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[Q] GPS Not Working in Any Builds

So I've tried alot of Nand builds lately (Like TyphooN CM7, CMYLXGO's Stock Desire, and a few others) and it seems none of them allow me to use gps ill open google maps and it will say waiting for location then after like 2-3 mins it will say your current location is temporarily unavailable I've also tried using the GPS Status Tool to try and download GPS Assistance data to see if that would help but it doesn't ):
Anybody have any idea's why it doesn't work? and how i can fix it?

Did the gps work before? does it work with winmo or igo my way (any gps software) . You can try and flash again the radio,maybe do task 29 and then radio.

Can you use adb?
If so, check your /system/etc/gps.conf file.
Make sure NTP_SERVER=north-america.pool.ntp.org
Many builds have it set to "europe" or "asia" by default.

oh yeah maybe he didn't change in the config file before he flashes ,right?

Yeah I'm having the same problem I change the gps.config and replace the lib files. Gonna flash a different radio and see if it works
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Seems to be a very few people out there with phones that don't work with the NAND builds at all with GPS. If your phone still works using Winmo then I would suggest using one of the SD builds instead. Especially if you changed your gps.conf file and it still doesn't work. Did you try the files that are found on the Instantaneous GPS Fix thread?

Try FasterFix and GPS Status to fix it

I have the same issue. It used to work and for the hell of it, I flashed a WinMo 6.5 (CR192 DESIRE HD v6.5.3.1.0 Stable - 1.1 Vibrant GTX Released) with QuickGPS and it worked and I got a GPS lock/fix. However, I flashed back to a Android NAND and GPS can't get a fix. There are lots of people in the [Mar.1.2011] Instantaneous GPS Fixation CWR v1.1 RELEASED! who say they can't get a fix even after modifying gps.conf. I think it's a kernel driver issue or all the hardware isn't the same or something.

Can I change that gps.cfg without reflashing? Mine is set to Asia....

knickfan5745 said:
Can I change that gps.cfg without reflashing? Mine is set to Asia....
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Yes.
Option 1 : You use rootexplorer to modifiy the file.
Or
Option 2 : You use Droidexplorer on PC which allow you to explore the phone and get/put file. So you get gps.conf, you modify it and you put it back.
Or
Option 3 : you use adb.
I like DroidExplorer for this kind of operation. Simple and efficient

htcvidi said:
Yes.
Option 1 : You use rootexplorer to modifiy the file.
Or
Option 2 : You use Droidexplorer on PC which allow you to explore the phone and get/put file. So you get gps.conf, you modify it and you put it back.
Or
Option 3 : you use adb.
I like DroidExplorer for this kind of operation. Simple and efficient
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Thanks I'll give it a try right now.
So just open the gps.cfg in notepad correct?

Yes, with notepad for example.

knickfan5745 said:
Thanks I'll give it a try right now.
So just open the gps.cfg in notepad correct?
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You can also use "vi" to edit the file straight from the adb shell.

Stroll around.

I tried changing the gps config file myself it was wrong too so i got excited it might work ;~; and I've tried the faster fix thing before but it still didn't work but that so I'm gonna try the flashing wimo and see if works there it used to work awhile back and super well too then one day i went to use it and it was gone Dx

GPS FIX in 9 seconds Acer Iconia

i just try this custom gps.conf for my iconia and it just work well, i got 9 sats and 8 used also fix in 9 seconds with the original gpsconfig.xml
Thanks to AngelDeath who share this threat http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=11342772&postcount=1
What i do just take the asia.zip (coz i'm indonesia) and make little modification by deleting the other ntp server except for asia..then push it into etc/ (or use root explorer)
it would take time little longer for the first time, but after it locked, it would take faster in term of i just take 9 seconds for 8 sats..
I hope this help...thanks

Nice find, worked like a charm!!! Thanks for sharing this little gem.

d9ny said:
i just try this custom gps.conf for my iconia and it just work well, i got 9 sats and 8 used also fix in 9 seconds with the original gpsconfig.xml
Thanks to AngelDeath who share this threat http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=11342772&postcount=1
What i do just take the asia.zip (coz i'm indonesia) and make little modification by deleting the other ntp server except for asia..then push it into etc/ (or use root explorer)
it would take time little longer for the first time, but after it locked, it would take faster in term of i just take 9 seconds for 8 sats..
I hope this help...thanks
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Did you unzip that file?nice share

abditerex said:
Did you unzip that file?nice share
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If you install by CWR then use the zip file. For me, this do not work because the file is for HD2 ROM originally.
If you push or use Root explorer then unzip to get gps.conf file and copy to /system/etc. This works fine for Acer Iconia.

