Does anyone know of a utility to reset the internal GPS completely?
I use location-based tools all the time, and this annoying GPS failure in EC05 is a real PITA.
I know some folks have had some luck doing a "cold start" using the GPS Status utility, but this has not worked for me.
Symptoms are that the GPS works fine for a while, then loses lock. Going into GPS status reveals no satellites visible at all, and the GPS icon on the notification bar is gone..
Using Menu/Tools/Manage A-GPS state I have tried both reseting the state (cold start) and downloading assistance data. Turning the GPS off and on again also does nothing. OTOH, if I simply reboot the phone, the GPS comes back right away.
Many have reported this issue was fixed in EB13, but came back in EC05. I'm running SRF 1.1 right now, but I also had this problem in the stock EC05 that I received OTA.
Having the GPS just work properly all the time would be ideal. But short of that, being able to restart it from scratch without having to reboot the phone would be an acceptable workaround. Even a command-line utility would be better than nothing.
-Sean
It's aggravating... I have the issue and I too am waiting for some kind of fix/workaround.
I use my GPS at my evening job pretty extensively. I suffered from this issue on DI18 ROMs daily, but I haven't experienced it yet since the dk17 froyo beta.
Exact same problems here. I am on Bonsai 4 but have also had the same problem with all the other EC05 roms I've flashed and the stock EC05. It was fantastic while it was working in EB13.
fnordsnafu said:
Exact same problems here. I am on Bonsai 4 but have also had the same problem with all the other EC05 roms I've flashed and the stock EC05. It was fantastic while it was working in EB13.
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To those still having this issue, what method did you use to get to EC05?
It came back in ec05 because people didn't use the fixes we used in going from di18 > dk28 > eb13. Search these threads and do what we did and you won't have the problem either.
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mattallica76 said:
To those still having this issue, what method did you use to get to EC05?
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I was on whatever the stock Eclair release was out of the box -- bought the phone literally the day after Sprint suspended the EB13 OTA rollout.
I got EC05 pushed to me OTA a month later. GPS had the same issue on Eclair and EC05.
To get from the OTA EC05 to SRF I had to Odin back to EB13, but I only had EB13 on the phone for a few minutes -- did not test the GPS behavior.
-Sean
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To those still having this issue, what method did you use to get to EC05?
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I've tried a few things.. but at present, I went back to stock Eclair through Odin, then took the OTA to EC05.
Basically, I installed clean, so it's a mystery to me why others don't have this. Actually I think quite a few do, but haven't realized it yet... because the first time you get a fix after boot, it works magnificently well... 3-10 seconds. Great.
It's the down time after that, the hours that pass after that first fix that seems to change things. Without doing anything specific, just using the browser and other things.. the ability to AGAIN get a fix is hindered. Sometimes the GPS doesn't get one at all.
I'll let all the smart guys work on this one. I'm just a competent end user with no real knowledge of how the GPS works.
Just wanted to chime in..
I was waiting for someone to bring up this issue. Symptoms identical to OP's. Stock eclair worked perfectly, and this problem appeared in eb13, after a manual update. Ec05 did not change a thing and Gps status cold start did not help either.
This sucks since I use gps all the time.
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PowderedToast said:
Just wanted to chime in..
I was waiting for someone to bring up this issue. Symptoms identical to OP's. Stock eclair worked perfectly, and this problem appeared in eb13, after a manual update. Ec05 did not change a thing and Gps status cold start did not help either.
This sucks since I use gps all the time.
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As I noted above, I'm not a real gifted technician.. but I'm guessing this issue has something to do with the internal compass. I noticed that my two co-workers who both bought the Epic based on their favorable impressions of my phone, had issues with screen rotation after going from stock Eclair to EC05. Neither are advanced users. Neither rooted or otherwise messed with their phones. I too have tinkered with the compass.. the upside-down calibration and the terminal command pertaining to Yamaha.
I can effect the quality and time of the fix by waving the phone in a figure eight pattern in an attempt to calibrate.. so I'm thinking it's all related.
Running SFR 1.1.0 and I haven't experienced this yet. Took a three hour walk yesterday and CardioTrainer locked me the entire time even through the trails.
How long does it usually take for GPS to lose lock?
If it matters, I only enable GPS, not network-based location.
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Running SFR 1.1.0 and I haven't experienced this yet. Took a three hour walk yesterday and CardioTrainer locked me the entire time even through the trails.
How long does it usually take for GPS to lose lock?
If it matters, I only enable GPS, not network-based location.
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On DI18 based ROM's, the GPS data cache would not flush itself properly and you would lose GPS functionality usually within hours after it seemed to be working fine. My evening job I work as a delivery driver, and I would have to reboot my phone a couple times a night because of this bug. But as I stated earlier in this thread, I have not experienced this bug since dk17. I did experience some issues in DK28 where the GPS signal would drop out for a few seconds here and there, but since EB13, it's been perfect. No issues. My other Epic is stock EC05, so I will run some tests with that one tonight to see if I can get it to foul up.
