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After endless searching for the gps solution i've found a solution.
I've tested it and can confirm it works.
All credits go to the developer of faster fix (Bernard Bekker)
So here are the steps:
1. Download the CM7 rom ( I'm currently running the built #15 nightly)
link:http://mirror.teamdouche.net/?device=ace
2. After installing the rom and gapps set it up as you normally would.
3. Download Fast Reboot from the market (and install it).
4. After installing the Fast Reboot, download Faster Fix from the market (and install it).
5. Now turn off the gps (not in the notification bar, but in settings).
menu/settings/location
6. Run Fast Reboot
7. Run Faster Fix, and select your country and hit Go
A pop up should say: for example "Done set to:nl.pool.ntp.org" as I live in the Netherlands.
8. Turn on your GPS and reboot.
Now when you use the Google Navigation you should have a fast and steady fix for your GPS.
This won't work if you turn off GPS and on again.
In this case you have to reboot your phone!!! Remember to turn on the GPS bevore you reboot your phone!
It is not nessesery to repeat steps 1 to 7, just 8.
Just tried this and got instant GPS lock when I walked outside of my office. THanks for posting this.
Seems to work. Thanks for the information.
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really thannnnnnnx..
though i seldom use the gps in case it would cost lots of battery,thanks very much for posting this ~
btw,i am a chinese.i am now a sophomore in english major,cosidering to pursue a further study abroad,i wonder if netherland is a good place for studying business.
do u have any suggestions?
thanks in advance~
Also worked on my desire z.
cmy1991110 said:
really thannnnnnnx..
though i seldom use the gps in case it would cost lots of battery,thanks very much for posting this ~
btw,i am a chinese.i am now a sophomore in english major,cosidering to pursue a further study abroad,i wonder if netherland is a good place for studying business.
do u have any suggestions?
thanks in advance~
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email me your interest for wich study you would like to follow.... many people from abroud come to study here
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Maybe I am doing something wrong but I just followed these instructions and when I rebooted the phone froze on the splash screen. Had to recover and flash my nand. Have you heard of this problem?
No, i never had this problem, mostly if you make a lot of changes, reboot in to recovery and flash a .zip and than reboot, you might end up with a bootloop in the splash screen.
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Just to inform you guys, if you are using a gel case on your Desire HD, it's going to have a noticeable impact on the GPS lock time, from two minutes down to only several seconds.
I have confirmed this with my Case-Mate Gelli, and there is also a video by someone else on YouTube showing this.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUyhxm2NtDU&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Faster Fix will still help with the lock time in both cases, so thanks to the original poster.
Unfortunately, it didn't work for me. I have an HTC Desire CDMA from USCC with CM7 RC4 running.
?permanent fix
It worked but is it a permanent fix or every time you want to you GPS do u have to turn it on then reboot to get it working again? Thanks
Evo4g / Sprint, worked pefect (saved me from a lot of reflashing)!
Tnx
I still find the GPS to be very poor on my DHD. updated the radio, applied this fix and it still takes a long time to lock, even when outside. Its almost as if agps isn't working at all.
Just a thing to test
Menu>settings>applications>development
Make sure "Allow mock locations" isn't checked
I suffered with terrible GPS reception for weeks until I noticed this was checked. Now I get on average 3-7 yards accuracy, fixing in about 3 seconds
Also didnt work for me. Have flashed a few different Radios and ROM's, does anyone know a highly recommended Radio for CM7 and gps? (preferably on UK Orange if that matters / makes a difference to gps).
AverageCanadian said:
I still find the GPS to be very poor on my DHD. updated the radio, applied this fix and it still takes a long time to lock, even when outside. Its almost as if agps isn't working at all.
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have you updated the RIL that applys to your radio?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1040986
also have you installed gps status from the market?
go into tools and reset the data
both those worked for me
Worked well for me! Got an instant lock in my house after doing it. Used to take about 2 minutes outside. Cheers
Hello!
