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[TempFIX] For those GPS still suffer for locked

Just wanna share with u guys regard my finding on how temporary fix the GPS issue. Just follow the step below:
1) Install the GPS test app from market.
2)Open the GPS test app and let it search for the GPS signal and locked it. (this step take few minutes.)
3) after get locked on the GPS test app and open the google maps. you now should be able to get GPS lock in few second and enjoy ur navigation.
my testing rom detail as below:
Sombionix nero beta3 rom
Baseband version: JL1
kernel version: 2.6.32.9
Hope this can help u guys and kindly share ur find out too with diff rom u have by the method I given.
Thanks.

Before anything, thank you very much for sharing with us.
But is this any different than actually waiting to get a lock on Maps? I mean if the GPS test takes "a few minutes" why not just wait for Maps to get a lock instead? I just want to clarify things.

dmolition said:
Before anything, thank you very much for sharing with us.
But is this any different than actually waiting to get a lock on Maps? I mean if the GPS test takes "a few minutes" why not just wait for Maps to get a lock instead? I just want to clarify things.
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Based on my find out, if just open the maps, it will nvr get locked. while using GPS test app, although still take few minutes but at least can locked the signal.

Running Axura 2.1 and my GPS never works. Attempted your method and no avail.

This method works for me, may be its just placebo effect, but still thanks a lot.
Sent from my SGH-T959 using XDA App

you could have got a lock with lbstestmode(*#*#3214789650#*#*) and then opened maps.

Funny thing is I was using nero 1,2,3 and the obsidian ROMs till now..but I just installed Master's latest AXURA 2.2.5.8. I flashed directly from nero 3 to axura 2.2.5.8 via rom manager without odining back to stock or anything..and magically my GPS locks now in 5-10 seconds.

Maazer said:
Running Axura 2.1 and my GPS never works. Attempted your method and no avail.
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My gps NEVER worked until I installed Axura 2.1 AND the JL1 baseband.
since then my gps works flawlessly.
it takes about 1-2 minutes to get a lock but then it works perfectly.
try flashing the baseband since AXURA 2.1 comes with JK6 if i'm not mistaken.

do you axura 2.2.1 source? what base is using? I do want to try also...

I don't mean to troll, but this isn't really a "fix," all it does is "prime" Google Maps/Nav so Google Maps/Nav won't give up if it can't find a lock in a set period of time.
There are 3 real "fixes" that exist:
1) Flashing to a newer modem (JL series, take your pick)
2) The hardware fix posted in General from plato which involves improving the contact on the GPS antenna
3) The software fix from the Captivate forums from Da_G that involves changing the jupiter.xml settings for a) removing post-processing and b) using "true" AGPS settings optimized for your network
There are "mini-fixes" that help improve GPS performance (changing SUPL server to supl.google.com:7276, disabling WiFi antenna to reduce EFI), but again these are not true fixes.
Aside from the 3 fixes above, the rest are really just beating a very dead horse.

jamesyl said:
I don't mean to troll, but this isn't really a "fix," all it does is "prime" Google Maps/Nav so Google Maps/Nav won't give up if it can't find a lock in a set period of time.
There are 3 real "fixes" that exist:
1) Flashing to a newer modem (JL series, take your pick)
2) The hardware fix posted in General from plato which involves improving the contact on the GPS antenna
3) The software fix from the Captivate forums from Da_G that involves changing the jupiter.xml settings for a) removing post-processing and b) using "true" AGPS settings optimized for your network
There are "mini-fixes" that help improve GPS performance (changing SUPL server to supl.google.com:7276, disabling WiFi antenna to reduce EFI), but again these are not true fixes.
Aside from the 3 fixes above, the rest are really just beating a very dead horse.
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thanks for advise...
by the way, may I know the source for the hardware fix? thanks

kitoro said:
thanks for advise...
by the way, may I know the source for the hardware fix? thanks
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It's here but I recommend reading the entire thread before attempting to make the correct decision.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=878970

chirantan.f said:
This method works for me, may be its just placebo effect, but still thanks a lot.
Sent from my SGH-T959 using XDA App
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I dont think its a placebo effect. My GPS was dead until I performed the hardware fix early last week. But even then GM didnt seem to want to lock until I got lock in GPS test first. Someone posted about it in the hardware fix thread. We may have found the hardware problem but apparently there is still a software problem . No matter... Ill take running GPS Test first over no GPS at all.

