I've seen so many posts about GPS problems, I've even answered quite a few PMs about them, so I thought I'd make a thread with my settings. With these, I get a very fast lock for my phone (under 10 seconds), which is really helpful for me since I use Foursquare and I can't sit put for 5-6 minutes until my phone decides to get a satellite lock
There are two files you need to tinker with, gps.conf and sirfgps.conf; they are both located on /system/etc. This obviously means that your phone is rooted and you are able to edit/replace these to your heart's content. Second thing you need to pay attention to is the gps.conf file NTP servers. These vary according to your location (I live in Athens Greece so I use the local ones), so here's how you find out about your own :
Go to http://support.ntp.org/bin/view/Servers/NTPPoolServers first. Assuming you live in the US, you click on the North America hostname link (which in this case, is north-america.pool.ntp.org). A new page will load, where you will be able to choose your country - choose United States. A new page will load, with some servers on a gray box, like this:
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"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
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"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
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You just replace the ones I have in my gps.conf with the ones you saw in the gray box, plus the generic country NTP server (in the screenshot, us.pool.ntp.org) in the end, and you're golden. Make sure the permissions of the files are rw-r--r-- too.
Here are the two files I have:
Code:
##Kombatant gps.conf Fix for the Captivate Glide##
##Servers for Greece, go to ntp.org and change accordingly##
NTP_SERVER=3.gr.pool.ntp.org
NTP_SERVER=3.europe.pool.ntp.org
NTP_SERVER=0.europe.pool.ntp.org
NTP_SERVER=gr.pool.ntp.org
XTRA_SERVER_1=http://xtra1.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin
XTRA_SERVER_2=http://xtra2.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin
XTRA_SERVER_3=http://xtra3.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin
DEBUG_LEVEL=0
INTERMEDIATE_POS=0
ACCURACY_THRES=40
REPORT_POSITION_USE_SUPL_REFLOC=1
ENABLE_WIPER=1
##AGPS Settings##
SUPL_HOST=supl.google.com
SUPL_PORT=7276
SUPL_NO_SECURE_PORT=7276
SUPL_SECURE_PORT=7276
##AGPS Carrier Settings##
CURRENT_CARRIER=common
DEFAULT_AGPS_ENABLE=TRUE
DEFAULT_SSL_ENABLE=FALSE
DEFAULT_USER_PLANE=TRUE
Code:
#Kombatant sirfgps.conf Fix for the Captivate Glide
#CSR SiRF plc
#PROJECT_NAME : white Space is not allowed
#UART_DRIVER : Uart Driver Path
#RESET_GPIO : Reset GPIO Driver Path
#ONOFF_GPIO : OnOff GPIO Driver Path
#EXTERNAL_LNA : 1 - use External LNA, 0 - use Internal LNA only
#REF_CLOCK_26MHZ: 1 - use 26MHz TCXO, 0 - use 16.369MHz TCXO
#UART_BAUD_RATE : 0 - 115200bps 1 - 230400, 2 - 460800, 3 - 57600
#FREQUENCY_AIDING : 0 - Disable, 1 - Enable
#SENSOR_AIDING : 0 - Disable, 1 - Enable
#SET_ID_IMSI : 1 - Use IMSI for SET ID, 0 - Use MSISDN for SET ID, especially for Japan Network Operators
#DEBUGGING_FILES : 0 - no log file, 1 - log files enabled
#SSL_ENABLED : 0 - SSL Disabled, 1 - SSL Enabled
#CERTI_VERSION : 0 - TLSv1 , 1 - SSLv3 , 2 - SSLv23
#CP_RESPONSETIME : 0 - no priority, 1 - resposne priority time, 2 - resposne priority position ,3 - resposne priority use entire response time
#REAIDING=20
#CONTROL_PLANE : 1 - CP Enabled, 0 - CP Disabled, for MP3 player or PND
#ATT_NETWORK_OPERATOR : 1 - for AT&T, 0 - for other network operator
PROJECT=SAMSUNG_TEGRA
UART_DRIVER=/dev/ttyHS0
RESET_GPIO=/sys/devices/virtual/sec/gps/GPS_nRST/value
ONOFF_GPIO=/sys/devices/virtual/sec/gps/GPS_PWR_EN/value
EXTERNAL_LNA=0
REF_CLOCK_26MHZ=1
UART_BAUD_RATE=2
FREQUENCY_AIDING=1
SENSOR_AIDING=1
SET_ID_IMSI=1
DEBUGGING_FILES=0
SSL_ENABLED=0
CERTI_VERSION=1
CP_RESPONSETIME=3
CONTROL_PLANE=1
ATT_NETWORK_OPERATOR=0
ICS_NETWORK_OPERATOR=0
SGEE=1
EMC_ENABLE=1
LOG_PATH=/data
After you do all that, go get GPS Status & Toolbox from the Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.eclipsim.gpsstatus2&hl=en-GB
Once you load it up, go to Tools -> Manage A-GPS State. First do a reset, and then a download. Now it's time to reset your phone. Once it has rebooted, load up the GPS Toolbox app and let it search for satellites. It should take less than one minute to do it the first time, but subsequent tries should be very fast.
I've used the same settings since our phone got ICS (I use the latest PAC-Man atm, so Android 4.3) with great results. Hope you get some good results as well
Here is a Flashable Zip, if anyone needs a different country other than the USA, let me know and I'll post others too
USA: https://www.dropbox.com/s/uk2h813xw9drmea/Kombatant_i927_GPSFix_USA.zip
You could take a look at sirfgps.conf changes in this commit.
