I've been trying dozens of AOSP ROMs over the past few months, and every single one causes my phone to reboot after about 5-10 minutes of GPS navigation via Google Maps.
So I'm thinking I need to switch back to a Sense ROM (as much as I hate Sense.)
I'd like to get some feedback as to which ROM is the most stable, with the least amount of "Sense bloat". I don't really need or want any HTC Sense apps, but the most important thing for me is STABILITY. I need navigation to work!
THanks for any input
Were you using custom kernels?
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In my opinion AOSP had had better gps results with my phone. However there is a fix by Galandy that is the actual updated gps driver from Qualcomm. Search for evo gps fixes and you will see it.
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Were you using custom kernels?
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I tried both stock Cm7 and custom kernels, made no difference.
I'm on Jamieg's KWIQ NONSENSE now and it seems solid... But have to wait a week or so to be sure...
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It's probably just me...But does anyone else notice increased "lag" with this update?
It's probably just me...But does anyone else notice increased "lag" with this update? I certainly do - Rooted with most bloat frozen too...
Try a custom rom like darkside evolution or adjust the OC/UV
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Thanks - any suggestions on settings for my OC/UV?
Unrooted with the stock ICS update. I've caught my S2 locking up every now and then for as long as a couple of minutes. also noticed more lag switching between apps, particularly Contacts
and, to be honest, I have tried most ROMs out there and applaud the terrific work - While some offer blazing speeds, great UIs, whatever...There ALWAYS seems to be something missing (WiFi Calling, incompatible radio, no MMS...you name it) If I could find an ICS - Based ROM with everything stock has, working properly, I'm there!
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and, to be honest, I have tried most ROMs out there and applaud the terrific work - While some offer blazing speeds, great UIs, whatever...There ALWAYS seems to be something missing (WiFi Calling, incompatible radio, no MMS...you name it) If I could find an ICS - Based ROM with everything stock has, working properly, I'm there!
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All the custom roms won't have those problems as soon as they put the proprietary drivers in.
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All the custom roms won't have those problems as soon as they put the proprietary drivers in.
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is there 1 ROM you'd suggest for the T989?
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is there 1 ROM you'd suggest for the T989?
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Just a personal opinion, but i would ODIN the stock ICS for now and wait a few days/week for AOSP, AOKP, and all the other individual rom makers to get the proprietary drivers and source merged in. That will make ALL THE DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD.
I will - thanks man
I have so far very good experience with the Darkside mod of the stock ICS.
Small issue with reboot hanging was fixed using his scripts. Personally I prefer stock rooted with junk removed from the system. I need full functionality of the stock from for everyday life.
BTW my battery life is also good.
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The GPS lags pretty bad after installing this ROM on my S2. Any ideas how to fix? I've never experienced this with other ROMs.
Get GPS status on the market (it's free), go to settings and install a-GPS. That should do it.
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Try this. Works perfectly every time on aosp. Dunno about tw but its worth a try.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1476962
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First of all I'm on AOKP 715 m6. My gps was nonexistent even though it was good on earlier versions. I was running a modded vle radio which i don't remember the source. Anyways, i flashed tdj's modded vle radio in one of his threads and gps initial locked on in less than 5 mins. It then locks on in less than a min after that.
At first i thought it was the kernel, so i flashed different ones, but no changes. however the radio definitely fixed it for me on AOKP.
So to those with gps problems try flashing tdj's modded radios. Sorry for being lazy on my phone and not linking them.
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This was discussed months ago. Its the basic reason modded radios were made. Apparently the RILS break GPS. So yes GPS won't work unless you flash one of the modded radios, as you found out by accident lol.
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I am not using a modded radio I am using the one that came with the ics official update uvle1. And I am running AOKP M6 7-15. My GPS is the best it has ever been I get instant locks even indoors. And It is accurate too. I have also used other roms and had the same results.
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I am not using a modded radio I am using the one that came with the ics official update uvle1. And I am running AOKP M6 7-15. My GPS is the best it has ever been I get instant locks even indoors. And It is accurate too. I have also used other roms and had the same results.
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I find that hard to believe. With every rom flash on this phone gps breaks on me and I have to fix it every time.
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I find that hard to believe. With every rom flash on this phone gps breaks on me and I have to fix it every time.
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My GPS works fine to on Telus LLE4 w/ Cyanogen 9.
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This was discussed months ago. Its the basic reason modded radios were made. Apparently the RILS break GPS. So yes GPS won't work unless you flash one of the modded radios, as you found out by accident lol.
