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[Q] Latest GPS FIX

Can some one please tell me witch gps fix is the latest one and witch one in your opinion actually works. I see that a popular fix is the Dj05 radio fix and there is even a hardware fix out for the vibriant that bends the gps antenna contact. So witch one should I try first? witch actually works and witch are known not to work?
I searched and came up with a lot of different threads and I think we should consolidate all those threads and list all the fixes and make a poll asking witch fix worked better for the users. This is a very common problem and I am surprised there are no stickies threads been update regularly with the latest info. The biggest problem is that there are MANY threads about it and some are very old, not sure if there are better fixes now.
So please help me list and consolidate all those threads, I will update this post showing all your input. I also have 3 fascinates that all are a little different when it comes to gps and would love to try the fixes and post my results on all three.
Edit: I would also like to write the proper way to test your gps, I see some threads have this buried in between the gps fix steps and I would like to make it more obvious so if you know how to properly test the gps, let me know. I know there are some apps like gps test and status that show you lots of info, would be great to see a list results with a working gps and a faulty one.
thanks.

Dj05 solved my GPS woes.. insta-lock now..
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When I was running stock, and rooted dI01 I laterally could not acquire a signal. I tried leaving it on, outside in the open, for over an hour, and nothing.
Going to dj05 I can lock within 10 seconds or less.
I am so impressed with the difference.

Dalamar1320 said:
When I was running stock, and rooted dI01 I laterally could not acquire a signal. I tried leaving it on, outside in the open, for over an hour, and nothing.
Going to dj05 I can lock within 10 seconds or less.
I am so impressed with the difference.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=869990&highlight=dj05
I tried following the guide on this link, successfully installed the radio via odin, tried installing the rom and kernel through clockwork but I do not have an option to choose zip file from sd card. the only option i get is to apply sdcard: update.zip. I changed the name of the rom zip file to update.zip and tried to flash it but it told me it failed to verify whole-file signature. What should I do now?
the guide does not explain much so I need some help.

Did you flash clockworkmod recovery through odin, then flash clockwork from rom manager? If so you should have an update.zip on your sd card that when applied takes you to clockwork then you can choose which zip to flash from there...
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jiggaman508 said:
Did you flash clockworkmod recovery through odin, then flash clockwork from rom manager? If so you should have an update.zip on your sd card that when applied takes you to clockwork then you can choose which zip to flash from there...
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I do not think I flashed clockwork with odin, what I did is installed the dj05 Radio with odin by checking pda and finding the file, then pressing start. after that, the phone rebooted and I installed rom manager. Once in rom manager I installed the latest clockworkmod recovery 2.5.1.0. I do not have an update.zip file there on the root of my sdcard. what did I do wrong? How do I fix it? THanks
in about phone I can see that baseband version is s:i500 V.DJ05

The fascinate is different from other phones you need to flash clockwork through odin then in rom manager here is a link on how to flash through odin
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=788099
Flash that, then delete any update.zips on your sd card, then in rom manager flash clockwork and it will download an update.zip that when applied from stock recovery will take you into clockwork... Once all that is done if you already have the modem installed boot into clockwork and select install zip and find the DJ05 rom you downloaded, flash that and you should be all set...
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jiggaman508 said:
The fascinate is different from other phones you need to flash clockwork through odin then in rom manager here is a link on how to flash through odin
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=788099
Flash that, then delete any update.zips on your sd card, then in rom manager flash clockwork and it will download an update.zip that when applied from stock recovery will take you into clockwork... Once all that is done if you already have the modem installed boot into clockwork and select install zip and find the DJ05 rom you downloaded, flash that and you should be all set...
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Thank you, I was just about to post that same link here and ask you if this was the correct guide to follow. I just booted into the familiar clockwork and now I am flashing all the good stuff. will update later.

well something went bad, I rebooted and I can see the samsung logo but the there is no splash screen after that only sound. the screen is completely black after that. NOW WHAT??

jonagpa said:
Thank you, I was just about to post that same link here and ask you if this was the correct guide to follow. I just booted into the familiar clockwork and now I am flashing all the good stuff. will update later.
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No problem ill check back to make sure all went well
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jiggaman508 said:
No problem ill check back to make sure all went well
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that is really weird, same thing happen but I tried unlocking the phone event though the screen was completely black and it did unlock. Have you heard of this happening?