Sent from my LG-P880
it is slighlty better. In my case I couldn' get lock at all. Now I'm getting but the signal is very poor. Nevertheless - thanks !
Updated the first post with more detail.
GPS in bubor's CM 10.1 4.2.2 is much better even without these fixes.
So there is something else that can be done.
I am merely posting for the people that still have problems with GPS; obviously if yours is fine you don't tamper with it But you say that in the 10.1 CM ROM the GPS locks faster than these settings? What kind of measurements did you take?
Thanks, my GPS is getting a lock much faster than it was before.
I wonder if I should edit the NTP servers in gps.conf if I travel to another country or continent?
rodrigoprimo said:
Thanks, my GPS is getting a lock much faster than it was before.
I wonder if I should edit the NTP servers in gps.conf if I travel to another country or continent?
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I'll give a YES to that; I'm in China and North America servers lock slower than local ones.
Sent from Google Nexus 4 @ CM10.2
Kombatant said:
I am merely posting for the people that still have problems with GPS; obviously if yours is fine you don't tamper with it But you say that in the 10.1 CM ROM the GPS locks faster than these settings? What kind of measurements did you take?
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The measurements are simple: I look at the number and reception of sattelites in GPS status app in the same places.
I've been very unsatisfied with the reception and lock time since ICS (and did the described in the thread things), but that helped only a bit.
On CM 10.1 by bubor the reception is much better, phone sees up to 9-10 sats, when on stock ICS and previous CM it was around 2-3-4 max.
So you're comparing stock ROM's performance with bubor's ROM GPS performance, or this tweak's performance with bubor's? Just asking so that I can take a look at his ROM's settings to see if I am missing something
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So you're comparing stock ROM's performance with bubor's ROM GPS performance, or this tweak's performance with bubor's? Just asking so that I can take a look at his ROM's settings to see if I am missing something
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I am comparing stock 4.0.4/previous CM versions (with or without fixes, tho they do affect the lock time a little) with bubor's CM 10.1.2 I am currently using.
Also, as I remember, bubor said that GPS on first builds had corrupt NMEA stream (as I remember the words, lol).
Well this tweak worked even on the 4.0.4 days, with 8-10 satellites available and quick locks. Hence I decided to share, hopefully people will find it useful no matter what ROM they use
Made a change in the sirfgps.conf file; EXTERNAL_LNA=0 seems to give a quicker fix so updated accordingly.
Whee, thanks! I'm using your files with CM11, and just got my first fix. It took a while, and it's in a rural area in the Netherlands, but I'm receiving 12(!) satellites @braintweaker: I think I got the same problem as you had (although I tested mainly in the city where gps reception is always not too good for me), but look at how my phone is functioning now.
Sent from my SGH-I927 using xda app-developers app
what are the chances of this fix being turned into a flashable zip with US settings?
Captivate i897 gps
Will these settings also work on the captivate non-glide i897. I am having some gps issues also. I am using My Tracks and the signal seems to go in and out during a 2 mile walk in the country. The path drops out and sometimes goes way off having me look like I'm walking in the lake. I keep it in my front pocket as I walk. I have no issues at all with my note i717 on the same path with the same conditions. I am going to do some further tests on Sunday with the app you mentioned.
Still no word on a flashable zip with US settings for this? Whos paypal account do i have to make a donation too?
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The_Bizzel said:
Still no word on a flashable zip with US settings for this? Whos paypal account do i have to make a donation too?
Sent from my SGH-I927 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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I posted a flashable zip for the US on the first post, enjoy and sorry for the delay
Kombatant said:
I posted a flashable zip for the US on the first post, enjoy and sorry for the delay
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Hello @Kombatant :highfive: really appreciate your job here, and I was just wondering if there could be a flashable ZIP for Honduras Thanks in advance sir
lasuazo said:
Hello @Kombatant :highfive: really appreciate your job here, and I was just wondering if there could be a flashable ZIP for Honduras Thanks in advance sir
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Try FasterFix from the play store. Works great for Europe.
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Same as title, does anyone have a clue?
If you mean to get it working, it should work straigth out of the box, just go outside, start google maps and wait. First time might take a while before it gets a lock on the satelites though.. and check if quickGPS' data hasn't expired (start it under programs)..
yotsclee said:
Same as title, does anyone have a clue?
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Yes download the quickgps info first. Then the GPS fix should be ready within 30 seconds!
it doesn't cost money to use the gps does it?
gundamboy said:
it doesn't cost money to use the gps does it?
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Nope, unless your using A-GPS
or google maps
Sorry that I asked this stupid question. I thought it only has A-GPS. Since every time I start Google Map, it is using A-GPS.
Having agps allows us to have both gps and agps. Programs like TomTom works well with our gps chip, and does not require internet.
does anyone know where i can download quick gps?
its built into the rom. Look in windows.