So is anyone running Bonsai 4 experiencing this problem at all?
My understanding is that Bonsai uses an EB13-based kernel with only select EC05 elements, so perhaps it is not prone to this issue. If that's the case, that may be enough to make me switch to Bonsai from SRF.
It would also appear that the problem is not universal across all EC05 (and EC05-based ROM) users, as there have been several reports in this and other threads from people with no GPS problems at all. This makes me wonder, among other things, whether or not some specific app or module is either causing (or clearing?) the problem. Since lots of folks on stock OTA have the issue, that would likely be an OEM app.
This problem is a real PITA for me as I use the GPS all the time. Really, really want to find a solution.
-Sean
slwelsh said:
So is anyone running Bonsai 4 experiencing this problem at all?
My understanding is that Bonsai uses an EB13-based kernel with only select EC05 elements, so perhaps it is not prone to this issue. If that's the case, that may be enough to make me switch to Bonsai from SRF.
It would also appear that the problem is not universal across all EC05 (and EC05-based ROM) users, as there have been several reports in this and other threads from people with no GPS problems at all. This makes me wonder, among other things, whether or not some specific app or module is either causing (or clearing?) the problem. Since lots of folks on stock OTA have the issue, that would likely be an OEM app.
This problem is a real PITA for me as I use the GPS all the time. Really, really want to find a solution.
-Sean
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I'm currently running on one of my Epics a modified version of Bonsai 4.0.1, which is fully EC05 based, and I'm not having any gps problems.
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Same here. My GPS works flawlessly. I used yo have to use my wife's evo gps on di18 but now I dont
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I'm currently running on one of my Epics a modified version of Bonsai 4.0.1, which is fully EC05 based, and I'm not having any gps problems.
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slwelsh said:
Does anyone know of a utility to reset the internal GPS completely?
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If you just want to reset your GPS cache data, there is an onboard utility invoked by a dialer code. Open your phone dialer and punch in
##GPSCLRX#
That opens a dialog that requires you to key in the MSL code for your phone. Normally the Sprint support desk has to give this to you. (If they do, write it down for future use.) There are other methods to find the MSL, including this one.
mattallica76 said:
I'm currently running on one of my Epics a modified version of Bonsai 4.0.1, which is fully EC05 based, and I'm not having any gps problems.
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Thanks for that data point, but I was really asking about stock Bonsai, since if I switch, that's where I'd go.
boomerbubba said:
If you just want to reset your GPS cache data, there is an onboard utility invoked by a dialer code. Open your phone dialer and punch in
##GPSCLRX#
That opens a dialog that requires you to key in the MSL code for your phone. Normally the Sprint support desk has to give this to you.
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Thanks, I have the MSL. I've also now placed a shortcut on the home screen directly to this utility, which actually bypasses the MSL. From Launcher Pro, long press on a blank area then select Shortcuts/Activities/com.android.hiddenmenu/GPSCLRX.
We'll see if using this GPSCLRX utility brings the GPS back to life next time it locks up.
While I am on the hiddenmenu subject, does anyone know which module is the GPSsetup utility? Supposedly this ships with the phone, and was previously (pre-Froyo) invoked with the dialer code *#1472365# but, according to threads on some other Galaxy-S forums, Samsung changed the code due to customer abuse. The alleged replacement code does not work for me, and I've tried all the obvious modules in hiddenmenu with no success.
In the interim, I've flashed LBSTestMode, which seems to work fine for reading and testing the GPS chipset, but is purportedly for a different chipset and so it is not clear if it can actually change settings (see androidforums.com/samsung-epic-4g/308885-gps-aquistion-ec05.html).
-Sean
slwelsh said:
While I am on the hiddenmenu subject, does anyone know which module is the GPSsetup utility? Supposedly this ships with the phone, and was previously (pre-Froyo) invoked with the dialer code *#1472365# but, according to threads on some other Galaxy-S forums, Samsung changed the code due to customer abuse. The alleged replacement code does not work for me, and I've tried all the obvious modules in hiddenmenu with no success.
In the interim, I've flashed LBSTestMode, which seems to work fine for reading and testing the GPS chipset, but is purportedly for a different chipset and so it is not clear if it can actually change settings (see androidforums.com/samsung-epic-4g/308885-gps-aquistion-ec05.html).
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Does nothing show up in LauncherPro with a name like GPSSetup or GPSsetup?
slwelsh said:
Thanks for that data point, but I was really asking about stock Bonsai, since if I switch, that's where I'd go.
-Sean
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As of last night, that version is now stock Bonsai.
boomerbubba said:
Does nothing show up in LauncherPro with a name like GPSSetup or GPSsetup?
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I could not find anything. The only Activity I saw with GPS in the name was the aforementioned GPSCLRX. However I should note that I am on SRF 1.1.0, and it is possible that K0nane removed this module from the ROM. Does anyone know if it is in the stock EC05 build? Also, what's the .apk named, so I can try to find it and load it?
