Hey guys, girls. This is my first guide, tutorial, attempt to help another with a common Fascinate problem. This happens to be GPS. These are not my ideas, but it helped my GPS so much I just felt compelled to write this and hopefully help others. So in having saying that, full credit goes to this post - [FIX] Updated: GPS Tracking Issues (Optional FIX) For Stock Phones and other various sources. (Found Below)
Please don't hold me responsible if something goes wrong. This may or may not work for you; although, I'm confident it will work with most phone, carriers, roms, and kernels. Obviously if your custom rom has known GPS problems, this is useless. Yet it may not hurt to try.
I would suggest before you do anything make a backup of your current settings. I use ShootMe! app to take screen captures whenever I can of my before/after settings.
My phone is the Telus Samsung Fascinate 3G+ T959D. The changes worked for me on Froyo w/ stock & stock + Voodoo kernels. Also works with the recent Gingerbread 2.3.3 update, stock kernel, only changing the settings that appear in Froyo. Both were rooted, but not too sure if root is required.
I didn't install any apps, scripts, anything to get GPS working. Below I have some extra reading material I've found. It was simply reading for me, no flashing, installing, or file editing.
FROYO
1 - Disable "Use Wireless Networks" | Settings > Location & Security
2 - Enable "Use GPS satellites" | Optional: "Use sensor aiding" (I do use it)
3 - Dial *#*#3214789650#*#* | Stock Dialer usually works best with codes. Menu will auto popup on last '*' input. Entering AGPS Settings is a little different on GB.
[NOTE] If above code don't work, another is *#*#1472365#*#* (2.1?) If you still have problems try entering the code with a single *# - i.e. *#3214789650#* various apps, Root Tools being one, gives access to Angry GPS/A-GPS settings.
4 - Enter "Application Settings" | Did you make a backup??
---| Session Type: Tracking
---| Test Mode: S/W Test
---| Operation Mode: MS-BASED
---| Start Mode: Hot Start
---| GPS Plus: ON
---| Dynamic Accuracy: ON
---| Accuracy: 50M
---| GPS Logging: OFF
Now back out to the previous screen.
5 - Enter "SUPL Settings" | About that backup??
---| Server FQDN Type: Custom Config
---| Server: supl.google.com
---| Server Port: 7276
---| SUPL Secure Socket: OFF
---| AGPS Mode: SUPL
6 - Back out to previous screen, and then continue backing out to close and save the settings.
7 - Power Off Completely. (Until you feel the short vibe)
8 - Turn on phone.
9 - Get a clear line of sight to sky.
10 - Enable "Use Wireless Networks" | Settings > Location & Security
11 - Enter Angry GPS Settings again.
12 - Press "Delete GPS Data"
13 - Press "Get Position Test" | Let your phone sit for about 5 min. without touching anything. Let it lock on too 8+ satellites. Once it does, simply back out and the settings will save.
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GINGERBREAD
1 - Disable "Use Wireless Networks" | Settings > Location & Security
2 - Enable "Use GPS satellites" | Optional: "Use sensor aiding" (I do use it)
3 - Dial *#*#3214789650#*#* | Stock Dialer usually works best with codes.
[NOTE] When I enter the above code in GB default dialer it brings me to the "Location & Security" settings screen from Step 1. I fluked into this, to get into the Angry GPS settings you need to Double Press the 'back' button. As if you're double-clicking your mouse button.
4 - Enter "Settings" | Then enter "General Settings"
---| Test Mode: S/W Test
---| Operation Mode: MSBASED
---| Start Mode: Hot Start
---| GPS Plus: ON
---| GPS Logging: OFF
---| Time Out(s): 255
---| Accuracy: 50M
Now back to the previous screen.
5 - Enter "SUPL Settings" |
---| Server FQDN Type: Custom Config
---| Server: supl.google.com
---| Server Port: 7276
---| Server Type: UMTS SLP
---| SUPL Secure Socket: OFF
---| AGPS Mode: SUPL
---| SSL Type: VerSign
6 - Back out to previous screen, and then continue backing out to close and save the settings.
7 - Power Off Completely. (Until you feel the short vibe)
8 - Turn on phone.
9 - Get a clear line of sight to sky.
10 - Enable "Use Wireless Networks" | Settings > Location & Security
11 - Enter Angry GPS Settings again.
12 - Press "Delete GPS Data"
13 - Press "TTFF Test" | Press "Start GPS" Let your phone sit for about 5 min. without touching anything. It will lock on to a few satellites, stop, count to 60 and do the same thing over. I let it do this about 10 times. Press "Stop GPS" and Back out to save.
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That's it, hopefully you’ll have the success I'm having with GPS. As for testing, I use Co-Pilot, Google Maps, and Google Navigation. With any of the 3 apps I can disable "Use Wireless Networks" and enable "Airplane Mode" and GPS works the same. I do find that Google Maps likes the "Use wireless Networks" enabled. I really like Co-Pilot the most, and set to use the phones "Text-to-Speech" rather
than the ones the app can download. Using the phones TTS will announce street names while navigating.
Some Extra reading material, if you want to know what the settings mean. It mainly applies to Froyo. When I got GB I just tailored the Froyo settings to GB and it worked the same.
