I've flashed 3 different NAND Roms but Couldn't get my GPS to work. Everytime I turn on GPS my HD2 freeze and I have to remove battery to reboot. I don't think these Android builds are the problem, My radio is 2.15.50.14, tried 2_14_50_04 but also no luck
Anyway to fix this? Thank in advance.
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fallengt said:
I've flashed 3 different NAND Roms but Couldn't get my GPS to work. Everytime I turn on GPS my HD2 freeze and I have to remove battery to reboot. I don't think these Android builds are the problem, My radio is 2.15.50.14, tried 2_14_50_04 but also no luck
Anyway to fix this? Thank in advance.
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Yes, your problem seems to be almost indentical to mine, when I had the GPS problem. Try going back to WinMo and try out your GPS. Remember, Google Maps is not a valid app to test your GPS, because it uses also GSM to pinpoint your location. You could try installing app called "GPS Test 1.04" and test your GPS. If it does find the signal, your GPS works, BUT it might be temporary. If you have some kind of navigation software on your phone, turn it on and make it to navigate somewhere. If it freezes after some time (5-30 min.), your GPS module is faulty. In WinMo the GPS doesn't freeze the phone entirely, only the GPS itself gets frozen. Android is a different story. There it usually freezes instantly when it finds the signal and it freezes the whole device, so the only option is to remove the battery. Trust me, if your GPS module is faulty, you can't get it to work in any Android build.
WinMo might have a better driver, so it might be the reason, why the GPS seems to work in WinMo for some time, but not in Android. The only way to be sure, that your GPS module is faulty, is by trying to get it freeze. Most effective way is to use some kind of application that uses the GPS all the time, like TomTom, or you can try switching between apps that uses the GPS. To get the GPS working again, you need to restart your phone, but this is just a temporary fix and it only works in WinMo. If your GPS is crashing all the time, you know, that your GPS module is faulty and in some cases, replacing the antenna doesn't do bad either. But most likely the issue is caused by faulty GPS module.
If your device is still under warranty, make sure you send a very detailed report about the problem. Because the GPS does usually work in WinMo for some time, it might fool the service center thinking that your phone is fine, although it's not. I know this, because they did it to me and I had to send the device back in repair. So be smart and write your own detailed fault report!
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I'm on my third G1. The first one died to some strange graphics issue where the screen would go completely pixilated and wacky on me. I think the graphics processor was overheating. On the second one the touch screen died about the same time the speaker in started buzzing during calls.
Luckly because TMobile extends your warranty 90 days every time you get a new phone, I've only had to pay for shipping. I got the latest one, and immediately installed Cyanogen 4.2.5 on it. No problems. Then I followed Michael Mayhew's instructions for the maps update to get Navigation.
I can't get the GPS to work at all. I've since tried going back to RC29, or the base Cyanogen 4.2.5 without the maps hack. I've tried other GPS applications such as the Chartcross GPSTest. I can't get a read at all on any of them. I don't know if it was working before the updates, because I never tried to use maps before I installed the mod.
So I'm wondering somehow a radio update was applied that broke this phone, or if there is anything I can do to change the gps drivers around. Anyone with similar GPS failure issues?
I don't really want to return this one as I've only had it one day!
Yes, similar issues. No solution thus far. I also did not test GPS before flashing. OOPS?!? And now it no longer works, but I can't tell if that was the case to begin with.
I followed the same procedure (CM 4.2.5, Navigation mod), and had the same result--broken GPS. "My Location" not working, "Searching for GPS" forever, etc.
So two possibilities I can see:
1) hardware problem w/GPS
2) one or a combination of CM 4.2.5 + Nav = broken GPS
I have seen a few people on these boards say their GPS doesn't work all of a sudden. In fact, there are stock Droid owners with issues.
Can anybody chime in?
Hmmm
So for about 10 minutes on Friday it started working again. Totally random, I have no idea why. I was at a party and decided to see if it was working. All of a sudden I had signal (using GPSTest) and google maps found my location.
