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So I had cyanogen room but it was draining my battery so I came back to the stock room... but now the gps is not working. It can't find any satellites... any ideas what happened?
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You could try GPS Status by eclipsim from Market (free app) to flush the A-GPS data and reset it.
So i was looking for way to fix the gps on my Evo 4g running CM7 RC4 and i came across this fix:http://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/fzqnc/evo_cyanogenmod_7_gps_fixprls_and_htc_sense/
If i back up my rom and then flash the Fresh Rom fix the gps and then flash back to my back up, will i lose my apps? More importantly i do not want to lose my progress in Angry Birds. Thanks
yeah you can use nandroid for this fix. Just warnen ya though, that's what I did initially and I've been having trouble recently. I just fresh formatted everything today.
Nandroid backup your current setup, flash the Sense Rom, do the fix, then nandroid restore. You can always use Titanium Backup to backup your apps + data in any situation. As long as you backup Angry Birds with TB, you can restore your progress.
Also, try GPS status in market. I'm running cm7 rc4 and get perfect lock after doing this.
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scottspa74 said:
Also, try GPS status in market. I'm running cm7 rc4 and get perfect lock after doing this.
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What's strange is that GPS Status has worked for me so far, but it doesn't work at all for my brother running an Evo, exact same parameters.
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Also, try GPS status in market. I'm running cm7 rc4 and get perfect lock after doing this.
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I can confirm that GPS Status did not work for me. I'm running CM7 final and I'm still getting flaky GPS. It locks for a second, then turns off. It will turn back on after a few minutes, lock, and turn back off.
So I tried GPS Status and cleared the GPS cache and downloaded the A-GPS data, etc. Same thing. Even in the GPS Status app, the GPS turns on, find a lock, then turns back off.
Therefore, I grabbed MSL Reader, wrote down my MSL code, flashed Sprint Lover, and while in Sprint Lover, turned on GPS, got a lock, performed ##GPS fix and entered MSL code, rebooted, tried GPS again and it worked, updated PRL while I was in Sprint Lover, and everything worked. Then wiped everything, flashed the new CM7 final and can confirm (though limited testing) that GPS is working now as it should. It doesn't flake out on me anymore. I'll test it on my way home tonight.
Hope this helps...
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I can confirm that GPS Status did not work for me. I'm running CM7 final and I'm still getting flaky GPS. It locks for a second, then turns off. It will turn back on after a few minutes, lock, and turn back off.
So I tried GPS Status and cleared the GPS cache and downloaded the A-GPS data, etc. Same thing. Even in the GPS Status app, the GPS turns on, find a lock, then turns back off.
Therefore, I grabbed MSL Reader, wrote down my MSL code, flashed Sprint Lover, and while in Sprint Lover, turned on GPS, got a lock, performed ##GPS fix and entered MSL code, rebooted, tried GPS again and it worked, updated PRL while I was in Sprint Lover, and everything worked. Then wiped everything, flashed the new CM7 final and can confirm (though limited testing) that GPS is working now as it should. It doesn't flake out on me anymore. I'll test it on my way home tonight.
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Yep, this works. The GPS Status app never worked for me, but flashing back to SL, performing the GPS fix, and back to RC4 worked. Now on CM7 Final, GPS is working OK.
When you restore your nandroid backup, everything will be exactly like it was, but you can backup your apps with titanium to be sure.
worked 4 me mahalo
Running decks 1.1 and tiamat 4.0.1. GPS status fixed all my problems.
Excuse me im sorry if im ignorant, but what is Sprint Lover?
Thank You!
It is a Rom that looks just like the factory Sprint rom with some tweaks. Here is a link.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=830153
Hi folks,
I am running CM7 stable and I had the GPS problem big time. It wouldn't work at all.
I read this post and tried out the fix.
I flashed Koni Elite III ROM, booted it using amon ra, updated prl, then profile, did the ## Gps fix as linked above, checked GPS on the sense rom and it was working, went back into recovery and reflashed CM 7 from nandroid backup, didnt wipe anything, and all is absolutely great again, the GPS locks instantly and Google maps and navigation works fine and dandy....... easy 10 minute fix.
burrman said:
Hi folks,
I am running CM7 stable and I had the GPS problem big time. It wouldn't work at all.
I read this post and tried out the fix.
I flashed Koni Elite III ROM, booted it using amon ra, updated prl, then profile, did the ## Gps fix as linked above, checked GPS on the sense rom and it was working, went back into recovery and reflashed CM 7 from nandroid backup, didnt wipe anything, and all is absolutely great again, the GPS locks instantly and Google maps and navigation works fine and dandy....... easy 10 minute fix.
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+1 yup, this works all the time.
All I did was turn off "allow mock locations" and rebooted the phone. GPS Status now gets a near instant fix and Google Maps works again. Not sure if it will work for everyone but it sure is easier than having to fiddle with the software.