Anyone tried this on the Virtuous Galaxy ROM? I get no GPS lock at all on that ROM.

Works but not accurate
Worked ok on galaxy rom. I get a lock right away, but for some reason its about half a mile off from where it thinks i am to where i actually am. Even when it says accurate to ten meters. Strange but this was the case with the stock gps.conf file as well, just took a lot longer to get a lock. so possibly something wrong with the callibration (if there is such a thing with gps, i wouldnt know) but is definately frustrating
Edit: to install i unzipped file and got the gps.conf file and replaced the stock one in /etc with root explorer.
Edit 2: disabled location via wifi and now it works perfectly.
Sent from my Acer Iconia Tab A500 using XDA Premium App

AWTrost said:
Worked ok on galaxy rom. I get a lock right away, but for some reason its about half a mile off from where it thinks i am to where i actually am. Even when it says accurate to ten meters. Strange but this was the case with the stock gps.conf file as well, just took a lot longer to get a lock. so possibly something wrong with the callibration (if there is such a thing with gps, i wouldnt know) but is definately frustrating
Edit: to install i unzipped file and got the gps.conf file and replaced the stock one in /etc with root explorer.
Edit 2: disabled location via wifi and now it works perfectly.
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Which version of the file did you use? 1.0, 1.1,or 1.2?

It worked for me once, for about 3 seconds then I lost it again and it won't lock anymore. Using version 1.2.
Sent from my Acer Iconia Tab A500 using XDA Premium App

I'm using the gps.conf from the Europe.zip file and the GPS is faster than a Ferrari!! THANKS!

unzip file
abditerex said:
Did you unzip that file?nice share
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yes of course then modify it, coz u're in batam just modified it as mine remove the other ntp_server except for asia save and exit then push it into /etc (use root explorer) just it..

AWTrost said:
Worked ok on galaxy rom. I get a lock right away, but for some reason its about half a mile off from where it thinks i am to where i actually am. Even when it says accurate to ten meters. Strange but this was the case with the stock gps.conf file as well, just took a lot longer to get a lock. so possibly something wrong with the callibration (if there is such a thing with gps, i wouldnt know) but is definately frustrating
Edit: to install i unzipped file and got the gps.conf file and replaced the stock one in /etc with root explorer.
Edit 2: disabled location via wifi and now it works perfectly.
Sent from my Acer Iconia Tab A500 using XDA Premium App
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yes of course don't use the wifi network based for location setting just check point 2 and 3...sorry forgot to tell this

jcrabapple said:
It worked for me once, for about 3 seconds then I lost it again and it won't lock anymore. Using version 1.2.
Sent from my Acer Iconia Tab A500 using XDA Premium App
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did u use gps test or gps status?if yes..try use root explorer then go to system/data/dalvik cache, del the cache in term of gps status or gps test then uninstall the application, and try to download and install again from the market..hope help

I LOVE gps status - available in the market / free. Was having a few issues and installed it. Great for checking things out and seeing what your Iconia is seeing.
...and check the dev site for tips / hint / recommendations. Sharp little progeam!
P.S. On their site they say not to leave it on - It'll suck down battery life cause it turns on EVERY sensor the Iconia has and keeps 'em on 'til you are done with what you need to do...

Plz share your orignal gps.config guys.........and one question.....I didn't backup my gps.conf and used fasterfix multiple times....would this make me receive no future ota's in future??
Sent from my XT720 using XDA App

vari9 said:
Plz share your orignal gps.config guys.........and one question.....I didn't backup my gps.conf and used fasterfix multiple times....would this make me receive no future ota's in future??
Sent from my XT720 using XDA App
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Don't worry it would be fine,don't use fasterfix coz it's no need if u use this config
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Mantab! Great job! Got it tuned. "Thanks" for you.
NB:
Ada thread khusus buat orang2 Indonesia gak ya disini? Hehehe...

