Hi there!
I have problem with Sport Tracking. When I pull my |Note to open surface, everything works great. But for biking, I am puting it into back pack pocket of cyckling dress, and maybe this is the problem. Tracking work for a few minutes and then stop (Endomondo, Sports Tracker, Runkeeper). Similary Nokia E52 have no problem. Have anybody the same problem?
A little test - on open space have 18satelites, most of them in green. When I take it close to body and covered by hands - 14satelites and 2 in green.
I've used my Note a few times with MyTracks and Glympse. The phone was in the inside pocket of my jacket, I was travelling by bus, train or walking and had no problems with registering the track for 30-60 minutes.
I don't know... I just came back from a 40 minute jog with it in my back pocket (using Runkeeper), and the path/distance were tracked properly.
Same here - I use Runkeeper all the time and it works perfectly.
So is it problem only of my device? Or of me
As I said - normaly 18 sat, fix in 5sec, aGPS every 6hours. But tracking only for a few minutes. (no root, Android 2.3.6 LA6)
Same problem here, w/root & LC1, tracks with Endomondo for about 23-30 minutes, before it just stops. Turning the gps on and off resumes the tracking. Strange, irritating stuff.
maybe you're running too fast for the GPS to track? this often happens to usain bolt.
I wouldn't complain if that was the case
No, I just went for a leisurely stroll, occasionally north of 6 km/h.
I've tried reinstalling a stock rom, will see how that plays out. If it doesn't work, I guess I'm back to the old trick of running GPSTest in the background.
Hapy not to be alone
Will try you trick. I hope, it will be functional.
Sharp2G - good joke - I´ll try to ride slowly
I'm on stock and use MyTracks everytime while cycling.
I never had a problem except yesterday when the app thought I climbed 30000km+ mountains in a few seconds.
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Endomondo works great for me and I use it all the time.
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Im using LB1 rooted, tried editing my previous post but the xda app wont let me.
Ive made a few 1.5hr runs using it with no issues in endomondo.
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I'm really curious as of how do you guys are able to run with the Note, my SGS2 died on me last week (my fault) and I'm being offered a Note as replacement or wait 1 month for another SGS2. I decided to wait because I thought it would not be practical to run with the Note, but if you are doing it with no problems, i might just pick it up today!
Heh yeah.. my back pocket is just the right size (so it's not loose) and has Velcro closure. If not for that, I wouldn't have tried it.
I run 3 times a week with the Note usually 3-4 miles at a time and recording it with sportstracker pro. I have had one incident in the last few months where it failed to hold lock but it has been very reliable otherwise.
David
So the trick works! Great! I used GPS Status instead, but it works! Thanks!
Maybe, my problem was/is, that I am puting my Note into back pocket and have backpack too. On the open country it never minds, but in forest is harder to catch signal. BUT- other devices haven´t problem and as I know, Note is good for GPS hardware. SO - there is something wrong with software or compatibility with tracking aplications.
Sugar67 said:
So is it problem only of my device? Or of me
As I said - normaly 18 sat, fix in 5sec, aGPS every 6hours. But tracking only for a few minutes. (no root, Android 2.3.6 LA6)
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MINE SUCKS
I have been using the (new gps fix) and here are its issues;
When on the freeway and driving around town at twenty five miles per hour my position is one block behind my location. the navagation tells me to turn when I am way past the street I was suppose to turn on.
The GPS still loses signal constantly
The accuracy on the Google map is way off in comparison to what the GPS program says the accuracy claims. It claims 30 to 40 feet and its 300 to 500 feet on the map. You better not be walking next to a cliff in the dark
and yeah I rebooted the phone, reinstalled Google Maps, and cleared the cach, and nothing has changed
Why did I wait for the update
I no longer trust Samsung.
The phone lag is getting worse every day and I have lost the ability to go to the market unless I reboot.
The battery life sucks as well, I cant make it through a day with out recharging.
Hey but the hardware is great if it works
Unfortunately I bought this phone for the supposed functionality and this includes the GPS.
Has anybody done any testing and what are your results or issues?
Did you miss the other threadS on this?
Delete GPS data
Wipe data, reinstall from fresh flash of JFD
Disable Use Wireless Networks.
Mine sucks too. Position in Maps jumps all over the place, it's usually at the far end of the error margin, and is relatively slow getting a fix (compared to a Nexus One)
Accuracy has never been consistent (usually above 10m)
The compass is really bad too.