What did you flash?
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jonagpa said:
that is really weird, same thing happen but I tried unlocking the phone event though the screen was completely black and it did unlock. Have you heard of this happening?
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No that's different so it's working now though?
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jiggaman508 said:
What did you flash?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=869990&highlight=dj05
go near the bottom of this guide, youll see system/rom and also kernel links. thats what I flashed.

jonagpa said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=869990&highlight=dj05
go near the bottom of this guide, youll see system/rom and also kernel links. thats what I flashed.
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You flashed both system and kernel? And did you wipe data/cache?
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jiggaman508 said:
No that's different so it's working now though?
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yeah, seems to be working fine, I am afraid to reboot the phone and have it completely die on me. did I flash the correct kernel and rom?

jiggaman508 said:
You flashed both system and kernel? And did you wipe data/cache?
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yes flashed both in order that they are listed.
I did factory reset, I though cache was included in that reset, wrong?

jonagpa said:
yes flashed both in order that they are listed.
I did factory reset, I though cache was included in that reset, wrong?
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No you should be ok, and if you flashed the rom/kernel from that thread you are good...
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jiggaman508 said:
No you should be ok, and if you flashed the rom/kernel from that thread you are good...
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I rebooted and it does the same, no splash screen. I waited a few seconds to make sure it booted all the way and the screen turn on by it self. seems like somehow I messed up the splash screen. I am going to try and go back to stock then try this again. I tested the gps on all 3 of my phones. white one is still doing the best, OG one (stock) is still doing same as before and the new one with dj05 is using more sats that the OG(6/8), but the OG has more sats in view (5/9). Is that weird?

That djo5 kernel from thread does not support boot animations. It's normal for that kernel.
good day.

Help with epic

I am new to power using with phones. I had went to install syndicate and my phone had crashed, i finally got it up and running with oden once, Tried it again, this time i can't seem to get oden to work. At one point my phone wasn't even turning on or doing anything until i had taken it to a sprint store hoping my insurance would cover it.
I can get into clockwork.
I can get into download mode.
Oden is not working.
and Installing from zip is not working.
I could really use some help with this.
Thank you.

bloodywaterfox said:
I am new to power using with phones. I had went to install syndicate and my phone had crashed, i finally got it up and running with oden once, Tried it again, this time i can't seem to get oden to work. At one point my phone wasn't even turning on or doing anything until i had taken it to a sprint store hoping my insurance would cover it.
I can get into clockwork.
I can get into download mode.
Oden is not working.
and Installing from zip is not working.
I could really use some help with this.
Thank you.
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Try another USB cable and also make sure it is plugged into the same USB port as before.

I've tried a couple already, any other idea's?

bloodywaterfox said:
I've tried a couple already, any other idea's?
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Did u convert to ext4 before u tried to flash srf? Also srf didn't come with a kernel u need to flash a kernel right after the rom
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If there would be something wrong with the boot, is there a way to fix this? After using odin or installing from zip it goes right back into clockwork every time.

bloodywaterfox said:
If there would be something wrong with the boot, is there a way to fix this? After using odin or installing from zip it goes right back into clockwork every time.
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U still didn't answer my question. If Odin doesn't recognize ur phone try installing the drivers again
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Esteway.619 said:
Did u convert to ext4 before u tried to flash srf? Also srf didn't come with a kernel u need to flash a kernel right after the rom
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I have no idea, probably not. would you mind showing me how i can find these?
and I posted while you were posting.
I have tried several sets of drivers, and as far as i know odin reads/sees my phone fine.

bloodywaterfox said:
I have no idea, probably not. would you mind showing me how i can find these?
and I posted while you were posting.
I have tried several sets of drivers, and as far as i know odin reads/sees my phone fine.
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Download and flash rfs2ext4 here's the link. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1109362
Edit: afther u flash this make sure u reflash the rom and then flash a kernel. Like genocide or twilight
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so i just run the zip from clockwork, then what? i'm a bit android illiterate, i really could use and appreciate the help.

This is what i did, not sure if it is right or not, however it didn't work.
wiped.
ran rfs2ext4.zip
ran syndicatefro110-fullyloaded-signed.zip
ran genocide2.0_voodoosnd10.zip
and it still keeps boot looping.
I have also been getting a E:cant open /cache/recovery/log

bloodywaterfox said:
This is what i did, not sure if it is right or not, however it didn't work.
wiped.
ran rfs2ext4.zip
ran syndicatefro110-fullyloaded-signed.zip
ran genocide2.0_voodoosnd10.zip
and it still keeps boot looping.
I have also been getting a E:cant open /cache/recovery/log
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What recovery are u using?? I would say try to really install the drivers on your computer and use Odin to go back to stock and start fresh.
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Thanks everyone for the help anyways, I found a .tar file that was a full install for odin and now i have it up and running.
I also figured out what i was originally doing, rooting and installing syndicate.
Thanks guys.

