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[GUIDE/FIX] Potential fix for GPS issues with some ROMs

If your GPS isn't working with your new ROM, then try this method. It has worked for me for every ROM I've used with a problem connecting to GPS. I've seen the problem posted in several ROM threads, and instead of posting it in each one and having it get lost in the hundreds of pages of posts, I figured I'd start a new one which might be searched for a little more easily.
- Open 'Settings' and go to 'Applications'. Choose 'Manage Applications'.
- Choose 'Running Apps'
- Find the 'Maps' app and open it. Click 'Force Stop' and choose 'Clear Data'.
- Go back to your app drawer and open 'Maps'. It will have you check off the disclaimers. Close it after you have done this.
- Open your 'Navigation' app and check off the disclaimers there. It should connect after that.​
Like I said, this has worked for every ROM I've tried with a problem connecting to GPS. I don't know why it works, but it does.
tags: gps not working, gps won't connect, gps issue, broken GPS

Didn't solve my GPS issue...which is that it doesn't toggle on what so ever.
Each new nightly I flash, I have to push an old gps.vision.so in order to get my gps to toggle on and off again.
Thanks anyway.
edit: No app on the market will make my GPS work...That is the type of GPS problem that I and some others are having.

try install the gpxfix or gps status from the market.. work well for me..

Same here...this didnt help.
Also installing GPS status did not help either.

As discussed in the nightlies thread, Cyanogen presumeably updated a crucial library responsible, among other, for GPS functionality which requires the/a new radio.
This also could explain why some users while having identical devices to other users do have GPS while others dont. They simply did upgrade the radio already earlier while the ones which are stuck with a bon-working GPS didnt and are still on the original radio, an "old" one in regards to the prerequisites of the "new" library added to the build.
Makes sense?

schaggo said:
As discussed in the nightlies thread, Cyanogen presumeably updated a crucial library responsible, among other, for GPS functionality which requires the/a new radio.
This also could explain why some users while having identical devices to other users do have GPS while others dont. They simply did upgrade the radio already earlier while the ones which are stuck with a bon-working GPS didnt and are still on the original radio, an "old" one in regards to the prerequisites of the "new" library added to the build.
Makes sense?
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Yep...this is 100% correct.
And for what its worth, I went a head and flashed the new radio again just too see if in fact it does fix the GPS and yes it does.
Back to the T-Mobile US OTA radio and the gps.vision.so from Nightly #4 or earlier.

not 100% correct, i have the new radio and still have the gps problem... i've seen at least one other person with the same.
But i'm using a Bell Desire Z, maybe thats why

evilive27 said:
not 100% correct, i have the new radio and still have the gps problem... i've seen at least one other person with the same.
But i'm using a Bell Desire Z, maybe thats why
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Did you happen to use the app 'GPS Status' to check your gps after you upgraded? If not, what was the first gps application that you opened after you upgraded to CM7, if you can remember?

Scratch that....just reflashed the radio and nightly 13. Gps works a charm now! Thanks
Sent from my HTC Vision using XDA App

Im on the stock ROM and have a problem. I think the GPS on these phones are messed up big time. Here is my problem.
stock rom with ota update and ota update radio= no GPS AT ALL it will just stick there blinking tryin to get a fixed signal but it wont! Happens in alll my GPS app not just maps.
So I downgraded my radio to the pre-ota one and GPS gets a fix but takes a minute or so.. after that I can leave the app and come back and itll refix itself within 5 seconds (what it should be normally).. So even downgraded I still have slight issues with gps.. plus for some reason if I loose signal for more than 5 mins on this radio it wont ever get a signal unless I reboot.
Im going to try your method but dont think itll work since my problem is not Maps specific.
EDIT: this seems to have worked, even on my the ota radio. I just dont understand why Maps would break GPS for all apps. Funny things is when something like this usually happens I clear app data but didnt do it here because it was all my GPS apps.

I'm glad it has worked for a couple people anyway. I don't know what the problem is that causes this, but it has worked on the ROMs I've flashed, so I figured it might be a good step to take before updating radios and things like that. Just in case the solution is as simple as just stopping Maps and clearing the data... If you have done more modification to your phone beyond just flashing ROMs, then this may not work for you since the problem may be bad radios or other issues. If you are just a ROM flasher without tweaking too much else, then this may solve your problemo.

evilive27 said:
not 100% correct, i have the new radio and still have the gps problem... i've seen at least one other person with the same.
But i'm using a Bell Desire Z, maybe thats why
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And I have the old radio, and never had a gps issue. Maybe not all the batches in the factory has the same chip, ic whatever?
Sent from my HTC Vision using Tapatalk

I used to not have GPS issues either - european Desire Z btw - having said that, CM7 #14 breaks with that uuhm... tradtion. It's the first build giving me no GPS unless a new-ish (the 26.04 and 26.06 works) radio is flashed.