I've since tried it several times, rebooting, and doing a bunch of other stuff. I can't get it working again. Total fluke! So frustrating!
Well now the new version of google maps is in the market. I've successfully installed that one but still no GPS.
Im having the same issue on my G1 right now. Sorry for the Zombie thread, but did this ever get resolved?
I've had the gps fail on my phone and others I know have also. The g1 seems to have issues with the gps antenna strip breaking internally so one minute you'll have reception, the next.. nothing. Only solution is to find a new antenna strip and replace it (good luck!)
Aside from possible hardware failures, the GPS units on these phones tend to be very weak. Sometimes it *IS* impossible to get a strong enough signal to lock on, even when out in the open if there is something nearby that can reflect the GPS signals.
However note that these are AGPS devices, which means that with a cell connection and a data connection, and given that google knows the coordinates of the cell tower you are connected to, it is able to load assistance data (almanac + accurate time synchronization via NTP), and this will *GREATLY* improve your chances of getting a good lock and greatly reduce the time it takes.
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I'm on my third G1. The first one died to some strange graphics issue where the screen would go completely pixilated and wacky on me. I think the graphics processor was overheating. On the second one the touch screen died about the same time the speaker in started buzzing during calls.
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I doubt that it was the GPU overheating. Your phone would burn your hand if it got that hot.
The in-call buzzing could be corrected by shifting the screen a little bit while it is happening. It is related to GSM interference with the speaker. The speaker is literally playing the radio waves emitted by the phone. The touchscreen issue was probably a broken cable... also related to moving the screen.
Luckly because TMobile extends your warranty 90 days every time you get a new phone, I've only had to pay for shipping. I got the latest one, and immediately installed Cyanogen 4.2.5 on it. No problems. Then I followed Michael Mayhew's instructions for the maps update to get Navigation.
I can't get the GPS to work at all. I've since tried going back to RC29, or the base Cyanogen 4.2.5 without the maps hack. I've tried other GPS applications such as the Chartcross GPSTest. I can't get a read at all on any of them. I don't know if it was working before the updates, because I never tried to use maps before I installed the mod.
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Note that you are getting refurbs....
So I'm wondering somehow a radio update was applied that broke this phone, or if there is anything I can do to change the gps drivers around. Anyone with similar GPS failure issues?
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What radio version are you running?
I've also had no luck getting a GPS signal ever since I installed hacked navigation... I wonder if that's the problem? Has anyone tried removing the hacked navigation, to see if that solves the problem?
BTW, the problem started on CM 4.1 with EBI0 radio (2.22.19.26I), and still persists with CM 5.0.7... Has anyone tried upgrading their radio to 2.22.23.02? How about the folks that have gone back to the Updated Rogers EBI1 Radio (3.22.26.17)?
I have been having the "searching for gps" problem as long as I can remember (although I just got this phone a month or two ago)....I remember trying to install the hacked navigation or something so maybe that messed it up?...this phone was never opened, and I would hate to have to open it up to see if it is a hardware issue because I may not put it back as it was. IDK what to do, I even started a thread about it and tried every solution I could find and nothing worked for me....
I wish someone could chime in here with some insight...but it is also nice to hear others with this issue and their advice/ideas also...
Has anyone tried un-rooting and returning the phone back to complete stock and wiping everything ? has that worked for anyone?
Hello everyone !
I'm a proud owner of an HTC Wildfire with Cyanogen 6.1.0 ROM.
But I have a problem, I don't think it's related to the rom because I had this problem before I flashed my phone.
So, no GPS software can get my position. (Copilot, OSMand...). i'm only using GPS, not aGPS.
I'm using "GPS test" from the market to see if any satelite is detected. And they are detected ! I get a good signal ! But...my GPS software keep saying that they can't get the position. I almost hear a laugh everytime.
Actuallty, it worked a couple of times before. Very randomly. I don't know why. But now...it never works...what's going on ?
