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
After installing Gingerbread 2.3.5 | CyanogenMod 7 | SwiftDroid (v2.0 RC4)| Mur4ik rom, the GPS doesn't work... only some times works perfectly, and some times I need to restart the mobile several times.
Anyone has the same problem?
I tried with this solution:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=989578
but it doesn't work properly.
Any idea?
rasputino said:
After installing Gingerbread 2.3.5 | CyanogenMod 7 | SwiftDroid (v2.0 RC4)| Mur4ik rom, the GPS doesn't work... only some times works perfectly, and some times I need to restart the mobile several times.
Anyone has the same problem?
I tried with this solution:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=989578
but it doesn't work properly.
Any idea?
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Try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1007132
The GPS for the LG GT540 is only supported for UK and US. As I live in New Zealand, it doesn't work for me unless I use the mod.
If you do live in those regions, see if it is receiving enough signal for it to make an assumption of the location. Wi-fi or cellular data makes the location more accurate.
jhonnyx1000 said:
Try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1007132
The GPS for the LG GT540 is only supported for UK and US. As I live in New Zealand, it doesn't work for me unless I use the mod.
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It works for me, I live in Indonesia. I have compare the coordinate result between GT540 gps and field gps which was Garmin GPSMap and the result is quite good. In the format of Degree-Minute-Seconds, they're only slight different in 'seconds unit'.
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jhonnyx1000 said:
Try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1007132
The GPS for the LG GT540 is only supported for UK and US. As I live in New Zealand, it doesn't work for me unless I use the mod.
If you do live in those regions, see if it is receiving enough signal for it to make an assumption of the location. Wi-fi or cellular data makes the location more accurate.
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I'm not talking about Google Maps, after install RC4 version the GPS doesn't work well. Only some times, in other forums I read that is for the CM7 version, I tried a lot of fixes, but some programs like runtastic or Google Maps don't work properly.
I'm searching for a fast solution to fix the problem.
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I'm not talking about Google Maps, after install RC4 version the GPS doesn't work well. Only some times, in other forums I read that is for the CM7 version, I tried a lot of fixes, but some programs like runtastic or Google Maps don't work properly.
I'm searching for a fast solution to fix the problem.
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So does the installation of RC4 reduce the accuracy or does it fully disable your access to GPS?
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So does the installation of RC4 reduce the accuracy or does it fully disable your access to GPS?
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After a long time (1 day) with the mobile switched on the GPS doesn't work, with any app, google maps, gps status or runtastic, I wait for the GPS fix status but the GPS system doesn't detect any satellite. Only few times works properly.
When it doesn't work I need to make a long batch to make it work, switch GPS off, run "fasterboot", run "GPS fix", switch GPS on, reboot and try it again... after this process some times works, and some times not... so I need to repeat the process until it works and it's a desperate situation.
Any idea?
rasputino said:
After a long time (1 day) with the mobile switched on the GPS doesn't work, with any app, google maps, gps status or runtastic, I wait for the GPS fix status but the GPS system doesn't detect any satellite. Only few times works properly.
When it doesn't work I need to make a long batch to make it work, switch GPS off, run "fasterboot", run "GPS fix", switch GPS on, reboot and try it again... after this process some times works, and some times not... so I need to repeat the process until it works and it's a desperate situation.
Any idea?
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Do you have data assisted location on? Go to --> Settings --> Location and security and then check if 'Use wireless networks' is only on. GPS will work with that on but will be less accurate that the use of an actual GPS connection. Also try it with both 'Use wireless networks' and 'Use GPS satellites' (if not already) and then try it with only 'Use GPS satellites' (to see if it actually determines location from satellites.
My GPS module seems to be also [email protected]#d up :/
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jhonnyx1000 said:
Do you have data assisted location on? Go to --> Settings --> Location and security and then check if 'Use wireless networks' is only on. GPS will work with that on but will be less accurate that the use of an actual GPS connection. Also try it with both 'Use wireless networks' and 'Use GPS satellites' (if not already) and then try it with only 'Use GPS satellites' (to see if it actually determines location from satellites.
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I know what are you talking about... but the problem is when i'm running with runtastic software or walking with navigation the accuracy is horrible! I need that the GPS works properly, is one thing really necessary for my hobbies and job.
It doesn't work from the SwiftDroid with CM7. I read in other forums that the problem comes with CM7, but the fixes only works well with another brands of mobile phones. I'm thinking about to change to the [AOSP][v4.1] Android 2.3.5 or downgrade the Mur4ik version...
rasputino said:
I know what are you talking about... but the problem is when i'm running with runtastic software or walking with navigation the accuracy is horrible! I need that the GPS works properly, is one thing really necessary for my hobbies and job.
It doesn't work from the SwiftDroid with CM7. I read in other forums that the problem comes with CM7, but the fixes only works well with another brands of mobile phones. I'm thinking about to change to the [AOSP][v4.1] Android 2.3.5 or downgrade the Mur4ik version...
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I'm using the latest build of Swiftdroid and the accuracy is very good. The cause of this could be the location of the GPS and/or the current configuration.
jhonnyx1000 said:
I'm using the latest build of Swiftdroid and the accuracy is very good. The cause of this could be the location of the GPS and/or the current configuration.
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When do you use it? How often do you use it? Which programs?
Works for me right of the box, never had problem with it.
saber_tooth said:
Works for me right of the box, never had problem with it.
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When do you use it? How often do you use it? Which programs?
rasputino said:
When do you use it? How often do you use it? Which programs?