---->To Anyone Having GPS Issues
---->How to Fix Galaxy S GPS
I hope it works for you guys, like I said it most likely will work on other phones/carriers/roms. Just make that backup, and before diving in head first, do some reading.
Have a nice day!
-Maniac
Wow! This made a HUGE difference for my Telus Samsung Fascinate 3G+ SGH-T959D (2.3.3).
I used to have such a hard time getting locks, especially in the evening (I don't know if it was a coincidence or not), but now so far with the tweak, I get 4 to 8 locks in 10-15 seconds, that's awesome! Yesterday it even went up to 10 locks, I had never seen that before!
For those interested, I was able to do the tweak without root.
Thanks a buch Maniac!
Can this be used on the MIUI ROMs? I can't seem to get that dialer code working for me.
Shamrock13 said:
Can this be used on the MIUI ROMs? I can't seem to get that dialer code working for me.
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CM7 same same
Shamrock13 said:
Can this be used on the MIUI ROMs? I can't seem to get that dialer code working for me.
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CM7 same same
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Try the app called SGS Tools.. it might get you into the GPS. There was another app I had that had a button "Angry GPS".. but for the life of me I can't remember the name of it.
Bottom line, the settings you are looking to make these changes are called Angry GPS.
Maniac
Hope this helps everyone.
axelryder said:
Wow! This made a HUGE difference for my Telus Samsung Fascinate 3G+ SGH-T959D (2.3.3).
I used to have such a hard time getting locks, especially in the evening (I don't know if it was a coincidence or not), but now so far with the tweak, I get 4 to 8 locks in 10-15 seconds, that's awesome! Yesterday it even went up to 10 locks, I had never seen that before!
For those interested, I was able to do the tweak without root.
Thanks a buch Maniac!
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You're welcome. I agree... these minor tweaks made such a huge difference on GPS.. I coudn't believe it, all telus had to do was the same, or samsung, and these problems wouldn't exist.
Maniac
I'm running the Community Froyo KangBang-whatever-it's-called ROM (the 2.1 one) - can't get into this menu at all. Any insight? My GPS has been flaky as hell recently. Once it locks, it loses signal frequently.
I might have some help for those who can't get into the Angry GPS settings. The gps.conf file, located /system/etc/gps.conf
This is what I have in my file...keep in mind.. I'm stock gingerbread... this should work for froyo.. if anyone is using a froyo based rom.. maybe they can confirm there gps.conf is layed out the same.
NTP_SERVER=north-america.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
The NTP_SERVER, and 3 XTRA_SERVER(s) were already there... the only thing that was added as a result of my changes is the SUPL_HOST/PORT listings and settings.
I would suggest you guys only add the following 2 lines to the bottom of what you already have in gps.conf using root explorer, I like ES File Explorer for editing files cause it has its own built in txt editor. Maybe you can play around with changing your NTP servers.. these work awsome for me.
SUPL_HOST=supl.google.com
SUPL_PORT=7276
In having said this, the main setting I found that helped the most is SSL for the SUPL server... which is an ON/OFF setting in Angry GPS. I will keep digging and see if I can find which file holds that toggle.
Perhaps you guys can try this and I'll see what else I can find.
Maniac
PS.... BACKUP YOUR ORIG gps.conf.. or copy the text.. anything.
Necromancyr said:
I'm running the Community Froyo KangBang-whatever-it's-called ROM (the 2.1 one) - can't get into this menu at all. Any insight? My GPS has been flaky as hell recently. Once it locks, it loses signal frequently.
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When I did get a lock, I had the same problem with GPS before I found these settings.
Guys I haven't had the time to do more digging on the config files for Angry GPS.. just start 1st yr in college... I'm doing a programming course, and I love it so far.
Who knows.. in a little while I might reach the status of "Developer" on this site... I sure hope too... cause I got awsome ideas for apps.
Maniac
this is only for telus right?
exzacklyright said:
this is only for telus right?
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should work for more then telus. I've done this on my friends bell phone and he was amazed.
after putting in a code it just deletes it and nothing happens... I've even tried some of these codes:
http://www.askvg.com/google-android-hidden-secret-codes/
a fix for ics would be nice...
digga50000 said:
a fix for ics would be nice...
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If I find anything out, I will post it here... but I will tell you I'm currently writing mid-terms in college. It might be a couple days.
Maniac
Hey MrManiacNF,
I was wondering if you had any suggestions;
My GPS still gets faster fixes then before your tweak, but there is a really strange behavior now. I have a app that tells me how many fix I currently have (GPS Monitor) and extremely often, while using the GPS with Google Navigation, the fixes will drop to 0, and stay like this for some time. Then they will come back, and so forth. The thing is, I dont remember it doing that before, and its very frustrating because I lose my location and get lost lol
I just wanted to know if there was some settings I could change for the fixes to not drop all the time, or any idea that you might have.
Maybe some cautiousness, I have been trying this yesterday and ended up doing a nandroid restore because after setting AngryGPS settings every time gps was being accessed phone switched off instantly (i9001)... no matter even after setting AngryGPS settings back to original still the same. Every acces to gps results in switching off my phone (not even power down but instanst off)
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hi guys,
so far i've tried with DCD custom rom 2.0 and radio 3.27 and also with the leaked sprint version and i cannot get the GPS to work " i'm a Sprint User". i've tried in different spots in NYC: Bronx and Manhattan and GPS doest work at all. REV A is great i got 1.2 D/L and 450 U/L. is there anything else that i should be looking at beside phone settings--> locations settings?
thanks in advanced guys and DCD thanks for the custom roms, you're awesome!!