Newbe question
I got the northeastern zip, it was said to copy to the sd card, would that be the root of the internal or the root of the external.
I know some said unzip the file and just replace the file, but seen some had problems after doing it that way. Which is safer...? Drank to much coffee to have a mess up right now Thanks

Update
Copied the config file over the top of the old one, (backed up first). It *****ed when I went to past using root explorer about read only or something like that but did the past anyway.
First test took about 1 min.
Reboot and the second test about 10 to 15 seconds and works very well. Thanks

I am using the Galaxy ROM. I push the config file to syste/etc; open GPS status but the GPS would not lock. I've been waiting over 5 minutes. Any ideas anyone?

ando.rulez said:
Mantab! Great job! Got it tuned. "Thanks" for you.
NB:
Ada thread khusus buat orang2 Indonesia gak ya disini? Hehehe...
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Ga ada gan..dibuka aj klo mo...tmn di kaskus banyak
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Wi-Fi Drivers, libs

I want to know have can i solve my wifi problems without installing new rom on it.
What is the wireless driver, where are they in my system files?
We can fix the camera issues with changing camera lib files. Can i do that for wifi?
Wifi Problem is ;
I can connect wifi, first it was work fine. After several minutes it dropped and not connect any internet, after several seconds it reconnectted. It always keep going this way.
Can you please help me on this?

What ROM version are you running?

B137 stock and modaco.com/content/huawei-u8800-ideos-x5-u8800-modaco-com/342205/23-june-b137-r3-flb-custom-rom-for-the-huawei-u8800-with-online-kitchen/
I have two of them on my clockwork recovery. Both of them have same issue. I want to try other roms, but its too hard for me to give the time for each rom. So i want to try other roms wifi libs, driver, firmwares.

Not a fan of 137s I've tried so far...You should try these versions:
- V100R001C00B136 (Overseas General version) 2011-05-17
- V100R001C17B160CUSTC17D002 (China Unicom) 2011-04-29
http://wiki.modaco.com/index.php/Huawei_Firmware_U8800
To install any of the ROMs, just download the Huawei Firmware you want and unzip it, there should be a folder called "dload" copy that folder and its contents to your sdcard.
Power off phone then hold both volume buttons while powering on the phone, the update should start.
I don't understand why you think it's easier to change a lib/driver and spend a huge amount of time trying to get it to work, when it takes 30 minutes to install a new ROM and all previous applications, if synced with a Google account. When I first got the phone, I've installed like 6-7 ROMs in a matter of hours...
So, in my opinion, you should try the B160 or B136 before you actually start fiddling around with libs.

katu2006 said:
Not a fan of 137s I've tried so far...You should try these versions:
- V100R001C00B136 (Overseas General version) 2011-05-17
- V100R001C17B160CUSTC17D002 (China Unicom) 2011-04-29
To install any of the ROMs, just download the Huawei Firmware you want and unzip it, there should be a folder called "dload" copy that folder and its contents to your sdcard.
Power off phone then hold both volume buttons while powering on the phone, the update should start.
I don't understand why you think it's easier to change a lib/driver and spend a huge amount of time trying to get it to work, when it takes 30 minutes to install a new ROM and all previous applications, if synced with a Google account. When I first got the phone, I've installed like 6-7 ROMs in a matter of hours...
So, in my opinion, you should try the B160 or B136 before you actually start fiddling around with libs.
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Are you read my first post ? I Don'T want to try roms. Install new rom, try wifi, over and over. End when find it, wait for the all install downloaded. Chancge launcher and other apps to what you want. It is just boring. I try 4 different froyo roms and nothing seems worked. If i know the what file i must replace, i just have time. Many many more time.

Özgürce said:
Are you read my first post ? I Don'T want to try roms. Install new rom, try wifi, over and over. End when find it, wait for the all install downloaded. Chancge launcher and other apps to what you want. It is just boring. I try 4 different froyo roms and nothing seems worked. If i know the what file i must replace, i just have time. Many many more time.
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So, stock rom doesn't work too?

Özgürce said:
Are you read my first post ? I Don'T want to try roms. Install new rom, try wifi, over and over. End when find it, wait for the all install downloaded. Chancge launcher and other apps to what you want. It is just boring. I try 4 different froyo roms and nothing seems worked. If i know the what file i must replace, i just have time. Many many more time.
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) I've read your post, but if you think this is windows, where you can just change the wifi drivers, you're in for a treat . The newer ROMs wifi is fine, so whatever you're doing, you're obviously not doing it right or you have a faulty phone.

katu2006 said:
) I've read your post, but if you think this is windows, where you can just change the wifi drivers, you're in for a treat . The newer ROMs wifi is fine, so whatever you're doing, you're obviously not doing it right or you have a faulty phone.
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I don't understand a thing from your post. Are you understand me?
IF IS A WINDOWS, I CAN CHANGE DRIVER FROM SYSTEM32/DRIVERS. Or install new driver for it. Newer roms are for WHO ? Mine and other my friends in turkey, have same problem. Even they updated the B137 with updata.app from original sources.
Please if you don't know or understand my post, just leave it to be. Obviosly i can't decribe my problem to you.