This method works. I posted about it in General about 2 weeks ago to see if anyone wants to test it but I didnt get any response.
Yes GPS test locks quickly with the JLX modems on the different roms. 8/9 birds within 20 meters in about 20 seconds..blah blah blah. But how many of you actually try to use it during navigation. It works for a while then goes nuts and thinks you are on a street 200 yards away. Sometimes it corrects itself, sometimes it doesnt. Either way it is not reliable.
If you run GPS test and get a good lock then switch over to Navigation. Set your destination. Look back to GPS test to make sure it is still lock then drive. You do not get the jumping around effect. Been doing this constantly for almost a month now without that jumping effect. The key is to make sure GPS test is locked on in the first place. It keeps Navigation from losing that lock and jumping around.

One thing, there are two GPS Tests. Both are nice apps, but for the best lock use the one developed by Mike Lockwood. Open it, start it, and when it locks simply go back home and select Google Maps.
The best true fix is the hardware one. Whatever you do with software is just improvements.

jamesyl said:
I don't mean to troll, but this isn't really a "fix," all it does is "prime" Google Maps/Nav so Google Maps/Nav won't give up if it can't find a lock in a set period of time.
There are 3 real "fixes" that exist:
1) Flashing to a newer modem (JL series, take your pick)
2) The hardware fix posted in General from plato which involves improving the contact on the GPS antenna
3) The software fix from the Captivate forums from Da_G that involves changing the jupiter.xml settings for a) removing post-processing and b) using "true" AGPS settings optimized for your network
There are "mini-fixes" that help improve GPS performance (changing SUPL server to supl.google.com:7276, disabling WiFi antenna to reduce EFI), but again these are not true fixes.
Aside from the 3 fixes above, the rest are really just beating a very dead horse.
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yup. been doing this method for quite a while now.

For me what works and give me a quick lock is going to the GpsRestore Application by Samsung let it restore settings. i don't wait for it to get a lock. I switch to Gpstest application and get a fix very fast most of the time. After that any application that use gps will lock fast.
Hope this helps!

Wow! I can't believe so many people are still spinning their wheels on GPS when a definitive thread which fixes it has been sticked for so long. Especially after someone posted a link to the thread with the fix in this thread.
Heck, the link to the GPS fix was even covered on TalkAndroid in the news section a while ago.

T313C0mun1s7 said:
Wow! I can't believe so many people are still spinning their wheels on GPS when a definitive thread which fixes it has been sticked for so long. Especially after someone posted a link to the thread with the fix in this thread.
Heck, the link to the GPS fix was even covered on TalkAndroid in the news section a while ago.
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So, what's the fix that worked for you? It's still giving me problems.
Please, tell us.
Sent from my SGH-T959 using XDA App

SuperJMN said:
So, what's the fix that worked for you? It's still giving me problems.
Please, tell us.
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[Q] GPS not working

GPS not working
since i change my rom from INFINITUM To PilotX Rom my gps doesn't work.
"Searching for GPS"
i tried many things that people recommended and none of them helped me.
what can i do ?
Galaxy S i9000

liadatz said:
since i change my rom from INFINITUM To PilotX Rom my gps doesn't work.
"Searching for GPS"
i tried many things that people recommended and none of them helped me.
what can i do ?
Galaxy S i9000
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hi i had same problem some months ago, then i found nice app gps aid pro and no more problems , try it , or try angrygps app

Does it always has to be a new thread?