EDIT: am i the only one who's GPS feature is not working??
torankusu said:
hi guys,
so far i've tried with DCD custom rom 2.0 and radio 3.27 and also with the leaked sprint version and i cannot get the GPS to work " i'm a Sprint User". i've tried in different spots in NYC: Bronx and Manhattan and GPS doest work at all. REV A is great i got 1.2 D/L and 450 U/L. is there anything else that i should be looking at beside phone settings--> locations settings?
thanks in advanced guys and DCD thanks for the custom roms, you're awesome!!
EDIT: am i the only one who's GPS feature is not working??
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Take a stroll in Central park with nothing blocking signal and try it.
-D
Dravor said:
Take a stroll in Central park with nothing blocking signal and try it.
-D
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LOL that's a good one but i've already tried it from the roof of a 52 floors building in downtown manhattan. and nothing if i tried to use the sprint telenav it tells me that the GPS signal is to low, to make sure is turned on by going to phone settings-->location settings-->Network-->GPS, that location doesnt exist on my phone. any suggestions.
Freezing cold up in there by the way!!!
I live in NYC too and was having this problem also....just put the phone in ur window with Google maps running...it took about 45mins before it calibrated and found a satellite the first time. But now it works very fast.
Also make sure under system ---> external GPS you have "GPS Program port" on Com4
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I live in NYC too and was having this problem also....just put the phone in ur window with Google maps running...it took about 45mins before it calibrated and found a satellite the first time. But now it works very fast.
Also make sure under system ---> external GPS you have "GPS Program port" on Com4
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i've done that, first time i left it over night, and nothing happened and every setting should be as it is suppose to. but again i'll try it, thanks
try this
i live in nyc and it didnt work until i went into settings and turned off my location then it found me in like 2 seconds
I'm in NYC as well.. Chelsea area.
My XV6800 had the location setting (Start > Settings > Personal > Phone > Services > Location Setting) turned to 911 Only. I set it to Location On and GPSViewer started seeing satellites but could not get a fix. I performed a hard reset (Start > Settings > System > Clear Storage ) on the device and it got a fix in 35 seconds. Now I get a fix immediately.
w00t! Time to try GPSGate to see if it will let me use Garmin Mobile XT
jrebeiro said:
I'm in NYC as well.. Chelsea area.
My XV6800 had the location setting (Start > Settings > Personal > Phone > Services > Location Setting) turned to 911 Only. I set it to Location On and GPSViewer started seeing satellites but could not get a fix. I performed a hard reset (Start > Settings > System > Clear Storage ) on the device and it got a fix in 35 seconds. Now I get a fix immediately.
w00t! Time to try GPSGate to see if it will let me use Garmin Mobile XT
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the funny thing is that i hear people claiming that they have a 911 only option under location settings, i only have ON or OFF. anyways nothing is working i left it like for an hour almost drain out my battery. i havent got this GPS feature to work. any registry or someplace else to look for??
You need to download gpsinfo.exe, and run it, opening com4 at 9600. See if it shows you moving gps nmea data. If so, it's working, leave it be for awhile to get a fix. If not, you have a problem with your rom/phone/settings...
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You need to download gpsinfo.exe, and run it, opening com4 at 9600. See if it shows you moving gps nmea data. If so, it's working, leave it be for awhile to get a fix. If not, you have a problem with your rom/phone/settings...
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sounds like it is probably my hardware because i've tried with DCDs and unofficial Sprint rom also. i'll give a try with gpsinfo.exe with location settings on and off just in case. thanks guys, i'll post back with results.
Check out the GPS FAQ I'm working on for some solutions:
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=17032
torankusu said:
sounds like it is probably my hardware because i've tried with DCDs and unofficial Sprint rom also. i'll give a try with gpsinfo.exe with location settings on and off just in case. thanks guys, i'll post back with results.
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Using GPSINFO.exe it shows me some red dots with numbers inside. that is when you start gpsinfo.exe and go to GPS INFO Tab. so what that means??
edit:it showed me some greens a couple of times.
alright so i installed gpsinfo.exe and the hardware itself seems to be working because it gives me red and green dots, but it doesnt seem to attach ot get a fix one, any suggestions?
So in the setup tab does it scroll data? if so your hardware is fine, leave it sit in a good area outdoors (or somewhere with a un-obstructed view of the sky) for about 10 minutes. It should get a fix (some of the circles in the other tab will turn blue). What are the signal levels you are getting in that tab?
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So in the setup tab does it scroll data? if so your hardware is fine, leave it sit in a good area outdoors (or somewhere with a un-obstructed view of the sky) for about 10 minutes. It should get a fix (some of the circles in the other tab will turn blue). What are the signal levels you are getting in that tab?
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ok... the setup tab does scroll data, then the gpsinfo tab shows me red and green dots with numbers inside the dots. also with bars that range from 13 to 33. 33 being the max i've seen but doesnt get a fix status.
GPS stopped locking altogether
Anybody elses GPS just stop working? Haven't been able to get any locks since yesterday even when out driving around. Only known change yesterday was installing HTC Home Plug and Customizer 0.8. Tried soft reset, manual IOTA, ##debug# and googlemaps. All no help. Any clues?
