Just an FYI, using GPS Test Status from the Market and on the ERA EI22 V3.1 ROM, I got 5/5 satellite lock in about 10 seconds, from my basement (which normally has HORRIBLE service)
adamdelozier said:
Just an FYI, using GPS Test Status from the Market and on the ERA EI22 V3.1 ROM, I got 5/5 satellite lock in about 10 seconds, from my basement (which normally has HORRIBLE service)
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shouldn't this be in the ERA thread?
algorhythm said:
shouldn't this be in the ERA thread?
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Its is, but thought it would be valuable in General, seeing as GPS seems to be the biggest prevailing issue with the new ROMS.
What about after several reboots? Does your gps still work?
What program are you using to check the # of satelights you connect to?
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What about after several reboots? Does your gps still work?
What program are you using to check the # of satelights you connect to?
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I have rebooted 3 or 4 times today and still get 5/5 locking very quickly. The app is GPS Test Status in the market, it is free.
GPS works like a charm...
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So I decided to root and install Bionix on my phone after the Kies 2.2 update pretty much destroyed my phone.
I've searched on the forum so far to no avail.... My GPS is far worse running the Bionix-V 1.2.1 rom... The rom is absolutely wonderful, but the GPS takes minutes to catch on, then when it finally does get signal, it either has me going in the wrong direction, or a street over or something... which doesn't help any.... but then after about a half hour it will finally work normally...
Does anyone have a fix for this as I sold my cars dashboard stupid garmin GPS cuz I had my awesome Google Nav... in which the GPS doesn't work... Yippeee... What a dumb mistake.
GPS really slow to fix on a signal on mine too. Sorry, I can't provide many details cuz i'm a noob.
try out,a,different modem. Personally I have,good results (gps) with jl5 and kb1 modems. Scrizz has a list of,them in,his,sig. Or check his,thread in,the development thread. On,a side note, I hate how the comma is placed next to the space bar in swype!
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I recommend downloading SGS Tools from the Market and using that to get into LBSTestMode and deleting your GPS Data. If that doesn't work, flash a different modem.
I had the same problem you're describing. Deleting GPS Data cleared it up immediately.
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I recommend downloading SGS Tools from the Market and using that to get into LBSTestMode and deleting your GPS Data. If that doesn't work, flash a different modem.
I had the same problem you're describing. Deleting GPS Data cleared it up immediately.
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Y don't I see this?
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Y don't I see this?
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My bad, come to think of it, it might have been pulled from the market. You can find the latest version here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=775154&page=37
I remember coming across an interesting thread about a month ago which provided instructions on how to physically modify the gps contacts on the circuit board so that it made a better contact with the gps antenna, thus improving the gps once and for all regardless which ROM you use. As one can expect, this is not for the faint of heart. Since I don't use my phone for its gps, I didn't have any reason to try the solution out. The only reason I remember it was because it was the first time I've read of a non-software solution for the gps issues that plague these phones.
If you were inclined to try it, I would imagine that you can locate the article easily by googleing it. If not, pm me and I'll see if I can find the article in my browsers history.
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It's the link in my signature. Although if his GPS was working before flashing the new ROM it's most likely fixable without having to crack open his phone. You're right, it's not for the feint of heart, and sadly it appears to be a necessary thing for most SGS owners to undertake.
Oh my bad, didn't realize you already provided the link.
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Well, I guess I technically did but I didn't mention it....plus it is kinda small in my signature. No worries
I have sgs tools installed already. I have the latest version. I hit gps fix but same results.
The gps on this phone has never worked correctly since i bought the phone in august.
What do you mean flash a new modem. Could u provide a newb guide.
Thank you guys, or if someone has another suggestion please list it.
Thanks!