So wat is the new radio, I recently flashed a different radio but I'm not sure if its the latest radio out. Thx
Sent from my HTC Vision using XDA App

New to this, can some on explain how to find an old radio and flash it? I am using CM9 build 78.. my GPS hasnt worked for any rom ive used since rooting..

dannynyc said:
New to this, can some on explain how to find an old radio and flash it? I am using CM9 build 78.. my GPS hasnt worked for any rom ive used since rooting..
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Follow the instructions in this thread. Flash the updater and then the efs wipe tool through recovery.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1632482

Problems with google maps, he remains paralyzed searching gps..

like the thread title says i have this problem.. my google maps is always "searching for gps" in the Navigation function
few threads ago i was posted a problem with GPS STATUS or GPS TEST...
They were not finding any satellite...
later with the help of @superstick1 & @blbean i was fixed it... now these apk finds even 7 satellites!!!!(often LOL)
but Navigation continues without work.... some suggestion?
i was tested:
1-reinstall the apk. (not fixed my problem)
2-erase data caché OF THE APP only (not solved my problem)
3-fix gps sat. with gps status(not solved)but 5 satellites found...
4-use FASTERFIX.apk and then restart my machine (not solved)
EDIT: ufff! i´m desperate more tries:
5-flashed another recommened rom from coredroid thread: 12.28g.60.140f_26.05.05.27_M3 (orange uk)but its weird because i´m living in spain (orange es) (NOT SOLVED MY TROUBLE)
6-flashed another kernel: from leedroid 2.2.9 to my current BUZZ 1.3.8.3 1.2 GHZ MAX(NOT SOLVED)
I AM GRATEFUL FOR YOUR HELP BOYS (OR GIRLS )

Have you tried using a different rom and/or kernel?

TheLordVimes said:
Have you tried using a different rom and/or kernel?
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is the last thing that i desire to do.... because i´m a coredroid lover)
Before it wanted to try to save this rom (the one that is in my syg) in addition I have the recommended radio
more suggestions? thank´s

no one knows the problem?¿¿?
i tried that @lordvimes was recommended me, change the kernel but the problem persists now i have buzz kernel 1.3.8.3 version

Hi SERGI.3210
We meet again. Lol. I notice from my own experience that if we often reboot our phone, the GPS state will be restarted. And hence it will take some time for the GPS to work again.
For example, I have once flashed LeeDrOid' v2.2.2 in the past few months(first time), and I got a fix very quickly. It will be within 5-15 seconds? At most it will take is 30 seconds. However, after I reboot for whatever reason(I forgot, but I am not flashing anything else), and the GPS takes more time to get a fix again. The situation got worsen when I am in the car to get a fix. Took about 5-10 minutes??
But after some time, tolerating such slow fix(I know, its annoying) it suddenly get back to normal again. Which means I can get a fix very fast again.
Many has recommended the use of GPS Status app to clear A-GPS data and then download them back again. It works for them it seems, but in some to a large extent, it did not really work for me.
Maybe you can try Ulysee Gizmos app from the market? It has the capability to download A-GPS data as well. Recently I try using it and it seems to fix my problem once again. When was it? Last two days ago. Lol. Now it still work fine. Hopefully this continues.
I am still use GPS Status to get A-GPS data. Which means I am using both of them at the same time. Probably both apps does fires out some solutions? Haha. Me not sure but you can try.
Cheers mate. =)