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ok... the setup tab does scroll data, then the gpsinfo tab shows me red and green dots with numbers inside the dots. also with bars that range from 13 to 33. 33 being the max i've seen but doesnt get a fix status.
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alright guy so just a little update, my GPS works fine but it takes like 20 to 30 minutes every time i close googlemaps or any other program that uses the GPS hardware, i have to prime it using gpsinfo.exe first like for 30 minutes and then will work.
Thanks to all you guys who helped me in this.
VZNav Rom 2.0 for Verizon XV6850 - llllBoredllll GPS Edition
Update 23 Dec 08 See Post #2
Preface:
This ROM is based on the eRice kitchen like my last couple ROM's. It has a modified version of the llllBoredllll GPS Fix. I modified it to create a link to PPST.exe in Programs -> Navigation -> Installation. In that folder you will also find three other installers for the latest version of Google Maps (with the new feature set)and Live Search. All tested and working with GPS locks usually under 60 seconds.
Details:
OS / Kitchen:
eRice TP Kitchen v1.03.7 [SYS OS 5.2.20931 Build 20931.1.5.0] with my Verizon OEM Pack
- Removed -
JetCet Printing
Older Opera 9.5 from Stock VZW ROM
NETCF 2.0
+ Added +
*NETCF 3.5 - Faster than 2.0 and now the standard from the eRice Kitchen
*Apps
Opera 9.5 build 2649 (Has zoom slider!)
iContact Burt Edition 6.4.5 (finger friendly contact chooser, iphone-ish)
HTC YouTube From kitchen
Latest Google Maps and Live Search. They are fully upgradeable to new version with out any issue!
*Utilties
TF3D Config - Modify TF3D settings and themes
Diamond Tweak - Modify many system settings
Advanced Config 3.3 - Modify even more system settings
nueFonts - Change fonts and sizes. Trebuchet and Calibiri look great!
SPB Back up - Great back up app. 5 free uses.
A black themed psShutXP - Utility to soft reset
HTC Network Plug in from Kitchen
*Sensor
Gyrator - Utility to rotate screen automatically in any app
Diamond Hologram - Cool 3D sensor app that simulates a hologram
Seismo - Nifty program to simulate a seismograph using motion sensor
*Tweaks
Minor system tweaks for performance and usability
US Weather Database
Modified Verizon TF3D Theme with Internet, music, and photo tabs gone. Can be added back in using TF3D Config
Custom TF3D Icons
TF3D Flip Clock on VZW theme
Contacts mapped to left softkey on Home screen.
Internet Sharing
*GPS Fix
Bored GPS is incorporated for the easiest of use
Instructions:
** YOU MUST BE UNLOCKED BEFORE BEGINING! SEE STICKES FOR UNLOCK DETAILS FIRST! WE WILL NOT SUPPORT UNLOCKING IN THIS THREAD JUST FLASHING.
Flash ROM from RUU folder using ROM Update utility. Sync with Active Sync before starting upgrade utility. This ROM flashes just like any other Custom ROM.After flash is complete phone will boot up and AutoRun will start setting up. Do not try to stop this! Phone will reboot on its own when completed.
When Phone boots back up wait for the system to finish loading then...
1. Start Dialer by clicking Green Phone button
2. Dial *22899 and let the programming start. Phone will reboot when completed
3. Click Start -> Programs -> Navigation -> GPS Prep. Install it to the device and not storage card. When install is complete click OK. You should be back in the programs menu under Navigation.
4. Now you see an Installation folder as well as GPS Prep. GO into install folder and run "Run PPST". Select OK to proceed with update. When that is finished select OK when prompted to reboot.
5. Now we need to enable GPS in windows and verify the PRI update worked. Start phone by pressing green button. Service should now say Sprint instead of VZW. You will need to make a call to do this. Dial your voice mail. It should ring in to it no problem and the carrier should now say sprint on the screen instead of VZW. If it does then proceed to next step. If not go to step 1 and start over.
Now click Menu -> Options -> Serivces Tab -> Location Settings -> Get Settings -> Location On -> OK ->ok
6. DONE!
At this point you are done and GPS is unlocked. You can start installing the included GPS apps if yiou choose.
**The included apps have been modified to put the shortcuts in the Navigation Folder under programs. They are the latest versions respectively as of 20 Dec 2008 11:49PM Central Time. They can be uninstalled later to accommodate updated software! Don’t ask in the thread because you will look really silly as I have answered the question here.
Installing Live search and Google Maps then making them compatible, Step by Step!
How to set up Live Search
Install application from \Navigation\Installation\
After installing the application will launch.
Select Menu -> Settings. Arrows Done to GPS COM0 and change it to GPS COM4. Select Done
Now select Map. This brings up the default map. Next turn on GPS by pressing Menu -> Center on GPS.
It can take a few minute for a first fix. After that it much quicker. I also recommend toggle Center GPS on and back off again if it doesn’t pick up in under 90 seconds as a matter of fact the program will force you to. If it forces you to then click Ok then toggle “Center on GPS” off then back on and it will lock quickly! First lock is always hard on fresh flash. After that you should be good to go.
How to set up Google Maps
Install application from \Navigation\Installation\
After installation Google Maps will load for the first time.
