I installed Bionox 1.9.1 with OC/UV kernal, also flashed Vibrant_GPS_Fix.zip and Vibrant-JI2-GPS.zip.
GPS Application Setting:
Tracking
S/W Test
Standalone
Hot start
GPS Plus On
Dynamic accuracy ON
Use SkyHook ON
Server: supl.google.com
Port: 7276
AGPS Mode: SUPL
Got 11 views, 8 in use in GPSTest
When I was trying to use navigation in the car, until I arrive at home, it's still showing "getting driving direction". It seems GPS doesn't work at all.
Any suggestion?
Thx
With bionix and bionix fusion you don't have to flash any additional gps fixes. I've ran both of the rom's and gps works very well.
the reason I flashed is just I cannot lock any GPS signal with bionix. I guess ur GPS is better than mine
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Operation mode
Turn 'Use wireless networks' off in location and security,
Change operation mode to 'MS Based' (Dial *#*#1472365#*#*)>Application Settings
'Delete GPS data'
go outside to get clear view of sky and 'Get Position Test' Let test run for about 3 mins, should get about 10-11 Satellites.
Not sure if you've tried this, I'm not rooted but this worked perfectly for me
^ I did the same, and my GPS was night and day... amazing infact.
I have more detailed steps in the sticky (signature) if needed.
I tried but no luck. thx anyway
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I haven't had working GPS with any JK2 ROM. There are my settings:
Session Type: Tracking
Test Mode: SW
Operation Mode: MS based
Start Mode: Hot
GPS+: On
Dynamic Accuracy: On
Accuracy: 50
GPS Logging: Off
Server: supl.google.com
Server Port: 7276
SUPL SS: off
AGPS: SUPL
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Turned off network assist, went into lbs and couldn't get a single lock on the position test. Outdoors. Any recommendations? Tried with assist on too and cleared cache before each test.
I think its hit or miss my friend. My settings are about the same except I have standalone. The 2.1 ROMS Id have 8-10 sat locks in under 30sec.
With the 2.2 ROMS (Ive tried a few) its takes my phone about 5-6min to get 3-4 sat locks.
I hope it will progressively get better - especially when the "official" 2.2 is out. From all the GPS posts here I dont think there is any single solution.
Arrrgggghh. Definitive answer, just not the one I was hoping for. I did have working, fast GPS when I was on Bionix Final. Guess i'm going to have to wait. I'm on travel for Thanksgiving and it's really hard to find my way using google maps without an accurate idea of where I am.
buy the real gps
just bought Garmin 1300 mlt i think and its awesome was on sale for the holidays for really good deal..
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Arrrgggghh. Definitive answer, just not the one I was hoping for. I did have working, fast GPS when I was on Bionix Final. Guess i'm going to have to wait. I'm on travel for Thanksgiving and it's really hard to find my way using google maps without an accurate idea of where I am.
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I use eugene's macnut r12,with
application settings:
tracking
s/w test
ms based
hot start
on
on
50
off
supl/cp sttings:
auto
server: grayed out
server port: grayed out
off
supl
and I get locks within 30 seconds with >10 meters of accuracy
Works for me on Nero, except I use google for supl. Much appreciated.
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/
Zylograth said:
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...
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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MJMcMahon said:
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)
Hi,
I (like many others) am having issues with GPS locks.
After much reading, I require some clarification on what actaully affects GPS signal:
ROM/CSC/KERNEL?
It would be useful to know before i start flashing
Running:
Lite'Ning Rom 6.1 (XXKH3)
Speedmod T40
Thanks!
Modem
But before you flash anything, try the usual app fixes first.
Faster Fix - set server to closest, or custom from http://www.pool.ntp.org/en/ give SU permission and reboot.
Then,
GPS Status - download fresh agps data, close and reopen app
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Ok I have flashed my modem from KH3 to KI3 and am happy to report it locks VERY quickly now!
However, it appears to be innacurate (IE: my actual postion is not even within margin of error)...
Any thoughts?
If not already, Try the app fixes as described above again. Don't forget to reboot.
Could also try without using wireless networks;
Menu / setting / location & security / uncheck use wireless networks
Edit: With the above enabled, sometimes I too get an inaccurate initial lock, but then jumps to where I would expect it. This only seems to happen when indoors. I think it has something to do with Google storing wifi mac addresses gps coordinates and cellphone tower positions, do when your connected, they know roughly where you are. Same approached is used in google search to give you "more accurate search results" or localised search results?
This has never happened outside where I get a quick accurate lock, even "cold lock" without agps data or assistance of wireless networks.
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I have tried the gps.conf route (even before modem updating ).
I updated to KI3 (2.3.5) and it seems the accuracy problems have gone!
Thanks for your help, GPS is working normally!
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!
HW fix
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.
Waldos said:
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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*#*#1472365#*#*
Woodrube said:
*#*#1472365#*#*
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Also not working. Thanks though.