I am running CM9 beta 1 and GPS doesn't work. Before this, I was running CM9 nightly 6/17 and GPS didn't work then, either. When upgrading to the beta, I did a full Darkside wipe with cache cleaned properly, etc. I even reflashed UVLE1 radio, and flashed TDJ's venom kernel. GPS still does not lock. It's not an issue of my case because it does not work when I remove my case, either.
Any help?
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I am running CM9 beta 1 and GPS doesn't work. Before this, I was running CM9 nightly 6/17 and GPS didn't work then, either. When upgrading to the beta, I did a full Darkside wipe with cache cleaned properly, etc. I even reflashed UVLE1 radio, and flashed TDJ's venom kernel. GPS still does not lock. It's not an issue of my case because it does not work when I remove my case, either.
Any help?
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Flash attached file. You should also read the OP they usually have it included
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Flash attached file. You should also read the OP they usually have it included
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Definitely agree as well as quite a few documented steps to gain GPS located throughout the web and these forums. I believe there is a thread for return to stock which can help you achieve gps lock, apps on the market that can help you achieve GPS lock and my best friend Google than can help you get GPS lock
Now so people dont think I am a bad guy here are some links
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1476962
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.eclipsim.gpsstatus2&hl=en
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1513359
I flashed the AGPS mod. My GPS is still not locking in on anything. My GPS used to work perfectly, but now it doesn't..
armoguy94 said:
I flashed the AGPS mod. My GPS is still not locking in on anything. My GPS used to work perfectly, but now it doesn't..
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Have you downloaded GPS Status from the market? Download that and it will allow you to see how many sats are available and how many you are locked on to.
It doesn't show any satellite data; I don't even think GPS was functioning there at all
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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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RushAOZ said:
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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armoguy94 said:
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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RushAOZ said:
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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armoguy94 said:
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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Teo032 said:
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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RushAOZ said:
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've had this phone almost 2 years now and even had it replaced but the gps has never worked for me. I've tried other rooms kernels modems everything and gps only seems to work on stock roms. Does anyone have better luck or do I just have a bad device.
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Get a lock on ypur device on a stock rom. Then reboot recovery. Do not turn off gps before rebooting. Then wipe and flash. If still having problems. Look into gps status and toolbox.
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I'll try that it'll be a while before I have the ability to revert to stock but I'll reply when I get a chance. Just tired of being lost in town lol
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No problem. Btw you can always do a backup of your current rom. Then wipe and flash any touchwiz rom. Doesn't have to be a complete stock rom. Then do the gps thing. Except instead of flashing a rom after you just restore your backup. I couldnt believe it actually worked when the devs first came out with that trick. In the mean time it wouldnt hurt to reset your gps data using gps status and toolbox.
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Hi! I have 3month old Tmobile Galaxy S4. Everything is great expect for GPS. My GPS wont lock on. When GPS refuse to lock on. I use an app called GPS Status & Toolbox. I use GPS Status to reset my GPS. Then I go back to Google Maps and GPS will lock on. After 3 or few days, GPS will stop working. I go to back to GPS STATUS app to reset the GPS. Then GPS will work again. Then repeat.
Is that software issue or hardware issue? I hate it when GPS stop working and I have to reset it.
And no, I don't have Yahoo Weather. Hope you have any tips or ideas. Thanks
I don't know for sure...but this screams "software issue" to me. Are you rooted?
If so I would suggest trying a different rom to see if the problem goes away
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Sounds like a time issue. GPS cannot function correctly without correct time. Maybe you have "network-update time and date" disabled? You maybe can also try a diff radio? Or reflash your existing one.
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Skipjacks said:
I don't know for sure...but this screams "software issue" to me. Are you rooted?
If so I would suggest trying a different rom to see if the problem goes away
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No. Its stock and never rooted. I was thinking of flashing CM 10.1 RC2.
I also check the time setting. Automatic date and time and Automatic time zone are checked.
Before anyone gets upset I did search for awhile before asking about this. I'm sure the answer is in a thread somewhere I just can't find it and the search ability in the xda app is terrible.
GPS is not working in cm11 and I know to fix you must flash a backup. I'm just looking for a good walkthru. I'm wondering things such as: Do I do a complete wipe?(not the SD partition obviously) After flashing backup and getting a gps lock do I immediately shutdown and boot into recovery? Before I flash cm11 should I do a fresh install or a backup? My Cm11 M4 is running flawlessly except for the gps. Any help would be amazing. I am going on the road for at least 3 months and will need the gps in proper working order while I'm out there. Thanks guys! Love xda!
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What I did was
make nandroid of aosp rom.
Wipe all except internal storage
Restore/flash stock based rom
##gpsclrx# (##4772579#)
Enter msl (call sprint for it if u don't have it)
Phone will reboot
Open location settings, disable network/wifi location
Open maps, get lock, walk around a little bit, around 5 minutes
Reboot recovery
Wipe all except internal storage
Restore aosp
As always, ymmv but that's always fixed it for me
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Thanks a bunch! I'll give it a shot in a bit.
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So did it work for you?
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Haven't had a chance yet. Too busy getting ready for the road. Lol! Hopefully tonight or this weekend.
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