Strange thing... After a clean ROM install, setting in Advanced Configuration Tool v3.3 (beside other settings) to disable A-GPS, soft resetting , I start Google Earth but nothing else and... surprise! It show me my position!!! And I'm sure (if anyone ask) the GPS is not in use. Well, how is that? And this happen third time now! Is there an alternate solution to verify/disable the A-GPS? Because I'm sure that's the reason for GE knowing my position. Any ideea?
quetzalquatl said:
Strange thing... After a clean ROM install, setting in Advanced Configuration Tool v3.3 (beside other settings) to disable A-GPS, soft resetting , I start Google Earth but nothing else and... surprise! It show me my position!!! And I'm sure (if anyone ask) the GPS is not in use. Well, how is that? And this happen third time now! Is there an alternate solution to verify/disable the A-GPS? Because I'm sure that's the reason for GE knowing my position. Any ideea?
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Check for this registry key:
Code:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\HTC\SUPL AGPS\DefaultSetting]
"EnableAGPS"=dword:00000001
Setting it to 0 will disable A-GPS.
Thanks for the tip but.... I've checked the reg: it was 0. Just in case one softreset then:
Step1-check the reg: is 0 (again)
Step2-check the ACT: disabled
Step3-start GoogleMaps: I got my position!
Step4-check the GPS settings: off (why am I not surprised?)
WTF?
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Speachless...
I may be wrong,but i think its using the network to show your position. You can see the 'circle' around the 'blue dot'.the blue dot is not really your position, but the ctr of the circle. So it literally means u somewhere in the that circle.
So i dont think that google maps was giving your position, unless u happen to be near your network mast or whatever. Once you enable GPS, it will try to get ur location frm the satellites.
To Yotsclee: when using google maps, select 'USE GPS' from Menu.Look further down on post #12
Hope that helps
well, i may be wrong as well...
quetzalquatl said:
Thanks for the tip but.... I've checked the reg: it was 0. Just in case one softreset then:
Step1-check the reg: is 0 (again)
Step2-check the ACT: disabled
Step3-start GoogleMaps: I got my position!
Step4-check the GPS settings: off (why am I not surprised?)
WTF?
Speachless...
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Manish is right. If the phone was using the real GPS chip, it would show a small circle since it is more precise.
Guess you're right! However, is damn accurate!!
quetzalquatl said:
Guess you're right! However, is damn accurate!!
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With GPS enabled on googlemaps, it shows exactly where I am with about 10 feet of variation at most.
Sfkn2 said:
With GPS enabled on googlemaps, it shows exactly where I am with about 10 feet of variation at most.
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perhaps an idea
go to settings and find external gps-<select the 3rd tab and deselect the option to use GPS automatic.
now it will use GPS only, if you press the button Gpsin your Google maps.
Google Maps will always start a data connection because none of the maps are stored on your phone. This will occur even with A-GPS disabled.
Google not using GPS
Hi everybody,
if I remember right, in that case Google is using the GSM cell information from your handy to position you.
It is not using GPS at all as long as it is turned off. That is just optional.
If you are within several cells it uses signal strength of each cell to get you positioned better. So within a city you will probably get a rather exact position. In the wild it will be a larger circle...
To clear things up.
When you first load Google Maps the locate me is based on your current cell.
Your phone tells google "Hi I'm on 234-12345" and Google then has a look in it's massive database and goes, "Oh, people who use that cell tend to be located around 52 deg 48' 40.30" N, 1 deg 13' 55.33" E, but with a margin of error of about 1 mile"
Your phone then puts a blue dot at the spot and places the blue circle a mile around your location.
Google does not use multiple cells to trianglate your location, they just use the one cell.
Then when you enable the GPS (via the menu), your phone tells Google Maps "actually I'm at 52 deg 48' 40.50" N, 1 deg 13' 54.78" E", this then removes the blue circle and moves the blue dot to the correct location.
What also happens is that your phone tells Google "BTW I'm on cell 234-12345 and my location is 52 deg 48' 40.50" N, 1 deg 13' 54.78" E". Google then decide with all this data (plus all the others on the same cell) whether they need to move or adjust their original statement for those without GPS.
Hi guys, I have had a play around today and wanted to give you guys a look at the fruits of my labour as a thanks for all the help I have received.
This ROM is developed for my personal use, my aim is to keep it clean and minimal, and mainly to ensure something working for the UK users.
Screenshots:
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Info:
Based on Lox Clean 2.1 SenseUI with some fixes for sleep issue etc.
Nothing removed except Stocks widgets and app.
Manual APPS2SD added by Lox, I don't use it so I havn't tested, please let me know if it works.
Added:
aNetshare. (in data - Removable)
ASTRO File Manager (in data - Removable)
Google Maps with Multitouch (in data - Removable)
JBed Java
Removed:
Some ringtones and sounds.
Stock app and widgets.
amazonmp3
Visual Voice Mail (Verizon, useless in UK)
HTC Navi Panel (Car Panel)
Works:
Everything
Multitouch Maps
Google Navigation in UK (and elsewhere)
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NEWS 1.3b:
I have been testing 1.3b for a few hours now, I would
like to provide the following information and ask some
people to PM me in order to beta test it before I release it.
GPS: GPS now appears to work fine, I can get a lock within 5-10 seconds on first boot. I downloaded GPS Test(free) from market and tested, all OK!
Screen off during call: I included proximity sensor in this ROM to test the brightness sensor, which showed it does infact detect brightness. I then uninstalled proximity sensor app and tested again, furing call the backlight switches off after a few seconds!
Auto brightness: On first boot, the backlights of the keys (call, menu, home, end, etc) did not work. Go to settings, sound and display, brightness, turn OFF auto-brightness, click OK, brightness again, turn ON auto-brightness, click OK. The keys light and turn off depending on ambient light (I tested with a mag-lite)
Please test some of these things on the current 1.3 and give feedback.