So I was having a hard time getting GPS to lock onto a GPS signal. It took like 3-4 minutes to get a lock. Downloaded an app from android market called AGPS Injector and after using it to launch my google maps, everything started to work great! GPS lock under 5 sec! But is there a way for google maps/google nav to update AGPS automatically without using a third party application??? My GF's Nexus S 4G and my SGS2 both had this issue until injector was installed!
I love that app. I use it all the time too.
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Hello, I am running an Epic 4G rooted with FC09 Pre rooted rom. (CWM / Odin)
I just rooted a couple of weeks ago as I was thinking it might fix up my GPS issue, but other than the phone being a bit faster and me being able to get rid of some junk... the GPS issue is the same.
Using Google Navigation, unless I'm within a couple of minutes of my destination will go into a "Searching for GPS" mode... then eventually lock up.
The TeleNav software works flawlessly, but I don't get the Satelite views like Navigation which are real handy around here with all the hidden signage and such. I don't recall the Telenav software ever loosing Satellite other than the typical brief hesitation of the tracking icon, and then it catches up.
So far using Titanium I cleared the cache and uninstalled Google Maps. Verified both the Maps and Nav icons were gone from menus where they exited, space recovered etc.. Restarted phone. Installed Google Maps. I did this before it was rooted as well, using the Store as normal.
I installed the GPS Test software. I noticed in only slightly less than optimal conditions like indoors, but next to a south facing window, it will show good signal on 11, 12 or more satellites and show NONE in use. Not sure if this is useful or not because as I stated... Telenav works all the time and seems to even track better than Google Navigation.
I have seen info on a GPS Fix but wasn't sure if it will work on FC09 pre-rooted rom.
Frankly there is a TON of discussion about this phone and the GPS, but I haven't seen any concerning FC09 and also noting that Telenav has no issues.
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. I love this phone. I'm not sure I understand the advantages of rooting yet, but other than this GPS annoyance, I love this phone.
Thanks in advance.
Miles
Did you try clearing and resetting AGPS in GPS Test?
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Umm... no I didn't. Well not until now. Didn't know I had that option but found it and did it now. Is this something that will need to be done any time I get the "Searching for GPS" or is this something that fixes the problem altogether?
Thanks
Ok, well good news/bad news. I had the opportunity to test as I just went to the bank, less than a mile away. As noted above I did the clear and update.. Navigation acquired and routed faster than I ever remember it doing it. I actually started IN my house, put the phone in my pocket, took it out of my pocket and put it on the dash in the car. As soon as I started moving in the car it was tracking perfectly.... for about 1/4 mile. While I was waiting at a light, yes stopped... I saw the "Searching for GPS" come on.
For giggles I did a clear and update of AGPS again. At this point I was already at my destination so I entered my home address. Again it found it immediately and routed immediately and I didn't even get out of the bank parking lot before I got the Searching for GPS. I decided to just observe and noted that it was sortof tracking me, but I think that was strictly AGPS and Wifi vs Satellite. When I got home, GPS Test showed 9 Satellites NONE in use. So standing in my driveway I did the clear and update of the AGPS again. It immediately went from none in use to 3 in use.
Again, I have had this issue long enough to know that Telenav would have worked fine. In fact I had a 45 minute ride just the other day at night, that started in downtown Bellingham, WA (City streets) where I had to turn around a go back for something I forgot and received two phone calls. Telenav Never missed a beat. So I'm thinking it's the Google Maps software more than the phone, but at the same time... Google Maps works just fine on my wife's Epic 4G. Her's is not rooted. It occasionally looses sat reception, but she either just exits and reenters the program or turns the GPS off and ON and she's back in business.
I'm not a chef, but the only thing I can think to check is what baseband you're on...
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I'm not a chef, but the only thing I can think to check is what baseband you're on...
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Baseband = S : D700 . 0 . 5S . FC09
Delete Maps and then redownload and install.
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Delete Maps and then redownload and install.
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Maybe I wasn't clear enough in my original post. I uninstalled and reinstalled several times before rooting and at least twice since rooting. I used the term reinstalled, sorry for the confusion.
This also included clearing all the maps as well.
I have read about some sort of gpsfix app.. but not clear if it is for my version. Is that an option?
I'm open to all options at this point.
If Telenav works flawlessly then there is nothing wrong with your GPS.
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If Telenav works flawlessly then there is nothing wrong with your GPS.
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Maybe I'm making an assumption about how to delete all maps and unistall / reinstall the Google Maps program.
What I do is go into the program and clear all map tiles, then exit, go to Play, and uninstall. I also did the uninstall at another time via titanium by clearing cache and then uninstall.
Ok, so something is definitely up with MAPS. This time I cleared the maps, removed it again, insured the apk was gone. Restarted phone, ran gps test and cleared the AGPS and reset etc.. THEN I installed the latest version of Google Maps.
