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Another GPS fix

Hey guys give this a try and let me know if it works for you.
http://theandroidrevolution.blogspot.com/2010/07/android-tips-tricks-samsung-galaxy-s.html

Worked great for me.
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Try these firs
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=739662

This worked great for me, better than both the original fixes. Thanks for the heads up.

I was actually going to post the Auto Config tip on the original GPS fix thread. This fix works best for me. It's still flaky sometimes but it's much better than stock or the first fix.

I left in my initial settings from the first fix, and supplemented it with the auto setting from this fix. And though I leave use wireless networks disabled, I get an exact lock in about 5 seconds now!
now if only we could fix the compass...
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NP guys
I was just playing with the settings and found that this worked great so I made a vid.
I also turned on MS Assisted so I can get a lock indoors

So this doesn't require you to have wireless networks turned on?

this one works great...
I actually never really had a problem with gps in the first place but usually it only finds 7 satellites and this fix instantly found me 11...

hah2110 said:
So this doesn't require you to have wireless networks turned on?
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You do not have to

can someone put it in text instead of video?

jkcheng122 said:
can someone put it in text instead of video?
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1. Disable "Use Wireless Network" under Settings > Location and Security
2. Dial *#*#1472365#*#*
3. Go to SUPL/CP Settings
4. Change Custom Config to Auto Config
5. Restart phone
6. Reenable "Use Wireless Network"

Thanks, any mention of Accuracy (50 or 100) or Operation mode?

just tried those settings on my vibrant (exchanged my 1st one - this one just arrived today) and GPS was crap before the settings, and worse after the setting changes

just tried the settings and mine is even worse.
just joking, just joking OP, thanks for the tip. finally, after the first gps fix that was put out, this locked me on in my exact location, not 3 blocks away, from the start.

No change when using GPStest. But was not expecting it to.
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Tried fix and on the way home gps navigation started acting wacky.
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glensta said:
Tried fix and on the way home gps navigation started acting wacky.
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On mine if I use Maps and Nav it works fine but if I try and use Google Buzz and then maps it does not work until I reboot.
I just stop using buzz and it work fine now, not great but fine. it's accurate to about 3 feet for me if I have it in standalone mode, if I enable MS assist it accurate to about 15 feet.

heygrl said:
Try these firs
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=739662
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I did try heygrl's config settings. The results were pretty decent but not perfect driving, not good walking. See results and my analysis here.

I had pretty good success with this fix too. Not perfect either, but good enough for me.
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GPS Not Working

Hi All,
I am using a Galaxy 3 with Lestatious 1.1 Gingy ROM with Apollo's Lagfix installed. My phone is working great (thanks to both Lestat and Apollo and each one of you) but my GPS is not working.
I can use wireless networking for positioning on Google Maps but the moment i turn on GPS it says "Your location is temporarily unavailable". I have tried many fixes including the ones mentioned in the development forums like:
1. Tweaking GPS2Setup
2. Using SGS Tools
3. Using a gps.conf file
4. GPS Booster
5. Fasterfix etc etc
Nothing has worked so far. Please help

sry dude.. i m afraid that u hav to reflash ur phn... nd then plz DO NOT instll any OCTY apps... coz it makes perfect workin gps DISABLED.. it's my personal experience!!...so beware of these apps...

There is an option in gps settings to obtain location from wi-fi and mobile networks...make sure it's checked......you'll get a faster location fix with that option checked......
Sent from my Lestatious v1.2 Galaxy 3

strange, OCTY's apps help me to get fix in few seconds.
It probably depend on rom(xpf ultra clean), or region.
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anant.0097 said:
There is an option in gps settings to obtain location from wi-fi and mobile networks...make sure it's checked......you'll get a faster location fix with that option checked......
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it doesnt help if u r not usin wifi.. nd mobile netwrk position gives abt 1km accrcy..so that is of no use.. lol..
lieti said:
strange, OCTY's apps help me to get fix in few seconds.
It probably depend on rom(xpf ultra clean), or region.
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sry dude.. i forgot to mention.. octy app DOES NOT wrk fr INDIAN USERS...!!