Select Menu -> Options -> GPS Settings
Select Set manually and then arrow down and select COM4 then change baud rate to 4800. Now click ok.
Now Select Menu -> Use GPS and you will then lock on!
TomTom7
Install as normal and let it configure the GPS automatically as normal when starting up for the first time.
Done!
Remember: Be patient! It may take a couple soft reset to get it to work but it will. Trust me. Worse case scenario I had with a flash was I had to try twice in Live search then exit live search, toggle location off and back on, restart Live Seach and it locked instantly. Most of the time it will lock on the second try. Its been about 90% consistent under 60 seconds for me. A brand new phone took only two tries with live search and it got it within 15 seconds on the second try.
Note 1: This was done on a brand new in Box XV6850 straight from the VZW store and worked as stated above. These were also conducted using the stock Radio. This was done in the office basement of my house completely below ground. These are results are repeatable as I have don’t them at least 8 times now on two different phones.
Note 2: I have not applied anyother fix to my phone other than the steps listed above. I have not applied the aGPS fix either.
If you want to change the banner than follow the thread for the GPS fix by bored. There are instructions in there on how to fix the banner from Sprint to Verizon.
Downloads: www.scottcrosler.com
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Update 23 Dec 08
I have uploaded the kitchen. The direct link is below until I update the html. Please ask any questions you have in this thread and I will try to help as much as possible. eRice would not be asisting as I made pretty major changes he would not be able to support.
Just replace the eRice OEM fiolder wiht hte one in the download. Use the kitchen per his post.
http://www.scottcrosler.com/TouchPro/OEM.rar
Ok some users having issue getting the golden first lock try this:
Its cheating but it works. Call VZW and add VZ Navigator to your account. Its free for 30 days. Download and install it. Use the My Location to get a fix. Exit VZ Nav. Start live search, google, tom tom whatever and it will lock right away because the GPS is primed. Once you get that first lock you are godo to go!!! Call VZW at end of 30 days and cancel.
It does take patients. I had it not work right away on about 3 of 15 times trying it since it was out. It will work but requires patients. When paitents runs out try the above.
You can also try the aGPS fix aswell as using the GC provisioning cab. Some users said tha tmakes teh differnece for them.
My best advice: Soft reset and toggle GPS off and then on in phone options. Styart live search and try again. It may take a couyple times but it does work ;c)
About to give this a try, you and bored are f*ckin great!
Ill be back with confirmation and appropriate thanks if all works out!
*sigh* i just have to charge up to 50% battery first lol
Nat2fresg said:
About to give this a try, you and bored are f*ckin great!
Ill be back with confirmation and appropriate thanks if all works out!
*sigh* i just have to charge up to 50% battery first lol
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Hahahah, I will have tell you how to get around that one day. You think my battery ever makes it OVER 50% hahahaha.....
How to get around: Put phone in bootloader mode. Active sync doesnt check battery status. I flash on 5 to 10% battery most of the time. hahaha... I dont recomend this to anyone other than myself.
Dont try this with the hard PSL though!!!!!!
Thanx Scott, will try this out in a bit. Flashing this stuff is an addiction now...
gh0stb0y said:
Thanx Scott, will try this out in a bit. Flashing this stuff is an addiction now...
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Good, glad to see my addiction is spreading and no longer contained to just me! Hahahaha...
Let me know what you think.
Just an FYI: You do not have to apply the GPS fix if you choose not too. The ROM can be used as is.
I've been waiting until there was a GPS fix before flashing a custom ROM; did this one this morning and works like a charm. I haven't customized anything yet; just installed the ROM, my Exchange settings, the GPS fix and Windows Live, and it works like a charm so far.
I'll be able to answer this myself shortly; but did you put Voice Command back in?
Thanks so much for all your work.
I have flashed to this ROM and I am not able to get the GPS to work at all.
I am going to reflash the ROM and try again and report back on any progress.
I hope this works for me.
Thanks for your work and Bored as well.
You guys are the reason I went to HTC over Samsung.
You guys ROCK!
Tom Tom Navigator
You mention using the gps with TomTom Navigator 7. Do you know if it would be the same in TT Nav 6 which is what I have? Is there a TTNav7 for US or a way to use it on US maps?
Can someone point me towards more information on the GPS fix? this truly unlocks Verizons GPS for use of any GPS app?
EDIT: oops. Found the info I needed.
Thank to you Scosler, I have been really enjoying my touch pro.
So I reflash the ROM and I am still not able to connect as smoothly as others have been able to.
I followed all directions and still no GPS! UGHHH
Scott, I checked the Device Info for my PRO and saw the following info:
ROM Version = 1.00.0.0
ROM Date = 09/12/08
Radio Version = 1.03.03V
Protocol Version = 7500J-SDCBBPZM-6150
Hardware Versio = 0002
PRL Version = 51143
PRI Version = 1.53_003
Browser Version = MSIE 6.0
ERI Version = 4
Is this what it is supposed to be?
If not, What did I screw up?
RonMac said:
So I reflash the ROM and I am still not able to connect as smoothly as others have been able to.