There were improvements with JI6, faster lock, more satellites, fixed gmt and local time, smoother compass, but still far from reliable.
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heygrl said:
Did you miss the other threadS on this?
Delete GPS data
Wipe data, reinstall from fresh flash of JFD
Disable Use Wireless Networks.
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Sorry heygirl, your optimism is appreciated but that solution is no more than wishful thinking.
Drive a 1000 miles and your gps is still usrless. Wait a few days, abd your gps is useless.
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heygrl said:
Did you miss the other threadS on this?
Delete GPS data
Wipe data, reinstall from fresh flash of JFD
Disable Use Wireless Networks.
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How do you delete GPS data?
mine is working awesome i did it last night and is working way better than before, in some places where i used to have 0 or 1 bar i now have 3 bars, the gps working without problems.
I have noticed bugginess still.
Twice now-- When turning on GPS, opening Maps, clicking the FIND MY LOCATION button.. it sits for a moment.. and then reboots my phone. brilliant, right?
Other than that, it is a bit more usable.. still not reliable like my G1 was.
When sitting still in MAPS, my blue arrow spins, jumps a millimeter, spins back... doesnt know which direction I am moving/facing.
Compass is still absolute trash.
pb3000 said:
mine is working awesome i did it last night and is working way better than before, in some places where i used to have 0 or 1 bar i now have 3 bars, the gps working without problems.
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I cannot complain about the GPS anymore. I flashed the ROM myself, formatted and repartitioned before...just to make sure. Quick GPS locks on plenty of satellites. It does seem that it works best in standalone mode on my phone.
My gps accuracy sucks (usually ~30m), but it does lock pretty quick. Subpar while driving, had me jumping around at stop lights and even lost the signal entirely for a few mins. In my opinion, not yet worthy of the title "gps." i'm on stock ji6.
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My GPS seems pretty good, although it was good before the update since I used the leaked GPS fix.
The only thing I've noticed since I odin'd the official JI6 is that my battery seems to drain a bit faster than before, but I might be using it a little more than before as well, so it's hard to tell.
My only complaint is that when I turn on the navigation app it takes several minutes before the gps locks. Once that happens it seems fine.
The same is true of my Garmin standalone gps, so maybe I'm expecting too much.
Hey in case anyone is interested, GPS is working great on the Bionix 1.8 ROMS. I get a constant viewed 11 and locked 9-10 within 3-4 seconds and the tracking is very accurate.
Thought I would share if you are rooted and want to try it out, oh and did I mention it's a great ROM
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Hey in case anyone is interested, GPS is working great on the Bionix 1.8 ROMS. I get a constant viewed 11 and locked 9-10 within 3-4 seconds and the tracking is very accurate.
Thought I would share if you are rooted and want to try it out, oh and did I mention it's a great ROM
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I'm using Bionix 1.8 and it will take minutes sometimes to lock and then for no apparent reason the lock will drop. Mytracks still has me driving through buildings as well. It's better but not fixed (at least on my vibrant).
mine works flawlessly. All I've done is root with Ryans OCLF and never removed any bloatware. I do have the recent JI6 update.
Working great after the update..
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I don't have any of those issues.
I just tried looking for my location... and it's very accurate.
Before the update, it was off by a block, and constantly moving around.
Never put in a custom ROM or kernel.
I just MOD a few things.
I Concur
Jdom58 said:
Hey in case anyone is interested, GPS is working great on the Bionix 1.8 ROMS. I get a constant viewed 11 and locked 9-10 within 3-4 seconds and the tracking is very accurate.
Thought I would share if you are rooted and want to try it out, oh and did I mention it's a great ROM
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I totally agree with you on this, I had stock ROM, flashed to Bionix 1.8, after the initial waiting period to grab a bird, I have since seen consistent locks (within SECONDS) using this ROM with JI2 baseband (to avoid data improvement/battery issues). It is now working in my house where it wasn't before. In particular with Wireless Networks turned off, that little satellite icon locks right quick.
Can endorse the Bionix ROMs highly enough, this thing is truly butter as advertised.
Also, this is with factory GPS settings (not supl.google.com).
Salud, happy vibrant-ing!
Kelly
Samsung VIbrant with Bionix 1.8 JAC/OC/Voodoo Kernel.
GPS & everything works great for me after the update. I did have to calibrate the compass but that was it...