superstick1 said:
Hi SERGI.3210
We meet again. Lol. I notice from my own experience that if we often reboot our phone, the GPS state will be restarted. And hence it will take some time for the GPS to work again.
For example, I have once flashed LeeDrOid' v2.2.2 in the past few months(first time), and I got a fix very quickly. It will be within 5-15 seconds? At most it will take is 30 seconds. However, after I reboot for whatever reason(I forgot, but I am not flashing anything else), and the GPS takes more time to get a fix again. The situation got worsen when I am in the car to get a fix. Took about 5-10 minutes??
But after some time, tolerating such slow fix(I know, its annoying) it suddenly get back to normal again. Which means I can get a fix very fast again.
Many has recommended the use of GPS Status app to clear A-GPS data and then download them back again. It works for them it seems, but in some to a large extent, it did not really work for me.
Maybe you can try Ulysee Gizmos app from the market? It has the capability to download A-GPS data as well. Recently I try using it and it seems to fix my problem once again. When was it? Last two days ago. Lol. Now it still work fine. Hopefully this continues.
I am still use GPS Status to get A-GPS data. Which means I am using both of them at the same time. Probably both apps does fires out some solutions? Haha. Me not sure but you can try.
Cheers mate. =)
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hey buddy!! how are you?!
okay i´m going to test this:
-1-clear A-GPS data of the gps status.apk AGAIN....if not solves:
-2-download Ulyse gizmos.apk and try it...if not solves:
-3-I will go to area discovered to trying... if not solves... maybe i will go to reinstall the all the apk relationed with GPS..and if it not solves that
-4-I believe that I will think of burning my DHD.. lolololololol
thank´s for you usefuls posts man..
see you soon here
EDIT: i tried to install another GPS NAVIGATOR (sygic) BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTS... i´m really sure that the problem its that my device finds gps when he wants And if it is clouded less still

I am fine here thanks. Getting ready for work now.
In your case, the problem is nothing to do with the navigation software but your GPS cannot get a fix. It may due to hardware failure.
If the situation persist, probably you should consider sending your device to HTC for a check. But make sure you turn back your phone into normal state first. (i.e. unroot your phone)

i pretty much have the same problem ...
5+ mins to lock my position ..
RcMixHD 5.5 and a changed radio... i will just burn it..

superstick1 said:
I am fine here thanks. Getting ready for work now.
In your case, the problem is nothing to do with the navigation software but your GPS cannot get a fix. It may due to hardware failure.
If the situation persist, probably you should consider sending your device to HTC for a check. But make sure you turn back your phone into normal state first. (i.e. unroot your phone)
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with gps status and ulise gizmo, gets fix but ONLY WHEN THE DEVICE WANTS
edit:i´m going to try CM7.0.2 and test gps again but i´m Considering to take it to the technical service....

So you finally got a fix? Congrats!
Yea, try to send it to HTC for a check. By the way, again, remember to unroot your phone first before sending to them.

superstick1 said:
So you finally got a fix? Congrats!
Yea, try to send it to HTC for a check. By the way, again, remember to unroot your phone first before sending to them.
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good night buddy!!!!
i have soo good noticesx100000000000
THAKE THIS:
gps status:found 8 or 9 sat.
fixed in 62 segs.
google maps:working perfectly!
finding gps at the moment
15 meters position error max. (better than my htc hero)
THE MEDICINE:
1--Though I feel sorry very much I had that flahs another CUSTOM ROM
2--Then I´VE flashed the recommended radio and was foun 3 or 4 sat...
3--and the most important: flash the RIL for this radio in this moment i was found 8 or 9 sat.!!!
the only one thing that i don´t like (nothing nothing) is the custom rom:
RCmix 6.1.0.1 (ported from desire s)
i´m COREDROID LOVER and RCMIX seems too simple but i preffer the good performance before beauty things...
Nevertheless when it does a few kilometres and tested well the GPS I will try with Leedroid (froyo) to see if I obtain the same results

Good for you buddy!
Usually if you got a fix pretty quick, it will have errors ranging to 30-50 meters(that is from what I obverse based on my device that locks within 5-15, max 30 seconds). Then it will adjust overtime. Well, still better than doesn't get a fix at all.
Hmm.. RCMis HD6.1.0.1? The Evolutionary Sense ROM? I have not try that yet.. plan to try after my exam. Currently concentrating on my exam for this month. Also quite satisfied with my current flashed LeeDrOid v2.2.3 ROM now. Lol.
Probably will be trying Miui too. I would prefer staying with Sense ROM as there is unlikely to have Premium Navigation in Non-sense ROM. If I would to try other GPS apps, I will have to pay for it. Premium Navigation is free for life for me in Malaysia + Singapore. Also finding addresses with it is easier, unlike other GPS app.(i.e. cannot search address). Probably due to the names of addresses here. Here uses Malay names and not English.

