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Another GPS fix

Hey guys give this a try and let me know if it works for you.
http://theandroidrevolution.blogspot.com/2010/07/android-tips-tricks-samsung-galaxy-s.html

Worked great for me.
Sent from my SGS Vibrant

Try these firs
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=739662

This worked great for me, better than both the original fixes. Thanks for the heads up.

I was actually going to post the Auto Config tip on the original GPS fix thread. This fix works best for me. It's still flaky sometimes but it's much better than stock or the first fix.

I left in my initial settings from the first fix, and supplemented it with the auto setting from this fix. And though I leave use wireless networks disabled, I get an exact lock in about 5 seconds now!
now if only we could fix the compass...
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NP guys
I was just playing with the settings and found that this worked great so I made a vid.
I also turned on MS Assisted so I can get a lock indoors

So this doesn't require you to have wireless networks turned on?

this one works great...
I actually never really had a problem with gps in the first place but usually it only finds 7 satellites and this fix instantly found me 11...

hah2110 said:
So this doesn't require you to have wireless networks turned on?
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You do not have to

can someone put it in text instead of video?

jkcheng122 said:
can someone put it in text instead of video?
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1. Disable "Use Wireless Network" under Settings > Location and Security
2. Dial *#*#1472365#*#*
3. Go to SUPL/CP Settings
4. Change Custom Config to Auto Config
5. Restart phone
6. Reenable "Use Wireless Network"

Thanks, any mention of Accuracy (50 or 100) or Operation mode?

just tried those settings on my vibrant (exchanged my 1st one - this one just arrived today) and GPS was crap before the settings, and worse after the setting changes

just tried the settings and mine is even worse.
just joking, just joking OP, thanks for the tip. finally, after the first gps fix that was put out, this locked me on in my exact location, not 3 blocks away, from the start.

No change when using GPStest. But was not expecting it to.
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Tried fix and on the way home gps navigation started acting wacky.
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glensta said:
Tried fix and on the way home gps navigation started acting wacky.
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On mine if I use Maps and Nav it works fine but if I try and use Google Buzz and then maps it does not work until I reboot.
I just stop using buzz and it work fine now, not great but fine. it's accurate to about 3 feet for me if I have it in standalone mode, if I enable MS assist it accurate to about 15 feet.

heygrl said:
Try these firs
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=739662
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I did try heygrl's config settings. The results were pretty decent but not perfect driving, not good walking. See results and my analysis here.

I had pretty good success with this fix too. Not perfect either, but good enough for me.
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GPS Not Working

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......
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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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I just want a new rom with a fully functional reliable GPS! :(

I cannot get the GPS to work correctly on any ROM that I flash. It either never finds the GPS and says searching for signal or finds it and cuts out really quick and gets stuck on searching for signal.

Ever thought its a hardware problem and not software?
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Which ROMs are you flashing? The only one I've had trouble with GPS has been CyanogenMod, but it's a known issue there that the GPS doesn't work right.

jhoffy22 said:
I cannot get the GPS to work correctly on any ROM that I flash. It either never finds the GPS and says searching for signal or finds it and cuts out really quick and gets stuck on searching for signal.
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Download GPS status from the market. Hit menu then select tools. Open manage agps state. Click clear data. Then download agps data. See if you get a lock then.
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xfullmetal17 said:
Which ROMs are you flashing? The only one I've had trouble with GPS has been CyanogenMod, but it's a known issue there that the GPS doesn't work right.
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I flashed the most recent kushdeck ROM and MIUI. With both I have the same problems with the GPS.

Rem3Dy said:
Download GPS status from the market. Hit menu then select tools. Open manage agps state. Click clear data. Then download agps data. See if you get a lock then.
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If that doesn't work, then try the CM7 GPS fix.
First make sure you are on a Sense ROM.
Get your MSL using the MSL reader app from the market.
Open your dialer and dial ##GPSCLRX#
When it asks for a password, enter your MSL and then your phone will reboot.
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@kd0... I drove truck for 15 years!!
I always use GPS Status, but with Miks, I connect to all my Sats in seconds!

[Q] GPS not recognize the location

Hi all Wildire-ians,
I'm using stock ROM and Map v.4.5.0
This whole week I have a problem with GPS: the map doesn't recognize where I am as before, HTC sense weather either.
All I have try, turn off (remove battery), reset map, manage app->clear data, still not work.
Any body advise please!
Thank you in advanced.

Hopefully in location settings you have ticked GPS and wifi on?
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Yes thank you, it's working now. Actually, last time, I also ticked 'Use GPS satellites', it's working fine but now need to tick both.
Anyways, thank you.

gps not working in stock froyo

hey guyz i just got a galaxy s and using stock rom froyo 2.2 and i am a noob, and today i tried using my gps but it is not working and i have also installed a gps test application from the market but that is also not working and on the maps it is keep on saying, "your current location is temporarily unavailable", i was in my university so i thought that its because of the place, so i came home, but still the gps is not working, i tried the *#*#3214789650#*#* solution but still no use, please help me

Goofy name, but try "GPS AIDS" from the market and see if that helps at all...
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hey thanks for the app but the gps is still not working, i guess i have to upgrade it by rooting... thanks anyways

hammadiqbal37 said:
hey thanks for the app but the gps is still not working, i guess i have to upgrade it by rooting... thanks anyways
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Or, it might need the connectors for the gps aerial bending slightly, as they are made of a weak metal, and get pressed in over time in. There are several threads about it.
I did the fix on mine, and the gps works brilliantly now!
Hope this helps
Mike