-Sean
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Got excited after updating to JI6 this afternoon and the GPS locked on with 10 seconds, however tonight I went on a drive and the GPS wouldn't lock on after minutes. Finally gave up and rebooted which resolved the problem.
I'm also seeing some issues with the GPS being off by 100's of feet which is causing maps to reroute. Seems like mainly when stopped at a signal light.
Hopefully rebooting solved the first issue, but I not happy that there is still problems with GPS after waiting 2 months for a fix
Also the LAG seems worse. LAG needs to be the next top priority
That's a drag man, sorry to hear that. Maybe consider installing a custom ROM? I'm running Bionix 1.4, no lagfix because I'm getting zero lag. Rooting and flashing was very quick and my phone is now very responsive.
GPS is still hit or miss, but it's mostly hit and overall is working much better.
To be honest flashing this ROM has improved my phone ten fold.
Maybe give it a try. Just a thought, and sorry again to hear about your issues.
fix: flash (clockwork) "Vibrant-JI2-GPS.zip"
ji6 gps BLOWSSSSS
enter *#3214789650# and switch to MSmode, This solved the accuracy problem for me on JI6.
I don't know why samsung insists on seting Standalone mode for the GPS, Swiching to MSmode was the first thing we did to fix the GPS months ago.
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Also the LAG seems worse. LAG needs to be the next top priority
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Very strange. My phone is significantly faster, even better than before with OCLF. No stuttering at all.
Bionix 1.7 is the answer to your woes
Did you **** with any of the GPS settings prior to updating?
My GPS is working great, tracking, navigation and all. Lag? What lag?
Also, why did you think this topic deserved another thread? We already have one on this topic.. thanks.
Is anyone seeing their GPS just start wondering off? I'll be setting perfectly still and the GPS will start jumping in one direction by 100+ yards each time and it'll keep going, like yesterday I ended up over 200 miles away from where I actually was. Oh and instead of being on the street it has me in parking lots and fields. Not seeing the fix on my end.
It's working like a charm for me after JI6 !!!
GPS is fine for me and even better after enabling agps
For some reason agps is disabled by default.
Can you guys tell me your exact settings on the LbsTestMode? Not just the usual ms-mode/ supl.google.com/ 7276.. I need to know all the settings you have cos I messed with mine and want it back to stock
No problem here
I must be lucky, I am using Frankin Twiz final and a simple fix and i have 5-7 sats locks and 10-15 m accuracy. From all the reading...... depending on how you customized your phone, it seems to me that you have to customize the gps fix as well, as I see no absolute fix by anyone that works for all.
GPS
I got the update. The GPS worked for awhile but now it doesn't lock in. What's the best way to solve the problem?
Yes I have the same issue. I also noticed that when at a stoplight the gps will drift which causes maps to recaculate routes.
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Is anyone seeing their GPS just start wondering off? I'll be setting perfectly still and the GPS will start jumping in one direction by 100+ yards each time and it'll keep going, like yesterday I ended up over 200 miles away from where I actually was. Oh and instead of being on the street it has me in parking lots and fields. Not seeing the fix on my end.
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No I did not **** with any settings, ji6 straight with no mods anywhere!
Where's the JI6 GPS thread that is reporting major GPS issues?
heygrl said:
Did you **** with any of the GPS settings prior to updating?
My GPS is working great, tracking, navigation and all. Lag? What lag?
Also, why did you think this topic deserved another thread? We already have one on this topic.. thanks.
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Plato56 said:
enter *#3214789650# and switch to MSmode, This solved the accuracy problem for me on JI6.
I don't know why samsung insists on seting Standalone mode for the GPS, Swiching to MSmode was the first thing we did to fix the GPS months ago.
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MS MODE helps only in decreasing the TTF/TTFF. it won't help with the accuracy issue both the OP and myself are having.
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I don't see the USB icon after pluggning the cable. Anyone seeing this issue?
Preface: I was rooted with lagfix using OCLF. Prior to the OTA, I unrooted & uninstalled lagfix. My phone got locked up in Vibrant/Samsung screen during the OTA installtion like many others.
I used Odin to return the phone to stock, then download & flashed the JI6 file using Odin. GPS, compass, Task Manager, HD Camcorder, Youtube HD, Media Hub, etc are working fine ... however, no USB icon.
Has anyone else still not received this update?
People put your phone into fight mode and see how accurate GPS is after
Mine works perfectly, I am digging this update specially the new task manager. I can't wait for froyo.
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When I made the switch to android one of the things I was most excited for was google maps and free turn-by-turn. I have tried everything to make this happen on my Fascinate. I upgraded to 2.2 and even tried the GPS Aids app. So my question to you guys is will the GPS ever work properly on this device or is there any other tricks I can try?
Thanks!
Did you update the radio?
My gps work great. Even the voice is much better.