I followed all directions and still no GPS! UGHHH
Scott, I checked the Device Info for my PRO and saw the following info:
ROM Version = 1.00.0.0
ROM Date = 09/12/08
Radio Version = 1.03.03V
Protocol Version = 7500J-SDCBBPZM-6150
Hardware Versio = 0002
PRL Version = 51143
PRI Version = 1.53_003
Browser Version = MSIE 6.0
ERI Version = 4
Is this what it is supposed to be?
If not, What did I screw up?
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Nope thats what its supposed to be. Just be patient. Make sure location is turned on, try to get a good a spot where you can see the sky.
I just compared mine to a sprint phone with aGPS and mine actually locked about 15 seconds faster. It took my 7 seconds to lock. Took him 23 seconds.
Try toggling location on and off. Do it while you are trying to connect with live search. It may seem to freeze the phone. If it does it means GPS is working because it wont let you toggle. If thats the case then go back into live search and toggle GPS off again. Then toggle the location setting off and back on. Thats what it took for me one time.
Its touchy the first time but not like that the second and subsequent times.
Be patient, it does work. I couldnt get it to work the very very first time. I had to play with Location Settings off then on a couple times and soft reset a couple times and I was GOLDEN. Most of the flashes I have done already just require the toggle off then on trick.
Be patient, it works. You will get it. Leave your phone by a window if you ahve to and come back in 5 minutes. I think watching the display makes it lock slower ;c)
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Can someone point me towards more information on the GPS fix? this truly unlocks Verizons GPS for use of any GPS app?
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Did you even read the first post? The fix is in the ROM. Just follow instructions.
If you want the fix without the ROM its over at PPC Geeks.
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=49933. THis can be applied to some existing Custom ROM's, any and all versions of my custom ROM, and the stock ROM. Not all custom ROM's have been reported to work. I see three posts for the NexVision ROM stating it doesnt work. I cant say one way or the other. I only use my own ROM's.
This new ROM works like a champ! I followed the instructions exactly and it worked first time without any issues. Great work!
Mike
mmcgough said:
This new ROM works like a champ! I followed the instructions exactly and it worked first time without any issues. Great work!
Mike
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WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOT! Glad to here man. Like AQTHF Carl would say "Its freakin Awesome!"
And voice command is there, which is huge. Thanks!
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And voice command is there, which is huge. Thanks!
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Hey guys, glad you liked it! Good stuff or what?
I found TomTom 7.45 locks THE FASTES out of all GPS apps. I locked with TomTom and Live search was in the background still trying to lock.
I also compared my phone against a Sprint Cooked ROM on a Sprint device and my **** locked 3x faster than the sprint device.
Here was the conditions:
Temp -15 F
Time 10:00am
Location downtown Fargo ND
My ROM on my XV6850
Sprint Cooked ROM from PPC Kitchen on Sprint device (Co-Worker)
Both OS were 20931 builds.
We both walked down the stairs form our "vault" of an office. We both flicked on TomTom and stood side by side. Mine locked in 7 seconds, his locked in about 23 seconds. A full 15 seconds difference. **** Sprint and all the **** that was talked. I consisitenantly get faster locks than a sprint device.
FTW!!! MY ROM KICKS ASS. FTW!!!! llllboredllll forever!
Having issue with GPS. When i try to enable location to ON, it just hangs, I get the busy icon and it doesnt do anything. I can push OK and it dissappears but gps doesnt work in any program. I tried rerunning all the gps tools but nothing works. When i restart the phone in settings it shows location ON, but it still doesnt work. When i try to turn it off, it hangs again.
Scott,
I haven't installed this new ROM yet but I wanted to point out a problem I've been having with the last ROM. When I want to download an attachment within an email in Messaging, the keyboard almost always locks up and I can't save the attachments to my TouchPro. It locks up on the screen where I select where to place the document as a 'Save as'.
Other than that, it's all worked great and I can't wait to try out the new GPS fix!
-Brian
Hi all... I have tried a couple of different "vibrant gps fixes", but none of them seem to be super reliable. I was wondering what the settings in the LBS test mode (when you enter it through the dialer: *#*#3214789650#*#*) should look like...? currently the settings are as follows: under "application settings" the only thing i have changed is the operation mode to "MS assisted" and the Accuracy to 10 meters. Then under the "SUPL/CP settings" I have changed the server to the web address of "supl.google.com" and the server port to "7276". These are the only settings I have permanently changed... do I need to change them to something else?
I am currently running the Bionix-V rom from TW and from what 'im reading, nobody else is having any issues w/ the gps. In order for my gps to work fine, I have to enter the LBS test mode, delete gps data, and then "get position test" for about 10 sats to lock on. then i run samsung's gps fix app. after that it works fine, but i have to do this every time i need to use my gps and i shouldn't have to do this. any ideas? Thanks
just installl and run the GPSrestore from Samsung that is in the Market, it will fix your LBS settings
Perhaps this is your issue?
http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/20/faa-warns-of-ongoing-gps-issues-in-southeastern-us-due-to-defens/
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just installl and run the GPSrestore from Samsung that is in the Market, it will fix your LBS settings
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i run samsungs gpsrestore frequently and it doesn't change the above given settings...
So like everyone else, I have been having problems with the GPS on fascinate like other Galaxy S devices. However, on EB01 it works the best I have seen it work.
From a few other suggestions that I have gathered from these forums and my testing, here are the results of my testing. I compared the Fascinate against Motorola Droid that I have laying around running CM GB nightly 40.