The whole windows thing was a comparison...All I was trying to say is that upgrading drivers is NOT EASY, as the problem may not be in the lib file.
You better go and learn some ENGLISH, before you try and understand the answers you're given. ) quote "Are you understand me?"

Very very few people have wifi problems like you are experiencing. This isn't to say it doesn't happen as obviously you are having issues, but it's not a rom issues. It's likely that your problem is either a hardware issue with the phone or an issue with your router settings.
Currently there aren't any alternative wifi libs you can try since all the roms are using exactly the same wifi libs which are located in the kernel image, not the system.

I've been experiencing the same problem -international B136 ROM- however I think it may be the router that is the cause of it. Whilst in the main house with the new wireless g router, no issues, everything works fine. In my extension with the old wireless b router the problem happens all the time.
The problem doesn't really bother me to much, but I thought I'd add my 2 cents just in case you were after some more information on the issue =)

guys, I recommend reading my post in the general section with subject "Wifi Client Tuning ... solve connection problem "
Sent from my IDEOS X5

i have simillar wifi problem. When i connect my airties modem,my internet connection is vere very slowly(60-80kpps as speedtest program) How can i fix this problem? Do you think b136 or b160 could fix it?

fukul2027 said:
i have simillar wifi problem. When i connect my airties modem,my internet connection is vere very slowly(60-80kpps as speedtest program) How can i fix this problem? Do you think b136 or b160 could fix it?
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Definitely, if you've got something like B133, the first thing you have to do is upgrade to 136-137 or 160. You will see huge improvements in terms of Wifi.

is there any problem in b136 or b160? Which one should i apply?

In my view, the best of stock ROMs is B160. The battery lasts longer and it's got less problems.

how can i see my rom version? and do u send offical b160's link?

Go to Settings >>About Phone and scroll down to Build Number. It should look like this U8800V100R001C00B133SP01 and the bit that interests you is B133 or whatever version you've got.
Since Modaco Wiki is down, try this link:
http://www.filefactory.com/f/0f067250fb54623e/
B160 is called China Unicom in that list.

I've managed to get a cached version of Modaco Wiki that is currently down.
http://webcache.googleusercontent.c...&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=au&source=www.google.com.au
A direct link to b160 from Huawei - http://www.huaweidevice.com/tcpsdow...me=U8800 V100R001C17B160CUSTC17D002(中国联通).zip

My rom seems to b136 is it change anything?

GPS on 4.0.4 not working - Tried everything..

Hey guys!
I'm running AOKP build 40 (based on 4.0.4) with tytung's 3.2 hwa kernel and everything works great. Except the GPS.
I've updated the gps libs with tytung's files, tailored the gps.config for my region and updated the AGPS with GPS Status & Toolbox but the HD2 still can't get a lock: when I go outside - no matter what app I use - the phone can't get any signal. Using GPS status it seems unable to 'find' any satellite..
Am I missing something here?

fmmsf said:
Hey guys!
I'm running AOKP build 40 (based on 4.0.4) with tytung's 3.2 hwa kernel and everything works great. Except the GPS.
I've updated the gps libs with tytung's files, tailored the gps.config for my region and updated the AGPS with GPS Status & Toolbox but the HD2 still can't get a lock: when I go outside - no matter what app I use - the phone can't get any signal. Using GPS status it seems unable to 'find' any satellite..
Am I missing something here?
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I'm feeling kind of impatient and I will be needing the GPS later today. I will do a clean install and come update here after.

Ok, just task29'ed the little bugger, re-installed the radio, clk and cwm, formated and partitioned the sd card and then flashed the above mentioned ROM and tytung's 3.2 kernel.. still nothing.
Is there the possibility this might be hardware related? The compass is working and as far as I remember both share the same component..

fmmsf said:
Ok, just task29'ed the little bugger, re-installed the radio, clk and cwm, formated and partitioned the sd card and then flashed the above mentioned ROM and tytung's 3.2 kernel.. still nothing.
Is there the possibility this might be hardware related? The compass is working and as far as I remember both share the same component..
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Uughh still nothing.
Installed windows mobile 6.5 and GPS Test and it still can't lock on any satellite.. I'm running out of ideas.. Can it be hardware related?

