Hi,
Im on darky 9.3 and very happy with the rom but Ive massive gps issues...
It takes about 5min to fix, sometimes more, as soon as Im start to move (car, feet) the signal stops at the last point...
In copilot Im gettin only 6 sat and no one is about the half...
One you have a custom rom ask the developer search in his pages read the faqs .
Two millions of posts on here about GPS use search and try the fixes posted .
jje
I recommend you try docs rom based on JP8 and the Q1 modem. My GPS is great now.
On some units, the precision of GPS is poor and often can't be fixed enough by software. Only 2 solutions:
- RMA for a new built unit
- make the hardware antena fix suggested in this forum (search here for the fix)
On bad units, despite all firmware/software hacks, precision is bad. It will be ok in rural areas but will jump streets in urban areas with high roads density.
Probably, the soldering on antenna varies from unit to unit on early models, explaining why for some it's ok and others not. Also, many live and try GPS in areas with lower roads density, giving them the impression of a good track despite a bad precision of the GPS. Also, tons of posts with only test of the fix speed. The fix speed was solved enough on some ROMs, but the precision will never be enough on high density urban areas
Well assuming that its not hardware I would try a different modem. I was on darkys rom and had a very bad GPS with the JQ1 modem but JVE works very well for me.
I suggest you try a couple different ones, you can get CWM flashable zip files from this nice person here: http://perka.zapto.org/
the galaxy s has always had poor gps but samsung will not fix it
dakine said:
Well assuming that its not hardware I would try a different modem. I was on darkys rom and had a very bad GPS with the JQ1 modem but JVE works very well for me.
I suggest you try a couple different ones, you can get CWM flashable zip files from this nice person here: http://perka.zapto.org/
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Fine, I downloaded JVE but CWM wont install always says an error...
Any help?
audino said:
Fine, I downloaded JVE but CWM wont install always says an error...
Any help?
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Strange it worked fine for me, what rom are you on?
even on stock ROM's the GPS was shocking. apparently Samsung fixed it but it still sucks
dakine said:
Strange it worked fine for me, what rom are you on?
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on darky 9.3
on the stock it worked better but not really fine...
audino said:
on darky 9.3
on the stock it worked better but not really fine...
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Hi I'm on Juwe's rom 3 gingerbread Jvk what is the best fix code for italy?
It's correct use fastfixer? And check with gpstest...or there is another way for check fixes sat european???
Thanks
Recent tests on cold boot ie fresh rom installed .
Clear line of sight to sky 5 mins to allow new satellite data to be picked up no wifi no mobile date pure GPS no APGPS etc .
Modem JPY 10 satellites found error 5-10 metres
Modem JVK 11 satellites found error 5-10 metres.
Both on Rom Kitchen XWJS8 with Hardcore kernel .
Tested with GPS status .
jje
Please go to the Darky´s forum, and check this [GUIDE] GPS QUICKEST FIX [SOLUTION]
Im not able to exchange the gps file on the system\etc Im not alowed even my phone is rooted ?!
The fix on the gps test programm works fine an im gettin 6-8 in use wie 18-32db...
But as soon as Im mooving the connection is loosing...
JJEgan said:
Recent tests on cold boot ie fresh rom installed .
Clear line of sight to sky 5 mins to allow new satellite data to be picked up no wifi no mobile date pure GPS no APGPS etc .
Modem JPY 10 satellites found error 5-10 metres
Modem JVK 11 satellites found error 5-10 metres.
Both on Rom Kitchen XWJS8 with Hardcore kernel .
Tested with GPS status .
jje
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The problem is that GPS is more complicated than that.. Just because it says "5-10 accuracy", how do you know that's true? You need tracks to work that stuff out.
Originally, there were a few people here who grabbed GPS status and pointed out their "GPS was perfect". But, after pressuring them for ages, they either admitted that their tracks were horrible (but found excuses), or disappeared. There was one guy though who I saw with a decent track, but I suspect he might have used a bluetooth GPS (I have never seen his results replicated)..
Test using tracks, preferably using a second GPS as reference (such as a fitness GPS). Number of satelites and claimed accuracy means very little, because satellites move around. How do you know if there were maybe a maximum of 11 the first time, and not 16 the second? Hence why you need a reference.. So you can compare the tracks accurately.
As you have said before .
Post was really only a reference .
My GPS does what i want tracks i return are good enough for my use as is location etc .
My tracks have been posted before in the GPS thread .
Next time i use tracks i might remember to post them . But you ignored the last ones i posted .
jje
I played last night a little bit around with my gps because i had the same problem.