SC 2.4
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heric1 said:
When I made the switch to android one of the things I was most excited for was google maps and free turn-by-turn. I have tried everything to make this happen on my Fascinate. I upgraded to 2.2 and even tried the GPS Aids app. So my question to you guys is will the GPS ever work properly on this device or is there any other tricks I can try?
Thanks!
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Uh. What issues are you even having? Although I do have some minor issues also. It connects perfect but every few minutes it drop GPS signal for about a minute and then picks it back upnot sure when this happened or how long or what version it started on as I barely ever use it.
dalrym05 said:
Uh. What issues are you even having? Although I do have some minor issues also. It connects perfect but every few minutes it drop GPS signal for about a minute and then picks it back upnot sure when this happened or how long or what version it started on as I barely ever use it.
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I can never get a lock on my location, even after letting it sit for several minutes. It is always in the right area but off with a massive blue circle.
heric1 said:
When I made the switch to android one of the things I was most excited for was google maps and free turn-by-turn. I have tried everything to make this happen on my Fascinate. I upgraded to 2.2 and even tried the GPS Aids app. So my question to you guys is will the GPS ever work properly on this device or is there any other tricks I can try?
Thanks!
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Did you go into setting>>loc&security and make sure both vzw and google location services box's are checked?
I did this and my GPS finds me immediately now (runninig froyo 2.2, sc 2.6 w/voodoo)
chargerfn909 said:
Did you go into setting>>loc&security and make sure both vzw and google location services box's are checked?
I did this and my GPS finds me immediately now (runninig froyo 2.2, sc 2.6 w/voodoo)
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He's got at least VZW location services on due to the massive blue circle, which uses cellular triangulation. Wifi can get you a smaller circle, but doesn't work as well as GPS.
My phone has been totally unable to get a GPS lock for quite a while (since upgrading to EB01 based roms, but even on DI01 and DJ05 it was incredibly pathetic), even with updating the A-GPS data and having VZW & Google location services on.
I have tried all suggested issues. Do you think it is a hardware issue with my phone and I should trade it in or am I still missing something?
Sounds like you might have bad hardware. Since EB01 I just recently realized I didn't even need to have vzw or google locations checked. I get a lock just using stand alone service. 8/11 birdies locked in 18sec with an error of 13ft inside my house with GPS Status. And that was after a full wipe and rom flash.
good day.
Since EB01 happened I've had a near instant lock every single time.
I had the exact same prob. My gps problems have been completely intermittent, sometimes it would lock on and other times it would not. No matter what rom or radio I flash. But this is what seems to work pretty well.
1. Don't use the gps toggle button on the pulldown. Use the settings.
2. Use google maps v4.7 and don't let it update.
Hope this helps...
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I've been using the option from the pull down menu with mixed results.
I've started going into the location & security and enabling/disabling gps from their with much much better results.
Thanks for that tip .
With SC 2.4 ROM GPS was working GREAT!!
I updated to SC 2.6 and I cannot get a lock at all.
With Wi-Fi on the best i can do is get my location and the directions. I can only guess that maybe the clock was changed / tweeked in the later versions.
When I get time I will be rolling back to SC 2.4 ROM.
I have determined it is not a hardware issue as someone else in my area is experiencing the same issues. I updated to EB01 and super clean 2.6. My lock is about 50% now. Either the service is great and locks right on or doesn't at all with the massive blue haze. Someone suggested going back to super clean 2.4?
Once again thanks for all the help guys!
cableguy1 said:
1. Don't use the gps toggle button on the pulldown. Use the settings.
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this is the key. and one of the main reasons I went back to DL09 on my phone until the next build comes out.
if you turn it on in settings-->location&security it will work, and then you can turn it off/on via the notification bar for a while, until you reboot your phone...
Is it google navigation having the issue?
I continue to play around with this issue, and am noticing people talking about still being able to be picked up through GPS tools, but not get locked elsewhere. I am assuming that, like me, they are referring to google navigator giving the message "Searching for GPS". Oddly enough, Google latitude is accurately showing my location even when google navigator is telling me it is "Searching for GPS" and drops my turn by turn instructions. I saw one post from cableguy1 to use google maps 4.7 and disable updates, which I would be interested in trying. Anyone know where I can get v4.7?
*Never mind. Didn't pay attention to the fact that my Wifi was on, and the location was a couple houses off. It simply looked precise in comparison to the big blue circle I'd seen while driving. Sorry for the misinformation.*
SC2.4 doesn't have any locking issues for my wife. Good to go there, but not sure if we're just lucky.
2.4 working well
After finding a couple other threads addressing GPS issues, I've noticed people with sc2.4 to have the least problems. Flashed the AIO Odin version, and have had an instant lock so far all morning. Very nice to have google navigaion back
It may not be EB13's fault but I'm having a heck of a time getting my GPS working. At this point nothing I've seen has been able to hlep so I'm posting a plea here for information.
I'm asking for people whose GPSs do work to send me the contents of some files related to Froyo's GPS settings. These won't be affected by custom kernels, recoveries, or roots, but WILL be affected by ROMs so I'm asking for stock only.