Good for you buddy!
Usually if you got a fix pretty quick, it will have errors ranging to 30-50 meters(that is from what I obverse based on my device that locks within 5-15, max 30 seconds). Then it will adjust overtime. Well, still better than doesn't get a fix at all.
Hmm.. RCMis HD6.1.0.1? The Evolutionary Sense ROM? I have not try that yet.. plan to try after my exam. Currently concentrating on my exam for this month. Also quite satisfied with my current flashed LeeDrOid v2.2.3 ROM now. Lol.
Probably will be trying Miui too. I would prefer staying with Sense ROM as there is unlikely to have Premium Navigation in Non-sense ROM. If I would to try other GPS apps, I will have to pay for it. Premium Navigation is free for life for me in Malaysia + Singapore. Also finding addresses with it is easier, unlike other GPS app.(i.e. cannot search address). Probably due to the names of addresses here. Here uses Malay names and not English.
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i want to go back leedroid 2.2.3 me too and test gps again
certainly you tested with this ROM kalagas theme?? its so so so cool!!! see you later i'm working hhaahah
Sent from my NOKIA 3210 working with the worst symbian using the XDA mobile application powered by Trakatrá

Nope, I did not. the only thing i add on is the power widgets on my notification bar. Wanted to flash kalagas theme but decided that I will try flashing them next time in future. Once reboot later GPS cannot work again.

superstick1 said:
Once reboot later GPS cannot work again.
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it seems the never ending story... LOL
thake this gift for your help! (pressed your thanks button) you winned it

[Q]GPS Not Working

Hi,
My GPS stopped working.
After much research and several tests, changing radio\RIL, stock rom.... could not get the GPS working.
Some time ago, after a long time just picking up one satellite, now does not get any.
Is there any tool or application to test the hardware?
Thanks.

rom do you use?

I noticed this with CM7.1.
The stock rom I tested was the latest 2.3.5 OTA.

Try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=17081413

Hi,
I tried this with the stock rom and did not work.
I tried with CM7.1 and still not show any satellite.
Sugestions?
Just for the record:
Radio - 27.14.04.28_M

Have the same issue
I like Cyanogen 7.1, but it seems that the gps doesn't work on DHD. Too bad, because it is a really good rom. I have radio 26.10.04.03_M. The same thing as described by others happen:
I turn on the gps, it start searching, and then it stops and the icon disappears even that the gps is still showed as being turned on

My case is different.
Worked for me several months without problems, and fast.
But stop working.

Someone?
I've tried modifying hardware (antenna), changing to stock rom, tried some different radios, editing gps.conf....
I do not know what else to do.
Anyone know some software to test the GPS hardware?

Have you tried changing the NTP servers?

Changing the NTP servers is part of the link spikey001 posted.
Have you tried flashing agps? I haven't got a thread to point you too but there is one in the DHD ROM section. There are about 6 different gps things you can flash, hopefully one of them will work.

jonhyxda said:
My case is different.
Worked for me several months without problems, and fast.
But stop working.
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You mention that your GPS used to work. Have you recently dropped your phone? It's possible that the GPS antenna contacts might not actually be making contact anymore (either through trauma or just plain old age)? If none of the SW fixes get your GPS working then perhaps you might actually have to do a HW mod?
See this thread for a HW fix: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1318892
Don't worry, it's not as scary as it looks!

Hi,
sounds like what mine did.
Tried software and even made the fysical contact better for the gps-module itself.
No luck.
The solution for me was to buy a new gps-module on ebay for 5-10 us$.
Worked like a charm.
Good luck!!

Thanks for all the help.
RED_
I've tried the agps reset/download and no luck.
mrlooneytoon
The phone did not fall, just stopped working.
I've tried the HW fix but did not work, still no satellites.
tvetkalle
I can not find the gps-module on Ebay, can you help me?

same issue after upgrading to...
same thing happened to me after upgrading to ICS rom and since am not using it that much, just ignored it and wait for the devs to fix it...now waiting for the wifi fix of blackout ICS

[Q] No gps with Android revolution hd rom

Hello there,
As the registration video pointed out to me that i'm a noob i have noob question.
Im running Android Revolution HD 6.3.3 By mike1986
with these radio thingies.
12.65.60.29U_26.14.04.28_M
But my gps isn't getting a fix. What is wrong with my phone settings?
Hope to hear from you.
Greetings
Youri

Hello.. Maybe try flashing the AGPS patch from this thread.
Here's the direct link... flash that through recovery and see if it works

And if you are having crappy GPS accuracy once you lock, your best bet is just to find some way to get a solid connection from the GPS antenna to the motherboard.