I found a code to get in the gps service menu *#*#3214789650#*#*.
I found the SUPL/CP Settings and there is the supl.google.com server, i remembered i had some gps problems on my Nokia E71 too, long time ago.
On my Nokia i fixed it easily with the supl.nokia.com server, and i changed from google to the nokia server and now i get the gps fix in a few seconds.
I tested it about 6 times, always deleted the gps cache, works for me.
Maybe you can test it and give a reply, you dont need to reboot your phone, it works immediately.
wudini said:
I played last night a little bit around with my gps because i had the same problem.
I found a code to get in the gps service menu *#*#3214789650#*#*.
I found the SUPL/CP Settings and there is the supl.google.com server, i remembered i had some gps problems on my Nokia E71 too, long time ago.
On my Nokia i fixed it easily with the supl.nokia.com server, and i changed from google to the nokia server and now i get the gps fix in a few seconds.
I tested it about 6 times, always deleted the gps cache, works for me.
Maybe you can test it and give a reply, you dont need to reboot your phone, it works immediately.
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I didnt made a sense the fix is quite quick on both but as far as im moving the signal losts... On the google navigation im not able to navigat on copilot it works much much better but it still jumps around... And on copilot the screen seems to lag a bit:-(
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Ohh, i understand.
For me, the first Gingerbread modem (JVE) solved all my GPS problems. I even compared it with my Garmin Nuvi and they had same precision and speed/refresh rate, the only difference is that the Galaxy needed 2 or 3 min without data connection to lock satellites, while the Garmin only needed 30 secs. I can't complain
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Hi all,
I am trying to find out how widespread the GPS locking problems are with this model. I am talking about non-assisted GPS, which can be tested using the "GPS Test" application on the market.
So, how is the GPS on your phone performing using GPS Test? Please give some detailed information like lock time, number of sattelites, urban/countryside location, and if possible firmware version of your phone.
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My Spica cannot get a lock at all, will see up to 11 satellites but most of them with signal strength bars at zero. Firmware versions tested (all same result)
1.5 (XEJB2)
2.1 (XXJD1, XXJD4, XXJF2, XXJC3)
Same pb with my wife's spica. Samdroid version with FE7.
Can't lock withour assistance. What a pitty.
Go to your Settings -> Date & Time -> Uncheck Automatic and see if it helps
Or you can try this (need root)
http://forum.samdroid.net/f38/gps-speedup-1262/
http://forum.samdroid.net/f10/fasterfix-1747/ <-- same but easier
i can get a fix under 2 minutes if I stay still...moving, it can take an eternity
AfzalivE said:
i can get a fix under 2 minutes if I stay still...moving, it can take an eternity
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http://forum.samdroid.net/f38/gps-speedup-1262/ <-- if you're willing to root you can edit it to your location.
i just don't bother with that any more...I might do it again after a month without wiping any data
rooting is like breathing to me ... as it would be to most of the people here
Anyone found a solution yet?
My spica wont connect via gps either. It just keeps blinking and nothing happens...not even after 30min.
I've tried GPStest and it reports that 12 satellites are in view but non in use, and there is no bars everything is at 0...not picking any signal at all :S
I tried my friend's one too and he gets a signal imediatley and a lock after about 10-30seconds.
Any solution to this? Is it a software problem or hardware problem?
Zitko said:
Anyone found a solution yet?
My spica wont connect via gps either. It just keeps blinking and nothing happens...not even after 30min.
I've tried GPStest and it reports that 12 satellites are in view but non in use, and there is no bars everything is at 0...not picking any signal at all :S
I tried my friend's one too and he gets a signal imediatley and a lock after about 10-30seconds.
Any solution to this? Is it a software problem or hardware problem?
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I installed the alpha CyanogenMod 2.2 and GPS is working like a charm!
Problem was with the wrong libraries being used in many of the custom roms found at SamdroidMod. Devs found out about this issue and fixed it in this 2.2 release.
I'm running original firmwire which i got on the phone. (XXJE4)
I'm not willing to install alpha cyanogen of froyo yet...Is there really no other solution? I've had a chance to compare my spica to another one with original firmwire (JE4 too) ant that other spica worked while my gps had no lock. Also i had the chance to try one with samdroid on and it worked too.
Mine works from time to time. at the moment it works, earlier today it wouldn't get a lock no matter how long i waited.
First thing-delete /data/xtra.bin- this is data for agps which seems to cause gps locking problem. You can do it with RootExplorer/SUFBS or any file manager with root rights. Or use GPS Status and Reset agps data from setting. You can also try to swap libsec-ril.so, JF2 version works best for me. If you want I can provide update packages for libsec-ril.so
i have installed cyanogenmod 7.1 on mine, and can get a lock under 1min30s outside or under 3min in the bus near the window.