Hello, had similar problem with some of the versions of Sygic, with other versions of Sygic it worked well. However Sygic kept crashing and therefor I removed them.
I recently installed Co-pilot 8.2.0.368 without problems.
Alternatively do a soft and hard reset (back-up all your data!).
Well i'm already using Copilot. It doesn't work. And i've done an hard reset twice. It still doesn't work.
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Well i'm already using Copilot. It doesn't work. And i've done an hard reset twice. It still doesn't work.
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I use CoPilot as well.
Does your GPS Test indicate there is a 3Dfix?
Because there needs to be atleast 3-4 satellites with a sufficient signal available.
Well, maybe that's the problem. GPS Test tells me that there are 7 Satellites in view but 0 in use and 0 in accuracy. I don't know if that's a clue.
Still, Everywhere I go, it's always the same. I've gone to places where I could manage to make it work once but it never worked again.
Could a damaged SD card cause this ?
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Well, maybe that's the problem. GPS Test tells me that there are 7 Satellites in view but 0 in use and 0 in accuracy. I don't know if that's a clue.
Still, Everywhere I go, it's always the same. I've gone to places where I could manage to make it work once but it never worked again.
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Apparently where you are located there are enough satellites but you get no fix. And since you tried various GPS apps without success it seems like a hardware issue (gps chipset). Would contact HTC service.
Well it's fixed. I've reloaded a ROM manager backup and everything works now. I had already done that but it worked this time...I don't know why...
thanks for the help !
Hi there,
Has anybody experienced this GPS problem? Since a few days, Without changing anything I got no properly working GPS anymore. That concerns only Android. Everything is ok with gps under WM6.5. So, with Android it takes 10 minutes or more to get sat fix if at all. Then, if I change from gps app to any other app, sat fix will get lost instantly and never return. Even with navigating in car under open sky it is not possible anymore. Under WM6.5 no problem occurs, same location!. Apps under Android which I tried: GPS Tracker, Android Navigation, GPS Status. All the same.
So, I've no clue. Any ideas from you?
Thank you,
Peter
which build are you using?
It´s independent of build. But to answer your question: MCCM SE V3.4 FroyoStone Sense.
Update:
I switched to another build, did not apply my backup as I first wanted to test the GPS. It´s all the same with the new untouched android build!!! (Build now is MDJ_FroYo_HD_v._4.6_MDJ_S78.0).
I used GPSTracker app as I always do. But since this failure, I only get a gps sat-fix as long as I view the "Status" page. If I switch to "Map" I lose sat-fix instantly. It comes back only back on "Status" page - if at all.
Very weird!
Updated Radio Rom from 2.08.50 to 2.15.50 and did a hard reset on WM. IT HAD NO EFFECT. What on earth could do such harm to gps only under Android??? For me its all useless without navigation. If only there was a second person who knew this or I could find out what the reason is. For me it´s nearly bricked!
gonna sell this hd2 for 220 bucks and buy a desire hd.
^^Did you try doing QuickGPS download in WM first and then trying GPS in Android...it really helps..
Now we have so many great Android ROMs for HD2. However, I have yet failed to find a ROM that has GPS working completely. Some RoM has GPS locking issue, other locks but freeze so many times. lets face it, we are driving, we are on the road, and we are lost, and the next thing you want is your GPS stop working on you in the middle, taking the phone out of the case, and pulling the batteries, and waiting for it to boot up again, probably by then most of us has left our destination about 10 miles away.
So in this thread, I want everyone to list the ROM that has the GPS working completely.
Thanks,
move to question forum. AGPS is not working yet, thats why there is the GPS issue
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Now we have so many great Android ROMs for HD2. However, I have yet failed to find a ROM that has GPS working completely. Some RoM has GPS locking issue, other locks but freeze so many times. lets face it, we are driving, we are on the road, and we are lost, and the next thing you want is your GPS stop working on you in the middle, taking the phone out of the case, and pulling the batteries, and waiting for it to boot up again, probably by then most of us has left our destination about 10 miles away.
