I flashed back to Bonsai 4.1.3 because I knew I would need my GPS for the trip. However, I forgot to flash the EC05 modem so I was still running the EG22 modem all week. During the trip my GPS would loose signal during Navigation about every hour or two, but unlike the EG22 ROMs, it would regain signal within 20-30 seconds and recover without a reboot. I've since switched back to the EC05 modem and have yet to lose GPS signal once. Just thought I would share this in case it provides any insight.
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I believe it is caused by the battery getting too hot.
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Please don't make this assumption without evidence.
This sounds similar to the EC05 GPS crash bug. In the last EG22 GPS thread I asked folks to record a logcat so I could very if this is the problem, but nobody took up that offer.
mattallica76 said:
Before I went on vacation last week, I flashed back to Bonsai 4.1.3 because I knew I would need my GPS for the trip. However, I forgot to flash the EC05 modem so I was still running the EG22 modem all week. During the trip my GPS would loose signal during Navigation about every hour or two, but unlike the EG22 ROMs, it would regain signal within 20-30 seconds and recover without a reboot.
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Do you know if Bonsai 4.1.3 contains my GPS crash fix? I don't have a changelog handy.
Folks, if the EG22 GPS problem is similar to as EC05, I'm willing to fix it. But I don't/can't run leaked ROMs and am unable to test it myself. Anyone feel like grabbing that logcat?
mkasick said:
Do you know if Bonsai 4.1.3 contains my GPS crash fix? I don't have a changelog handy.
Folks, if the EG22 GPS problem is similar to as EC05, I'm willing to fix it. But I don't/can't run leaked ROMs and am unable to test it myself. Anyone feel like grabbing that logcat?
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I'm pretty sure it doesn't have your GPS crash fix, but I've never had any issue with GPS on 4.1.3, or any EC05 ROM for that matter. I use Navigation pretty extensively at one of my jobs, and it's always been reliable.
I can't compare the EG22 issue to the EC05 issue because I've never experienced one on EC05. With EG22, the GPS crashes after a period of Navigation and requires a reboot of the phone to fix it. My experience on vacation was similar, except that the GPS would recover after 20 or 30 seconds(no reboot required). This was running a EC05 ROM (bonsai 4.1.3) with the EG22 modem. Once I replaced the EG22 modem with the EC05, I was unable to replicate the issue.
mkasick said:
Please don't make this assumption without evidence.
This sounds similar to the EC05 GPS crash bug. In the last EG22 GPS thread I asked folks to record a logcat so I could very if this is the problem, but nobody took up that offer.
Do you know if Bonsai 4.1.3 contains my GPS crash fix? I don't have a changelog handy.
Folks, if the EG22 GPS problem is similar to as EC05, I'm willing to fix it. But I don't/can't run leaked ROMs and am unable to test it myself. Anyone feel like grabbing that logcat?
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I believe the EG22 issue to be different and possibly heat related. With these leaks we have had random reboots, batteries refusing to charge due to temperature and the gps freezing after an hour or so. With EC05 I had the issue where it would not lock from the start without a reboot but EG22 (and the other modems) just stop at some point and mostly require a reboot to get going again.
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I'm pretty sure it doesn't have your GPS crash fix,
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Certain of that? I know they've pulled in some of my fixes in the past, I'm just not sure about that one.
The EC05 GPS crash problem is due to a synchronization bug that results in interleaved requests to the modem, which gets hosed up. In practice, it happens with relatively low probability so most folks don't run into it, but it is consistently reproducable.
Now, there's probably a separate bug in EG22 that causes the GPS to puke for another reason. If the sync bug is still present, and in response to the GPS puking the RIL issues multiple request to the modem, it could cause a crash just like EC05, but it happens more frequently due to the modem bug.
With the crash bug is fixed, EG22's GPS may still puke, but as you experienced (assuming Bonsai is patched), it will likely fix itself after 20-30 seconds instead of requiriing a reboot.
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I believe the EG22 issue to be different and possibly heat related. With these leaks we have had random reboots, batteries refusing to charge due to temperature and the gps freezing after an hour or so.
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Do you have reason to believe the GPS issue is related to the others, or is it because they manifest in the same leaked version?
Anyways, kernel panics and watchdog reboots are hard to debug. But a GPS crash is something we can at least log and investigate further. Which is why I'm interested in obtaining a log from someone who either experiences it, or can reproduce it.
every time i go on a road trip i flash my phone back to the last stable rom i used. no way i'm leaving NY these days with a leaked rom
for the record i drove from NYC to manchester TN via DC on EC05 with the GPS and the music player running the whole time and never lost connection for more then a minute in either direction
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Certain of that? I know they've pulled in some of my fixes in the past, I'm just not sure about that one.
The EC05 GPS crash problem is due to a synchronization bug that results in interleaved requests to the modem, which gets hosed up. In practice, it happens with relatively low probability so most folks don't run into it, but it is consistently reproducable.
Now, there's probably a separate bug in EG22 that causes the GPS to puke for another reason. If the sync bug is still present, and in response to the GPS puking the RIL issues multiple request to the modem, it could cause a crash just like EC05, but it happens more frequently due to the modem bug.
With the crash bug is fixed, EG22's GPS may still puke, but as you experienced (assuming Bonsai is patched), it will likely fix itself after 20-30 seconds instead of requiriing a reboot.
Do you have reason to believe the GPS issue is related to the others, or is it because they manifest in the same leaked version?
Anyways, kernel panics and watchdog reboots are hard to debug. But a GPS crash is something we can at least log and investigate further. Which is why I'm interested in obtaining a log from someone who either experiences it, or can reproduce it.
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Bonsai did pull in your TWS, and keyboard patches, but none of the GPS stuff.
Im currently running scrambled eggs (eg22 rom) and im running the ee03 modem...my gps starts instantly but after 15 minutes or so, it just disconnects and searches for a signal...i simply exit google nav and restart it and gps is working just like it was...it's annoying but i can deal with it till OTA drops...its not a modem issue...it has to do with eg22 and how samsung has set up gps settings in gingerbread..Im no dev btw, just my 2 cents lol
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Bonsai did pull in your TWS, and keyboard patches, but none of the GPS stuff.
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Fair enough. In any event, I'm still willing to take a look at a logcat if someone affected by this problem can grab one.