Test settings
Wifi, 3G radios were OFF to measure pure GPS performance. GPS Test app was left running for 10 minutes with the phone screens on.
Fascinate - GPS turned on from settings menu, google location services on, VZW location services on
Droid OG - GPS turned on from settings menu, Use wifi networks ON.
Results after 10 mins
Fascinate - Satellites Used 7 or 8/10 - Accuracy 13.9 ft
Droid OG - Satellites Used 7/10 - Accuracy 39.4 ft
GPS turned off from settings on both phones. Phones turned off for 10 minutes. Put away in closet away from window (might be too extreme, but had to make sure they were away from a clear view of the sky). Phones started again. GPS' enabled from settings menu.
Fascinate like earlier is able to get a quicker fix from the satellites.
Phones left running for 10 mins. Similar results observed as above.
So the GPS chip in the Fascinate is more accurate when it works.
To get the GPS working, I have noticed that it needs to be turned on from the settings menu. Turning it on from notification bar doesn't work
I guess thats cool. Good thing I have wifi 24/7 when I get lost?
How is this a how-to?
I see the "GPS is good when it works" part, but not the "how to get it working" part. Unless the "how to" is "turn it on in the settings".
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I see the "GPS is good when it works" part, but not the "how to get it working" part. Unless the "how to" is "turn it on in the settings".
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yes that's it
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yes that's it
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Really?
This thread is pathetic. If you want to express that you're getting good GPS results, post in General. This is not a how-to.
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Really?
This thread is pathetic. If you want to express that you're getting good GPS results, post in General. This is not a how-to.
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one would think, more people would step in development section looking for a mod for fixing GPS issues
But this isn't a mod. There is no "how to".
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But this isn't a mod. There is no "how to".
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I see other How to's in here, but a mod can move it to general, if people want it there.
Thanks man.....I figured it out from your first post....turning it on in settings works for me vs notification menu. I just learned "HOW TO" get the gps working on my SF consistantly.....seems like the right place to post this.....I guess some folks on here have nothing better to do but police the posts on the forum and fling there sarcasim...must be bored...Hey...every little bit of info helps.....
Before EB01 it wasn't necessary to go into the Settings to turn on VZW location services to get a GPS lock- you only needed to enable it in the windowshade.
I've already seen many who needed this info. Its a justified post it just lacks info in the 'How-To' part.
I get a lock just fine turning it on just from the pull-down menu. Running Super Clean 2.4.
I still get horrible accuracy. "Accurate to 2100 meters" *sigh*
For some reason I can't get a lock with wifi off.. But with wifi + gps enabled, I get an accurate lock within seconds.
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Really?
This thread is pathetic. If you want to express that you're getting good GPS results, post in General. This is not a how-to.
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Well I, for one, appreciate the tip. I was always using the notification bar to turn GPS off & on.
THanks!
When I use the drop bar to activate and then start gmaps, it takes forever, or maybe never connects. Though if I use the drop bar and then an app called GPS Essentials and look at the satellites tab, it locks in a few seconds. Its seems to be dependent on the apps that are looking for a gps position. I know on my old Omnia, gps settings were in gmaps, maybe gmaps has bad settings for our phone?
this makes sense that it would be this way, when you turn on the gps in the settings menu, you have to agree to it's terms. not so much when you turn it on via the status bar.
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Before EB01 it wasn't necessary to go into the Settings to turn on VZW location services to get a GPS lock- you only needed to enable it in the windowshade.
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agreed. this appears to be an EB01 bug. Once turned on in the settings turning it on/off will work from the notification bar for a while, until you reboot with the GPS off, then it doesn't work any more until you go to settings. I have the same problem w/ EB01, but not with DL09.
I finally get a lock, but it's lost within a few mins of using it.
Two quick notes:
1) If you are running SuperClean, the VZW location services setting does absolutely nothing. It is only used by Verizon apps (i.e. VZ Navigator) and Google Maps is not able to use the information obtained by VZW AGPS, so the entire service has been removed from the ROM.
2) The dropdown gps button is virtually worthless right now unless you leave google location services enabled all the time. There are multiple ways to turn on the GPS through the OS code, and the current implementation causes GPS lock to take nearly a minute longer (or never, if there is no AGPS data) than if you were to go into the Settings menu and turn it on. At some point, someone will probably mod the drop down to emulate the same method as the settings menu.
That being said, from inside my house, with all my AGPS data cleared, on a freshly cleaned and flashed phone, I can get a fix in less than 3 seconds, accurate to 20 meters without having location services turned on, using only standalone GPS data. With AGPS data, accuracy to 6 meters in 5-10 seconds. The trick is to turn it on from the Settings menu, not the dropdown.
I have a Passion v10 in my SGS Vibrant.
My problem rigth now it is the GPS. I have my GPS ON and i got signal in Google maps, but only in this app. If i try my GPS app (NDrive) it say NO GPS, if i try a test with GPS Test i have GPS ON but i dont have any signal, if i test with AngryGPS i have a time out (same as NO GPS )
These are my settings with AngryGPS:
Test mode: S/W Test
Operation Mode: MSBased
Start mode: Hot start
XTRA: ON
GPS Logging: ON
Time out(s): 225
Accuracy: 50
Server FQDN: Custom Config
Server: supl.google.com
Server port: 7276
Server type: UMTS SLP
SUPL Secure socket: OFF
AGPS Mode: SUPL
SSL Type: VerSing
Can i do something else?