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I use it sometimes of the road or while walking. I use it about once a week, but the frequency can fluctuate. I use MapDroyd. It's free on the Android Market and you can use it offline with a downloadable map.
I haven't had any real problems with the GPS and 2.3.5 although it seems to get a bit jittery occasionally (sometimes jumping up to 3 miles away from the current location) and every now and the GPS seems to shut down and restart.
I use Sygic GPS Navigation but it also happens with Google Maps as well.
Do you have or had 'Use wireless network' on. It happens to mine too. It seems like the location of which it used a data connection on is first used and then the actual location by a GPS.
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jhonnyx1000 said:
Do you have or had 'Use wireless network' on. It happens to mine too. It seems like the location of which it used a data connection on is first used and then the actual location by a GPS.
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Problem is that I use it frequently, everyday to navigate or to make jogging and track it with runtastic, and most time works horrible... I read other guys hav same problem with CM7, but with other mobile brands, and their solutions don't work for our GT540
I just updated to Android 3.5.7 with CM7.1... I'll try it next week!
rasputino said:
I just updated to Android 3.5.7 with CM7.1... I'll try it next week!
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man of the future?
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Man_u said:
man of the future?
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lol. Could be a super-secret version leaked from Google
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
I have flashed Kyrillos V10, but my gps didnt work My Gps see allot of satelites and connect also to them but it did not get a fix. Maybe because i put maps with data back with titanium backup. I dont know...
I know now that i get it fixed now
I install a app called GPS Status than i go to tools and A-GPS- status... , than klik Reset. That did the job for my GPS.
I hope it works for you to
Srry for my pour english
GPS issue if fixed with Kyrillos v10.1. I tested it myself yesterday.
Synchro77 said:
GPS issue if fixed with Kyrillos v10.1. I tested it myself yesterday.
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what kernel do you use?
I use CM7_kernel_OC_1.4. I believe it came with the latest ROM. Yes, GPS works but it takes a while. When I had Kyrillos v9.5 installed the GPS lock was faster though.
Hello! I have the same problem. But I found a strange thing.
In the past when I used Froyo, GPS found my location with several satellites in use (more then 3). But now I see that it may found my location without any satellites in use. It's seems that something is broken because it's needed minimum 3 satellites to find the location.
But now I see that it may found my location without any satellites in use.
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If GPS finds your location without any satellites the only explenation is that the phone uses internet connection to find your location. Maybe that is the case.
first_family said:
Hello! I have the same problem. But I found a strange thing.
In the past when I used Froyo, GPS found my location with several satellites in use (more then 3). But now I see that it may found my location without any satellites in use. It's seems that something is broken because it's needed minimum 3 satellites to find the location.
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When your wifi is on (even if you're not connected to any network) your location can be determined to about 50m about
the networks near your location. At least in Germany. I think it's maybe through the google cars which also check the wifi networks when they took pictures for street view.
Doekus said:
I have flashed Kyrillos V10, but my gps didnt work My Gps see allot of satelites and connect also to them but it did not get a fix. Maybe because i put maps with data back with titanium backup. I dont know...
I know now that i get it fixed now
I install a app called GPS Status than i go to tools and A-GPS- status... , than klik Reset. That did the job for my GPS.
I hope it works for you to
Srry for my pour english
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Thank you very much. GPS status helped me. Now I can get a fix with cold start in around 30s and with GPS on in just a view seconds. Great!
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Michael1101 said:
Now I can get a fix with cold start in around 30s and with GPS on in just a view seconds.
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Are you in flight-mode while using GPS, connected to Wifi or to mobile networks (2G,3G)?
I use GPS mostly in flight-mode, and it still takes some minutes (5-10) to get a fix. Even with updated AGPS-data, but with no internet connection (afterwards, waiting for the fix).
Maybe you can show me your gps.conf from the /etc/ folder?
I think it's maybe through the google cars which also check the wifi networks when they took pictures for street view.
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Nope... Here is a link how it works. (It's the same like in Google Maps: the my-location-button)
https://support.google.com/maps/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=153807
I have problem that GPS doesn't work (inside and outside) at all, once I updated my Tsunami from 1.2 to 1.5. is there something that I can do?
I use Tsunami 1.5, and I don't have any problems with GPS. Try to use wireless connection and GPS together, this will help to fix faster.
xuleca said:
I use Tsunami 1.5, and I don't have any problems with GPS. Try to use wireless connection and GPS together, this will help to fix faster.
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I enabled both of them together already, but got still this problem. I'm wundering that Google Map can track my position on the Map, but all other Apps (even GPS Test) fail to initialize the GPS.
even clear and update AGPS and reboot didn't help.
nicmon said:
I enabled both of them together already, but got still this problem. I'm wundering that Google Map can track my position on the Map, but all other Apps (even GPS Test) fail to initialize the GPS.
even clear and update AGPS and reboot didn't help.
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I' dont know... for me work fine.... I use Navigon
but Try to download from market FASTERFIX.....
xlory said:
I' dont know... for me work fine.... I use Navigon
but Try to download from market FASTERFIX.....
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I tried it also before and it didn't help as well. have really no idea. perhaps wait for Tsunami X 2.0
UPDATE: GPS is working again !!
The only problem is the AccuWeather Widget which doesn't accept GPS Position nor an entered city.
nicmon said:
UPDATE: GPS is working again !!
The only problem is the AccuWeather Widget which doesn't accept GPS Position nor an entered city.
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Yes this is a bug, I think. now I use Go Weather EX
Thank you, going to install it.