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Don't hit GPS Fix. Do this:
Secret Codes > GPS-Test and settings (LBSTestMode) > Delete GPS Data
You can flash a new modem the same way you flashed the ROM through ClockWork, but try deleting GPS data first. Personally, I prefer the KA7 or KB1 modem for GPS, but every device is different.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=868774
Ok im gonna flash modem using cwm since im at work with no pc around... how do i find out wat modem i have installed now for reference
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Ok im gonna flash modem using cwm since im at work with no pc around... how do i find out wat modem i have installed now for reference
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Menu > Settings > About Phone > Baseband. it'll be the last three characters.
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jwleonhart said:
Ok im gonna flash modem using cwm since im at work with no pc around... how do i find out wat modem i have installed now for reference
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Settings. About phone. Scroll down
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Thank you all for the quock replies it is ka5 which apparently sucks
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TW put KA5 in the ROM because it's the best balance of battery life and reception. For GPS, yeah, it definitely sucks. In my experience, on my phone, JL5, KA7 and KB1 provide the best GPS Reception
Thank u for ur input KW. I just installed the kb1. Its a definate improvement but the gps still sucks. Only this phone has so many problems. Such a nice phone its so sad
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My gps will get stuck, show me pointing in the wrong direction, will put me on the wrong street but i guess at least now it gets gps signal... better than before.
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Thank u for ur input KW. I just installed the kb1. Its a definate improvement but the gps still sucks. Only this phone has so many problems. Such a nice phone its so sad
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Give it some time (a day or so). Don't be afraid to try out different modems. I keep pretty much every modem and ever kernel in folders on internal SD just to play with.
Amybody else get an update to their gps to tele nav? It suks seriously will not gps from my find dunkin donuts app? Is theor a way to fix this
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Amybody else get an update to their gps to tele nav? It suks seriously will not gps from my find dunkin donuts app? Is theor a way to fix this
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Wierd. My Sprint Nav wouldn't get GPS and now Telenav 6 works great for me.
Try using a GPS app to clear your AGps. There are bugs in EC05 keeping stale GPS data. A reboot will usually clear it too.
Here is the thread with Mkasick's fixes and workarounds:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1029152
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Amybody else get an update to their gps to tele nav? It suks seriously will not gps from my find dunkin donuts app? Is theor a way to fix this
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When I first downloaded Telenav it didnt work for me at all. After I reinstalled and redownloaded data it worked perfectly. I like it a lot more then Google Nav.
I'm having this problem for awhile, tried different things all end up when tethering my phone shuts off about 45min to 1h of tethering.
Currently on EC05, stock rom and wifi tether 3.0 pre 12 but tried them all and going down in version for more stable one.
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Settings, choose device build and select the Epic.
Also, make sure 4G radio is OFF before starting it.
I have all that selected still no luck.
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this happened to me on ef02 it only worked when plugged in to a power source.
I'd suggest uninstalling that one and switching to Barnacle Tether. I recall the WiFi Tether app having technical issues that the dev couldn't get around.
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I'm having this problem for awhile, tried different things all end up when tethering my phone shuts off about 45min to 1h of tethering.
Currently on EC05, stock rom and wifi tether 3.0 pre 12 but tried them all and going down in version for more stable one.
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http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/downloads/list
the latest beta works. unistall the stock one first. (manually like with root explorer) then install. then reboot.
will work fine =)
I would suggest...... the sprint wifi hotspot hack, you can set time limits for usage & have up to 5 things runnin @ the same time(if u didnt already kno...lol) & it works with 4g!!!
Here's a link for ya
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I would suggest...... the sprint wifi hotspot hack, you can set time limits for usage & have up to 5 things runnin @ the same time(if u didnt already kno...lol) & it works with 4g!!!
Here's a link for ya
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I second this motion...
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I would suggest...... the sprint wifi hotspot hack, you can set time limits for usage & have up to 5 things runnin @ the same time(if u didnt already kno...lol) & it works with 4g!!!
Here's a link for ya
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I!!!!
Its awesome!!!!!
Are you referring on 3.1 beta2 ver.
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Are you referring on 3.1 beta2 ver.