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Changelog v1.3 - NO WIPE update13.zip
No Wipe Update
Fixed Weather white block bug.
Attempted More battery fixes, please test.
Changelog v1.2:
Removed Navigatior Car Panel (install from Market with Maps along side the current hacked maps for full features.)
Added MMSZap in case you have an MMS problem.
Lots of APNs
Added some binaries.
Sleep fix: Battery life should now be MUCH better.
NEW INSTALL (coming from a different CUSTOM ROM other than NeORoM):
Download v1.2 full and v1.3(update13.zip)
go to recovery
wipe ALL & Dalvik
flash 1.2 from SD card.
flash updatev13.zip from SD card.
reboot.
UPDATE (coming from NeORoM 1.2):
Download v1.3(update13.zip)
go to recovery
wipe (optional)
flash updatev13.zip from SD card.
reboot
v1.3 Download Links:
MULTIUPLOAD
v1.2 Download Links:
DOWNLOAD HERE
Mirrors:
RAPIDSHARE
Thanks:
Lox for the base
Kendong2 for dmagent fix
TheAshMan for his patience and help.
Everyone who has provided mirrors.
Good job!
Gonna test it soon.
testing
TNX,
going to test it now!!
great work>>>
anyone able to download a complete rom? i got stuck a 66.9%
I'll upload this to rapidshare once I've downloaded it.
mirrored: http://rapidshare.com/files/360153421/NeORoM1.1.zip
Just flashed this but having a couple of issues:
- In navigator, view maps and navigation links don't work
- HTC Clock with weather (using current location) says weather data is not available, using 1.5 ROM in same location its fine.
Otherwise a great 2.1 ROM
kien said:
Just flashed this but having a couple of issues:
- In navigator, view maps and navigation links don't work
- HTC Clock with weather (using current location) says weather data is not available, using 1.5 ROM in same location its fine.
Otherwise a great 2.1 ROM
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You are right about the navigator, I seem to have broken that when I replaced maps with the multitouch version, i'll see if I can workaround that otherwise might have to switch out maps for the normal one.
As for the widgets I'm not sure why they wouldn't work, as you can see from my screenshot it's working fine for me and I use the same thing (current location), do you have a working data connection? It pops up about 5 seconds after fresh flash for me.
alias_neo said:
As for the widgets I'm not sure why they wouldn't work, as you can see from my screenshot it's working fine for me and I use the same thing (current location), do you have a working data connection? It pops up about 5 seconds after fresh flash for me.
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Yep, have working data connection and wifi, if I add the location manually it downloads the weather, but the same location using current location it doesn't
kien said:
Yep, have working data connection and wifi, if I add the location manually it downloads the weather, but the same location using current location it doesn't
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Can you get your location in maps without GPS? Using cell location?
Yep, its finding my location in Maps and Weather apps, but not downloading the weather data.
kien said:
Yep, its finding my location in Maps and Weather apps, but not downloading the weather data.
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Try flashing one of the NetLoc files and see how you get on.
I'm not sure what the problem could be there, I made no changes to the widgets or network location, did you try any others where it worked?
As for maps, I have found the problem, but it doesn't seem there is an easy fix, the hacked multitouch maps by brut were renamed to "m4ps to allow installing alongside the normal maps. If we have both installed we can do everything we need, is that acceptable? or shall i go back to standard without multitouch? I have tried some hack and slash renaming of the app back to "maps" but i think theres some other stuff i missed and it just force closes every time.
If anyone knows of a working multitouch maps and navigation panel that allows nagivation outside US let me know.
APN
Please? include more APNs in your ROM.
VaddR said:
Please? include more APNs in your ROM.
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I'll get straight on it, my apologies.
New Fast Mirror (120-130 Kb/s): http://depositfiles.com/files/5hn8qa4rb
Weather animation
When i unlock the lockscreen and the weather animation appeared i got white box !!!
Yhe wearher is sunny !!!!
Please, check it !
Uploading v1.2
Currently uploading v1.2
Changes:
Removed "Navigator" (sorry, I decided long and hard and went in favour of multitouch maps after finding it impossible to get them al to work together) If you want this back install it and normal maps from market and you can use all together perfectly.
MMS Fix: Preventative fix, some people mentioned MMS not working on other ROMs, I added MMSZap, a frontend by a dev from HTCPedia which you can use if it doesn't work then just uninstall.
Lots of APNs as per the request.
Added a couple of useful binaries.
Sleep fix: battery drain should now be much lower than v1.1.
Some other stuff I can't remember.
VaddR said:
When i unlock the lockscreen and the weather animation appeared i got white box !!!
Yhe wearher is sunny !!!!
Please, check it !
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I just noticed this on my ROM too! I'll take a look into it and try release a update.zip to fix it.
mirror pls nono rapidshare pls.
Mirror: http://www.multiupload.com/MIWS5TGWUF
Includes lots of websites
Give it some time to upload it first
Hosts
e.japonica said:
mirror pls nono rapidshare pls.
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I have tried every mirror site I can think of and sendspace is the only one that will open on my ISP, it used to be a problem with DNS errors but it seems even with their IPs I can't get to them any more.
So, if anyone wants to upload mirrors I'll happily link them in the first post.
Once I get back to work tomorrow I can upload to any place you like with their 50Meg upload.