I have a gps problem too. I have the CM9 and when i try to turn it on it continues to look for the connection. :-(

punticci said:
I have a gps problem too. I have the CM9 and when i try to turn it on it continues to look for the connection. :-(
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Use faster fix to set your pool server, then use gps aids, clear agps in settings, then go outside with good signal, request update agps in settings, go back to main screen and wait for good fix, may take a minute or 2, after that you should subsequently get a fix in about 15 seconds

slaphead20 said:
Use faster fix to set your pool server, then use gps aids, clear agps in settings, then go outside with good signal, request update agps in settings, go back to main screen and wait for good fix, may take a minute or 2, after that you should subsequently get a fix in about 15 seconds
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i'm trying to use GPS Aids but it said "The GPS Data Folder is not visible to "GPS Aids"
what should i do ?

What firmware are you using?
Your phone must be properly rooted (ie. having Superuser and Busybox installed). Any rooted kernel will do the trick.
Then, being on GPS AIDS main screen, press the menu button on your SGS and select "Setup".
Thanks Slap, this is very helpful especially for JWx firmwares that do not include angryGPS anymore.
sent from XDA app

ticoti68 said:
hi i had same problem some months ago, then i found nice app gps aid pro and no more problems , try it , or try angrygps app
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like this guys, i have same problem and try AngryGPS and GPS working

Try the fix for GB: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1750226

Hi,
My GPS is also not working. I did a very wide search about that isse and tried most of the things. But no luck. In previous stock roms, my GPS was working fine. But after switching to ICS, I couldn't get a fix. The interesting thing is when I tried to downgrade to GB, I still couldn't get a GPS fix. I'm totally confused about the problem.
Does anyone have any solution or idea?

Hi Guys, try to flash with different ROMs and see if the GPS works on other ROMs or not. Make sure the NTP server is having correct URL for your region. It is required for your phone to download LTO file, the same to XTRA server url.
For my case last time, it wont works on any ROMs I tried at all. And then I found out it is the GPS Antenna contact problem. I have fixed it by soldering trick (which voided my warranty that I am not really care after about 2 years of usage).
You can try to verify it by taking off the back cover, then use your finger to press on the upper part of the GPS antenna at the back of the phone. (the location is next to your speaker for I9000). IF it detects satellite when you pressing it, probably it is the hardware contact issue. Some of the owners fix that by putting a thick tape at the pressure point so that when they put back the back cover, it will give a pressure to make sure the antenna contact properly to the board pin.
Try search in xda regarding about the GPS hardware fix.
WARNING : Try it on your own risk. It is just my suggestion and you have rights not to try it. Good luck. :good:

codermaster said:
Hi,
My GPS is also not working. I did a very wide search about that isse and tried most of the things. But no luck. In previous stock roms, my GPS was working fine. But after switching to ICS, I couldn't get a fix. The interesting thing is when I tried to downgrade to GB, I still couldn't get a GPS fix. I'm totally confused about the problem.
Does anyone have any solution or idea?
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Use faster fix to set your pool server, then use gps aids, clear agps in settings, then go outside with good signal, request update agps in settings, go back to main screen and wait for good fix, may take a minute or 2, after that you should subsequently get a fix in about 15 seconds

slaphead20 said:
Use faster fix to set your pool server, then use gps aids, clear agps in settings, then go outside with good signal, request update agps in settings, go back to main screen and wait for good fix, may take a minute or 2, after that you should subsequently get a fix in about 15 seconds
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I tried that. And also I applied the GPS fix http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1750226.
It views GPS satellites, but none of them are in use. I'm posting screenshots. Can you take a look at these?

