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Hi all,
I am trying to find out how widespread the GPS locking problems are with this model. I am talking about non-assisted GPS, which can be tested using the "GPS Test" application on the market.
So, how is the GPS on your phone performing using GPS Test? Please give some detailed information like lock time, number of sattelites, urban/countryside location, and if possible firmware version of your phone.
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My Spica cannot get a lock at all, will see up to 11 satellites but most of them with signal strength bars at zero. Firmware versions tested (all same result)
1.5 (XEJB2)
2.1 (XXJD1, XXJD4, XXJF2, XXJC3)
Same pb with my wife's spica. Samdroid version with FE7.
Can't lock withour assistance. What a pitty.
Go to your Settings -> Date & Time -> Uncheck Automatic and see if it helps
Or you can try this (need root)
http://forum.samdroid.net/f38/gps-speedup-1262/
http://forum.samdroid.net/f10/fasterfix-1747/ <-- same but easier
i can get a fix under 2 minutes if I stay still...moving, it can take an eternity
AfzalivE said:
i can get a fix under 2 minutes if I stay still...moving, it can take an eternity
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http://forum.samdroid.net/f38/gps-speedup-1262/ <-- if you're willing to root you can edit it to your location.
i just don't bother with that any more...I might do it again after a month without wiping any data
rooting is like breathing to me ... as it would be to most of the people here
Anyone found a solution yet?
My spica wont connect via gps either. It just keeps blinking and nothing happens...not even after 30min.
I've tried GPStest and it reports that 12 satellites are in view but non in use, and there is no bars everything is at 0...not picking any signal at all :S
I tried my friend's one too and he gets a signal imediatley and a lock after about 10-30seconds.
Any solution to this? Is it a software problem or hardware problem?
Zitko said:
Anyone found a solution yet?
My spica wont connect via gps either. It just keeps blinking and nothing happens...not even after 30min.
I've tried GPStest and it reports that 12 satellites are in view but non in use, and there is no bars everything is at 0...not picking any signal at all :S
I tried my friend's one too and he gets a signal imediatley and a lock after about 10-30seconds.
Any solution to this? Is it a software problem or hardware problem?
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I installed the alpha CyanogenMod 2.2 and GPS is working like a charm!
Problem was with the wrong libraries being used in many of the custom roms found at SamdroidMod. Devs found out about this issue and fixed it in this 2.2 release.
I'm running original firmwire which i got on the phone. (XXJE4)
I'm not willing to install alpha cyanogen of froyo yet...Is there really no other solution? I've had a chance to compare my spica to another one with original firmwire (JE4 too) ant that other spica worked while my gps had no lock. Also i had the chance to try one with samdroid on and it worked too.
Mine works from time to time. at the moment it works, earlier today it wouldn't get a lock no matter how long i waited.
First thing-delete /data/xtra.bin- this is data for agps which seems to cause gps locking problem. You can do it with RootExplorer/SUFBS or any file manager with root rights. Or use GPS Status and Reset agps data from setting. You can also try to swap libsec-ril.so, JF2 version works best for me. If you want I can provide update packages for libsec-ril.so
i have installed cyanogenmod 7.1 on mine, and can get a lock under 1min30s outside or under 3min in the bus near the window.
I have a rooted spica with android version: 2.2.2, baseband version: i570EXXJC1, kernel version:2.6.29 and Mod version:SamdroidMod-2.2.2-a9.
When I go to google maps app and click set location I always get an error saying: location temporary unavailable ! I checked the option on Settings->Location and security->Use wireless networks and use GPS satellites. And my phone is connected to the internet.
I just bought the phone last week, and its really embarrassing not getting this to work.
schermvlieger said:
I installed the alpha CyanogenMod 2.2 and GPS is working like a charm!
Problem was with the wrong libraries being used in many of the custom roms found at SamdroidMod. Devs found out about this issue and fixed it in this 2.2 release.
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thanks for the useful info, you saved my life by this post.
i thought my gps is wrong in my spica then it was just a bug in the cooked rom. cyanogen mod is cool and gps is working now perfectly.
thanks again!
With spicagenmod + hp/yonip kernel gps work very well.
Hello everybody
I was use Orange Rom P1000JHKA1
http://www.multiupload.com/EQTIKM4IXV
Pass: ce4arab.com
I noted the GPS Performance is better than any other rom I use it
So I thought to get the gps file from orange rom and test it in other rom
The result was fantastic
you can test by Yourself
first you have to root your device
Turn off GPS
then by use rootexplorer Copy the Contents in file 1 to this track system/bin/gpsd.
after that copy the contents in file 2 to this track system/lib.
restart your device
Turn on GPS
and test it
All the files you need in this process can be found here:
http://www.multiupload.com/YFHGI69FSI
Pass: ce4arab.com
(I am sorry for my bad English)
Interesting.