The two files I'm looking for are
1) /data/gps/secgps.conf and
2) /system/etc/gps.conf
.conf files are simple text files that can be opened in programs like notepad and gedit so please just post the text contents as a reply, no need to clog the system with attachments.
Feel free to ask me for help on getting these files, but I'm not looking for people to root solely for this purpose.
Thank You!
PS for those who wish to point out there is already a thread with configuration settings that are supposed to fix GPS, I have already tried these settings and am asking so I can see some more information.
secgps.conf:
#Generated by GpsLocationProvider
@Wed Feb 23 19:43:03 GMT+00:00 2011
SSL_TYPE=0
SSL=0
OPERATION_TEST_MODE=0
POSITION_MODE=7
ACCURACY=0
SESSION_TYPE=2ENABLE_NMEA=FALSE
SERVER_MODE=0
START_MODE=WARM
GPS_LOGGING=0
DYNAMIC_ACCURACY=1
AGPS_MODE=0
ADDRESS_MODE=1
OPERATION_MODE=STANDALONE
USE_DEFAULT=true
DYNAMIC_ACCURACY_VALUE=50
SUPL_PORT=7275
ENABLE_XTRA=true
TIMEOUT=1000
NUM_OF_FIX=999999999
SUPL_HOST=www.spirent-lcs.com
gps.conf:
NTP_SERVER=xtra2.gpsonextra.net
XTRA_SERVER_1=http://xtra1.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin
XTRA_SERVER_2=http://xtra2.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin
XTRA_SERVER_3=http://xtra3.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin
My GPS locks have been flawless over WiFi, 3G, and 4G, since EB13. Before, could get reasonable locks, but only over 3G - assistance never worked over WiFi or 4G. Hope this helps.
gps.conf:
NTP_SERVER=xtra2.gpsonextra.net
XTRA_SERVER_1=http://xtra1.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin
XTRA_SERVER_2=http://xtra2.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin
XTRA_SERVER_3=http://xtra3.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin
secgps.conf:
#Generated by GpsLocationProvider.
#Mon Feb 21 18:42:53 PST 2011
SSL_TYPE=0
SSL=0
OPERATION_TEST_MODE=0
POSITION_MODE=7
ACCURACY=50
SESSION_TYPE=2
ENABLE_NMEA=false
SERVER_MODE=0
START_MODE=WARM
GPS_LOGGING=0
DYNAMIC_ACCURACY=1
AGPS_MODE=0
ADDRESS_MODE=1
OPERATION_MODE=STANDALONE
USE_DEFAULT=true
DYNAMIC_ACCURACY_VALUE=50
SUPL_PORT=7275
ENABLE_XTRA=true
TIMEOUT=1000
NUM_OF_FIX=999999999
SUPL_HOST=www.spirent-lcs.com
Mine also has been accurate and connects quick with lock times of within 5 seconds and 10+ sats locked with 10+ seen, even with wireless networks unchecked (using GPS only).
Thank You!
Thank you very much.
For those looking here for answers, unfortunately this didn't provide any clues. I'm done for the night, but supposedly there's a ticket on my account with Samsung to get me straight to level 3 support if I get a chance to call them during business hours... I'll keep you posted.
To summarize what I've tried (in almost every logical combination):
*#GPSCLRX# and reboot
*#7780#
##786#
*#767*3855#
Probably some other 'reset' type dialer codes.
Re-Flash EB13 modem 3x (with full reboot)
Re-Flash EB13 3x
Re-Flash DK28 modem 3x (no reboot) then EB13 modem
Re-Flash DI18 3x then Update.zip
Re-Flash DI18 modem 3x (no reboot) then EB13 modem
Modifying secgps.conf to various combinations of recommend settings, most notably AGPS_MODE<-1, SESSION_TYPE<-1, OPERATION_MODE<-MSBASED, START_MODE<-HOT,SUPL_HOST<-supl.google.com,SUPL_PORT<-7276
Side note the last two are logically alternated in pairs
PS: I wasn't clear before, but it's not that I'm not getting a fix, I am seeing NO satellites while outside etc. etc.. I know the hardware in there is OK somehow because I got it to work ONCE under DI18 but only after playing with lbstestmode settings.
wto605 said:
PS: I wasn't clear before, but it's not that I'm not getting a fix, I am seeing NO satellites while outside etc. etc.. I know the hardware in there is OK somehow because I got it to work ONCE under DI18 but only after playing with lbstestmode settings.
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Not to be a party pooper, but have you considered an intermittent hardware fault? One in which you have a power management system that is faulty or unable to keep the GPS working properly? Case in point, I had a Palm Pre (I got the first one in West Nashville) that would maintain Bluetooth connectivity for a few minutes - even an entire phonecall. However, as soon as the phone went to sleep, Bluetooth would disconnect. No matter how many times I flashed or reset, it always did this - my replacement unit worked perfectly as far as Bluetooth went.
So, perhaps you may have an errant/intermittent power issue for your GPS chipset. Do you have TEP?