I have a rooted spica with android version: 2.2.2, baseband version: i570EXXJC1, kernel version:2.6.29 and Mod version:SamdroidMod-2.2.2-a9.
When I go to google maps app and click set location I always get an error saying: location temporary unavailable ! I checked the option on Settings->Location and security->Use wireless networks and use GPS satellites. And my phone is connected to the internet.
I just bought the phone last week, and its really embarrassing not getting this to work.
schermvlieger said:
I installed the alpha CyanogenMod 2.2 and GPS is working like a charm!
Problem was with the wrong libraries being used in many of the custom roms found at SamdroidMod. Devs found out about this issue and fixed it in this 2.2 release.
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thanks for the useful info, you saved my life by this post.
i thought my gps is wrong in my spica then it was just a bug in the cooked rom. cyanogen mod is cool and gps is working now perfectly.
thanks again!
With spicagenmod + hp/yonip kernel gps work very well.
Hello everybody
I was use Orange Rom P1000JHKA1
http://www.multiupload.com/EQTIKM4IXV
Pass: ce4arab.com
I noted the GPS Performance is better than any other rom I use it
So I thought to get the gps file from orange rom and test it in other rom
The result was fantastic
you can test by Yourself
first you have to root your device
Turn off GPS
then by use rootexplorer Copy the Contents in file 1 to this track system/bin/gpsd.
after that copy the contents in file 2 to this track system/lib.
restart your device
Turn on GPS
and test it
All the files you need in this process can be found here:
http://www.multiupload.com/YFHGI69FSI
Pass: ce4arab.com
(I am sorry for my bad English)
Interesting.
Were there any changes in /system/etc/jupiter.xml as well?
Technomancer said:
Interesting.
Were there any changes in /system/etc/jupiter.xml as well?
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no
the changes only in
system/bin/gpsd and system/lib
Anyone tested it?
gps test
im testing it...
..and it works faster + detects many more satelites then before...a welcome fix!
tnx
Tested and working ok on Italy.
Welcome fix, even if the GPS was doing ok already.
wow this really works, noticed the following
*faster detection
* more sat aquired
thanx !
Which firmware are you using?
It crashes my tab (JMF) completely... (tried it twice, lol)
Dennis
Edit:
Nevermind, androzip only extracted 0 byte files lol
I noticed that the files are labeled for the Euro version of the tablet. Will this tweak work for CDMA versions? Has anyone tried it yet?
I guess I could be the first, but I have a question. Brand new to Android, is it possible to unroot in case I have to send back for repair down the road?
Seems alot better with navigon, im getting signal in doors and i didnt befor, im on roto jme v4
Thanks.
not being a **** but you are going to have to remove root explorer from that package. that is considered as warez and that's a big no no around here
Nice work. The improvement is unbelievable!
I know someone asked but has anyone tried this on a CDMA tab?
Is this works on Indian Tab with GSM phone also ?
(PDA:JK3/PHONE:JJ1/CSC:JJ1)
Works great on my UK tab, many thanks!
nchary05 said:
Is this works on Indian Tab with GSM phone also ?
(PDA:JK3/PHONE:JJ1/CSC:JJ1)
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ok i got the same stats as above, Indian GSM tab and the fix seems to give better results -
1. sat acquisition is wayyyyy better...i can now get 8-10 sats out of 12 on an average, outside...all bars blue...sometimes hitting even 11 when out for a walk...wow!!
2. inside house, all gray i.e. no signal but still acquiring around 6-8 sat's
This is way better than what it was doing previously...am using MayMyIndia Mobile Maps for India...full navigation with voice version...good for India cities...
now only thing to check is how it fares on a drive...
Niiiiccceeeee!!!
After flashing roto JME v4 full, 1,2 GHz kernel and this gps fix, gps and speed are now amazing!
I get a fix after 5 seconds (cold reboot) with 7 satellites in use in my room! lol
This reminds me of my good ol' Milestone which was amazing (at least in this discipline)
Dennis
Works great on my german tab running roto's jme.
I got 10/10 after 5 seconds outside. Before i got 4/9 after 1-5 minutes.
thanks a lot, worked very well in Brazil.
I've repacked the files without the root explorer warez & the other .APKs which you can get from the market.