Were there any changes in /system/etc/jupiter.xml as well?
Technomancer said:
Interesting.
Were there any changes in /system/etc/jupiter.xml as well?
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no
the changes only in
system/bin/gpsd and system/lib
Anyone tested it?
gps test
im testing it...
..and it works faster + detects many more satelites then before...a welcome fix!
tnx
Tested and working ok on Italy.
Welcome fix, even if the GPS was doing ok already.
wow this really works, noticed the following
*faster detection
* more sat aquired
thanx !
Which firmware are you using?
It crashes my tab (JMF) completely... (tried it twice, lol)
Dennis
Edit:
Nevermind, androzip only extracted 0 byte files lol
I noticed that the files are labeled for the Euro version of the tablet. Will this tweak work for CDMA versions? Has anyone tried it yet?
I guess I could be the first, but I have a question. Brand new to Android, is it possible to unroot in case I have to send back for repair down the road?
Seems alot better with navigon, im getting signal in doors and i didnt befor, im on roto jme v4
Thanks.
not being a **** but you are going to have to remove root explorer from that package. that is considered as warez and that's a big no no around here
Nice work. The improvement is unbelievable!
I know someone asked but has anyone tried this on a CDMA tab?
Is this works on Indian Tab with GSM phone also ?
(PDA:JK3/PHONE:JJ1/CSC:JJ1)
Works great on my UK tab, many thanks!
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Is this works on Indian Tab with GSM phone also ?
(PDA:JK3/PHONE:JJ1/CSC:JJ1)
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ok i got the same stats as above, Indian GSM tab and the fix seems to give better results -
1. sat acquisition is wayyyyy better...i can now get 8-10 sats out of 12 on an average, outside...all bars blue...sometimes hitting even 11 when out for a walk...wow!!
2. inside house, all gray i.e. no signal but still acquiring around 6-8 sat's
This is way better than what it was doing previously...am using MayMyIndia Mobile Maps for India...full navigation with voice version...good for India cities...
now only thing to check is how it fares on a drive...
Niiiiccceeeee!!!
After flashing roto JME v4 full, 1,2 GHz kernel and this gps fix, gps and speed are now amazing!
I get a fix after 5 seconds (cold reboot) with 7 satellites in use in my room! lol
This reminds me of my good ol' Milestone which was amazing (at least in this discipline)
Dennis
Works great on my german tab running roto's jme.
I got 10/10 after 5 seconds outside. Before i got 4/9 after 1-5 minutes.
thanks a lot, worked very well in Brazil.
I've repacked the files without the root explorer warez & the other .APKs which you can get from the market.
You can get it from here:
http://db.tt/pjDlVn3
EDIT: This update is fantastic! It took the GPS on my tablet from being absolutely hopeless (clear sky, could see 5 satellites but wouldn't lock for the best part of a minute) to being even better than my N1! (Saw 7 satellites and got a lock within about 5 seconds). Yay!
hi guys I have a rooted froyo 2.2 i5801
the gps is really unstable and I'm out of solutions. I have tried fasterfix gps booster.. change settings at gpssetup2 but I just can't get a lock on 100 percent of the time. sometimes it detects multiple satellites but it just can't lock onto it. oh and I'm from Singapore.
it would be great if anyone can recommend me some settings or solutions
thanks!
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aeonstorm said:
hi guys I have a rooted froyo 2.2 i5801
the gps is really unstable and I'm out of solutions. I have tried fasterfix gps booster.. change settings at gpssetup2 but I just can't get a lock on 100 percent of the time. sometimes it detects multiple satellites but it just can't lock onto it. oh and I'm from Singapore.
it would be great if anyone can recommend me some settings or solutions
thanks!
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i have asked the same thing but it seems that the problem is in beta froyo´s.
i quess we just need to wait official 2.2
jazux said:
i have asked the same thing but it seems that the problem is in beta froyo´s.
i quess we just need to wait official 2.2
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Use octy's GPSopt and then install GPS toolbox - wait until finds the satellites.
then enjoy a fixed GPS phone
GPS Toolbox is great
Hi All,
I am using a Galaxy 3 with Lestatious 1.1 Gingy ROM with Apollo's Lagfix installed. My phone is working great (thanks to both Lestat and Apollo and each one of you) but my GPS is not working.
I can use wireless networking for positioning on Google Maps but the moment i turn on GPS it says "Your location is temporarily unavailable". I have tried many fixes including the ones mentioned in the development forums like:
1. Tweaking GPS2Setup
2. Using SGS Tools
3. Using a gps.conf file
4. GPS Booster
5. Fasterfix etc etc
Nothing has worked so far. Please help
sry dude.. i m afraid that u hav to reflash ur phn... nd then plz DO NOT instll any OCTY apps... coz it makes perfect workin gps DISABLED.. it's my personal experience!!...so beware of these apps...