What is in the gapps file and how do you install them?
Is it possible to use them with another rom or is they locket to CM7HD?
For the moment I am on RCmixHD.
Regards
So we can use RIL on CM7?? Wasn't there some problems??
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goofylad said:
have you updated the RIL that applys to your radio?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1040986
also have you installed gps status from the market?
go into tools and reset the data
both those worked for me
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This thread clearly says in the OP "not for CM." I don't know anything about RIL so maybe it will work, I just don't want to see someone have issues.
Hi guys,
I've installed Trigger 3.2 and flashed the S.GPS fix, im trying to use the GPS using the "NAVIGATION" app but it wont lock on signal... it keeps showing me this "сhecking navigation availability" message while the gps icon on tray keeps flashing...
i left it a coupe of times for half an hour but it still wont lock on signal...
the starnge thing is i tested it using "GPS TEST" app and the apps shows that the GPS DO work and it allready found 12 birds and is using like 8 right now...
what do you guys think could be the problem?...
I just tried it on trigger 3.3 beta. At first it did as your saying. I reflashed the s.zip fix, went to gps test after reboot got a good lock. Then ran navigation no problem.
When I was still stock gps test was the only way I could get mine to work. So its habit for me to use it to get a lock then go about maps/navigation.
Dunno might work might not.
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following this guide:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=974702
do i need to Wipe Dalvik before or after flashing the S.gps zip fix?
DR-EVIL23 said:
following this guide:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=974702
do i need to Wipe Dalvik before or after flashing the S.gps zip fix?
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The fix does it itself. No need to do it manually.
Same problem. Ether way the GPS on the Vibrant sucks monkey balls. Horrible compared to other android devices! And there is not a good fix for that! Tried about 20 Roms and GPS still sucks even tried 4 Vibrants devices. Sh*t out of luck! Nice screen but crappy GPS.
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I used to think that too. But i recently grap a captivate from my friend and i suppose they have the same GPS as we do. Very crappy for Froyo, but once i flash it with
Andromeda 3
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1005841
I was totally surprise with the GPS lock.. It takes forever to lock before i flash this rom. But after using this ROM.. guess what? within a few seconds i got the gps lock. I don't know what they do over there but it sure works.. I need to find out what are they fixes and see if they are able to work on my Vibrant or not.
Seriously GPS lock in a few seconds for Galaxy S device is just simply magic. Let me know if anyone know what they did on that rom that make it sooo much better.
THanks
Ok, i followed this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=912777
and installed "Waze", with this app the gps finds birds and gets a lock in seconds with great accuracy!
but on the Navigation app it still wont find them...
Dear users ,
as i told , i have a big problem with the GPS it take LOOOOOONG time to fix
i did google the problem thy advice to tried *#*#1472365#*#* and *#*#3214789650#*#* but nothing happens when i type the numbers
is it software or hardware ! and what is the fix
The answer is all over the forums. But some more information about your device would be helpfull. Ill assume that you are running a stock ROM. Many people have had great success fixing the GPS by flashing to XXKG6 firmware. That worked for me. Give it a go.
sometimes i can get a lock in 30 seconds and sometimes it take 5 mins and that`s with a clear sky, and i have tried must of the gps test apps with downloaded assistance data.
Tinderbox (UK) said:
sometimes i can get a lock in 30 seconds and sometimes it take 5 mins and that`s with a clear sky, and i have tried must of the gps test apps with downloaded assistance data.
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What version firmware version are you running? Do you have a custom ROM installed? Rooted? I to had the exact same issue with my phone. I was running the stock Bell ROM from Canada. Firmware was MUGKG2 standard on Bell/Virgin Phone. I rooted my phone with CF roots available for KG2 and had used all the GPS data tools that I could find. Then I flashed my phone with Cognition ROM which is using XXKG6 and BOOM GPS working. I found all this on this very forum. I will search and and post it for those who cant find it.