Question is if you've had problems with gps fix since flashing Mike's rom or has it happened after a while.
Next question is what navi software do you use.
I tried two navi programs: Google's and beta version of Automapa (although beta is closed for now)
GPS always gets fix after couple of seconds. With Automapa it is also very accurate. Google is worse than Automapa but still quite good.
Both programs were running on ARHD 6.3.1
Anyway I'd try reflashing with full wipe again. Or maybe try newer (or older) version of ARHD?
Regards
Rafal

There are several possibilities:
1) environmental - try again outside, in plenty of open space. Try with & without your case, if you're using one.
2) config: download FasterFix from the market and choose your preferred server (there is a preconfigured list, but you can also type your own in: Spain is es.pool.ntp.org France is fr.ntp.pool.org etc) also check out GPS Test, also from the market, and you will see exactly how many satellites are in view etc.
3) hardware - bad connection. If you can't get a result from 1 or 2, well maybe there is a bad connection (the GPS antenna is around the flash). This is unlikely, I'd say.
A reboot may help to clear the cache - as suggested above, a superwipe is the way to clean before flashing a new ROM. You can also clear caches from Recovery.

First do some testing before install any patches.
Go out under clear sky and after activate gps sattelites from settings, download and run from market the Gps Test apk.
Write us the results here.How many satellites and after how much time did you get.

I`maar also noob without same issue. Same rom and same radio.
Before flashing, gps worked flawless, after flashing no more fix.
Even the quality of the signal for calling is nota wat it was.
Tried 3 navigation apps, open area,... nothing works.
I really Need the gps, so i`m thinking of unrooting if there isn't aan sollution.
Or could this be solved by flashing an stock rom ? Any tips or hints are welcome
Thanks in advance!

Personally i reccommend this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1318892
it seems a bit risky,but it shouldnt be a problem opening the flash case. Im not into soldering, and im afraid of burn motherboard,so i just pulled up the golden springs a bit,cleaned with alchool, an voilà! fix in < 10 seconds with < 20 meters precision.
hope it helps.

It seems to me that if gps worked stock, the hardware is ok

Yeah try the Rom in my signature its awsome :thumbup:
Sent from my HTC Desire HD A9191 using xda premium

I had problem with my GPS too. It's doesent a rom or radio problem. In other thread it's show how to hardware hack the GPS under flash cover of our dhd. I won't hardware hack so gently push down the flash cover. Go out and GPS status and gmaps fix in less then 10 sec.
Inviato dal mio Desire HD con Tapatalk 2

i'm noob with rooting phones, but not with pc's or other electric equipment.
If i say gps worked FLAWLESS on my stock DHD, how can my antenna suddenly be defected after flashing a rom?
I even went to open field with NOTHING in a 500m radius
it has to be something software....
i'll try to flash other rom like someone suggested...
already thanks for the replies!

check if GPS is broken?
Djteaser said:
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Im running Android Revolution HD 6.3.3 By mike1986
with these radio thingies.
12.65.60.29U_26.14.04.28_M
But my gps isn't getting a fix. What is wrong with my phone settings?
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I have the same problem! My GPS is running but it cannot find any sattelite!
Is ther any method to check the GPS if there is a hardware problem or a software problem?
Maybe there is a logging like "logcat" for GPS which i can check?

I'd recommend trying the app Faster Fix. You select your region, and it sets the correct GPS configuration data. If that's the issue, that app will solve it.
Also worth trying the app AGPS Inject, which downloads GPS assist data when opening gps apps like gmaps.
Also recently removed the letters "supl" from the APN type in the data access point settings. Resulted in a faster fix.
Sent from my HTC Desire HD using xda app-developers app

Thank you Swell6 for your tips, but nothing helped!
I think it's an hardwareproblem.
Does someone know where in the phone the GPS Module is sitting?

With the dhd there's a known hardware issue with the GPS antenna, which is part of the black plastic led cover. Over time it can lose contact with the main board, and sometimes just pressing it in can fix it. If it needs more, there's loads of posts on what can be done. Worth a try!
Sent from my HTC Desire HD using xda app-developers app

GPS frustration!