There is an option in gps settings to obtain location from wi-fi and mobile networks...make sure it's checked......you'll get a faster location fix with that option checked......
Sent from my Lestatious v1.2 Galaxy 3
strange, OCTY's apps help me to get fix in few seconds.
It probably depend on rom(xpf ultra clean), or region.
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anant.0097 said:
There is an option in gps settings to obtain location from wi-fi and mobile networks...make sure it's checked......you'll get a faster location fix with that option checked......
Sent from my Lestatious v1.2 Galaxy 3
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it doesnt help if u r not usin wifi.. nd mobile netwrk position gives abt 1km accrcy..so that is of no use.. lol..
lieti said:
strange, OCTY's apps help me to get fix in few seconds.
It probably depend on rom(xpf ultra clean), or region.
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sry dude.. i forgot to mention.. octy app DOES NOT wrk fr INDIAN USERS...!!
Okay then do this start the gpssetup2 by dialing *#*#3214789650#*#*........then go to commands and select get position.....start the test.......it will be a long test but most probably the gps problem will be solved.......
Sent from my Lestatious v1.2 Galaxy 3
Also be shure to.get your first fix outdoors i had the same problem inside my house, when i came out, my first fix took 4 minutes, the next fixes just 30 seconds and i live in colombia, if that doesnt work, flash another room
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I've found the GPS to be useless with the fix or without. It seems much better to use simulated GPS on the 3G network. Sure, theoretically, it's a bit less accurate, but then again, theoretically GPS is damn near perfect, but if it was, we wouldn't be having this issue.
May be this might help u
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=913003
And if u've got any other problems , look into this thread first
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=950560
If there's no solution thr , then u can post your question ..
Hey ... Sorry ... Collection of GPS fixes by Fadex is for SGS .
Try this ..
1] *#*#3214789650#*#*
2] Go To: Commands > TTFF test > Test Setting
3] Change the "Number of test" to "100" (yes i know. that's a lot.)
4] Click OK
5] Click "Start GPS"
6] Use GPS.
My Pro the sam as your.
just turn ON GPS then restart your mobile . after this never turn it off again even when you are not using it . you will get lock within 10-15sec . I keep my GPS option ON always and i am not using these things people are saying . i still get 2days battery
I have the same problem with using gps on my I5800,
I have already given it up! I swear I will never use it any more till some one have a new way!
Yeah ivr flashed jp9 orange and my first lock took 40 seconds, maybe its a hardware problem or you are trying to lock indoors move.to another loc
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tt_pod said:
I have the same problem with using gps on my I5800,
I have already given it up! I swear I will never use it any more till some one have a new way!
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did you tried my way . if still it don't work get your mobile replaced under warranty
check GPS outside your home
tt_pod said:
I have the same problem with using gps on my I5800,
I have already given it up! I swear I will never use it any more till some one have a new way!
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Which version are you running (Stock Eclair that came along with phone or Stock / Custom Froyo ROM's) ?
Read this post for getting GPS fix (at your own risk )
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=778880
I tried octy but it didn't help me much... :S
Octy apps did not help me to fix my gps.. I tried octy to make my gps faster.. But it made my workins gps dead every time.. I had to hadr reset or flash to make my gps alive again.. I am from india.. So I can assume octy app has some issues atleast with the indian..
So as octy did not make it for me, I tried gpssetup2 ... It locks my gps in 30seconds.. So I wil recommend you guys to go for gpssetup2 1st before going for octy apps..
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Hi to all, today i installed the 3.1 Stock ROM rooted wtih CWM and now i have the 4.010.05 COM GEN 1.
All perfect, i use it for 1 hour, but only the GPS have some problems to fix location.
With Honeycomb 3.0.1 I had the same problem but I thought that version 3.1 would solve it.
The GPS in this Tablet is a real hardware problem or software problem????
I must contact ACER to change my tablet with a new Iconia Tab A500???
Where is the problem with GPS????
Help me please.
Bye
Read this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1152318
A few seconds of actually scrolling down the forum page would have found you this...
I applied this update last night and had the same gps issue.
FYI, Although root is there, busybox is not....
My gps fix was to install faster fix (busybox required) from the market, loaded and locked in under 10 seconds.
Everything works great so far.....
Ok i copied the HD2 file "Gps.conf" in "Europe.zip" and seem that work indoor after a Reboot in recovery and Delete Cache and Delete Dalvik Cache.
This evening I test in car with Sygic and i tell if work.
My Iconia A500 has rooted and have Busybox and CMW.
I must use Faster Fix or not????
Thanks.
P.S.
The GPS problems is a software issue not an corrupt hardware module, it's right?
ssj5trunks said:
Ok i copied the HD2 file "Gps.conf" in "Europe.zip" and seem that work indoor after a Reboot in recovery and Delete Cache and Delete Dalvik Cache.