foxis1981 said:
Hi Guys, try to flash with different ROMs and see if the GPS works on other ROMs or not. Make sure the NTP server is having correct URL for your region. It is required for your phone to download LTO file, the same to XTRA server url.
For my case last time, it wont works on any ROMs I tried at all. And then I found out it is the GPS Antenna contact problem. I have fixed it by soldering trick (which voided my warranty that I am not really care after about 2 years of usage).
You can try to verify it by taking off the back cover, then use your finger to press on the upper part of the GPS antenna at the back of the phone. (the location is next to your speaker for I9000). IF it detects satellite when you pressing it, probably it is the hardware contact issue. Some of the owners fix that by putting a thick tape at the pressure point so that when they put back the back cover, it will give a pressure to make sure the antenna contact properly to the board pin.
Try search in xda regarding about the GPS hardware fix.
WARNING : Try it on your own risk. It is just my suggestion and you have rights not to try it. Good luck. :good:
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First of all, thanks for your reply. I tried varios ROMs, none of them solved my GPS issue. But I'm pretty sure that I used GPS previously. There were no problems at the beginning. So I don't think that there is a hardware related problem. I noticed that problem after installing ICS (maybe it was before ICS, but I didn't notice it before).
Just to be sure, I also chekeched the GPS antenna (I found a guide about that). And it seems OK.
So I'm back to square one...
Note: It detects GPS satellites, but says that none of these satellites are in use. I also posted a screenshot in my previous reply.

codermaster said:
First of all, thanks for your reply. I tried varios ROMs, none of them solved my GPS issue. But I'm pretty sure that I used GPS previously. There were no problems at the beginning. So I don't think that there is a hardware related problem. I noticed that problem after installing ICS (maybe before ICS, but I didn't notice it before).
Just to be sure, I also chekeched the GPS antenna (I found a guide about that). And it seems OK.
So I'm back to square one...
Note: It detects GPS satellites, but says that none of these satellites are in use. I also posted a screenshot in my previous reply.
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Try to experiment with different rils. I had same issue as you 4 sometimes more sats in view but no fix.
Sent from my LG-P990 using xda app-developers app

xtrustkillx said:
Try to experiment with different rils. I had same issue as you 4 sometimes more sats in view but no fix.
Sent from my LG-P990 using xda app-developers app
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What are rils? Can you explain it a little bit?

codermaster said:
What are rils? Can you explain it a little bit?
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Im really sorry i thought i was p990 forum i have i9000 in favorites too. There is no such thing for i9000 as ril afaik.
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try this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1043034
the issue is solved by applying a tape on the top egde of the gps antenna.works fine!

I tried, but applying pressure to that point changed nothing in my case.
Sent from my SGS-I9000 using xda app-developers app

for me it worked after applying a tape and putting the cover back on the phone,it also didnt't work when applying pressure with the fingers.I put the tape at the top and it worked immediately.

[Q] Knock-On/GPS Signal

Hi mates,
Got the G2 few weeks ago, and i got few problems:
1. Knock-on doesn't work anymore when i try to open the screen. I'm on KitKat 4.4.2 and using Nova Launcher Prime if it matters.
2. When i'm trying to navigate using Waze, I can't have GPS signal - It says something like Go Outdoors, Using Approximate Location and so and so.
How do i solve these up there?
Thanks

Does Knock-On work with the stock, LG launcher?
I'm assuming you've already checked location settings for Waze to have this on "high accuracy" for GPS settings, right?

Sfkn2 said:
Does Knock-On work with the stock, LG launcher?
I'm assuming you've already checked location settings for Waze to have this on "high accuracy" for GPS settings, right?
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It doesn't. And yeah i already checked the location settings. All seems to be fine but actually it just doesn't work right

Gps is terrible on the g2, i had mine RMA back to LG UK, and apprantly they have fixed it! well i still dont get GPS indoors and most i ever get is 5m accuracy, not ideal for running or cycling.
apprantly it is a hardward fault but after some googling it seems kitkat doesnt agree one hundred percent on the gps module , jellybean was suppose to work flawlessy with gps.

gal_b said:
It doesn't. And yeah i already checked the location settings. All seems to be fine but actually it just doesn't work right
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Your screen may have a dead spot. I had the same issue, and there's a really long thread on the forums about that.