QUestion
Hi, I have exactly the same issue, when I enter Igo and do a satellite check it shows them but in red color and weak signal. Did you manage to figure out what is wrong with it?
Thanks.

I found the answer!!
Nexusnex21 said:
Hi, I have exactly the same issue, when I enter Igo and do a satellite check it shows them but in red color and weak signal. Did you manage to figure out what is wrong with it?
Thanks.
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It's not a software issue, my gps antenna cable was off, I had to disassemble the phone and plug it in, now it works perfect!

GPS on N9005 solution that worked for me!

...hello friends...I am writing this for all of you people that have a problem with GPS signal on your beloved Note 3 N9005...
...when I received my Note 3 for 4G LTE network, I didn't know that I will have any problems with GPS signal...although there is no LTE network in my country yet, there should not be a problem with GPS signal...so I have searched a little bit and found application that was the solution for my problem...
...anyway...let's start...I just want to say "Thanks" to the developers of the application...crypted and Zatta :good:
Please follow link bellow to download application...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2198319
I did the following things in order to fix GPS signal...
1) You need to have rooted phone - there are plenty of links on the xda, I done my rooting from this link without any problems... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2466423
2) Download TopNTP 1.0.4 application from the link provided
3) Place the application on your external SD card
4) Before instalation go to /system folder on your internal memory and mount rw for that folder manualy - you can do it by installing for example total commander app from the google market it is free...then go to buttons and create button with internal command, 119 Remount...it will create button that can be used for mounting rw partition...or you can use root explorer...
5) Install TopNTP application
6) Reboot your phone
7) Start application and go with already default settings...click on Install button
8) Save and reboot again
9) Try your GPS now...
10) If this is not working try with settings for your country and put General insetead of Derek Gordon's server, save and again reebot
THAT'S IT FOLKS!!!
There will be stored one backup file of your gps.conf file, don't delete anything...
I hope it will help your device to work as it should...maybe this will help someone...also...there is a full description of application and changelog for older versions...so check it if you want...
Thank you all...Cheers!!! :highfive:

Daxded said:
...hello friends...I am writing this for all of you people that have a problem with GPS signal on your beloved Note 3 N9005...
...when I received my Note 3 for 4G LTE network, I didn't know that I will have any problems with GPS signal...although there is no LTE network in my country yet, there should not be a problem with GPS signal...so I have searched a little bit and found application that was the solution for my problem...
...anyway...let's start...I just want to say "Thanks" to the developers of the application...crypted and Zatta :good:
Please follow link bellow to download application...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2198319
I did the following things in order to fix GPS signal...
1) You need to have rooted phone - there are plenty of links on the xda, I done my rooting from this link without any problems... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2466423
2) Download TopNTP 1.0.4 application from the link provided
3) Place the application on your external SD card
4) Before instalation go to /system folder on your internal memory and mount rw for that folder manualy - you can do it by installing for example total commander app from the google market it is free...then go to buttons and create button with internal command, 119 Remount...it will create button that can be used for mounting rw partition...or you can use root explorer...
5) Install TopNTP application
6) Reboot your phone
7) Start application and go with already default settings...click on Install button
8) Save and reboot again
9) Try your GPS now...
10) If this is not working try with settings for your country and put General insetead of Derek Gordon's server, save and again reebot
THAT'S IT FOLKS!!!
There will be stored one backup file of your gps.conf file, don't delete anything...
I hope it will help your device to work as it should...maybe this will help someone...also...there is a full description of application and changelog for older versions...so check it if you want...
Thank you all...Cheers!!! :highfive:
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Can you please post here your /system/etc/gps.conf file? Just out of curiosity.

gps.conf file
xclub_101 said:
Can you please post here your /system/etc/gps.conf file? Just out of curiosity.
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...hello there friend...check the file attached... :fingers-crossed:

Daxded said:
...hello there friend...check the file attached... :fingers-crossed:
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Thank you - can you also post the bak file in /storage/emulated/0/TopNTP?
:good:

TopNTP backup file
xclub_101 said:
Thank you - can you also post the bak file in /storage/emulated/0/TopNTP?
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...file is attached... enjoy...regards! :highfive:

Daxded said:
...file is attached... enjoy...regards! :highfive:
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0) Thank you! :good:
1) Their program is still buggy - both for me and for you (your two files are the same) the program failed to replace /system/etc/gps.conf with their configuration that is somewhere in /data/data/by.zatta.agps/files I have also attached a (slightly modified) file that was there for me.
2) I have manually forced that file over /system/etc/gps.conf (with Total Commander - I think I am a registered user of the PC Total Commander for like 15 years now :good and I am going to test more tomorrow but to be honest the tests so far show that things are definitely not getting better with their TopNTP program on N9005

xclub_101 said:
0) Thank you! :good:
1) Their program is still buggy - both for me and for you (your two files are the same) the program failed to replace /system/etc/gps.conf with their configuration that is somewhere in /data/data/by.zatta.agps/files I have also attached a (slightly modified) file that was there for me.
2) I have manually forced that file over /system/etc/gps.conf (with Total Commander - I think I am a registered user of the PC Total Commander for like 15 years now :good and I am going to test more tomorrow but to be honest the tests so far show that things are definitely not getting better with their TopNTP program on N9005
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...Thank you for your gps.conf file... :good: ...you are right, their program is a little buggy...anyhow, I have tried several different things with x-note rom, alexander rom, hawkish, etc... and also with some other apps from apkmania, but the only application that somehow sucessfully managed to catch the gps signal was TopNTP...
...I tested all on my trip to the job, and back to my home...and it is working...I tested it with google maps as well as with Sygic maps...again it is working...I also checked the files you ask from me to post...they are the same...probably software reads configuration from /data/data/by.zatta.agps/files... and maybe app developers will do something to improve their software in near future...in order to save the gps.conf file directly to the /system folder...I hope...because that would be excelent...once again thanx for help and comments... cheers! :highfive:

Daxded said:
...Thank you for your gps.conf file... :good: ...you are right, their program is a little buggy...anyhow, I have tried several different things with x-note rom, alexander rom, hawkish, etc... and also with some other apps from apkmania, but the only application that somehow sucessfully managed to catch the gps signal was TopNTP...
...I tested all on my trip to the job, and back to my home...and it is working...I tested it with google maps as well as with Sygic maps...again it is working...I also checked the files you ask from me to post...they are the same...probably software reads configuration from /data/data/by.zatta.agps/files... and maybe app developers will do something to improve their software in near future...in order to save the gps.conf file directly to the /system folder...I hope...because that would be excelent...once again thanx for help and comments... cheers! :highfive:
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No, the (otherwise perfectly normal Linux) device driver does not read the configuration from /data/data/by.zatta.agps/files, you are using the same gps.conf as you did before (and just like everybody else you get it from /system/etc) but since there are so many factors involved the placebo effect has completely mixed your findings.
If you want to test the other configuration go on your phone to /data/data/by.zatta.agps/files and copy that one over original gps.conf (Total Commander will tell you about remounting RW) and then reboot. Test it on average at least a week and see if things are clearly different than now.
In my phone it is increasingly clear that there is certainly no improvement.

xclub_101 said:
No, the (otherwise perfectly normal Linux) device driver does not read the configuration from /data/data/by.zatta.agps/files, you are using the same gps.conf as you did before (and just like everybody else you get it from /system/etc) but since there are so many factors involved the placebo effect has completely mixed your findings.
If you want to test the other configuration go on your phone to /data/data/by.zatta.agps/files and copy that one over original gps.conf (Total Commander will tell you about remounting RW) and then reboot. Test it on average at least a week and see if things are clearly different than now.
In my phone it is increasingly clear that there is certainly no improvement.
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bro...i think I have find solution for you... ...Install this app called GPS Status & Toolbox Pro...you can find download link easy, but if you can't PM me, I will send it to you... when you install it reset AGPS and download new definitions, then use TopNTP, you will see that settings are changed, and gps will work for you...please send me feedback if it work...regards! :highfive:

hello guys , I really home this will work for me because I have tried everything and no gps signal at all ? please put download links that I need to do , this is the last I am trying and ....thank you
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will this work for my N9005 ? I live in Tenerife and it wont let me download it form playstore ,anyone with a link please

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youngblood68 said:
hello guys , I really home this will work for me because I have tried everything and no gps signal at all ? please put download links that I need to do , this is the last I am trying and ....thank you
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will this work for my N9005 ? I live in Tenerife and it wont let me download it form playstore ,anyone with a link please
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hey bro...sorry for delayed answer...been busy little bit...can you post your gps.conf file here?
...I'll gladly help if I can...by the way...some guys already posted the solution with service code *#0011#...search xda a little...I am sure you will find it
...anyhow...if you found better solution for fixing the GPS issue then this one I've posted...you can share it with others here...best regards... cheers! :highfive:

I have a problem where TopNTP is not writing to my gps.conf.
Even though I'm rooted . . .