So in this thread, I want everyone to list the ROM that has the GPS working completely.
Thanks,
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I have never had GPS issues with any of the Android ROMs I have used. Occasionally when using IGO8 I have had the phone reboot but this was only minor. See my sig for the ROM I am currently using without a problem. If you still experience issues then I suggest you try removing any additional programs you installed as they may be causing conflicts. You don't say what navigation program you use as this could also be a problem. In addition to using IGO for car navigation, I also use MM Tracker for hill walking so I always make sure that I fully test GPS on any build I use as I could end up lost on a mountain!
Try Typhoon ROM with the GPS fix .. without GPS fix it takes as long as 10 minutes but with the fix its as fast 15-30 second .. I've been using for over a month and haven't had any problem. Battery and Bluetooth is unbelievable. And I do agree that at this point if it freezes up its probably some apps that cause the problem .. not the ROM itself. G'luck!
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I've been using HyperDroid rom for a long time and been having issues with my navigation software for a while and I'm not sure what the exact problem is.
I'm using iGO My Way and sometimes the GPS will work fine for a while and then a lot of times it loses signal after about 4 minutes and won't lock back on until I reboot the phone and restart the program.
Then at other times the phone gets hot and will just freeze.
I also noticed after these things happen it won't help turning the GPS on/off, it will keep draining the battery even if I turn it off. I always have to reboot to get everything back to normal.
So I don't know if the GPS module is bad, or if it's not a good idea to use iGO.
I haven't tried using other navigation software since I need an offline one with maps of Israel. I don't have a data plan.
I did use SportyPal many times in the past for cycling with GPS and it never froze.
Try to use Sygic for a week...with this one I doesn't had any of your issues since android was given to our leo!
Hey thanks! I gave Sygic a try and the GPS actually connects much faster and so far I didn't lose signal in the middle. Also the phone doesn't get as hot as with iGO. It only froze once, but I'll keep testing it. It's much smoother and faster than iGO though.
Well, sadly, I lose signal with Sygic also...
I don't know what the problem is :/
Sygic
i have been using Sygic from quite a while now. It does not works well with few of the ROMS.
Currently i am using American Android 2.3.7 and it works like a charm for me with it.
Which ROM are you using ?
HyperDroid 5.8.0 but seems like no one else is complaining about GPS issues.
Could be the radio version (2.15.50.14) or maybe the GPS module on my phone is defected...
chance your rom
You can change your rom bro.I think you have to
Because radio is not problem 2.15....... is very good.I am using same radio,but different rom.I havent problem with igo or sygic
Yeah but I like HyperDroid. It's fast and stable!
I'm waiting for the ICS roms to get better... then I'll probably switch.
Hello
Sorry for bumping this but I have exactly the same problem. This has nothing to do with Sygic. The problem can arise with any application that uses the GPS and fails to shut it off properly (at least that's what I understand). From the moment that this happens, the GPS doesn't work anymore, heats up the phone and drains the battery fast. The only way to get it back working is to reboot the phone. Turning the GPS off and on, doesn't change anything.
I had this problem since 2.3.7. I had found a kernel update that had fixed the problem in that version (dorimanx's kernel but I can't remember the version) but since I upgraded to ICS and now JB the problem came back. With JB it works much better but it is there. With ICS it was a nightmare. I have tried many (over 10) different ROMs and each and every one of them had the problem. This is something that has been around for ages and nobody seems to have found the real cause or a remedy. I'd love to cure it since I love my HD2 and it's the only thing that is marring its performance. Have you had any success with it?
Regards
George
i to have had this problem and i find it to be a rom problem will work ok for a hour or two then have to reboot the phone the only rom i seem to get it to work ok are the old gb light roms its about 120 deoxd
Had the same problems with most of the sensation or other sense Roms. The problem is solved since i use 4.x.x Roms as dataonsd installations. Now googlemaps works like a charm. Love the traffic info
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