You can get it from here:
http://db.tt/pjDlVn3
EDIT: This update is fantastic! It took the GPS on my tablet from being absolutely hopeless (clear sky, could see 5 satellites but wouldn't lock for the best part of a minute) to being even better than my N1! (Saw 7 satellites and got a lock within about 5 seconds). Yay!
hey all
i have read and reread and looked all over. so either i am looking wrong or just plan dumb.
but i installed a build on my HTC HD2 that said it did everything i needed. and it seems to work ok. but the one thing i would LOVE to find is a stable build that has a GPS that on maps will tell me right where i am. the one on the build i installed said it worked, but i get a 20 block radius as being the best i can get.
i travel alot and when i am lost in a new city i like to find my way around and the GPS maps saves me many times.
also this build seems to set different call volumes depening on who i am calling.
but any suggestions on a good GPS would be great
thanks
jared
and yes i turn on GPS before i go into maps. so it should be more accurate then it is.
you need to give more info, like which build are you using?
GPS is known to be inaccurate when you're in a big city with really high buildings, so my guess is you're not getting a GPS fix so the device turns on network locationing.
Check the build in my sig, I get a fixation around 1 meter, but I doubt your build doesn't give the same accuracy.
My advice is to learn how to read maps without GPS or internet connections, it's faster that way, at least for me.
Hi Jared,
My personal advice is to buy a seperate BT gps receiver. The receiver in the HD2 is not the best one, found the one in the HD alot better.
You can buy a good MKT or Sirf3 which will beat the HD2 every single time in accuracy and speed for like 30 Euro or 45 dollars on ebay.
There are nice free tools on the market that will let you use the BT gps receiver.
You may want to look into the information on this thread here in the forum:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=953630
Helped me to quickly obtain a GPS lock. Depending on your build, it could be optimized for a different country you reside in. Hence, changing your gps.conf file for your area should help.
slbenz said:
You may want to look into the information on this thread here in the forum:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=953630
Helped me to quickly obtain a GPS lock. Depending on your build, it could be optimized for a different country you reside in. Hence, changing your gps.conf file for your area should help.
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Try this build: tytung v 2.6
It's a stock Gingerbread ROM. It works perfect, never had any issues like different call volume or something. And for the GPS, try the fix provided above. It takes about 30 seconds for me to get a good and accurate fix.
Hello people,
I've a question, especially for the Dutch (Noord-Brabant) people on this forum.
My GPS on my HD2 is extremely slow, i'm getting a first GPS lock in about 15-30 minutes. Sometimes it won't work at all! On the WindowsMobile days I had the feature to download (A-)GPS sattelite posisitions (QuickGPS if i'm right) but this this isn't possible for Android. I think have to manually edit the gps.conf file, but i don't know what the best values are.
I've tested my GPS locks in the car, garden, inside my house and at the beach.
Maybe we can start a thread where people can share their configuration to help the people like me, sorted by country.
Can anyone help me?
I have the app GPS Status.
It downloads GPS settings when you open it.
No problems with GPS, I do not use it often but fix normally under 5 min (cold start)
Further search for a thread that explains how to edit the GPS config file, maybe that will help.
I have AmericanAndroid (SD), I do not know what android version you have?
SD / Nand?
Thanks for the fast reply!
I'm running Typhoon's CM7 nand build, the newest. In the thread of this build on XDA I can read this:
Known issues:
......
-AGPS does not work, this does not work in any ROM currently.
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I've already downloaded the program GPS Status and downloaded the GPS information (on startup indeed) but I don't think it's really downloading this information.
I had success with the fasterfix application setting the pool to
be.pool.ntp.org, for NL it will be nl.pool.ntp.org
Afterwards I used GPSstatus app to check how the fix on the Satellites are and to download the A-GPS statusses.
As far as I know our gps connection can be affected by weather, your own possition (outdours / indoors) and the android build you are using.
Last night I had a good satellite fix in less then a minute (outdoors/clear sky and BE gps pool)
Android: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1062881 (honeycomb V20)
I'll test changing the pool! Thanks for the advise!
I've tested the GPS many times on different places and 2 days ago on the beach (clear sky and very hot )! So I don't think my problem isn't related to the weather or constructions / houses.
this might be worth checking out aswell http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=953630
Haven't tested it yet
I'm also from Noord-Brabant (Ehv). Just tested my GPS time to fix, lying in my hammock in the garden . It's about 60 sec in cold start and 5 sec. in hot start with GPS Status.