Sfkn2 said:
Your screen may have a dead spot. I had the same issue, and there's a really long thread on the forums about that.
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How can i check if it is a dead spot? :\

gal_b said:
How can i check if it is a dead spot? :\
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Check this thread here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2521663

Sfkn2 said:
Check this thread here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2521663
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Except for the knock-on issue, none of these apply to me.
Edit: after installing cloudyg3 the problem is gone. Let's hope that solved also the waze thing

[Q] GPS Issues after flashing back from Lollipop

Hi there,
I´ve had several roms in the past on my Note 3 (SM-N9005) and eventually went back to the Dutch stock rom (Kitkat), with me not being able to wait for the Dutch release of Lollipop i've flashed it without any troubles but I missed the Blocking mode from Kitkat so I reverted back to Kitkit but now I seem to be unable to get a GPS fix.
I've installed GPS Status app and some other apps that write the GPS config on the rooted Kitkat rom but no luck, i've also switched a few times from Lollipop to Kitkat to see if it would make a difference but it didn't.
Now when I open the GPS Status app or any other app that needs GPS the Icon of Android self stopped blinking and says it has a GPS fix but this is false or with will blink and eventually give me a fix.
Any of you any ideas or is the GPS done for?
Thank you for your help!

I also have the same problem the battery has been great for lollipoo but the gps is not working bumping this topic

xdajinro said:
I also have the same problem the battery has been great for lollipoo but the gps is not working bumping this topic
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I can confirm this issue with GPS. It won't lock GPS at all.

Do you people go out of the house to test gps ? You won't get a lock in your bedroom.
I'm asking, because i know that many don't do so.

Hi there,
Yes I test in the outside, even with a clear sky the GPS won't get a fix.
I am not sure but looks like the bootup of the GPS doesn't seem to work fine. Sometimes like 1 in 50 the GPS will boot up and give me a accurate fix.
Dejan Sathanas said:
Do you people go out of the house to test gps ? You won't get a lock in your bedroom.
I'm asking, because i know that many don't do so.
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StormHusky said:
Hi there,
Yes I test in the outside, even with a clear sky the GPS won't get a fix.
I am not sure but looks like the bootup of the GPS doesn't seem to work fine. Sometimes like 1 in 50 the GPS will boot up and give me a accurate fix.
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Take a look here. I fixed GPS issue on my N900T with this steps.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3059590

Note 3 [N9005] GPS always seearching Lollipop 5.0

Hi,
Since after updating to Android Lollipop 5.0 from Kitkat 4.4.2 my GPS is giving so much issues while locking signal on Sygic, Navmii
its working absolutely fine when Internet (Wifi/3G) is enabled but for accessing offline maps it always search for satellites but never comes up with one even after 1-2 hours.
the same issue is occurring with S4 with same Lollipop 5.0, the same apps are working fine with Kitkat 4.4.2 but not it isn't working.
Tried to resolve the issue by using below link but failed, GPS should work without Wifi/3G/4G Data connection
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54196125&postcount=754
GPS Status app is also not giving any valid satellite locks.
I think i have STOCK version updated to 5.0 but not yet confirmed since i purchased the set in use condition
Always showing Searching for GPS

Go to this topic
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-3/development/root-guide-note-3-lte-sm-n9005-lollipop-t3093183
and install the polish rom as suggested, had the same problem, this rom fixed my gps(i have a steady connection within 3 seconds). Btw its a rooted rom and you keep knox 0x0 so you win twice ?

AGPS mate, AGPS. Have an app to download the AGPS data at short intervals. Without AGPS data this phone is just dumb to have a GPS lock, this is what I have experienced after doing almost everything I could to try to fix the GPS issue and ultimately giving up.
Or you could try the hardware thing like some others have mentioned, like straightening some pins or something if its bent, which I haven't done, but I am now considering it.

