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First, this is only for rooted users and I claim no responsibility of credit for the gps.conf files I am using. All credits go to @rirozizo and the BlackICE Team. I simply put the flashable zip files together for an easy install.
Back in September of last year, author Jimmy McGee posted the following.
http://www.xda-developers.com/gps-lock-faster-xdatv/
This file allows your phone to get a fix almost instantly and will continue to get more accurate as the GPS uses more Satellites and gets a better fix on your location. It does not seem to effect the final accuracy, but just allows it to get a fix much faster at times.
I was asked to help a fellow member out by creating a zip file that he could flash to install the gps.conf file for his region as he was unsure how to copy it to the correct place and set the permissions etc. So I went ahead and did this for all of the available US regions and thought I would share it here.
Here are the files, you just put them on your phone and flash them like any other flashable zip. I created the specific region zips for the US and the removal zip which puts the original gps.conf back if you no longer want to use this.
Hawaii Fix
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347757789
NorthWest Fix
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347757792
SouthWest Fix
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347757751
North Mid States Fix
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347757791
South Mid States Fix
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347757795
NorthEast Fix
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347757790
NorthEast \ SouthEast Fix
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347757793
SouthEast Fix
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347757794
Poland Fix
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347758269
GPS Fix Removal - Make sure you flash this before you flash a different region if you want to try different files to keep the original gps.conf intact.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347757752
For any of you in other regions that want to use this, you can download your regions gps.conf file here.
https://app.box.com/s/w57s1v1n3hie7l5lk28i
Once you have your file, you can replace the gps.conf file in my zip with yours and use these for your region as well.
If you are unsure how to do this and would like to request another available region, let me know and I will include it here. Just go to the link above and tell me specifically which region you would like.
Just a note for everyone willing to flash the fix. You should only pick ONE that's CLOSEST to where you live/intend to spend your time. The closer the region is, the faster the connection will be to the AGPS server so that it can help you get a faster fix even more quickly.
Good Luck Navigating Everyone!
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Than YOU sir for putting this together originally and making our GPS work even better! I am just trying to give back to the community any way that I can.
My only question is what region would Missouri be in?
Middle North or middle south
Can you flash both?
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Lol download both and compare the files. You can probably combine the differences into one.
can i flash all of the fixes?
ShrekOpher said:
My only question is what region would Missouri be in?
Middle North or middle south
Can you flash both?
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Compusmurf said:
Lol download both and compare the files. You can probably combine the differences into one.
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What @Compusmurf said about comparing them or just flash each one and see if one performs better than the other. It is just trying to use servers that are closer to you to give you better response times.
masri1987 said:
can i flash all of the fixes?
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No, like my response above, the object is to use the servers closest to you so combining them all together would defeat the purpose.
You could make a fix for Poland, please? I tried to do it myself but couldn't get it to work haha. TIA! Also, which region would California be in? Southwest?
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You could make a fix for Poland, please? I tried to do it myself but couldn't get it to work haha. TIA! Also, which region would California be in? Southwest?
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Poland Fix added and yes Southwest for Cali. Doing some traveling?
chipworkz said:
Poland Fix added and yes Southwest for Cali. Doing some traveling?
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Sweet! Thanks a lot chip! Yup, I'll be traveling around Poland for the next few weeks. I just finished school here and finally have time to explore a little .
hodepo said:
Sweet! Thanks a lot chip! Yup, I'll be traveling around Poland for the next few weeks. I just finished school here and finally have time to explore a little .
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Way cool, hope this works well for you.
What would idaho be ? North West or Mid north ?
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What would idaho be ? North West or Mid north ?
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I haven't seen anything that breaks it down specifically so for any of these areas that could be one or the other, just try both and see if one performs better than the other.
If you do try multiple you should flash the Remove Fix in between to keep the original gps.conf intact. I will add this to the OP.
Idaho will be north west which where in from
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chipworkz said:
No, like my response above, the object is to use the servers closest to you so combining them all together would defeat the purpose.
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Thanks for the fix. It works great on my note 4. I was wondering if i can flash this on my wife's note 3?
sic_lic1o1 said:
Thanks for the fix. It works great on my note 4. I was wondering if i can flash this on my wife's note 3?
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should work on all devices. So yes.
seeing that i'm geographicaly impaired i have to ask wich would be the best file for Puerto Rico?
Is there something wrong with the GPS on the Note 4?
I dont travel much outside of my town until I found out that the GPS is slow in locking in when you land at a new location.
What is going on with this Note 4?
chong67 said:
Is there something wrong with the GPS on the Note 4?
I dont travel much outside of my town until I found out that the GPS is slow in locking in when you land at a new location.
What is going on with this Note 4?
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It seems to be about the same as my Note 3 was but neither are what I would consider to be great. That is why this fix helps supplement the GPS and gives a faster lock.
Hey guys, I hardly can find any good links( with high speed download ) with Samsung Galaxy S3 Neo *(I9301I) stock firmware.
Can you guys help me find some sites where you can just download it freely, no need to buy premium ?
theexfear said:
Hey guys, I hardly can find any good links( with high speed download ) with Samsung Galaxy S3 Neo *(I9301I) stock firmware.