Hello, I've tested different settings for GPS and I got this working the most
can somebody do the tests and tell me if they got better fix ?
First : type *#*#1472365#*#* on dialer app
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Press Application Settings
Apply those settings :
hit return and press SUPL/CP Settings
Apply those settings :
hit return and press Delete GPS Data
then Hit Get Position Test
I got fix in 2/3 seconds on my device.
Tell me if it worked for you ... I'll make driving tests this afternoon
You joking? Enabling sky hook has been posted about a billion times already.
And until you've done a driving session your results mean nothing.
I can't get a lock if I change the other settings you've posted.
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App
mrassol said:
Hello, I've tested different settings for GPS and I got this working the most
can somebody do the tests and tell me if they got better fix ?
I got fix in 2/3 seconds on my device.
Tell me if it worked for you ... I'll make driving tests this afternoon
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No it makes no difference for me. I get a fast fix (I did before this anyway), but it's useless when driving. Drops the signal every few seconds (still JF3, but will test JG5 now that JF3 is finally out).
What improved mine a little bit, is to delete secgps.conf from /data/gps . It's the file that gets created when you fiddle around with those settings in the test mode. Samsung messed something up with their default values I think. If you switch your phone off and on, the file gets recreated with the default values, which are different now, and make more sense...
Bynar010 said:
You joking? Enabling sky hook has been posted about a billion times already.
And until you've done a driving session your results mean nothing.
I can't get a lock if I change the other settings you've posted.
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App
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I know that skyhook fix has been already fixed the major fix is SUPL/CP changes
I'll do a drive test this afternoon
well ... I'm back from a short driving test ... except for the first 100m everything is fine ... don't get any signal loss or wrong street ...
seems exactly the same to me b ut my gps has alweasy been spot on on newer firmwares anyway
For me with skyhook on only it also works perfectly, no problems at all when driving. What i did notice is that when you cannot get a fix, closing all applications with a task killer works. After killing i get a fix right away again.
well its work with me fine i have new frimware XJG5
well ... I came back from a long test drive, and it's not very accurate after all ... F**K
will try another thing ...
mrassol said:
well ... I came back from a long test drive, and it's not very accurate after all ... F**K
will try another thing ...
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Just wait for the firmware fix dude....you can go insane trying all the settings..trust me...wibble
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Bynar010 said:
Just wait for the firmware fix dude....you can go insane trying all the settings..trust me...wibble
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what if the problem with the GPS is hardware based? Do you think samsung will admit it and recall all the sets to be repaired? I dont think so....
Well, how about contacting official samsung support. I open'd a ticket myself on saturday, and so should do everyone. The only way to get this problem solved is to put pressure on samsung. It's important to contact some famous websites and tell them, that there are some issues about the galaxy s and than lets see. It worked with the iPhone so it will work with i9000.
widjaja74_us said:
what if the problem with the GPS is hardware based? Do you think samsung will admit it and recall all the sets to be repaired? I dont think so....
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If it is hardware related, you can also stop trying
Marcolooij said:
If it is hardware related, you can also stop trying
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And off course start sending a complaint to Samsung
jofun said:
Well, how about contacting official samsung support. I open'd a ticket myself on saturday, and so should do everyone. The only way to get this problem solved is to put pressure on samsung. It's important to contact some famous websites and tell them, that there are some issues about the galaxy s and than lets see. It worked with the iPhone so it will work with i9000.
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How did you contact them? I sent a web support request, submitted images and results from GPS Test, and a log from the GPS, and provided links to a video showing the failures. I also gave my work details since I'm an engineer associated with a number of their products..... 3 days later they responded with instructions on how to run Google Maps.
I also pinged engadget to see if I could get them to pick up the story, but we'd need more people doing that to get them to take notice.
i contacted support hotline, after serveral calls and waiting for 4 days, they made up an engineering ticket to get me the hw specs of the gps module(there are no gps problems known in germany!). They wanted me to sent back my phone to a service dealer, but i said, that that probably won't solve the problem.
i also informed heise.de (largest german it portal) about the gps problems. So lets wait whats coming up next.
Marcolooij said:
If it is hardware related, you can also stop trying
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Took the words right out of my mouth!
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yes, maybe it's hw related and it will never work with the galaxy s. thats no problem for me. i'll change it and buy a different phone. but i want a clear statement from samsung. thats what i can expect for 450€.
gps navigation is a warranted characteristics on their website and that gives you powerfull righty in germany.
I honestly dont belive there is a hardware problem as mine locks real quick,is as accuate as any garmin or navman ive used and hasnt once lost lock in the car,and ive been out in very rainy weather.I can only vouch fpr co pilot as its the only gps program ive got but its lock is flawless.
@sammy
please be so kind let me know, whats the max number of satellites your sgs has in sight, to how many it can connect and whats the max snr using GPS Test.
standing on a bridge with no trees or buildings around, my sgs is only capable of tracking 8 satellites, max locks was 6 yesterday (but only for a second, normaly 5 locks) and the max snr is below 40. using xxjf3 and any of the settings mentioned here or elsewhere.
nearly every other GPS module has >12 channels and can lock more satellites the same time with a higher snr than sgs. afaik there is no *navigation* system with less then 12 channels.
I really love my Galaxy Wonder. But ONE thing turns me off till now, the GPS. When i use Papago and Sygic, it tries to lock the GPS forever. I have used GPS Status and GPS Aids but it seldom gets faster GPS locking. But most of the time, GPS locking seems impossible. Anybody knows how to fix? Or is it un-fixable?