I had same problems in past time
But when I change the sygic with the new v it become connect with gps in 30 sc
Sygic v 15.4.1
Do it and thank me ?
Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk 2

yafi said:
Go to this topic
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-3/development/root-guide-note-3-lte-sm-n9005-lollipop-t3093183
and install the polish rom as suggested, had the same problem, this rom fixed my gps(i have a steady connection within 3 seconds). Btw its a rooted rom and you keep knox 0x0 so you win twice ��
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you can ask me to work on Routers/Switches but extremely newbie to ROM (changing/Flashing)

ithehappy said:
AGPS mate, AGPS. Have an app to download the AGPS data at short intervals. Without AGPS data this phone is just dumb to have a GPS lock, this is what I have experienced after doing almost everything I could to try to fix the GPS issue and ultimately giving up.
Or you could try the hardware thing like some others have mentioned, like straightening some pins or something if its bent, which I haven't done, but I am now considering it.
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This scenario is not working, either AGPS data is not downloaded or downloaded data is not locking any satellite.

fugish said:
I had same problems in past time
But when I change the sygic with the new v it become connect with gps in 30 sc
Sygic v 15.4.1
Do it and thank me
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Which Android OS you are using

Just take your time and read the thread, its not all that dificult, once you get the hang of it its a piece of a cake.
Everything is written down step by step, follow the instructions and nothing can go wrong.
Good luck

yafi said:
Just take your time and read the thread, its not all that dificult, once you get the hang of it its a piece of a cake.
Everything is written down step by step, follow the instructions and nothing can go wrong.
Good luck
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What if my, it damages the phone during the process,
Secondly i already have 5.0 so should i move directly to part 3 ??

GPS is a kernel related problem or sometimes loose internal connection .
All AGPS does is speed up lock on .
Test by leaving GPS on in clear view of the sky for half an hour .

shrry8 said:
What if my, it damages the phone during the process,
Secondly i already have 5.0 so should i move directly to part 3 ??
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You have to have a rooted phone for mobile odin, so you cannot skip any step

yafi said:
You have to have a rooted phone for mobile odin, so you cannot skip any step
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I am still not sure if my phone is rooted or not
in phone INFO app its showing root existence NO

JJEgan said:
GPS is a kernel related problem or sometimes loose internal connection .
All AGPS does is speed up lock on .
Test by leaving GPS on in clear view of the sky for half an hour .
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Have tried it but let me try once again
Just to my curiosity, how does google maps and sygic provide GPS locking when Wif-/Data is enabled

shrry8 said:
you can ask me to work on Routers/Switches but extremely newbie to ROM (changing/Flashing)
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shrry8 said:
Have tried it but let me try once again
Just to my curiosity, how does google maps and sygic provide GPS locking when Wif-/Data is enabled
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shrry8 said:
I am still not sure if my phone is rooted or not
in phone INFO app its showing root existence NO
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If it says no, your phone is not rooted, so you have to go trough the steps to unroot it.

yafi said:
If it says no, your phone is not rooted, so you have to go trough the steps to unroot it.
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I should find someone who can do this either remotely or in person

Try the TopNTP app from Play. It works wonders for me, the default settings, don't change the settings.

ithehappy said:
Try the TopNTP app from Play. It works wonders for me, the default settings, don't change the settings.
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Can you please suggest how it will work

shrry8 said:
Can you please suggest how it will work
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Umm, how it works I don't know man, but it works, that's all I know. Just install the app and install with the default settings (do not alter the settings, this is important), the gps.conf file will be patched with new settings, reboot the phone, and then go outside, get the first lock under clear sky, and then test anywhere. It locks for me anywhere!

ithehappy said:
Umm, how it works I don't know man, but it works, that's all I know. Just install the app and install with the default settings (do not alter the settings, this is important), the gps.conf file will be patched with new settings, reboot the phone, and then go outside, get the first lock under clear sky, and then test anywhere. It locks for me anywhere!
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My phone is not root, it will worked without rooting the phone. right ??

shrry8 said:
My phone is not root, it will worked without rooting the phone. right ??
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Nope, it won't work without root, no way.