Eahaih
My phone Information
1- Rooted.
2- I9100xxKF1
3- kernel : 2.6.35.7-1900jpkg2-cl342890
[email protected]#2
Please note that My phone support Arabic
Get the GPS Status app and the Faster Fix app. Reset the A-state.
Set the server to your region. I got amazing results just from that.
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Enable wireless networks to locate if you have data. Found me in less than 3 seconds. I suppose - that's what iphone does automatically.
not work at all !
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not work at all !
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In order to get the most help possible instead of saying not work, why don't you say what you tried to do, what happened when you tried, and then say it didn't work. That way you can get the most help as possible.
Update your firmware to a newer version.
I did install :
GPS Status app and the Faster Fix app.
point Faster Fix app to Asia.
restart the phone
open the "GPS Status" and open google maps !
still the locator blinking for more than 30 min !
Thank you
Try updating your firmware. As i stated I tried everything as well. It wasnt until I updated the firmware did I get consistant GPS connections.
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Mine locks within 5 secs without any firmware change, a Galaxy S II right out of the box. Maybe you're in a place without much satellites or you're indoors? Or maybe there's a malfunction with your network an A-GPS.
Hi I had the same problem - GPS could see plenty of satellites but would not get a "fix".
I then rebooted the phone and then within a few sec it could get a fix even indoor.
So try to reboot.
prinzhernan said:
Mine locks within 5 secs without any firmware change, a Galaxy S II right out of the box. Maybe you're in a place without much satellites or you're indoors? Or maybe there's a malfunction with your network an A-GPS.
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But you forgot to say what firmware version you're using. Stock is not a version label.
Hi,
I have a S2 and a couple months back I didn't have any problems with my GPS. Now however, whenever I open the navigation and type a location, it finds me on the map and highlights the route to take, however at the bottom of the screen it says "searching for GPS" and therefore does not starts the navigation.
I have rooted the phone last month. I am not sure if this is the problem and I don't know how to unroot the phone so I can't check if this is the problem.
Any help is much appreciated. Thanks
Open maps first, wait for it to locate you in maps. Then exit maps and re enter navigation address and it should work
Happened to me when i Got an alluminium case
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Thanks for the help. It seems to work when I open the maps first and then open the navigation later like bundi22 said.
Why is it weird like this? Is there anyway of making it work by opening the navigation straight away, instead of going onto the maps first?
im having a similar issue, 7 to 10 sats in view, no fix, happened on the last two days, before, fix was in 3~5 secs, anyone?
zkm1223 said:
Hi,
I have a S2 and a couple months back I didn't have any problems with my GPS. Now however, whenever I open the navigation and type a location, it finds me on the map and highlights the route to take, however at the bottom of the screen it says "searching for GPS" and therefore does not starts the navigation.
I have rooted the phone last month. I am not sure if this is the problem and I don't know how to unroot the phone so I can't check if this is the problem.
Any help is much appreciated. Thanks
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Hey guys what I found worked really well for me was to use an app called fasterfix from play store to change the ntp server to my country which made it much better (resets on rom flash) also mobile data works much better than wifi for a fix and very rarely it just gets stuck so a quick reboot might help!
I'm having the same issue since yesterday, just not finding any GPS satellites, but it was fine two days ago.
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redmanc35 said:
I'm having the same issue since yesterday, just not finding any GPS satellites, but it was fine two days ago.
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Use GPS status fron store. Sorts all my issues
Used that and then faster fix, hasn't helped yet. Will keep trying different things.
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redmanc35 said:
Used that and then faster fix, hasn't helped yet. Will keep trying different things.
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Hi sorry to hear that but does this issue persist across reboots? I doubt the problem is due to rooting but sometimes it can help to either wipe cache and dalvik or re-flash your rom. I have had random GPS issues on some firmware versions but for me personally DXLPB has been the best. I would start by trying small changes like wiping caches first though and save changing roms for later if this is your only issue. Also, sometimes performing a full wipe can fix small bugs like this but a full wipe can take a lot of time so let's save that for a last but possible option! Good luck with it though, I know how annoying it can be if the GPS plays up!