Manually editing?
Hi there,
Indeed, TopNTP is'nt changing/editing the file gps.conf in my phone either.
Has anyone tried editing it manually with the lines TopNTP suggests?
Would that be possible at all? Or is there some checksum that won't cooperate?
Regards,

Dioky said:
Hi there,
Indeed, TopNTP is'nt changing/editing the file gps.conf in my phone either.
Has anyone tried editing it manually with the lines TopNTP suggests?
Would that be possible at all? Or is there some checksum that won't cooperate?
Regards,
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I did edit gps.conf with those lines but it didn't really help with GPS Issue.
I guess I'm missing something.

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Colide said:
I did edit gps.conf with those lines but it didn't really help with GPS Issue.
I guess I'm missing something.
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...hello bro...try this file...it is extracted from TopNTP settings...
...you need to copy original file first on your external sd card, then copy text from this file to gps.conf...reboot your phone...and report me back what is happened...I hope it will work... cheers! :highfive:

Daxded said:
...hello bro...try this file...it is extracted from TopNTP settings...
...you need to copy original file first on your external sd card, then copy text from this file to gps.conf...reboot your phone...and report me back what is happened...I hope it will work... cheers! :highfive:
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I did find the file yesterday and copied it to \etc.
Didn't really help

I solved my problem by tightening the screws in the back of the phone around the gps area (left of camera when looking at the back) they where a little loose ever since then it's worked perfectly

vz_commo said:
I solved my problem by tightening the screws in the back of the phone around the gps area (left of camera when looking at the back) they where a little loose ever since then it's worked perfectly
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Already tried that. I even opened the back side completely to check for the pins contact.
My phone works perfectly in other countries. It's just here at home that doesn't.
It did work perfectly until I upgraded to KitKat

...update to the old post...
...Hello to all people on xda forum...
...I just want to add one update to my post for all guys that still have problems with GPS and didn't solve the issue...here is a solution...I hope you will hit thanks button
...this is only for those people which have strange problem when gps hardware works, for example you can update your weather on weather widget, but somehow you can't catch any satellites when you want to find your way in the city...then problem is definitely could be fixed...I did it with several N9005 devices and always was successful...
The real credit goes to @SchecterRocker, where he posted how he solved the issue...actually you can follow his post here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2729322&nocache=1 THANK YOU MAN!!! :good:
First, as optional is to update your modem and bootloader according to your baseband.
Second, retrieve your default gps.conf file. Now you can go with tearing apart your device...just follow instructions that @SchecterRocker posted...or you can follow it here...ADAPTED LITTLE BIT
[[ INSTRUCTIONS ]] (See attached pics for details)
1. Remove the back cover, battery, stylus, SIM, and microSD.
2. Remove the 12 Phillips screws on the back.
3. Carefully remove the inner plastic shell (clipped in).
4. Take your time!!! DO NOT HURRY!!! Gently open around the edges until all edges and clips are loose ( you can use guitar pick ).
5. Observe the leaf pin locations shown below. photo01.jpg
6. This leaf is clearly related to the GPS, because bending it back restored my GPS to perfect functionality. TRUE!
7. Extra Carefully!!!! bend the leaf pin back into position, if you find a dislocated leaf pin. photo02.jpg
8. ALSO CHECK THE REST OF LEAFS!!! Replace the inner plastic shell, making sure to not damage the leaf pins.
9. Replace the 12 screws.
10. Replace the SIM, microSD, stylus, and back cover. START THE MACHINE!!! ...working isn't it???
Cheers!!! :highfive:
THANK YOU @SchecterRocker (hope you won't blame me for using your photos and instructions) AND @xda-developers

Daxded said:
THANK YOU @SchecterRocker (hope you won't blame me for using your photos and instructions) AND @xda-developers
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I don't mind a bit! Spread the word - it's already helped an estimated 20 people on the AT&T Note 3 boards. Need evidence and more details? Check it out here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2729322&nocache=1