SyzwnFrzRdz said:
I really love my Galaxy Wonder. But ONE thing turns me off till now, the GPS. When i use Papago and Sygic, it tries to lock the GPS forever. I have used GPS Status and GPS Aids but it seldom gets faster GPS locking. But most of the time, GPS locking seems impossible. Anybody knows how to fix? Or is it un-fixable?
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it seems you are not the only one with this problem. i posted something this"
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1461033
the only thing i got is that GPS will depend on where you are, and what the weather is.
i haven't tried having my galaxy w and x10 mini pro run GPS status side by side, but it is nearly impossible for my galaxy w to have a satellite fix. x10 mini pro have no problem with GPS fix, almost always gets a fix under 20 seconds.
necrohades said:
it seems you are not the only one with this problem. i posted something this"
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1461033
the only thing i got is that GPS will depend on where you are, and what the weather is.
i haven't tried having my galaxy w and x10 mini pro run GPS status side by side, but it is nearly impossible for my galaxy w to have a satellite fix. x10 mini pro have no problem with GPS fix, almost always gets a fix under 20 seconds.
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Seems that Samsung devices are always problematic when it comes to GPS hardware. guess i need to replace my Wonder with a new one?
well, actually I think we should be in the same boat.
I'm using Galaxy W, a Maxis customer and Malaysian
But somehow I manage to fix it
first of all, have you tried to get GPS lock using google maps first? This is because I usually get GPS lock by using google maps, only after I opened google maps then I would open my Sygic program (or any other GPS program of course).
What I did is just downloaded FasterFix application and point my time NTP to Malaysia's server (which is my.pool.ntp.org).
You could also read this guide by Xenova on how to get faster GPS lock : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1239713
zion609 said:
well, actually I think we should be in the same boat.
I'm using Galaxy W, a Maxis customer and Malaysian
But somehow I manage to fix it
first of all, have you tried to get GPS lock using google maps first? This is because I usually get GPS lock by using google maps, only after I opened google maps then I would open my Sygic program (or any other GPS program of course).
What I did is just downloaded FasterFix application and point my time NTP to Malaysia's server (which is my.pool.ntp.org).
You could also read this guide by Xenova on how to get faster GPS lock : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1239713
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1. I did the method using Google Maps to lock GPS and then open up Sygic but nothing is different. The GPS lock in Sygic is taking all the time it wants :O
2. I downloaded the FasterFix and then change the NTP. Firstly, i tried Malaysia's but still, no GPS lock. Then, tried China's, same thing happened. Lastly, i chose Europe's and BAMM! GPS lock is just like breakfast in bed.
Guess my BIG ISSUE has been solved! Thanks to all of THE replies! Have a good day mate!
Hi
I'm living in Germany and I figured out, my NTP was set to North America (NTP_SERVER=north-america.pool.ntp.org).
I'm rooted and wanted to change the gps.conf as stated here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16960283&postcount=202. But the gps.conf is read-only. How to change this file (I'm using ES File Explorer)?
Next I tried FasertFix, which managed to change North America to Europe.
Does the "NTP_SERVER=0(-3).de.pool.ntp.org" bring any aditional benefits?
Thanks a lot
holydiver
You need to allow ES to be root explorer in settings!!!
As below:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Then your /system/etc/gps.conf file will be r/w....
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Hi..
If anyone have this problem please use this gps.conf (in gps.zip) file and put in system/ect
Determinate your location using faster fix
I hope it solve your GPS problem
Regards
Rio Saputro said:
Hi..
If anyone have this problem please use this gps.conf (in gps.zip) file and put in system/ect
Determinate your location using faster fix
I hope it solve your GPS problem
Regards
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NTP_SERVER=ntp.derekgordon.com
and
AGPS=http://derekgordon.com/gps-files/bin/xtra.bin?
Haven't heard of it.
SyzwnFrzRdz said:
NTP_SERVER=ntp.derekgordon.com
and
AGPS=http://derekgordon.com/gps-files/bin/xtra.bin?
Haven't heard of it.
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Derek gordon who the write this script
Change it with faster fix
Rio Saputro said:
Derek gordon who the write this script
Change it with faster fix
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What if i don't change it with Faster Fix? Will the gps lock be quicker?
Thanks a lot irishpancake. This worked.
What funny font are you using? How to adjust this at android?
@Rio Saputro
What the hell is this? Never heard of this. I first will try the settings postet above.
holydiver
Font....Choco cooky!!!
Settings/Display/Screen display/Font style.....
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Thanks a lot!!!
So easy that I don't see the wood for the trees
holy diver
Thank you very much, now my gps lock very fast!
apzzz said:
Thank you very much, now my gps lock very fast!
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Did you just use the gps.conf or along with FasterFix?
Same to me.
I get a fix in under 15 sec now! I just edited the gps.conf to
NTP_SERVER=0.de.pool.ntp.org
NTP_SERVER=1.de.pool.ntp.org
NTP_SERVER=2.de.pool.ntp.org
NTP_SERVER=3.de.pool.ntp.org
NTP_SERVER=0.europe.pool.ntp.org
NTP_SERVER=1.europe.pool.ntp.org
NTP_SERVER=2.europe.pool.ntp.org
NTP_SERVER=3.europe.pool.ntp.org
XTRA_SERVER_1=http://xtra1.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin
XTRA_SERVER_2=http://xtra2.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin
XTRA_SERVER_3=http://xtra3.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin
SUPL_HOST=supl.google.com
SUPL_PORT=7276
But you need root for that
BUT
This works for sat fix and permanet for Navigon. Whe I use Google Navigation SGW looses GPS after 5-10 mins of use ("No GPS")! Every time! When I switch to Navigon it works flawlessly.