Ironic side-note, btw - I've had flawless, constant GPS locks every day with WiFi turned on since EB13. I kid you not, after I ran cat /data/gps/secgps.conf, it has stopped working consistently. Twice now. Of course, I know this is an impossibility - those files are locked and uneditable, and I didn't have root - but what are the odds?
I'd suggest flashing back to 2.1 stock with odin or heimdal(including modem), getting a lock with gmaps and reupdating to 2.2 after. This was the solution to the gps issues for most people with the leaked froyo builds who had issues.
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Ironic side-note, btw - I've had flawless, constant GPS locks every day with WiFi turned on since EB13. I kid you not, after I ran cat /data/gps/secgps.conf, it has stopped working consistently. Twice now. Of course, I know this is an impossibility - those files are locked and uneditable, and I didn't have root - but what are the odds?
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I'm sorry... hopefully you didn't catch my luck. If you're still having trouble after the simple obvious stuff and want some suggestions feel free to PM me.
drunix said:
I'd suggest flashing back to 2.1 stock with odin or heimdal(including modem), getting a lock with gmaps and reupdating to 2.2 after. This was the solution to the gps issues for most people with the leaked froyo builds who had issues.
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That's exactly what I did the one time it worked... update.zip straight from DI18 to EB13... I hadn't change anything except side-loading GPS Test and playing with lbstestmode settings to get it to work, but thanks for the suggestion.
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Not to be a party pooper, but have you considered an intermittent hardware fault? One in which you have a power management system that is faulty or unable to keep the GPS working properly? Case in point, I had a Palm Pre (I got the first one in West Nashville) that would maintain Bluetooth connectivity for a few minutes - even an entire phonecall. However, as soon as the phone went to sleep, Bluetooth would disconnect. No matter how many times I flashed or reset, it always did this - my replacement unit worked perfectly as far as Bluetooth went.
So, perhaps you may have an errant/intermittent power issue for your GPS chipset. Do you have TEP?
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TEP = Total Equipment Protection? No, but I shouldn't need it... this would fall under the Galaxy's warranty.
Hardware failure (intermittent or otherwise) is what I thought it was form the beginning (NO satellites shouldn't be caused by any software problems a re-flash couldn't fix), this stopped working when I got my phone back from Samsung for an RMA on the speakerphone... they could have (and probably did) copy my MEID to a refurb that wasn't fully refurbed. Problem is going to be convincing Samsung of that fact... Tier 2 (the 24 hour tier apparently starts at 2) tried to convince me it was an issue with my Sprint plan... only after much insisting and say the words "it comes form satellites, not sprint" a few times did they even offer to move me to tier 3... we'll see what happens with them tomorrow.
Good luck!
Status update
I called Samsung today and after arguing with the regular tech support for a few minutes they bumped me to "senior support" who agreed this would have to be a hardware problem and gave me another RMA... in addition to being without my android for another week it's just pathetic that it took a senior support staff member to acknowledge that GPS came from satellites and not Sprint... Should have gone with TEP.
I don't recall seeing this listed in what you tried, so here goes...
Have you tried doing an ##RTN# (##786#) reset on your phone (as per this thread: easiest way to fix gps using DK28) to see if that helps?
Koadic said:
I don't recall seeing this listed in what you tried, so here goes...
Have you tried doing an ##RTN# (##786#) reset on your phone (as per this thread: easiest way to fix gps using DK28) to see if that helps?
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Yes, I did try that, thanks for reminding me... I didn't list all my dialer codes.
Ok, I need help troubleshooting/fixing my GPS.
Here is what is going on. I got the Vibrant when it first came out, I had the normal GPS problems as everyone else. Once Samsung released the GPS update, I applied it, and my GPS worked (as good as it could).
So everything was cool, until I installed KB1, my GPS died, never locked onto sats. So today I just tried istalling KB5 through Kies to see if this would resolve my issue. NOPE, GPS is still dead.
Next, I installed Rooted and deodexed KB5. My GPS is still dead. I have run Samsung's GPSRESTORE app, but it gets stuck on "Position FIX" and tells me to move to open sky and try again. I AM STANDING OUTSIDE.
My GPS DID WORK PRIOR TO UPDATING TO KB1, THEN DIED when I installed KB1. Something happend when I installed KB1.
My GPS is completely dead.
Any suggestions?
Try hardware fix, your GPS antenna might not even be connected inside.
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Try hardware fix, your GPS antenna might not even be connected inside.
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I don't think my issue is related to the GPS antenna. I say this because my GPS did work, but instantly went dead when I updated to KB1.
Clearly the two are connected, something happened after I installed KB1, unrelated to the antenna.
try flashing a custom rom. Seems like you've only tried the stock roms with broken gps. Look in the development section for the plethora of gps healthy roms.
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try flashing a custom rom. Seems like you've only tried the stock roms with broken gps. Look in the development section for the plethora of gps healthy roms.
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Do the custom roms use a modified modem other than the one the stock uses? The dev went into kb5 modem and modified it?