I know this is a much discussed topic here, and I just wondered if anyone’s managed to pinpoint exactly why the Desire HD often has problems with GPS?
My reason for asking is that I was doing a direct comparison between my wife’s HTC Desire (my old phone) and my Desire HD. The Desire seems to get a super quick fix even inside our house, while the Desire HD sitting right beside it can’t even see any satellites. What is confusing is that the gps.conf file on the Desire only lists North America NTP info, and we’re in the UK, and even so gets a super quick fix. I’ve tried all sorts of approaches to get a better fix on my Desire HD, including hardware and software, and it still falls way short of the original Desire.
I’m using GPS Test which is a great app. I generally find that if I clear AGPS and then download AGPS data, I get a fix soon after, but as I say, with the Desire this is unnecessary.
Does the AGPS data achieve an actual fix, or does it provide a virtual fix?
Do navigation apps call up AGPS data, or do they rely on a hardware only fix?
One idea I have is to use the fantastic app Tasker to reset and download AGPS data whenever a navigation app is opened. This would need a simple app which resets and downloads AGPS data with just one click. Is there one out there? I haven’t found one. If not, would this be a useful thing to suggest as a development?
My feeling is that it’s essentially a hardware issue, given the fact that the Desire gets such a great fix even with wayward gps.conf settings.
I’ve replaced my old GPS antenna which had worn contacts with another, and have used solder on the contacts to give a better contact. I’ve seen other mods where people have soldered a homemade wire antenna directly onto the mainboard contacts. Is that the best way to go? As I say, I’ve researched this on this forum, but haven’t found a definitive mod. Is there an accepted mod for this?
If the issue is with the chip on the mainboard, I suppose there’s not much which can be done. I suppose I’m just exploring all the options for improving the antenna and getting the best software setup.
Sorry about the rambling post, but I’ve tried to cover everything going round in my head! Any help would be really appreciated!

I know I'm replying to my own post, but I seem to have resolved my own frustration. After weeks of searching I found the perfect app. It's called AGPS Injector, and it allows you to call up AGPS info when you open an app. It enables the creation of home screen shortcuts for any app e.g. Google maps or Navigator, which then opens the app via AGPS Injector, and ensures a quick fix. It really works well, and is as simple as it could possibly be.
ALSO, I found that deleting the letters SUPL from the APN Type in the APN data settings results in a lightning quick fix, on a par with the HTC Desire as in my original post. I read on a post somewhere that the Google supl settings sometimes don't work as they should, and actually disrupt the fix. No idea why, but there you go. Worth a try if you're having GPS problems.
Hope that's of help!
Sent from my HTC Desire HD using xda app-developers app.

my mtk 6577 phone do have the same problems! i thought this is only happens with mtk module.
The agps need to be download and a reset . And i can enjoy a day of fast gps position lock.
Is there any tasker script , can automatically download and reset the AGPS state ?

You can use GPS status, in tools you download agps.
AssistedGPS is only assistance to better locating. It locks to your network cell, which can give even 1km mistake.
Open your led cover and raise connectors up a bit. It should help.
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DHD smoothie by Mustaavalkosta's M3

still problems here
Still problems here. it won't even see any satellites.
I tried raising the connectors a bit so they better touch the antenna. It made not difference. But I am sure this is a software issue anyway because it happened after I flashed a new radio.
Any suggestions? This is becoming frustrating.

Which rom and radio is on?
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See here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1101066
The main problem is the contacts in the led light cover ( which houses the GPS antenna) are very poor. Clean contacts and maybe use a conductive paint if its worn off.
Second option is to solder/fix a length of wire ( I've heard iron best don't quote me) to the two contacts in the phone and this make a new antenna. Use Xda search to find link.

iopetja said:
Which rom and radio is on?
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DHD smoothie by Mustaavalkosta's M3
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baseband version = 12.69a.60.29U_26.17.14.11_M
cyanogenmod unofficial 10.1-20130418 by mustaaavalkosta.
Melt1down said:
See here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1101066
The main problem is the contacts in the led light cover ( which houses the GPS antenna) are very poor. Clean contacts and maybe use a conductive paint if its worn off.
Second option is to solder/fix a length of wire ( I've heard iron best don't quote me) to the two contacts in the phone and this make a new antenna. Use Xda search to find link.
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I opened the cover, and I tried to raise the contacts a bit. it didn't help.
this happened when I flashed the new radio on the 12th or 13th. it was working before that. now I tried a few radios but none have helped.