Same thing... I get a little down the street and I stopped to drop off a package at the postoffice and it's "Searching For GPS". GPS Test shows only a couple sats in use... but I bring up Telenav. I ride around the area with a destination programmed nearby, but I keep making turns to try and trip it up.... it stays with me and just keeps re-routing as needed.
If Maps tracked as well as Telanav I'd be a happy camper. While the telenav app is good for the actual directions, there is no satalite view without paying for it (google it's free) and entering destinations is a pain in the butt and not as accurate/quick as google.
Is there some conflict between Google Maps and the Epic 4G ? This is just silly.
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Ok, so something is definitely up with MAPS. This time I cleared the maps, removed it again, insured the apk was gone. Restarted phone, ran gps test and cleared the AGPS and reset etc.. THEN I installed the latest version of Google Maps.
Same thing... I get a little down the street and I stopped to drop off a package at the postoffice and it's "Searching For GPS". GPS Test shows only a couple sats in use... but I bring up Telenav. I ride around the area with a destination programmed nearby, but I keep making turns to try and trip it up.... it stays with me and just keeps re-routing as needed.
If Maps tracked as well as Telanav I'd be a happy camper. While the telenav app is good for the actual directions, there is no satalite view without paying for it (google it's free) and entering destinations is a pain in the butt and not as accurate/quick as google.
Is there some conflict between Google Maps and the Epic 4G ? This is just silly.
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Were you able to get this resolved?
Hi all, exactly 2 weeks and 1 day ago I got a S2X, everything has been running great except it has a problem..
The GPS does not seem to work at all.
I've searched the net for any possible solution and most people have said to download GPS status or other similar app and wait till the phone gets an initial lock with more than 6 satellites. But here's my problem, my phone's GPS does not seem to work at all, whenever I try to locate my location it'd just gets stuck on SEARCHING FOR GPS for a looong time.. I've made sure I tested this on a clear day/sky so it should work..
Although, it seems like the GPS unit is able to get fix/sat but on 1-10 sattelites, it still says it is searching for GPS..
Because I bought this phone out from Koodo without a contract and It has been over 14 days I can no longer go back and exchange it.. Is there anything I can do to help fix the GPS problem?
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I've tested this with a Telus SIM and Mobilicity Sim and both seems to work! GPS Status tells me that it is able to get fix/sat however the GPS icon still flashes and Google map still doesn't work..Also, there is no latitude or longitude or last fixed or even altitude as this picture..https://lh5.ggpht.com/JSUWXboRPtXJ_jTkWPx1MFizLa2TXA5U3kUHSunuNYY_CuE6FJpkTu2AFum_jlCcqydw
It only shows fix/sat and direction
No need to test Sims. It should be able to lock on without a Sim. So the problem is that your, phone doesn't lock on even though your apps says it does?
haven't heard of that problem. Have you tried a factory reset? Or a clean wipe if running custom roms?
What fixed it for me is flashing a modded radio.
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I've tested this with a Telus SIM and Mobilicity Sim and both seems to work! GPS Status tells me that it is able to get fix/sat however the GPS icon still flashes and Google map still doesn't work..Also, there is no latitude or longitude or last fixed or even altitude as this picture..https://lh5.ggpht.com/JSUWXboRPtXJ_jTkWPx1MFizLa2TXA5U3kUHSunuNYY_CuE6FJpkTu2AFum_jlCcqydw
It only shows fix/sat and direction
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You can try GPS Test on Play store. Open that app first, and wait until the satellites are locked, then open Google Maps. It will make Google maps locks faster. For me, google map is lazy and refuses to fix most of the time, but other gps-related apps still work great. I think its google map's issue, not your phone.
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I also own galaxy s ii x. I have same issue. It has been like that since official ICS came out. No matter which radios or ROMs I use from JBs to ICS, I can never ever get GPS lock on google map period.
I was only able to get gps working again When I had gone back to Telus stock gingerbread.
I am still searching for a fix. It is not that your phone is defective. But I also wanna know how to solve this issue.
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t mobile galaxy s ii
To hopefully help, I have a t mobile galaxy s ii. Had the same problem, brand spanking new phone and never really been able to get a GPS lock. I finally called t mobile and described the problem to the tech support people, went through my troubleshooting steps (reset, upgraded, etc, etc...). My new phone arrived yesterday....its a totally different phone. Same phone but it feels different. GPS locks with no issues...
You may have a hardware problem....
I have a s2x from Koodo as well, just ran navigation/google maps and got a gps signal in my basement with no probs. I am using AOKP rom though.
Did ur phone originally come with ICS or did u update via OTA?
Before u ever installed AOKP that is.
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came stock with ics
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After I used odin back to Telus GB stock 2.3.5, I gained gps back.
I just rooted it and then flashed ptmr3's koodoo v3 ROM along with koodoo ics stock radio.
After several tests with gps status app and google maps, I have just confirmed gps locks in and works fine. Though gps does lock in very slow, I am just happy that the gps works now even on ICS
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