I have the correct configuration?
Someone have problems like this?
I really appreciate any help.
Best Regards!,
Waldos.
it is probably WIFI location not GPS that's why its working in maps. To get GPS working try this:
1. download GPS Status from market
2. open it then goto Menu > Tools > Manage A-GPS State
3. Click Reset
4. Reboot
5. open GPS Status and go back to the same menu and click Download
After doing this you should immediately see about 10-14 satellites and within a few seconds get a lock. Then open maps or any other software.
hi syl0n, thx for your help.
I did what you tell me and i did not get a bigger difference. I think it is not related with the settings.
The only i can say you is that i only have access to the GPS the first seconds of the startup. If i try to open a GPS app after the first seconds i can catch any gps signal.
This is a problem with the phone?
ICS is good with GPS?
There will be a fix for this problem?
Thanks for your great support!
Best regards,
Waldos.
Edit:
Finally i got a near perfect GPS. I concluded that i have only the first minutes to start the GPS process, after that i can not get the GPS function.
If you need my steps to get the GPS, they are here.
First al all delete the GPS configuration, to make a fresh and clean signal:
Go to angryGPS and press Delete GPS Data
The we can start the configuration of the GPS with the same app (angryGPS )
General Settings
Test mode: S/W Test
Operation Mode: MSBased
Start mode: Cold start
XTRA: ON
GPS Logging: ON
Time out(s): 225
Accuracy: 50
SUPL Settings
Server FQDN: Custom Config
Server: supl.google.com
Server port: 7276
Server type: UMTS SLP
SUPL Secure socket: OFF
AGPS Mode: SUPL
SSL Type: VerSing
Then we continue the configuration with FasterFix :
You have to put your continent.
If you live in US you have to select North-America.
If you live in Spain you have to put Europe.
Finally put it on your first screen a shortcut of AngryGPS (a fast shortcut)
Now you have to shut-down your phone, go outside and start your phone.
You have the first minutes to start the GPS process, so start the AngryGPS, select Lock-on-Satellite Test, select GPS Start, and wait some minutes. When the first cycle ends (225 sec) you finally have the location of your position.
Now you can change the angryGPS configuration for a faster GPS.
Go to AngryGPS and change the next option:
Start mode: Hot start
And thats all! If you have more problems. I have a bulletproof configuration. Just Ask me.
Someone with GPS problems can try this solution?
Thx for this great forum!
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Waldos said:
Someone with GPS problems can try this solution?
Thx for this great forum!
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Have you even taken the phone apart yet, and done the HW Mod yet, Its a well known fact that T-959's have ****ty contact with the GPS antenna, and as such, there is no SW configuration that will achieve any signal strong enough to make it work, until the HW mod is performed, which afterwards you will see significantly improved signal, and therefore the next step would be in deciding which SW works the best based on the flavor of ROM your using, I myself am using the script that came with V10 and am getting excellent results, with lock within 30 sec's or less and down to 13ft. But of course I did the HW MOD, I slipped some plastic under the tabs for both my GPS and WIFI to ensure excellent contact pressure, ensuring strong signals. Otherwise before I did the MOD for GPS, there wasn't hardly any signal and I was lucky to achieve lock at all!!
If you havent improved the contact pressure, you need to do that before screwing around with the SW. Otherwise your chasing your tail in circles!
Hi dseldown,
Thanks for your excellent and detail solution. I test your solution when i will not have any sinal , but for the moment i do not want to open my phone because yesterday i did some test and the GPS is near perfect. The only think i do (after all the above configuration) is reboot the phone and when the phone starts i open AngryGPS and start a Lock-on-Satellite Test, after 30 seconds i have 9~10 birds.
You have take in mind that you have to configure your phone before you GPS works.
Another note it is that not always your icon of GPS has to blink. Sometimes only appears.
Final note: I know that i have my GPS working because i have my WiFi Off and i am on only 2G.
After I did the HW fix I actually had to remove angry GPS to get good locks.
Might be a fluke.
ElectricMenace said:
After I did the HW fix I actually had to remove angry GPS to get good locks.
Might be a fluke.
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Maybe but i dont know.
There are a detail tutorial to make this fix? or video?
I will try this solution in some weeks.
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Maybe but i dont know.
There are a detail tutorial to make this fix? or video?
I will try this solution in some weeks.
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Yes search Hardware fix GPS Vibrant. There is also a youtube.
it is really really simple. The forum post says solder but what you can do is cut a tiny piece of 12 gauge (really tiny) and just put it in between contacts. I got signal lock in my basement which is retarded lucky but still happened.
Ok i will do a research about this topic.
And i put my comments in this same threat.
I have to add another note:
Yesterday and today i only have GPS signal before 2 reboots. I do not know why but i have a strong signal I hope have a better signal before do a Hardware fix.
What is the MMI code to delete the gps settings.... does not seem to work like it did on froyo/etc..... angry gps seems to do nothing for me. On V11 neobuddys passion.
s15274n said:
What is the MMI code to delete the gps settings.... does not seem to work like it did on froyo/etc..... angry gps seems to do nothing for me. On V11 neobuddys passion.
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Also not working. Thanks though.