I'm using AOKP latest ROM no problems with GPS or anything else, stable and great battery life. I also had very good results with ARHD 7.3. Back-up your ROM and flash AOKP or ARHD 7.3 and see if GPS works if not download GPS status from Play Store and see what it sees. If you still have problems then wind a bit of wire about 10 cm long around the 2 terminals on the phone behind the LED light and see if this helps with signal.
hussamT said:
baseband version = 12.69a.60.29U_26.17.14.11_M
cyanogenmod unofficial 10.1-20130418 by mustaaavalkosta.
I opened the cover, and I tried to raise the contacts a bit. it didn't help.
this happened when I flashed the new radio on the 12th or 13th. it was working before that. now I tried a few radios but none have helped.
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Melt1down said:
I'm using AOKP latest ROM no problems with GPS or anything else, stable and great battery life. I also had very good results with ARHD 7.3. Back-up your ROM and flash AOKP or ARHD 7.3 and see if GPS works if not download GPS status from Play Store and see what it sees. If you still have problems then wind a bit of wire about 10 cm long around the 2 terminals on the phone behind the LED light and see if this helps with signal.
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so I remove the cover, wind a piece of wire around each connector, and see if I get signal (with cover removed)?
btw, I tried the official cyanogenmod 7.2 nightly. same problem.

Yes wind wire around connectors, this is what I have read somewhere on this forum search it. But first flash Android Revolution HD 7.3 ( Cyanogenmod) and check GPS status it might work as this is Android 2.3.5.
hussamT said:
so I remove the cover, wind a piece of wire around each connector, and see if I get signal (with cover removed)?
btw, I tried the official cyanogenmod 7.2 nightly. same problem.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=840040 says it overclocks the CPU. I don't want that.
anyway I am downloading it. 426MB so going to take a few hours.
I'll post results later today.
Edit: I downloaded it from work then installed it. same thing. it won't find any satellites.
I will try the wire thing later on today.
But I am really sure this is a radio thing as it worked till I flashed a new radio.

Did you flash the radio 12.65.60.29_26.14.04.28_M that ARHD 7.3 recommends?
hussamT said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=840040 says it overclocks the CPU. I don't want that.
anyway I am downloading it. 426MB so going to take a few hours.
I'll post results later today.
Edit: I downloaded it from work then installed it. same thing. it won't find any satellites.
I will try the wire thing later on today.
But I am really sure this is a radio thing as it worked till I flashed a new radio.
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Swell6 said:
I know I'm replying to my own post, but I seem to have resolved my own frustration. After weeks of searching I found the perfect app. It's called AGPS Injector, and it allows you to call up AGPS info when you open an app. It enables the creation of home screen shortcuts for any app e.g. Google maps or Navigator, which then opens the app via AGPS Injector, and ensures a quick fix. It really works well, and is as simple as it could possibly be.
ALSO, I found that deleting the letters SUPL from the APN Type in the APN data settings results in a lightning quick fix, on a par with the HTC Desire as in my original post. I read on a post somewhere that the Google supl settings sometimes don't work as they should, and actually disrupt the fix. No idea why, but there you go. Worth a try if you're having GPS problems.
Hope that's of help!
Sent from my HTC Desire HD using xda app-developers app.
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Where can I find the APN Type in the APN data settings?

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Did you flash the radio 12.65.60.29_26.14.04.28_M that ARHD 7.3 recommends?
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yes, I did.

hussamT said:
Still problems here. it won't even see any satellites.
I tried raising the connectors a bit so they better touch the antenna. It made not difference. But I am sure this is a software issue anyway because it happened after I flashed a new radio.
Any suggestions? This is becoming frustrating.
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Replace the cover (antena).

mobidor said:
Replace the cover (antena).
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Do they still manufacture them? DHD is an old phone.
ok, I will look on monday

hussamT said:
Do they still manufacture them? DHD is an old phone.
ok, I will look on monday
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No, HTC doesen't make them anymore, but you can still find one on some websites, and also you could find one made by someone else than HTC and being compatible, try on amazon.com

I can't make interational payments to buy anything from amazon here but I will look in local stores for old/spare parts

After having some issues with GPS myself i went on fixxing it.
I tried a new radio and solder the antenna contacts at the same time but it worked.
So i dont know wich one was the actual solution.
Link to XDA post for hardware antenna fix: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1318892
Link to the radio i use: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9891581&postcount=3
From what ive heared older radios wont work with GPS on ICS, this radio does and also some others.