There was an update? My wifes phone did an update yesterday from tmobile but my phone hasn't.
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I upgraded yesterday through mini Keis, and locked on to 9 of 11 satellites, indoors. I tested this morning while driving to work, it was accurate, and navigation App works like a charm. Loving the layers and satellite view!
Before, I could rarely even get a GPS lock.
IS anyone else having a problem with GPS on their phone? I was having a problem with mine, and i even did a complete wipe of my phone (odin and all) and its still having a problem. When i try to use navigation, it just says searching for GPS constantly.
Yes. If you nose around the Fascinate forum a bit, you'll find more users of these phones with GPS issues. There are a couple of fixes. I haven't tried them. Sometimes it locks on immediately, other times or can take a minute or ten. The I01 OTA update seemed to help a little. For me I just leave the GPS powered on extra much, and the wifi gives google maps a hint toward where I am. Once it does l lock onto the satellites, it works very well.
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it used to work fine, i was using it all weekend, now it wont lock at all. ill have to try somewhere else maybe its bc of where i am atm.
I was browsing through the fascinate forum a day or two ago and ran across a thread with a free app from the market its called GPS Booster. I can honestly say it 100% works. Before when i would open google maps it would put me up to 4 streets away from my actual location. Now i was able to zoom in and it put me in the right room of my apartment.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=825375&highlight=gps
the above link is where i came across it
janorton05 said:
I was browsing through the fascinate forum a day or two ago and ran across a thread with a free app from the market its called GPS Booster. I can honestly say it 100% works. Before when i would open google maps it would put me up to 4 streets away from my actual location. Now i was able to zoom in and it put me in the right room of my apartment.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=825375&highlight=gps
the above link is where i came across it
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I will have to check this out. My phone has never had accuracy issues, just problems locking. I spent five days in New Orleans, primarily downtown and in the French Quarter, and could only get it to lock twice! Talk about aggravating.
make sure your wifi/apn work well.
it works great on NERO V3 and V4.1
method:
dial *#3214789650# into lbs
first choose:app setting
1:Sessing Type
(Tracking)
2:test mode
(H/W Test)
3p mode
(H/W Sensitivity Test)
4:start mode
(Cold start)
5:GPS Plus
(ON)
6:
(ON)
7:
(50)
8:
(OFF)
second choose supl/cp setting
1: FQDN type
(Custom Config)
2:
supl.nokia.com
3ort
7275
4:SUPL security
ON
5:AGPS mode
(SUPL)
then back to home and reboot your device.
after it, get into lbs again
1.choose delete gps data
2.get position test
3.after located, change 1st "cold start" into "hot start".
completed.
get more detail from
bbs.gfan.com/android-503202-1-1.html
I had 3 and now running 4.1. GPS picked up within 3 - 4 seconds with v3. With 4.1 my GPS picked up in 2 seconds. I did not have to modify any files.
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Here's the best fix:
1.) Install Nero 4.1
2.) Leave it alone.
The end.
If that doesnt work:
1.) Install Nero 4.1
2.) Do the hardware fix
3.) Leave it alone.
The end.
my solution: get a new phone once a suitable 4" replacement comes out on t-mobile.
it works!
this by far is the best solution!
I get 10m accuracy now whereas i used to get 1200m before...
Let me try it a bit more, but it seems it works!
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HOLY ****?
i got 10 satellites in 5 seconds, then they all started connecting and now my accuracy is 12 meters???
I think your all connected to wifi, maybe thats why your getting good locks. Disable it and try again.
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I was out walking my dog this morning (no wifi) and while yes I was in a clearing, I turned on GPS Status for the first time since installing the new rom so it came up with the default html page explaining GPS Status, but I read it before so I closed it immediately and was already locked onto 8/11 birds. 2 seconds maybe. 7m accuracy.
On the flip side when I first got my phone I tried to use it as a GPS to navigate and drove around for 30 minutes without ever locking onto a single bird.
I understand and do believe there is a hardware problem with many Vibrants however I also believe that there has been a HUGE software problem as well.
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I think your all connected to wifi, maybe thats why your getting good locks. Disable it and try again.
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I've been using OP's "fix" for 3 days and so far it's working very well. I typically get locks in 10s or less, and accuracy 15-30 ft, inside. I nearly always disable wi-fi when I test GPS, but I've tried it both ways with this setup and it's working virtually the same either way.