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No, its an actual Hotspot hack. Its not that WifiTether using Hotspot as a passthrough or whatever it does so the Hotspot icon comes on
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Are you referring on 3.1 beta2 ver.
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Geez......just hurry up & click the link on my other post here & download the srf1.2 version & flash thru cwm & enjoy hassle free wifi hotspot!!!
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Geez......just hurry up & click the link on my other post here & download the srf1.2 version & flash thru cwm & enjoy hassle free wifi hotspot!!!
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Geez that made my phone unbootable (had back up) but made me more searching around that post so thank u. Since I'm on EC05 that didn't work but found patch that modified framework and now pure hot spot working without wifi tether, thanks again. The download is in the beginning of that original post call framework something read how to install.
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Geez that made my phone unbootable (had back up) but made me more searching around that post so thank u. Since I'm on EC05 that didn't work but found patch that modified framework and now pure hot spot working without wifi tether, thanks again. The download is in the beginning of that original post call framework something read how to install.
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Glad you got it working, way better & more stable than any other imitator...
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I updated my software that Sprint pushed roughly 2 wks ago. Using the new Telanav with 2.3, I realize it's more buggy. It takes long to load, often drops gps signal, and restarts whenever I get an incoming call. Anybody having these issues?
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noreboy said:
I updated my software that Sprint pushed roughly 2 wks ago. Using the new Telanav with 2.3, I realize it's more buggy. It takes long to load, often drops gps signal, and restarts whenever I get an incoming call. Anybody having these issues?
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Should have never updated. To save battery Samsung cut back on satellite locks. Root with a custom kernel orf ROM with the GPS fix.
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kennyglass123 said:
Should have never updated. To save battery Samsung cut back on satellite locks. Root with a custom kernel orf ROM with the GPS fix.
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+1 ull be more than happy u did.
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kennyglass123 said:
Should have never updated. To save battery Samsung cut back on satellite locks. Root with a custom kernel orf ROM with the GPS fix.
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Clear the data and cache for that app, then "uninstall the update" and then reopen it and reinstall when prompted...or freeze the app after you root and use Google Nav instead!
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Uninstall the update or freeze the app after you root and use Google Nav instead!
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Won't change the fact that GPS on stock sucks.
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kennyglass123 said:
Won't change the fact that GPS on stock sucks.
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No, but the GPS_Fix.zip flash works wonders!
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No, but the GPS_Fix.zip flash works wonders!
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Yes.that is his problem. Not Telenav. Telenav works fine. It is his GPS that locks up Telenav.
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rando991 said:
No, but the GPS_Fix.zip flash works wonders!
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I've heard about the GPS Fix, but I can't find it. Any ideas where it is? The search didn't help me, I guess I haven't gotten the hang of the weird XDA search.
I have a stock rooted EI22.
Thanks!
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I've heard about the GPS Fix, but I can't find it. Any ideas where it is? The search didn't help me, I guess I haven't gotten the hang of the weird XDA search.
I have a stock rooted EI22.
Thanks!
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here it is: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1321049
Hey i am on remics 1.3 and my gps is no working.... it just stays on "searching for gps" in notification bar and could not determine my location with google maps.... i am using midnight kernel
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I had this once. Not sure if this was what actually fixed it but what I did was download AngryGPS and GPS Aids. Then you use GPSAids to download XTRA files and run the GPS Doctor. Then run AngryGPS in TTFF test mode overnight.
It may also help to set GPS to MSBASED in AngryGPS.
same problem here...
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same problem here...
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fixed it
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Gps works for me on RemICS-1.3.
I did a factory reset before installing, if that matters...
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fixed it
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How did you do the trick? The GPS is not working for mee too!!
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leonardoafa said:
How did you do the trick? The GPS is not working for mee too!!
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Try using faster fix to set your region, then use gps aids, clear agps in settings, go outside, request update agps, then go to main gps aids screen and wait for a good fix (can take a couple of minutes first time) then subsequently you should get a good fix pretty fast.....mine takes 15 seconds