Okay then do this start the gpssetup2 by dialing *#*#3214789650#*#*........then go to commands and select get position.....start the test.......it will be a long test but most probably the gps problem will be solved.......
Sent from my Lestatious v1.2 Galaxy 3

Also be shure to.get your first fix outdoors i had the same problem inside my house, when i came out, my first fix took 4 minutes, the next fixes just 30 seconds and i live in colombia, if that doesnt work, flash another room
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I've found the GPS to be useless with the fix or without. It seems much better to use simulated GPS on the 3G network. Sure, theoretically, it's a bit less accurate, but then again, theoretically GPS is damn near perfect, but if it was, we wouldn't be having this issue.

May be this might help u
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=913003
And if u've got any other problems , look into this thread first
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=950560
If there's no solution thr , then u can post your question ..

Hey ... Sorry ... Collection of GPS fixes by Fadex is for SGS .
Try this ..
1] *#*#3214789650#*#*
2] Go To: Commands > TTFF test > Test Setting
3] Change the "Number of test" to "100" (yes i know. that's a lot.)
4] Click OK
5] Click "Start GPS"
6] Use GPS.

My Pro the sam as your.

just turn ON GPS then restart your mobile . after this never turn it off again even when you are not using it . you will get lock within 10-15sec . I keep my GPS option ON always and i am not using these things people are saying . i still get 2days battery

I have the same problem with using gps on my I5800,
I have already given it up! I swear I will never use it any more till some one have a new way!

Yeah ivr flashed jp9 orange and my first lock took 40 seconds, maybe its a hardware problem or you are trying to lock indoors move.to another loc
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tt_pod said:
I have the same problem with using gps on my I5800,
I have already given it up! I swear I will never use it any more till some one have a new way!
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did you tried my way . if still it don't work get your mobile replaced under warranty
check GPS outside your home

tt_pod said:
I have the same problem with using gps on my I5800,
I have already given it up! I swear I will never use it any more till some one have a new way!
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Which version are you running (Stock Eclair that came along with phone or Stock / Custom Froyo ROM's) ?
Read this post for getting GPS fix (at your own risk )
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=778880

I tried octy but it didn't help me much... :S

Octy apps did not help me to fix my gps.. I tried octy to make my gps faster.. But it made my workins gps dead every time.. I had to hadr reset or flash to make my gps alive again.. I am from india.. So I can assume octy app has some issues atleast with the indian..
So as octy did not make it for me, I tried gpssetup2 ... It locks my gps in 30seconds.. So I wil recommend you guys to go for gpssetup2 1st before going for octy apps..
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[Q] Mur4ik CM7 Gingerbread GPS fails

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.

rasputino said:
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?

jhonnyx1000 said:
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

4.2 update-now maps doesn't read GPS

Has anyone else noticed the maps app and the nav app not registering the gps signal? I checked the GPS with gps essentials and it works fine but the maps app and navigation don't get the signal. The gps icon shows locked on in the toolbar but says "waiting for location" in the nav app? This was working fine right before I did the 4.2 update..

Just updated along with 30 other app updates and don't have a problem with this.
Sent from my Nexus 7

Works Fab here ,odd though the street view is newish but the satellite view is over 6 years old mmmmm
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davken1102 said:
Has anyone else noticed the maps app and the nav app not registering the gps signal? I checked the GPS with gps essentials and it works fine but the maps app and navigation don't get the signal. The gps icon shows locked on in the toolbar but says "waiting for location" in the nav app? This was working fine right before I did the 4.2 update..
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Yes is all over the place...

Navigator starts and has a GPS fix on my location in less than 10 seconds. Under 4.1.2, it just kept searching. Maps worked, Navigator didn't. Seems our problem was ass-backwards.
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All GPS apps working as should on the setup in my Sig. They also worked fine when I was on 4.2 Stock rooted and the stock kernel.
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Clean ROM 2.5 - leanKernel 0.7

I had this problem with the 4.1.2 update and a factory reset was finally needed to fix it.