At this point my only reservation is I've seen so many similar suggestions to tweak some setting that don't really pan out over time. This one may do the same, but so far so good.
I have done nothing but installed axura rom.ine locks in couple of seconds and works flawllesly. Even the accuracy is fantastic.
My gps went from bad to worst, 600 metter accuracy, maybe its the rom, ill try teamwhiskey. i been crying for a working gps lately.
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I do see a improvement will check it out for a few days to see if it holds
Not perfect but now I actually can get a GPS signal, which is a plus
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I have done nothing but installed axura rom.ine locks in couple of seconds and works flawllesly. Even the accuracy is fantastic.
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I had applied both the hardware and software fixes while using many versions of Nero and my GPS would never get quick locks, usually it wouldn't lock at all.
Flashing Axura fixed my GPS too. Locks within seconds and has 7-9 meter accuracy.
Axura also fixed my fiance's GPS (with no hardware fix). She had the same issues with every other rom, slow/no locks. So I know it wasn't only my device.
I don't know what method Devs4Android used to fix the GPS, but it works perfectly. They need to sell the fix to Samsung so customers can get functioning GPS out of the box.
never had a problem with the gps locking on to sats and getting 20-40 foot accuracy. the problem is the drifting and staying locked once you start moving or just standing there. that is the problem i have. driving down the highway and bam your on the other side going the wrong way, or in the middle of the field a mile away. that is problem i have
fioricet said:
never had a problem with the gps locking on to sats and getting 20-40 foot accuracy. the problem is the drifting and staying locked once you start moving or just standing there. that is the problem i have. driving down the highway and bam your on the other side going the wrong way, or in the middle of the field a mile away. that is problem i have
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Thankfully, Axura fixed that for me as well. Not only does it lock fast, but its accurate too.
After 2 days.
Last 2 days, I've tested my GPS in some different scenarios. In every one it has been quick and accurate enough.
I got 8 satellites in average, and the accuracy was of around 7-8 meters, something that has never happened before. I did the hardware fix, and it helped with the SNR values, but this is the definite best solution yet!
I'm still testing, but I've got a very good feeling about this method.
The only difference I see between this "fix" and other "fixes" is changing the SUPL server to supl.nokia.com. Since the original thread came from a Chinese forum, I'm guessing the SUPL server might work well in China. Not sure how effective this would be in the US or other countries.
That said, this isn't really a fix. All it does is change the SUPL server, which for most of us (using supl.google.com) works just fine. The Cold Start -> Delete GPS Data -> Lock -> Hot Start method will work just once because it clears bad cached GPS data if you've moved, but it's old news (dozens of other threads on this one) and it's not really a "fix."
The hardware fix is still one of the few real fixes out there.
jamesyl said:
The only difference I see between this "fix" and other "fixes" is changing the SUPL server to supl.nokia.com. Since the original thread came from a Chinese forum, I'm guessing the SUPL server might work well in China. Not sure how effective this would be in the US or other countries.
That said, this isn't really a fix. All it does is change the SUPL server, which for most of us (using supl.google.com) works just fine. The Cold Start -> Delete GPS Data -> Lock -> Hot Start method will work just once because it clears bad cached GPS data if you've moved, but it's old news (dozens of other threads on this one) and it's not really a "fix."
The hardware fix is still one of the few real fixes out there.
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So I take it you haven't tried this. I agree with what you say, however, I've been using OP's suggested settings for 4 days and see a significant improvement in lock times (only exception is I leave it set to Coldstart). I've been turning my phone off at night and after booting yesterday morning it locked in 14s first time, this morning in 7s. I know lock times can vary depending on where the sats happen to be at that moment, but this performance is much better than I was getting previously, which was in the 1-4 min range on first lock of the day. It's so simple to try there's no real reason not to see if it helps, unless you're already getting lock times like this. Only time will tell if it lasts, but so far so good.
(Running pure stock JI6, and I've also done the HW fix posted in the sticky, which definitely improved my SNRs.)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=955395
Has anyone tried this on the Vibrant?
I tried it ......... it works on the Vibrant, did not really improve my GPS all that much but then, my GPS works pretty well anyway so hard to tell for me. before it showed across the street from my house .... now I am in the driveway of my house 24 ft closer
wow, it works. considerably faster lock.
Only ever used the samsung gps fix...though my gps has always been pretty decent, not a quick lock but accurate within 20ft. which is accurate enough for me. I'll try it just cause the author sounds like a funny guy.