I'm using Tyween CM7 3.2.0 and radio 2.15.40.xxx. I'm using standard gps.conf but changed the NTP server with fasterfix. There is no need to use AngelDeath's settings.
i tried 3 diferint navigation softwares (sygic , ndrive , copilot live...all the latest verisions)... when navigating i get a 2-3 seconds stop like it loses gps signal .... every 20-30 seconds i get that loop... and then it jumps to where i am on the street...it's like a frame drop..... sorry for the bad english .... i even tried the gps fix that is on this forum ...the same thing.... can anybody help.?..thx.....
What rom are you using? Version?
yours ) alexandra II rev4 ...and i must say that is one of the best roms.... had no problem with it ...just this gps problem ...but i do not think that is rom related becouse the same thing hapend whit taboonay 2.2 , my previous rom ...... aaa...by the way Alexandra was the name of my ex girlfriend who left my for a rich old men .... and i said lets try this ***** one more time ..... and......your rom is beter then my ex girl )
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yours ) alexandra II rev4 ...and i must say that is one of the best roms.... had no problem with it ...just this gps problem ...but i do not think that is rom related becouse the same thing hapend whit taboonay 2.2 , my previous rom ...... aaa...by the way Alexandra was the name of my ex girlfriend who left my for a rich old men .... and i said lets try this ***** one more time ..... and......your rom is beter then my ex girl )
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Glad to know it works better than your ex
And, BTW, it's named after my soon to born daughter
Well, I'm An old guy. Better check the names of my girlfriends
But with Navigation, especially from a car, I really can't help you much with the "drop-outs". Mainly I don't own a car. (I use metro). I'm not sure just how powerful the gps radio is in the Acer. It works fine for me in the streets, and it will drop for a couple seconds, but always acquires again. Usually within 10 meters.
I'll probably look into some different scripts in a couple weeks. See what I can come up with.
my very best wishes to your soon to be born daughter .... thx for the reply ... hope this can be fixed.... i need the navigation more than facebook
one question ....does your rom has agps support properly enabled? after reading a litle bit more i belive it is rom related.... thx
stumpyalin said:
i tried 3 diferint navigation softwares (sygic , ndrive , copilot live...all the latest verisions)... when navigating i get a 2-3 seconds stop like it loses gps signal .... every 20-30 seconds i get that loop... and then it jumps to where i am on the street...it's like a frame drop..... sorry for the bad english .... i even tried the gps fix that is on this forum ...the same thing.... can anybody help.?..thx.....
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I have exactly the same problem.
I tryed the stock 3.0.1, the stock 3.1 as well as the taboonay and the thor ROM.
I have the same issue with Copilot Live and Google Navigator, It looks like they loose the fix.
I made some tests with GPS TEST, I can fix up to 4/5 sats indoor (more outodoor) with a signal strenth around 45 with no lost.
When I look at the satelite signal within Copilot, I can see that the power of the signal is just around the line in the middle (does that mean if the signal is too low, Copilot don't take it in account?)
So, all help is welcome, even for testing!
At least if some one can confirm that with a A501 and these apps/rom they d not have the issue, I can then suspect a hardware PB and ask for a replacement!
Taboonay vs Alexandra
Hi there,
I love the Taboonay rom; as you prefere the Alexandra one, can you give me/us are the main diference for you?
the biggest difference for me is the 3g module .... whit Alexandra I get a much better signal .... in my bedroom with taboonay I bearly get 3g signal ...but with Alexandra I get hsdpa+ ..... maybe it just me ....but I bealive the internet is a lot faster with alexandra..... but I will try all the roms until I find one in which the GPS works well .....for me the GPS navigation is the most important....
stumpyalin said:
the biggest difference for me is the 3g module .... whit Alexandra I get a much better signal .... in my bedroom with taboonay I bearly get 3g signal ...but with Alexandra I get hsdpa+ ..... maybe it just me ....but I bealive the internet is a lot faster with alexandra..... but I will try all the roms until I find one in which the GPS works well .....for me the GPS navigation is the most important....
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Like I said, I am looking into some better GPS Nav scripts. I am not "Garmin" and don't have a dedicated device.
And I have no car.
And I am an old fart, so I can only run at 52kph
But, if you find something that works, without 2 second interruption in GPS signal on occassion. Please, Send me a PM. I would appreciate it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1456694
will this help?
So am i. My tab A500 can't use GPS
I've been having the same problem with my a501, I've tried all the fixes I have found on here to no avail. I would get a fix very quickly, but then lose it. After ripping out what hair I have left, it seemed to me that the GPS and cell tower locations were fighting for location (I'm using WAZE). I have disabled the network-provided time setting and the use wireless networks setting in location. It is now much better, not as good as my a100 with a wifi hotspot, but it was completely useless before.