Hi all,
I am trying to find out how widespread the GPS locking problems are with this model. I am talking about non-assisted GPS, which can be tested using the "GPS Test" application on the market.
So, how is the GPS on your phone performing using GPS Test? Please give some detailed information like lock time, number of sattelites, urban/countryside location, and if possible firmware version of your phone.
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My Spica cannot get a lock at all, will see up to 11 satellites but most of them with signal strength bars at zero. Firmware versions tested (all same result)
1.5 (XEJB2)
2.1 (XXJD1, XXJD4, XXJF2, XXJC3)
Same pb with my wife's spica. Samdroid version with FE7.
Can't lock withour assistance. What a pitty.
Go to your Settings -> Date & Time -> Uncheck Automatic and see if it helps
Or you can try this (need root)
http://forum.samdroid.net/f38/gps-speedup-1262/
http://forum.samdroid.net/f10/fasterfix-1747/ <-- same but easier
i can get a fix under 2 minutes if I stay still...moving, it can take an eternity
AfzalivE said:
i can get a fix under 2 minutes if I stay still...moving, it can take an eternity
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http://forum.samdroid.net/f38/gps-speedup-1262/ <-- if you're willing to root you can edit it to your location.
i just don't bother with that any more...I might do it again after a month without wiping any data
rooting is like breathing to me ... as it would be to most of the people here
Anyone found a solution yet?
My spica wont connect via gps either. It just keeps blinking and nothing happens...not even after 30min.
I've tried GPStest and it reports that 12 satellites are in view but non in use, and there is no bars everything is at 0...not picking any signal at all :S
I tried my friend's one too and he gets a signal imediatley and a lock after about 10-30seconds.
Any solution to this? Is it a software problem or hardware problem?
Zitko said:
Anyone found a solution yet?
My spica wont connect via gps either. It just keeps blinking and nothing happens...not even after 30min.
I've tried GPStest and it reports that 12 satellites are in view but non in use, and there is no bars everything is at 0...not picking any signal at all :S
I tried my friend's one too and he gets a signal imediatley and a lock after about 10-30seconds.
Any solution to this? Is it a software problem or hardware problem?
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I installed the alpha CyanogenMod 2.2 and GPS is working like a charm!
Problem was with the wrong libraries being used in many of the custom roms found at SamdroidMod. Devs found out about this issue and fixed it in this 2.2 release.
I'm running original firmwire which i got on the phone. (XXJE4)
I'm not willing to install alpha cyanogen of froyo yet...Is there really no other solution? I've had a chance to compare my spica to another one with original firmwire (JE4 too) ant that other spica worked while my gps had no lock. Also i had the chance to try one with samdroid on and it worked too.
Mine works from time to time. at the moment it works, earlier today it wouldn't get a lock no matter how long i waited.
First thing-delete /data/xtra.bin- this is data for agps which seems to cause gps locking problem. You can do it with RootExplorer/SUFBS or any file manager with root rights. Or use GPS Status and Reset agps data from setting. You can also try to swap libsec-ril.so, JF2 version works best for me. If you want I can provide update packages for libsec-ril.so
i have installed cyanogenmod 7.1 on mine, and can get a lock under 1min30s outside or under 3min in the bus near the window.
I have a rooted spica with android version: 2.2.2, baseband version: i570EXXJC1, kernel version:2.6.29 and Mod version:SamdroidMod-2.2.2-a9.
When I go to google maps app and click set location I always get an error saying: location temporary unavailable ! I checked the option on Settings->Location and security->Use wireless networks and use GPS satellites. And my phone is connected to the internet.
I just bought the phone last week, and its really embarrassing not getting this to work.
schermvlieger said:
I installed the alpha CyanogenMod 2.2 and GPS is working like a charm!
Problem was with the wrong libraries being used in many of the custom roms found at SamdroidMod. Devs found out about this issue and fixed it in this 2.2 release.
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thanks for the useful info, you saved my life by this post.
i thought my gps is wrong in my spica then it was just a bug in the cooked rom. cyanogen mod is cool and gps is working now perfectly.
thanks again!
With spicagenmod + hp/yonip kernel gps work very well.
I've got a HD2 on the way and plan to load nand on from the get go. I need a working GPS though. Does copilot live 8 work on android 2.3?
I know theres something with editing a config file to get GPS working, whats the deal with this? is it still required? how often does it need to be done? Just trying to figure out the current situation with GPS. from the searches ive done, it doesn't work for some people. Is GPS working for most people, or is it hit or miss?
thanks.
Yes it works and yes on 2.3 and no you don't need to edit that GPS conf file any more.
thanks. my buddy is using MDJ's CyanogenMod 2.5, and his gps doesn't work. is there anything i can tell him to make it work? google maps only uses the cell towers to figure out the area he's in, he's let it try to get his exact position for 30+ minutes.
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I used GPS on builds as early as 2.0 and it has all worked without any configuration - I have gpstatus installed and download a-gps data.
Google maps has locked to GPS in 10-30seconds 90% of the time, especially when stationary and sky relatively clear.
Usually longer if cloudy, indoors or moving - up to 3mins. But I would expect that tbh.
Copilot live 8 works fine on 2.6 for me. used it today - nice bit of software once POIs removed!! I still prefer GarminXT on WM6 for it's routing and display.
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Everything should be working on that build
but theres a 2.6 update that works flawlessly for me worth a try
or
try this ginger build better than mdj in my opinion and has the gps fix included
JDMS beta 2.2 everything works and is faster than mdjs too
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=782301
Am I the only one with not working gps?
I tryed many ROM and many kernel but it is not working at all...
The phone locate me only via wi-fi/3g network but if i disable this option I can't get my current position..
it seems accurate but is not gps so i can not use navigator on car etc...
I was about asking in some dev 3d but I notice I can not write there
so...there is any way to fix it?
Actually I'm using NexusBeam v3 and franco's kernel 1212...
I saw on changelog the gps is fixed in v3 but it is not working... at least for me...
Mine does not work either. I've tried all the ns4g ICS roms .
Hi,
I have tried several "fixes" for GPS not being able to find satellites problem. Such as
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1233359 and ANgelDeath's faster Fix.
Is there an out of the box Android nand rom NYC/USA users have used to get their GPS working? If so can you please share your experience and recommend me a solution?
I reside in NYC and am having frustrations getting the GPS to show/find satellites in GPS status.
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morning bump. no nyc users?
hey i have a friend in philly??? not NYC i know but close ... kinda? i know he makes trips to the city often for work and what have you and has never complained about GPS fixes. he uses the same rom as i, Hyperdroid, and hasn't reported ANY problems. (i was the one who helped him get everything all flashed and ready to go, so my thinking is i would be the first upset/panicked call should it not go smooth)
Hyperdroid is a NON-sense rom. it is (in my opinion, for the HD2) just about the best rom as far as NO FCs, lightning performance, EVERYTHING works.
alright thanks, i am going to try to flash back winmo and test if the gps is working there...
Is it a common problem for the gps hardware to fail on these phones? New to the phone...
I am using stock rom but i cant make the GPS work. Google Maps can determine my lpcatio by wifi but not on GPS. I tried using Maps.Me but it cant find my location. I am on open roads but still doesnt work. Can anyone help me? It will be so much appreciated. Thanks.
Gps note 4
Hello leaves in airplane mode and see if it works.
I had terrible fix issues with my GPS. I switched from wanamlite rom to sweet rom, now my GPS works again!