Any guess what this is???
holy diver
The standard NTP server has been overwhelmed by millions gps lock requests coming from zillions of devices pointing to it. For South East Asian countries, below is the content of my gps.conf that had been optimized to point to many proximity servers within the region. If you're rooted, use your text editor with superuser privilege to copy the text below and paste to replace the default..On a good day I managed to lock the satellite in less than 5 seconds just at the fringe of my bedroom window & lesser when I'm in the car or outside..Then again with humidity & foggy environment & rain fade sometimes a solid lock would sometimes takes hours, if not ages, to discover the birds up there before establishing a firm lock on your actual ground coordinates..
NTP_SERVER=0.asia.pool.ntp.org
NTP_SERVER=1.asia.pool.ntp.org
NTP_SERVER=2.asia.pool.ntp.org
NTP_SERVER=3.asia.pool.ntp.org
NTP_SERVER=ph.pool.ntp.org
NTP_SERVER=my.pool.ntp.org
NTP_SERVER=tr.pool.ntp.org
NTP_SERVER=sg.pool.ntp.org
NTP_SERVER=in.pool.ntp.org
NTP_SERVER=hk.pool.ntp.org
NTP_SERVER=ae.pool.ntp.org
NTP_SERVER=jp.pool.ntp.org
NTP_SERVER=bd.pool.ntp.org
NTP_SERVER=il.pool.ntp.org
NTP_SERVER=kr.pool.ntp.org
NTP_SERVER=th.pool.ntp.org
NTP_SERVER=ir.pool.ntp.org
NTP_SERVER=tw.pool.ntp.org
NTP_SERVER=cn.pool.ntp.org
NTP_SERVER=id.pool.ntp.org
NTP_SERVER=vn.pool.ntp.org
NTP_SERVER=pk.pool.ntp.org
NTP_SERVER=om.pool.ntp.org
NTP_SERVER=uz.pool.ntp.org
NTP_SERVER=lk.pool.ntp.org
NTP_SERVER=kg.pool.ntp.org
NTP_SERVER=kh.pool.ntp.org
NTP_SERVER=qa.pool.ntp.org
XTRA_SERVER_1=http://xtra1.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin
XTRA_SERVER_2=http://xtra2.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin
XTRA_SERVER_3=http://xtra3.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin
INTERMEDIATE_POS=1
C2K_HOST=c2k.pde.com
C2K_PORT=1234
SUPL_HOST=FQDN
SUPL_HOST=supl.google.com
SUPL_PORT=7276
SUPL_SECURE_PORT=7275
SUPL_NO_SECURE_PORT=3425
SUPL_TLS_HOST=FQDN
SUPL_TLS_CERT=/etc/SuplRootCert
ACCURACY_THRES=5000
CURRENT_CARRIER=common
DEFAULT_USER_PLANE=TRUE
REPORT_POSITION_USE_SUPL_REFLOC=1
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·:*¨¨*:·..·:*¨☆Jame Bond☆·:*¨¨*:·..·:*¨
straight from The Land of Smiles
Jame Bond kernels have always been about battery efficiency without sacrificing speed...
-latest version-v3.4.6
that thae
-linaro gcc
-some debugging disabled
-undervolted
-interactive governor (default) is recommended
-GPU set to 307MHz
-boots to 1.2 (oc to 1.3)
khlang
-color control
-sound control
-gamma control
new mobile app
Goo-inside.me beta
-Browse Files...
/devs/ogdobber/gnex/kernel
-installation/Tweaks
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Thank you to those that have! If you are new to this thread, browse through the pages. I always try to answer questions quickly and thoroughly, as well as provide a stable kernel. If this kernel doesn't have the "features" you are looking for, or you have seen a cool new mod, just ask and I will try to accommodate (or at least give a reason why not)
thanks for your time -og
acronyms, notes, etc.
deprecated kernels
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4.1.x kernel(s)
that thae
1.2/3.5GHz◊GPU 307MHz
☆Jame Bond☆ v3.4
1.2/3.5GHz◊GPU 307MHz
☆Jame Bond☆ v3.3
mirror
khlang
1.2/3.5GHz◊GPU 307MHz
☆Jame Bond☆ v3.4.6
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_____________________________________________________________________
thanks to coolbho3000 for his patches
support setcpu
» kernel source
» additional source
Control your Android phone's CPU! SetCPU for Root Users
installation
-download to sd card and flash from recovery
tweaks
version 3.1.7 has several "tweaks" that are controlled in system/etc/init.d/007tweaks
-color and v1 control
-vibration control
-volume boost
-high performance sound
-fast charge
everything boots to stock settings, make adjustments at your leisure.