Otherwise it should give the same result, if the modems are the same. No?
What happens if you ODIN to original firmware and then update to JI6 build which is 2.1 eclair ? Test it with this setup and check your gps under clear sky.
Next, try connecting to wifi and opening google maps. Also, do you have a dedicated gps app like copilot installed? Try opening that
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What happens if you ODIN to original firmware and then update to JI6 build which is 2.1 eclair ? Test it with this setup and check your gps under clear sky.
Next, try connecting to wifi and opening google maps. Also, do you have a dedicated gps app like copilot installed? Try opening that
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When I ODIN to JFD, my GPS is still dead.
I haven't tried updating back to JI6, JI6 was the official release prior to Kb1, correct?
I will try that!
Can you explain the reason behind connecting with wifi? The issue is I don't connect to any satellites anymore. The GPS app I use is GPStest by chartcross.
Correct JI6 was official OTA update that was supposed to fix the GPS.
The reason I ask about wifi is because its possible that there maybe an issue with your sim and data so wifi will help google maps use data without your sim
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Correct JI6 was official OTA update that was supposed to fix the GPS.
The reason I ask about wifi is because its possible that there maybe an issue with your sim and data so wifi will help google maps use data without your sim
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What could be the issue with the sim/data?
When I enter LBStest mode, and I click position test, it is basically dead. It doesn't even see any satellites. No action what so ever. All the fields are blank.
I can't find Ji6, is it in the development section somewhere?
Hmm, you can download JI6 from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=798125&highlight=T959UVJI6
Regarding sim, I was just thinking a temporary issue with your area or your account. Have you performed hardware fix in the past? The reason I ask is sometimes the contact comes lose and breaks if you bent it too much.
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Hmm, you can download JI6 from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=798125&highlight=T959UVJI6
Regarding sim, I was just thinking a temporary issue with your area or your account. Have you performed hardware fix in the past? The reason I ask is sometimes the contact comes lose and breaks if you bent it too much.
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I've never opened up my phone, so no I haven't done the hardware fix. I'm pretty sure it got screwed up during the kb1 update for some reason.
Thanks for the ji6 link, I will try that.
Anytime after a new rom my gps doesn't work i use the digitaltoddy fix. Super easy, always works. Should be in my first signature guide.
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Anytime after a new rom my gps doesn't work i use the digitaltoddy fix. Super easy, always works. Should be in my first signature guide.
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I'm installing ji6 right now, but I'll try that digitaltoddy fix also.
what is that? I haven't been active here for months, so I am totally out of the loop. Can you provide me the link to the thread please
Just installed ji6, GPS is dead, doesn't even see any satellites in view
completely dead
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Ok, I need help troubleshooting/fixing my GPS.
Here is what is going on. I got the Vibrant when it first came out, I had the normal GPS problems as everyone else. Once Samsung released the GPS update, I applied it, and my GPS worked (as good as it could).
So everything was cool, until I installed KB1, my GPS died, never locked onto sats. So today I just tried istalling KB5 through Kies to see if this would resolve my issue. NOPE, GPS is still dead.
Next, I installed Rooted and deodexed KB5. My GPS is still dead. I have run Samsung's GPSRESTORE app, but it gets stuck on "Position FIX" and tells me to move to open sky and try again. I AM STANDING OUTSIDE.
My GPS DID WORK PRIOR TO UPDATING TO KB1, THEN DIED when I installed KB1. Something happend when I installed KB1.
My GPS is completely dead.
Any suggestions?
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2 weeks ago i had same problem. Now i am rocking with my vibrant, all i did was called samsung since it was still under warranty. I shipped my vibrant to samsung....they could not figure out what was wrong with it....all i knew was that they changed printed board (i guess its circuit board)...once i got it....GPS was working fine... That was my situation...rest u can decide what u wanna do!!!!
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Anytime after a new rom my gps doesn't work i use the digitaltoddy fix. Super easy, always works. Should be in my first signature guide.
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oh i just found the digitaltoddy fix, going into lbstest mode, clearing gps data, setting to cold start? Ya i've done that already, but didn't know it had a name, haha.
I think my gps is totally dead
Sucks but seems like your gps is dead then. I'd say send it to Samsung and they should fix it. You could try opening the phone but why go through the hassle only to find the gps has electrical problem and needs replacement.
Good luck dude, didn't see you here since Froyo was rolled out
Sounds like it's dead. ODIN back to stock and exchange it for another.
I have the same issue.
I wish it had happened BEFORE I did the FFC mod and voided my warranty.
I may have to open this sucker up yet again to see if I can do another hardware fix.
ugh.
Put the stock cam back in, paint hole with black nail polish, then send in for warranty. I did with mine when my usb port got wonky. No questions were asked, and all of the in store sales reps knew I modded my phone.
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Hello,
I am running EF02, I odined it, and I just found a huge issue, GPS Stops working after like 30 minutes of use. It basically turns off if you have it on too long.