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Tried it this morning in MN. With default settings and even going in and focing aids (hehe) it broke my gps. Before after 35 seconds it would see all 11 sats at the very least and eventually fix on 3-6 of them. After using it saw maybe 3 sats in a minute and never locked on. Had to go in and delete its data, uninstall and restart phone before I could get a lock again. All this tried out doors.
I hate to start a new thread, but this problem is driving mad. I have spent 2 days researching and I can't seem to find a fix for my problem.
This is it. When I open maps GPS takes about 15 to 20 seconds to fix... Not to big of a deal but what kills me is the GPS will just lose its signal for no reason and then just hang.... Or if I am sitting at a red light the position keeps moving. So one second I am here, and the next second I am there... And it keeps moving about 3 meters.
I find if I reboot then it is good for about 10 to 15 minutes and then it starts all over again.
I am running rooted 4.2 slimbean. 33 radio. But the problem persists no mater which ROM I install. It was also happening on stock before I rooted.
One more thing. I have tried all of the market apps like faster fix and so on. Nothing helps.
Anyone have the same problem or a solution.
I am going to have to sell then phone if I can't get GPS to start working properly.
Thanks to anyone who can help.
kevjef420 said:
When I open maps GPS takes about 15 to 20 seconds to fix... Not to big of a deal but what kills me is the GPS will just lose its signal for no reason and then just hang.... Or if I am sitting at a red light the position keeps moving. So one second I am here, and the next second I am there... And it keeps moving about 3 meters.
I find if I reboot then it is good for about 10 to 15 minutes and then it starts all over again.
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Hi,
I'm not sure how you are determining when you have a fix but in any case don't use maps to try and diagnose, use "GPS Status" (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.eclipsim.gpsstatus2) or a similar tool so you can see exactly what is happening.
If you have many tall trees or buildings then any GPS will lose its position and may need to start using network/wifi information.
Hope that helps,
Dennis
dbareis said:
Hi,
I'm not sure how you are determining when you have a fix but in any case don't use maps to try and diagnose, use "GPS Status" (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.eclipsim.gpsstatus2) or a similar tool so you can see exactly what is happening.
If you have many tall trees or buildings then any GPS will lose its position and may need to start using network/wifi information.
Hope that helps,
Dennis
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Well I consider a GPS fix when the symbol stops flashing and my location is shown on maps. that takes about 10 to15 seconds normally. i am trying to use GPS in the open no tress no buildings, also my previous phone SGS2 never had these issues so I know it is either hardware or software related but as I stated, I have tried different ROMs and different modems including stock before I rooted and I have the exact same issue.
This is unacceptable cause I travel a lot and I need a working GPS. I even use a T-Mobile sim when I travel to the states
kevjef420 said:
Well I consider a GPS fix when the symbol stops flashing and my location is shown on maps. that takes about 10 to15 seconds normally
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I have a Nexus 4 on stock 4.2.2, I normally get a fix within a few seconds when out in the open. I have had no issues with the GPS and in fact its better than any previous Android phone I've had previously (Samsung, HTC, Motorola, I suspect the CPU speed helps here a lot).
I mentioned buildings because traffic lights are generally not in the open country.
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I have a Nexus 4 on stock 4.2. Normally get a fix within a few seconds when out in the open. I have had no issues with the GPS and in fact its better than any previous Android phone I've had previously (Samsung, HTC, Motarola I suspect the CPU speed helps here a lot).
I mentioned buildings because traffic lights are generally not in the open country.
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Well I drive in city and outside of city. The problem presists either way. I never had these problems with my s2.
If i reboot it could be great for 10 or 15 minutes. Then it starts acting up. I know i have a problem when i see the halo circle around the arrowhead that represents my position. This is indicating that the gps fix is not great and there is uncertinty as to the exact location. Then it starts jumping around.
I installed the gps status app as you suggested and i can see the location jumping around in that app when i am at a stand still. Also it will show that i am travelling 10 km/h as it sees my position is constantly moving even though i not.
Again if i reboot everything will be fine for a while then this all starts to happen. After a bit it will loose my position completly and say searching for gps... Then it will never finf position unless i reboot.
It sounds like a hardware problem with your device.
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korockinout13 said:
It sounds like a hardware problem with your device.
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That is my biggest worry is that it is a hardware problem.
I bought the phone off of kijiji and I don't have original receipt. Don't think I could get warranty claim.