Can you guys help me find some sites where you can just download it freely, no need to buy premium ?
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Go to sammobile.com it is the only authentic and best site you just need to make a free account.
Arsal7R said:
Go to sammobile.com it is the only authentic and best site you just need to make a free account.
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Sammobile need premium for faster download, free accounts provides only ~50kbps, while my internet speed in foreign countries is like 5-6 mbps
theexfear said:
Sammobile need premium for faster download, free accounts provides only ~50kbps, while my internet speed in foreign countries is like 5-6 mbps
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Oh, then there is no such fast service free of cost. Try mrcrab. Search it one the Google. If this site doesn't work too then there is no other authentic one.
By the way, why don't you try any Internet cafe? They have everything thing and speed.
Here's a download link.
It's the XCUAOF1 baseband I found on some German forum, I had the same problem you have now, I installed this with Odin and just changed the language to English when the boot finished and it works well!
It takes ~40 minutes so dont be lazy and just download it.
for sammobile link , use internetdownload manager , its realy fast
I had the same problem. Most times you can buy for low costs an account for 1-2 days. Better than download for more than 7 hours. - my experience
Try in sammobile, those are 100% authentic. Otherwise, try to go to a cybercoffe and download it from it....
Cheers.
I use: http://samsung-firmware.org/model/GT-I9301I/page/1
U could give it a try. Sometimes, it downloads at full speed, but sometimes it's limited to about 150 KB/s
Downloading it now ! 1074.5 mb
I have the 9.7 " version
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Somebody catch that update!
Is it rolling out in phases? Mine still says my software is up to date on 5.1.1
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Looks like the AT&T Tab S2 now supports NumberSync. Can someone post the AT&T Marshmallow ROM? I'd like to install it on my international SM-T815, and see if I can get calls to work. Also, the AT&T ROM should allow the Samsung Gear app to work.
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Looks like the AT&T Tab S2 now supports NumberSync. Can someone post the AT&T Marshmallow ROM? I'd like to install it on my international SM-T815, and see if I can get calls to work. Also, the AT&T ROM should allow the Samsung Gear app to work.
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You neither could nor would want to install the att firmware on your device.
If it could and you somehow managed to flash the bootloader you would end up with a locked device forever.
Flashing the system.img is possible, but why when the MM software is already available for your device?
ashyx said:
Flashing the system.img is possible, but why when the MM software is already available for your device?
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Like I said:
1. I would like to use the Numbersync feature so I can share the same phone number across all my devices.
2. I would like to install the Samsung Gear app from the PlayStore so I can pair the tablet with my watch.
Instead of messing with the SM-T817A ROM, I'll probably just pick up a tablet from AT&T.
Zagzagel said:
Like I said:
1. I would like to use the Numbersync feature so I can share the same phone number across all my devices.
2. I would like to install the Samsung Gear app from the PlayStore so I can pair the tablet with my watch.
Instead of messing with the SM-T817A ROM, I'll probably just pick up a tablet from AT&T.
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Good luck with buying a completely locked down tablet.
ashyx said:
Good luck with buying a completely locked down tablet.
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Thanks!
So if I have the Sm-t817a tablet will I eventually get the MM update? I bought it off Craigslist the other day and didn't care about the LTE but it was perfect condition 9.7" for $300 . I don't really care about rooting it or anything and it sounds like I'd be screwed anyway if I was bit I have my Nexus devices for that.
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SM-T817A MM Update
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Downloading it now ! 1074.5 mb
I have the 9.7 " version
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So, How did it go? I got the update a couple of days after you and everything is perfect except for the keyboard. Very Often, while I am typing, the system inserts spaces and misses characters etc. It can be a real pain in the a$$ to type on the tablet now.
Well, here we are, 17 days later; and the typing problem is Long Gone. Weird... But, Good !!
BTW
I performed a factory reset before and after upgrading just to be safe.
Anyone else ever receive the update? I'm still stuck on Lollipop.
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Haven't received the update here either. Anyone know of a way to force it?
sorry . I hope everyone has there update by now ! my battery is little better is best thing from this update . I didn't factory reset . runs really smooth !
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dcaplinger76 said:
Anyone else ever receive the update? I'm still stuck on Lollipop.
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have you gotten the update yet
Not yet....
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Not yet....
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I finally got the update. I didn't have my AT&T sim in the tablet anymore. As soon as I put the AT&T sim back in and checked for the update, it pushed out. Not sure if this will affect anyone else or not.
won't find the update
I've tried doing the update OTA and it hasn't found it yet.
I've tried to do it through KIES and it says that this device is supported by Smartswitch and won't let me do it that way.
I want to do it through Odin, but I cannot find the update file.
Does anyone have a link or copy of the rom so I can get mine updated?
Thanks!
After talking with AT&T, the only way to update this tablet without AT&T service is to go to Best Buy and have them push it for you manually. Alternatively, you can call Samsung @800 726 7864 and they have a way to push it from the cloud or something.