He didn't install a kernel.

Help with cwm

All went well with install all the way to magldr I went to usb flasher an couldn't get it to flash I unzipped the folder like usual kept getting error of some sort just wouldn't open or flash WHY....?
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rush420 said:
All went well with install all the way to magldr I went to usb flasher an couldn't get it to flash I unzipped the folder like usual kept getting error of some sort just wouldn't open or flash WHY....?
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You are not clear. When you get into usb flasher mode, is the last line 'usb.....usb'?
And which zip files are you talking about? CWM is flashed with DAF.exe.
In case you are confused, zip files are installed via the CWM

I ment the cwm file I downloaded to my computer after magldr I tried to run cwm I kept getting error
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rush420 said:
.... kept getting error of some sort
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rush420 said:
I ment the cwm file I downloaded to my computer after magldr I tried to run cwm I kept getting error
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Fine example of a useless post.....WHAT ERROR? Or are you saying there's no error popped up on screen? And if there isn't, then TELL us that!" ? Good grief, when you go to the doctor and say "my arm hurts" you don't make them guess which arm do you?or go to a bar and when asked what you want, you don't answer "a drink", you give INFO, without it you're wasting your time and ours, and its even more needed here than either of those stupid similes.
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[Q] can't install rom on rooted att galaxy s4

I rooted my Galaxy s4 sgh i337 installed Rom Manager and Goomanger, ClockworkMod. I downloaded three different roms all the same results. Wicked rom, Goldeneye rom, and CyanogenMod Nightly rom. I have put them on the ext memory card in their zip form, and downloaded them right to the phone with Rom Manager. Reboot into Clockwork recovery and do a clear, and install. always same result, when in recovery with Team Win Recovery, hit Install, select the rom, swipe to confirm flash.
Updating partition details...
Running boot script...
Finishing running boot scrip.
E: Unable to open zip file.
Failed
I have flashed my galaxy s3 with no problems, this is driving me nuts. I would be grateful your hel or advise.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2314494

Copy to internal sdcard. Flash from there. See what happens. Result back here.
Sorry, bored.

Thanks for the help. just wasted the whole morning on this. I followed the link , every detail. rerooted twice, complete factory setting 3 times. installed the patch and roms from both memory locations, downloaded all new files, changed computers, changed usb cables, all with the same error when flashing rom . (Failed unable to open zip file). The patch flashed fine, but unable to unzip the roms. I have downloaded them straight to phone, and pc, same results. I have to be missing something aaaaggggg

buckmaster1967 said:
Thanks for the help. just wasted the whole morning on this. I followed the link , every detail. rerooted twice, complete factory setting 3 times. installed the patch and roms from both memory locations, downloaded all new files, changed computers, changed usb cables, all with the same error when flashing rom . (Failed unable to open zip file). The patch flashed fine, but unable to unzip the roms. I have downloaded them straight to phone, and pc, same results. I have to be missing something aaaaggggg
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Did you ever check the md5sum to make sure the downloads were good. That's good practice.
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jd1639 said:
Did you ever check the md5sum to make sure the downloads were good. That's good practice.
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WOW, Thanks! That was my problem the whole time. none of my roms were complete. Never knew about md5. thanks for everyone that took time to try to help.

buckmaster1967 said:
WOW, Thanks! That was my problem the whole time. none of my roms were complete. Never knew about md5. thanks for everyone that took time to try to help.
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You're welcome
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buckmaster1967 said:
WOW, Thanks! That was my problem the whole time. none of my roms were complete. Never knew about md5. thanks for everyone that took time to try to help.
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be sure to to hit the thanks button of whomever took the time to provide you with a solution (jd1639, in this case). this is the xda way. cheers!

Trouble Updating S4 AT&T

So I've had this problem for a while and I think at one point I knew what the issue was, but things came up and I guess I lost my place. I have a GS4 running 4.3 on AT&T, but if I recall correctly it took a long time (longer than it was supposed to in US) for even that update to become available to me. I'm not sure if this phone is set as a different country or something, but I seem to think that had something to do with it when I checked last time. Now when I check for updates, it does say I have an available update (KitKat?) but fails when attempting to update. Download is successful, but install is not. Baseband is I337ucuemk2 if that helps anything. Any help here would be appreciated, thanks.