included is system/etc/init.d/007tweaks.bkk which are the settings I use (just rename to 007tweaks)
of course with cm9 and aokp the colors can be adjusted with sliders in rom settings
007tweaks
Code:
echo "60" > /sys/class/misc/samoled_color/red_v1_offset
echo "60" > /sys/class/misc/samoled_color/green_v1_offset
echo "60" > /sys/class/misc/samoled_color/blue_v1_offset
#default 60 60 60
echo "2004318071" > /sys/class/misc/samoled_color/red_multiplier
echo "2004318071" > /sys/class/misc/samoled_color/green_multiplier
echo "2004318071" > /sys/class/misc/samoled_color/blue_multiplier
#default 2004318071 2004318071 2004318071
echo "1450" > /sys/vibe/pwmduty
#default 1450
echo "0" > /sys/class/misc/soundcontrol/volume_boost
#default 0 max 3
echo "0" > /sys/class/misc/soundcontrol/highperf_enabled
#default 0 on 1
echo "0" > /sys/kernel/fast_charge/force_fast_charge
#default 0 on 1
permissions are set on flashing, but if changed with "es explorer" they need to be reset to
for roms that don't have "color slider adjustments" to have the changes take affect without rebooting, open a terminal and run....
Code:
su <enter>
run-parts /etc/init.d/ <enter>
kernels are preset
don't drop more than 75mV under default
one more......
ahh you beat me to it blassilando
oh well, 2 extra should do the trick anyways. hopre you guys enjoy
ogdobber said:
another one jic...
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YES YES YES.... i cant wait for it! ive always got my device a few months older, so getting it day 1 (actually 2) is pretty crazy seeing the thread slowly build.. thanks for this kernel man!!!!
Just flashed and so far so good
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Thanks! Heard nothing but good things about your kernel.
Just a question, does this make the lte radio inoperable? And can someone verify either way. I know that most of the lte towers are locked down but since I live in the Dallas area I would hate to loose the capability of using lte.
Nazrac79 said:
Just a question, does this make the lte radio inoperable? And can someone verify either way. I know that most of the lte towers are locked down but since I live in the Dallas area I would hate to loose the capability of using lte.
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It shouldn't make lte inoperable. You would have to try and see. I haven't gotten an lte signal in atl yet even though this is suppose to be a city that first gets it. If your really worried, you can backup your rom before you flash and that way there's no worries.
I did a backup as this isn't my first rodeo, but yeah I haven't found a lte signal yet as well. Didn't think it would change the radio settings but really don't know that much.
Hi, just like to say thanks for the amazing kernel.....my battery's loving it.
Nazrac79 said:
I did a backup as this isn't my first rodeo, but yeah I haven't found a lte signal yet as well. Didn't think it would change the radio settings but really don't know that much.
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OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (BUSINESS WIRE), February 08, 2012 - Sprint (NYSE: S) today announced that Baltimore and Kansas City are expected to receive 4G LTE and upgraded 3G service by mid-2012. Sprint recently announced that 4G LTE and enhanced 3G service are also expected by mid-2012 in Atlanta, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio. Sprint 4G LTE will enable faster speeds for data applications, and the enhanced 3G service promises better signal strength, faster data speeds, expanded coverage and better in-building performance.
PSA. Don't know if anyone has experienced this, but I thought it was worthy of posting http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/0...tion-problems-sprintsamsung-working-on-a-fix/
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ogdobber said:
PSA. Don't know if anyone has experienced this, but I thought it was worthy of posting http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/0...tion-problems-sprintsamsung-working-on-a-fix/
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Oh yeah, lot's of us have. Sprint keeps telling everyone different stories. I've been told within the same 24hrs that there are no known network issues in my area, that they *are* working on a tower in my area and that I need to return the device as it's probably a hardware issue. Lol, good old Sprint
v3.1.9.4j posted on my twitter https://twitter.com/#!/ogdobber/status/197711450398134275
Added one new feature at the last minute...gamma control. this is different than gamma V1 and color control.
to adjust, change value in 007tweaks and reboot.
or to see an immediate result open terminal emulator on the phone
type su <enter>
echo "1-10" > /sys/devices/platform/omapdss/manager0/gamma
so....
Code:
echo 6 > /sys/devices/platform/omapdss/manager0/gamma
-will slightly darken the screen
protip- because typing in the terminal is tedious, create a file in google drive and name it "gamma"
enter the text echo 6 > /sys/devices/platform/omapdss/manager0/gamma
and save
then when you want to change the gamma value, it is easy to edit in drive, select all and copy and paste to terminal
on a side note, I see that some coward gave my thread a 1 star. pretty disappointed in that
ogdobber said:
on a side note, I see that some coward gave my thread a 1 star. pretty disappointed in that
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Lol gave it a 5 star vote
bumped it back up to 4 stars total thanks for the kernel bro
Anyone who rated this thread 1 star is a dip****. Does this latest release on twitter have any OC or just stock 1.2?
Also you may have answered this, but why not just have all kernels have an option to overclock. Those who don't want to, leave it at 1.2 those you do can crank it up?
Again I have no clue about anything of this dev stuff besides flashing, just curious as that seems like the best one size fits all type of release.
ferris2375 said:
Anyone who rated this thread 1 star is a dip****. Does this latest release on twitter have any OC or just stock 1.2?
Also you may have answered this, but why not just have all kernels have an option to overclock. Those who don't want to, leave it at 1.2 those you do can crank it up?
Again I have no clue about anything of this dev stuff besides flashing, just curious as that seems like the best one size fits all type of release.
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The latest does have oc.
Really the only ones that don't have oc are "that thae" , pretty much everything else as of late does
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Thanks, I thought I was in the GSM forum though. lol New release for that phone as well?