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yeah i remembered that discussion, and I flashed a modded radio and it worked for most ROMs. I was then really bothered that my uber great locking GPS was no more... I seriously thought I flashed TDJ's radio because I had a file with the same name in my sd card. So I was bummed and decided to test kernels because thats like testing 2 things at once lol. But yeah I ended up checking the md5 of the modded radio i had on my sd card and it turns out it wasn't the same. Must have gotten it from a different thread even though the file name was the same.
But yeah it's just a little reminder to those who have GPS problems, that even though you may think you have a perfectly working radio... you should just flash TDJ's radio mods just in case.
Just flashed TDJ's modded UCLE1 radio...still no luck with GPS
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What do you guys mean when you say "breaks GPS"? I am trying to determine if my problem is similar to yours.
My problem is not really an issue with the GPS but an issue with Google Maps. When I use navigation from point A to point B, say Schaumburg to Chicago, it'll always speak directions as if it's going from point B to point A, although all the on-screen directions are correct.
I uninstalled the app and reinstalled, but have not yet tested to see if that fixed it.
Have any of you tried the agps fix for cm and aokp ROM?
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Have any of you tried the agps fix for cm and aokp ROM?
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I have. I don't know why, but running CM9, my GPS doesn't work no matter what. Maybe the GPS chip broke or something.
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Have any of you tried the agps fix for cm and aokp ROM?
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Yes this is what I have to do every time I flash a ROM and GPS breaks. I made a thread about it and there are also 2 more threads. Its a zip file you flash through cwm. Also people don't forget that if you're on cyanogenmod that you have to go into location services, GPS source and tick "use internal GPS". Or else GPS will barely work.
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I have. I don't know why, but running CM9, my GPS doesn't work no matter what. Maybe the GPS chip broke or something.
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Read my post above. Enable internal GPS in GPS source/location settings.
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Yes this is what I have to do every time I flash a ROM and GPS breaks. I made a thread about it and there are also 2 more threads. Its a zip file you flash through cwm. Also people don't forget that if you're on cyanogenmod that you have to go into location services, GPS source and tick "use internal GPS". Or else GPS will barely work.
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Yeah after doing what you said I've never had an issue. Except lock times seem to take awhile.
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Just flashed TDJ's modded UCLE1 radio...still no luck with GPS
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didn't know he had a ucle1 radio, he has a uvle1 radio though maybe try that one.
If it is the first time you're trying to lock on, it might take a while, you should turn off wifi and data while leaving your GPS on. Stand outside with it on for 5-10 mins or so, it should get a lock on. After that your GPS locks quicker the more frequent you use it.
I think a lot of people would expect GPS to lock on right away, this only happens if your phone has recent locks to the GPS. I find it best with wifi and data off and to just leave the gps on and google maps on.
btw i've tried the AGPS patch before, but if you have a crappy radio it still won't connect lol.
Here's the screenshot without data or wifi. This is inside my house. Notice the gps signal has a constant dot in the middle, i know for aokp this means i have locked on.probably the same for cm, not sure about tw, haven't been on that for a month.
Anyways it has went as low as 4m, so pretty good. This is without apply the patch.
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Here's the screenshot without data or wifi. This is inside my house. Notice the gps signal has a constant dot in the middle, i know for aokp this means i have locked on.probably the same for cm, not sure about tw, haven't been on that for a month.
Anyways it has went as low as 4m, so pretty good. This is without apply the patch.
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Download GPS status. Its free in the market. Will tell you how many satellites you're locked onto just for kicks. 4m is very accurate.
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Download GPS status. Its free in the market. Will tell you how many satellites you're locked onto just for kicks. 4m is very accurate.
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4m is amazing! and when i used GPSStatus, it said i had 20+ sats available, but only locked onto 1 maybe 2? WHY!? Grrrr...
Lol just tested it, 7-8/19-20 sats. This is inside my house. I'll check it out when I'm out and about
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GPS status apk
I installed GPS status APK.. These easy steps worked for me!!!!
Under tools 1) Manage GPS state
2) Reset
3) Download new data
I have tested out many gingerbread ROMs and recently tried MazWoz JB 4.2.1 B4. It worked well except it had camcorder/camera issues with preview, errors when ending calls, and no bluetooth. The bluetooth caused me to switch back to gingerbread. For those of you that have tested the various jellybean Roms, have you found one that runs smooth with most features working? I don't care about FFC or 4G features.
Thanks.
Try this one i use quick snap camera not as much lag i don't use blue tooth so can't commit on that i haven't had any GPS issues so no need for GPS fix also a2sd fine. There are some others i just haven't tried but reading threads sounds as if they are OK to
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33408757
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Well this is a gingerbread ROM but give it a try it has many ics/jb features. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2277764
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Thanks guys.