My so nexus 7 32 GB has the same issue ? but my nexus 7 32 GB 3g works fine ? I will try a f/reset on hers when she gets home from work !
Not looking forward to it , she had it sents Nov 4th and I have to set it up the same way it is now
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sparksd said:
I had this problem with the 4.1.2 update and a factory reset was finally needed to fix it.
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That could be why mine now works. I when to 4.2 (from Trinity kernel), I went to stock 4.11.... Then to 4.2. Never thought that doing a clean install may have been what "cured" my problem. BTW...the only app that didn't work was Google Nav. Go figure.
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My maps works if I have the Wi-Fi location source enabled but I want the GPS as the source, so only that is enabled and maps just searches as does navigation but if I open gps essentials with only gps enabled it works fine and gets at last five satellite real quick. Then I switch right to maps with a gps lock already established and it acts like gps is non-existent.. boo 4.2! I used this navigation app a lot damn it

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My maps works if I have the Wi-Fi location source enabled but I want the GPS as the source, so only that is enabled and maps just searches as does navigation but if I open gps essentials with only gps enabled it works fine and gets at last five satellite real quick. Then I switch right to maps with a gps lock already established and it acts like gps is non-existent.. boo 4.2! I used this navigation app a lot damn it
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Exactly what I saw after the 4.1.2 updare. A hard reset was needed to fix it.

I wiped and installed the factory 4.2 image to fix it. Drastic, but effective.
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I am currently having this issue on the 4.2.1 update. Sygic seems to navigate fine, and my GPS toolbox says the same.. but navigation and maps totally fails (for a few seconds, maps placed me hundreds of feet off, but now it shows nothing..

I have the same issue on my GSM Galaxy Nexus with 4.2. Locus and others apps work just fine, but Google Maps and Navigation don't use gps. But at top bar, there is an icon show me that gps was fixed...
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This did the same thing to me also after the 4.1.2 update and 4.2.1. Tried to find a fix for it both times and never could. Had to do a hard reset both times.

4.2.1 broke GPS in offline GMaps
I updated my N7 OTA to 4.2.1 from unrooted 4.2 yesterday and just noticed that GPS no longer works in Google Maps offline. The GPS icon obtains a fix as well as GPS Test app confirms satellite fix. But in Maps, it goes from "waiting for location" to "...unavailable".
My N7 was previously rooted under 4.1.2 before I went to 4.2. I performed a factory reset under 4.2 and kept it unrooted. I can't confirm whether I tried to use GPS Maps offline after going to 4.2.
Between the shortened battery life under 4.2 and now the inability to use GPS offline, I'm seriously debating about reverting back to a clean 4.1.2 and start over.

Did the update yesterday and after reading this thread I downloaded a couple of GPS apps and tried Google Maps with wifi sources turned off. No problems finding signal and getting a lock quickly. Mind you, I have a stock OS, no root as I just bought my N7 on Saturday.

Miami_Son said:
Did the update yesterday and after reading this thread I downloaded a couple of GPS apps and tried Google Maps with wifi sources turned off. No problems finding signal and getting a lock quickly. Mind you, I have a stock OS, no root as I just bought my N7 on Saturday.
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Sadly, I am not rooted either, but right now, maps is hosed. Mind you, given that this is a WiFi tablet, it isn't huge ( I prefer 3rd party solutions more), but this is still something that shouldn't happen..

There's something in common you guys have, something to figure out... because GPS/Maps/Navigation etc is fine on my N7 on 4.2.. I haven't seen 4.2.1 yet.
edit: Just got 4.2.1, GPS is still fine. Holds sats, Google nav is happy, etc.

Re-enable Google apps access to location:
Settings -> Accounts -> Google -> Location Settings -> Let Google apps access your location

[Q] gps galaxy note 3

Hello,
i have now tomtom europe on my galaxy note 3 but it can`t find any GPS Signal?
can somebody help me
i`m on official 4.3

sten123 said:
Hello,
i have now tomtom europe on my galaxy note 3 but it can`t find any GPS Signal?
can somebody help me
i`m on official 4.3
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Is GPS enabled in the "toggles"?
To test you should first use a simpler program like "GPS Test" (free) in Play Store.
If the GPS lock is very, very slow you can try the next sequence:
- stop all GPS programs
- start your MOBILE data connection
- start GPS Test program.
Obviously you will get a GPS lock much faster outdoors and possibly never underground or in buildings with a lot of metal in the walls or on the roof.

Im outdoor and im not underground also the gps toggle is on.
Can it be better when i install a custom rom?
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sten123 said:
Im outdoor and im not underground also the gps toggle is on.
Can it be better when i install a custom rom?
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Have you tried the navigon app available with Samsung phones? Might not be the phone but the app itself especially if you have recently upgraded to KK...
Definately try a test gps app, it will tell you if you have signal. Also if you have mobile data off try with it on a couple of times as this uses the net to locate the satellites to lock onto the signal faster...