Heres a way to replicate it:
Open Telenav, Enter an address, let it guide you for 30 minutes, and before that, you phone should vibrate (force close vibrate) and the voice over will say "cannot get GPS Signal in this area".
Is anyone else having this issue?
Thanks
I will try that tomorrow on my way to work. What is a good test and signal quality for the GPS? I downloaded GPS Test lite from the market. I am running EF02. I went in my back yard and the test program tells me 7-9 satellites in view, using 2, accuracy 18ft. Does that sound like a healthy GPS signal? Is there a better testing program?
That's a good program, the gps location and tracking works fine,but it stops working after a certain amount of time, and can only be fixed by reboot. I've never had this problem on froyo or eclair, I just hope sprint realizes this issue and fixes it
I actually had this same issue on 2.2 while i would use google nav. I noticed it when i took a several hour road trip about every hour to half hour id have to disconnect my gps and reconnect it.
I have the same issue too. For me GPS stops working in about 10 minutes of use. Google Nav would just sit there with trying to reconnect to GPS and says GPS signal loss. Tried EF02 and EF10 modems.
Used GPS Status & Toolbox app from market to get it working again instead of restarting the phone, but GPS still stops working in about 10 minutes of use.
In the mean time I might just flash back to ACS 1.1.1 or the new one just released 1.2
Yep. Mine does the same.
I'm having a couple of these GPS issues as well, never had them before. I've always been able to get GPS functional on every eclair, froyo, and gingerbread release until now (ef02).
GPS Test app shows around 8-9 satellites in view, and only 1-2 in use. Previously, I would always have 8-9 visible and 8-9 in use. I think this is causing my second problem which is:
GPS accuracy is way down over previous releases. It used to be near-pinpoint accuracy, now it's much less accurate. Today driving in to work, the accuracy was so bad that when I was on the highway and if there were secondary roads close to the highway, maps would often place me on those secondary roads and start telling me how to get back to the highway. I've never had this problem before. I'm also getting the telltale large blue circle in maps depicting the poor accuracy.
I'm also having the problem where GPS signal will just totally drop after 10-15 minutes of navigation.
I've tried the usual tricks with resetting agps, etc., nothing has worked so far.
Edit: I'm on the EF02 modem, not sure that it matters though
Wow that really blows, if this the case, I'm going back to Froyo ... I rarely use the GPS but when I do, it's for long trips and I can't have it dying on me traveling to places I am unfamiliar with. Thanks for the bug report on this OP, it seems everyone is having the problem, regardless of baseband EF02 or EF10.
Glad to find out it is not just me having this issue.
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GPS Stops working after like 30 minutes of use.
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Yes
Sent from my SPH-D700 using XDA App
Any solution for this issue yet? I rely far to much on my GPS which is why I can't use EF builds is simply cause of this one issue.
Yeah, odin the EC05 MOdem, it does the trick for me
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Yeah, odin the EC05 MOdem, it does the trick for me
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This worked for me as well but its not as good of a GPS lock as Froyo was.
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Same problem here. Went back to Froyo EC05, no problems again.
I guess I'll be waiting for them to make progress. GPS is essential for me, I use it on a daily basis.
I had the same problem and eco3 modem works for me
I have been using it mon,tues.wed all day 700am till 800pm and it never disconnects on me.
So far so good
After trying everything on Anonymous to get gps to work I finally gave up. Odin'd ef02 stockplus and gps works flawlessly...used it for an hour drive today without any hickups..give this rom a try....very smooth and fast for Rfs
The Stock Roms works fine!!!
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After trying everything on Anonymous to get gps to work I finally gave up. Odin'd ef02 stockplus and gps works flawlessly...used it for an hour drive today without any hickups..give this rom a try....very smooth and fast for Rfs
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+1 on that my brother! I believe the problem lays in the Ext4 Roms and the other modified roms. The stock roms work perfectly. This is the first time I am endorsing the stock roms. I believe our developers are trying to do a lot without the source code.
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Any solution for this issue yet? I rely far to much on my GPS which is why I can't use EF builds is simply cause of this one issue.
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Odin the EF02 stock roms. They have a lot of work to do on the Ext4 Roms to get them to work properly.
Just had to vent (at myself, for not having the time to delve into non-stock ROMs the right way but still installing the leaked EF02): my GPS is completely wonky with EF02, and I've tried the EC05, EF02 and EF10 modems. None make a difference.
Now I'm debating whether to go back to EC05 and wait for the official link, or just live with it. Kicking myself...
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+1 on that my brother! I believe the problem lays in the Ext4 Roms and the other modified roms. The stock roms work perfectly. This is the first time I am endorsing the stock roms. I believe our developers are trying to do a lot without the source code.
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It happens on EF02 stock as well. I had the same issues on a road trip I took after switching to EF02, would have to reboot constantly in my case to get it working right. Then tried flashing the EE03 modem, still had the problem. But as goku said, flashing to the EC05 Froyo modem seems to have resolved it.