Yes, old thread, but this tablet is STILL the bomb and many people are buying them used off of eBay only to find the last owner never bothered to update to Marshmallow.
zorlac_man said:
After talking with AT&T, the only way to update this tablet without AT&T service is to go to Best Buy and have them push it for you manually. Alternatively, you can call Samsung @800 726 7864 and they have a way to push it from the cloud or something.
Yes, old thread, but this tablet is STILL the bomb and many people are buying them used off of eBay only to find the last owner never bothered to update to Marshmallow.
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I was in the market for a new e-reader (OG Nook Book just wasn't cutting it any longer). Ended up with a Tab 2, but the Nook version due to the additional $50 discount. Was surprised it came with MM, but now I'm trying to figure out how I can get Nougat on it. This tablet really is the bomb!
Just wondering if anyone knows where the combination flash file is and how to bypass from for Android 9.0 forgot my Google account and not spending another $$ on a phone I've done the S4 S5 S6 before and a few iPhones but haven't had problems like this before please anyone
Sounds legit.
Thetrainau said:
Just wondering if anyone knows where the combination flash file is and how to bypass from for Android 9.0 forgot my Google account and not spending another $$ on a phone I've done the S4 S5 S6 before and a few iPhones but haven't had problems like this before please anyone
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sammobile.com/firmwares should have it
io_gh0st said:
Sounds legit.
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right? but we have to assume that the OP has procured the phone in a legal manner unless discovered otherwise
Youdoofus said:
right? but we have to assume that the OP has procured the phone in a legal manner unless discovered otherwise
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Kudos for you for not just hammering me. It sounded quite suspicious, but nonetheless, my post was useless. I apologize for that.
Returning to the topic, along with Sammobile, there is also Updato (https://updato.com/) and SamFw (https://samfw.com/). I personally recommend the latter as it stores the firmwares on Google Drive, which is WAY faster than most other options (Sammobile, for example, hosts the files themselves and caps the download speeds severily for non-paying users).
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Kudos for you for not just hammering me. It sounded quite suspicious, but nonetheless, my post was useless. I apologize for that.
Returning to the topic, along with Sammobile, there is also Updato (https://updato.com/) and SamFw (https://samfw.com/). I personally recommend the latter as it stores the firmwares on Google Drive, which is WAY faster than most other options (Sammobile, for example, hosts the files themselves and caps the download speeds severily for non-paying users).
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i am a kinder, gentler mod, my friend
yes, sammobile is painfully slow, but samfirm and the Frija tool help circumvent that. Very good tips on updato and samfw btw tho! and no, i wont hammer on anyone for posting external links that are strictly there to help either
carry on good sir!!
edit: i agree on the level of suspicion garnered by the OP tho, just FYI. I agree, but as i said...
pro tip: if you run into a situation where the firmware is "archived", Frija and SamFirm both get around the "need" of being a premium member and allow you to download the firmware anyways
Just saw this article on Android Central. You click the link and input your phone number to receive a text then verify your phones IMEI through Samsung. This is for the Galaxy Note20 and Note20 Ultra. The US Snapdragon models didn't come with headphones so now's your chance to get them.
https://www.androidcentral.com/gala...score-free-usb-c-headphones-samsung-right-now
https://form.p1care.com/sea/ivr-n20
Direct link so you don't have to go to AC
Thank you for this
Thank you.
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Thanks a lot.
tourbound129 said:
https://form.p1care.com/sea/ivr-n20
Direct link so you don't have to go to AC
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Probably only for US users. In Canada it tells me my phone isn't in this warranty
Working for Canada? I am not getting the SMS.
I copied the IMEI number from the "about phone" and it directs me to a page that says that this is for Fold, Z Flip and Note 20. I have 2 of the Note 20 Ultras and it does the same for both. I guess I need a little help here.
Thanks
Who's site is that link to?
Looks plishy... never saw Samsung do that before.
Just saying.
TrofeoSC said:
I copied the IMEI number from the "about phone" and it directs me to a page that says that this is for Fold, Z Flip and Note 20. I have 2 of the Note 20 Ultras and it does the same for both. I guess I need a little help here.
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when you copy with from about phone it has spaces. take out the spaces in the imei number.
That Was It!
Thanks given.
blackhawk said:
Who's site is that link to?
Looks plishy... never saw Samsung do that before.
Just saying.
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Android Central, a big Android news site. Then the link within their site going to Samsungs site.
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Android Central, a big Android news site. Then the link within their site going to Samsungs site.
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On the original link it asks for your phone number... no.
I had tried 3 times in chats and got nowhere. This time it seems to work. Let's hope I actually get them.
blackhawk said:
On the original link it asks for your phone number... no.
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Yes that's Samsung Care's website. Go to https://form.p1care.com instead of the provided https://form.p1care.com/sea/ivr-n20 it takes you to Samsungs website.
I did mine through FB Chat a couple of days ago and just got the UPS delivery notice for tomorrow.
Has anyone got them yet? I thought it was here that I saw someone got them.
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Has anyone got them yet? I thought it was here that I saw someone got them.
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Mine are scheduled to be delivered tomorrow via UPS.
I ordered mine weeks ago and did not hear/get anything yet
Just looked mine come Friday