This evening I test in car with Sygic and i tell if work.
My Iconia A500 has rooted and have Busybox and CMW.
I must use Faster Fix or not????
Thanks.
P.S.
The GPS problems is a software issue not an corrupt hardware module, it's right?
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Since fasterfix simply replaces your existing gps.conf, you can always roll back to your existing if you have a copy. I would give it a try, cant hurt.
Ok this evening i try Iconia A500 in my car witg Sygic Gps Navigation.
The fix work but the signal isnt constant and sometimes it lost position and fix after few seconds, i dont know why!!!!!!
Now at my home outdoor the fix is slow after 3 hours without gps activity, Google Maps at start show me a wrong position, it give me the position of my parents house, why???
It's normal?
My Nexus one is more quickly and stable of this Gps and i think that this Tablet isnt a good solution for car navigation.
Any suggestions to solve my Gps problems???
Thanks
Bye
ssj5trunks said:
Ok this evening i try Iconia A500 in my car witg Sygic Gps Navigation.
The fix work but the signal isnt constant and sometimes it lost position and fix after few seconds, i dont know why!!!!!!
Now at my home outdoor the fix is slow after 3 hours without gps activity, Google Maps at start show me a wrong position, it give me the position of my parents house, why???
It's normal?
My Nexus one is more quickly and stable of this Gps and i think that this Tablet isnt a good solution for car navigation.
Any suggestions to solve my Gps problems???
Thanks
Bye
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My 100% fix, bluetooth gps tether your Nexus One to your tab and use its signal, that is what I do. This tablet has poor gps performance, the N1 is excellent.
daveid said:
My 100% fix, bluetooth gps tether your Nexus One to your tab and use its signal, that is what I do. This tablet has poor gps performance, the N1 is excellent.
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You can explain how i can do this?
Which apps i need????
Please help me.
Thanks
ssj5trunks said:
Ok i copied the HD2 file "Gps.conf" in "Europe.zip" and seem that work indoor after a Reboot in recovery and Delete Cache and Delete Dalvik Cache.
This evening I test in car with Sygic and i tell if work.
My Iconia A500 has rooted and have Busybox and CMW.
I must use Faster Fix or not????
Thanks.
P.S.
The GPS problems is a software issue not an corrupt hardware module, it's right?
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don't use fasterfix that would make u need to remove " [email protected]@[email protected]" under dalvik cache..if use decide to modified manually so don't use the fasterfix..hope help
ssj5trunks said:
You can explain how i can do this?
Which apps i need????
Please help me.
Thanks
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On the tablet, Bluetooth GPS Mouse works the best as a client, I use Bluetooth GPS Output by Meowsbox on my Nexus One.
daveid said:
On the tablet, Bluetooth GPS Mouse works the best as a client, I use Bluetooth GPS Output by Meowsbox on my Nexus One.
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Thanks i test it, and this work with Sygic?
ssj5trunks said:
Thanks i test it, and this work with Sygic?
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Yes, Sygic is my GPS app of choice as well, and this works with the newer releases.
About the gps i can confirm that while i was running virtous rom asus based 1.08 my gps was blazing fast I mean 10 found 10 fixed on gps essentials.. now with stock rom i still get a fix within 30 seconds but i only see 5 or 6 sats and lock on 2 or 3 so ..i would assume software is the problem or some app interferes with gps ....
I decided to use the solution of daveid and work perfectly in car.
One only thing, i must set 100% of screen brightness to see it during the day with sun or there is a lot of reflections....any solutions???
ssj5trunks said:
I decided to use the solution of daveid and work perfectly in car.
One only thing, i must set 100% of screen brightness to see it during the day with sun or there is a lot of reflections....any solutions???
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Drive at night?
Guys I used fasterfix and I didn't have a copy of my gps.conf........is fasterfix good or is it harmful.......I tested it indoors for about 10 secs ....zero sats....
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vari9 said:
Guys I used fasterfix and I didn't have a copy of my gps.conf........is fasterfix good or is it harmful.......I tested it indoors for about 10 secs ....zero sats....
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Make sure you select a country/region and set it which should be reflected in the 'current status' dialog.... Its not harmful but good for me may not be for your area of the world?????
PS make sure you have busybox installed before you run fasterfix, required....
bonzer2u said:
Make sure you select a country/region and set it which should be reflected in the 'current status' dialog.... Its not harmful but good for me may not be for your area of the world?????
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I had selected it multiple times.....does this make everything worse??
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vari9 said:
I had selected it multiple times.....does this make everything worse??
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nope, once its set, reboot and launch gps essentials and open the satellite applet.
d9ny said:
don't use fasterfix that would make u need to remove " [email protected]@[email protected]" under dalvik cache..if use decide to modified manually so don't use the fasterfix..hope help
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I CANT FIND THAT. DEX FILE!!
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