The ROM I use: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544487
The Kernel I use: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1555259
pendejerto said:
im having a similar issue, 7 to 10 sats in view, no fix, happened on the last two days, before, fix was in 3~5 secs, anyone?
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I've got the same . Not sure if the weather has got anything to do with it. it has been very cloudy for x days here in Scotland.
I have never had any problems with gps until now. About 10 satellites in view but no fix. It drives me crazy because I run with endomondo using gps signal.
I read about mods that improve gps fix but I can not find it now.
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egps2 said:
Hey guys what I found worked really well for me was to use an app called fasterfix from play store to change the ntp server to my country which made it much better (resets on rom flash) also mobile data works much better than wifi for a fix and very rarely it just gets stuck so a quick reboot might help!
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Great tip mate, had issues with getting GPS Fix after flashing CM9 but used your fasterfix app tip, selected UK and bosh, not getting fixes on 10 satellites Thank you very much sir, saved me flashing another ROM.
redmanc35 said:
Used that and then faster fix, hasn't helped yet. Will keep trying different things.
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Are you sure you used fasterfix properly? Did it actually changed your Current Server? My one by default was set to an american/canadian one, hence why I wasn't getting any fixes. Changed it to my country and now it works like a charm .. Select your country/region and hit go and make sure the server link in Current Server updates, then use GPS Test app to test your GPS.
What rom are you guys using? I've noticed that my GPS sucks since installing XWLPM (Russia 4.04). I tried flashing back to a different modem but it didn't help. I'm patiently waiting for a new 4.04 ROM which might help the situation out. I've tried fasterfix as well as several other programs but it doesn't help much. My phone used to get a gps lock within 10 seconds indoors and within 5-7 seconds outdoors. Now it takes minutes...
TheSopranos16 said:
What rom are you guys using? I've noticed that my GPS sucks since installing XWLPM (Russia 4.04). I tried flashing back to a different modem but it didn't help. I'm patiently waiting for a new 4.04 ROM which might help the situation out. I've tried fasterfix as well as several other programs but it doesn't help much. My phone used to get a gps lock within 10 seconds indoors and within 5-7 seconds outdoors. Now it takes minutes...
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I'm currently running on CM9 nightly, stock CM Kernel, KH3 modem. Try testing out a few different regions in FasterFix. Use the GPS Test app to test your GPS. And, obviously, make sure you're outside or close enough to a window to get a clear signal.
so which server do i set for australia
snappy123 said:
so which server do i set for australia
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Maybe Oceania. I'm not too sure, best to choose the reagion nearest to you and if that doesn't work try a different one.
egps2 said:
Hey guys what I found worked really well for me was to use an app called fasterfix from play store to change the ntp server to my country which made it much better (resets on rom flash) also mobile data works much better than wifi for a fix and very rarely it just gets stuck so a quick reboot might help!
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+1.
Resolved in the same way.
gps fixes quicker when you take you're phone out of aluminium case(if you have one)
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I live in Sweden. I've tested: stock XWLPG; RR with kernels: CM9 (not the last one though), Siyah 3.4.1, NEAK 2.1.1; CM9 RC2, CM9 0721.
Results:
- Instant GPS lock on stock XWLPG (blinking icon, fix within few seconds) and on RR (no blinking icon, fix within less than ten seconds) but only with Siyah and NEAK kernels. No problems whatsoever.
- Unfortunately both CM9 builds and RR with CM9 kernel gave horrible scores. It took 4-8 minutes to fix.
I find it really hard to believe that gps problems are weather-related (at least in my place).
Samsung's GPS always hard to link the satellites, it must work with A-GPS assist, you can download faster fix from google play, and assigned a agps sever near your region, that's helpful
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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 ?
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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.