Install is failing as some of the files it is trying to update has been modified. You would have to be on stock for the update to work.
Remember that there is no direct root method for KitKat yet.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2616221 for more info
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jmjoyas said:
Install is failing as some of the files it is trying to update has been modified. You would have to be on stock for the update to work.
Remember that there is no direct root method for KitKat yet.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2616221 for more info
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I'm actually not rooted, already stock and still having errors still...any idea why that would be?

Anyone have any advice?

Anyone have any advice?
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Have you changed any system files and do you have xposed running? They'll break the ota.
Edit, I should have read closer. I think there is an update.zip file you could flash in the general forum. I'll look and see if I can find it.
See post 2 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=50667360
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jd1639 said:
Have you changed any system files and do you have xposed running? They'll break the ota.
Edit, I should have read closer. I think there is an update.zip file you could flash in the general forum. I'll look and see if I can find it.
See post 2 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=50667360
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Thanks for the link, so I should just flash the md5 with Odin? Appreciate the help.

Imnice777 said:
Thanks for the link, so I should just flash the md5 with Odin? Appreciate the help.
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No, flash the update.zip in the stock recovery
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jd1639 said:
No, flash the update.zip in the stock recovery
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Ok cool, thanks again...however now another issue. I've tried several times, I can not boot into recovery. Any time I try to the phone just goes black until I let go and then reboots. Even if I get the blue print in the top left, the phone does not boot into recovery. Any idea why this would be?

Imnice777 said:
Ok cool, thanks again...however now another issue. I've tried several times, I can not boot into recovery. Any time I try to the phone just goes black until I let go and then reboots. Even if I get the blue print in the top left, the phone does not boot into recovery. Any idea why this would be?
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If you can get into download mode you may be better off flashing the md5 and Odin. Don't know why you can't get into recovery
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jd1639 said:
If you can get into download mode you may be better off flashing the md5 and Odin. Don't know why you can't get into recovery
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Me either, guess I'd just flash normally like I would a rom? Or would an update be different. I haven't done this in a while.

Imnice777 said:
Me either, guess I'd just flash normally like I would a rom? Or would an update be different. I haven't done this in a while.
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If you flash the tar in Odin it's going to wipe your device so backup what you can. You'll need to download the tar file to your pc and download Odin to it too if you don't already have it. You run Odin from the pc
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jd1639 said:
If you flash the tar in Odin it's going to wipe your device so backup what you can. You'll need to download the tar file to your pc and download Odin to it too if you don't already have it. You run Odin from the pc
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Ok so I finally got into recovery, but am I supposed to rename the file or anything? It keeps telling me:
"-- Verify the file type of MD5, Before Install /sdcard ...
-- Install /sdcard"

Imnice777 said:
Ok so I finally got into recovery, but am I supposed to rename the file or anything? It keeps telling me:
"-- Verify the file type of MD5, Before Install /sdcard ...
-- Install /sdcard"
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Anyone ever see that error before?

Imnice777 said:
Anyone ever see that error before?
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Are you trying to flash the update.zip? I'd re-download it. It could be a bad download
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jd1639 said:
Are you trying to flash the update.zip? I'd re-download it. It could be a bad download
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So... pretty unhappy. Downloaded the update.zip and flashed in stock recovery, it wiped my whole phone and still didn't update. I saw a couple error messages appear as it was "updating" so now I'm still on old firmware and lost everything on my phone. Luckily I did a Kies backup but still pretty ridiculous. I still lose all save data from apps and all convenience that there was from using my phone for as long as I did. Just wanted to update, shouldn't be this big of a mess. Not sure what to do next.

Imnice777 said:
So... pretty unhappy. Downloaded the update.zip and flashed in stock recovery, it wiped my whole phone and still didn't update. I saw a couple error messages appear as it was "updating" so now I'm still on old firmware and lost everything on my phone. Luckily I did a Kies backup but still pretty ridiculous. I still lose all save data from apps and all convenience that there was from using my phone for as long as I did. Just wanted to update, shouldn't be this big of a mess. Not sure what to do next.
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Well that sucks. No idea how it works wipe you're device. It shouldn't touch the userdata. If it's truly wiped I'd Odin the nb1 tar at this point. Get it updated and start over
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jd1639 said:
Well that sucks. No idea how it works wipe you're device. It shouldn't touch the userdata. If it's truly wiped I'd Odin the nb1 tar at this point. Get it updated and start over
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That's what I did and I'm finally updated, but pretty disappointed that it took all that just for an update. Hopefully things like that don't continue in future updates...