Hey everybody! I recently exchanged my black streak for a shiny new white one. I was last running Steve's 1.6.1 on my black streak but am running the stock 318 build with performance tweak.
I used google navigation for the first time today on the new streak. It took about 5 minutes to finally get a lock, where I was getting a lock instantly on my old black streak.
Hardware or software issue? Are there any hacks to increase GPS lock speed? Anyone else having similar GPS lock problems on the stock build?
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So I've got a Vibrant running Stock 2.1 with the JI6 OTA update. For some reason, like most others, the gps has never worked nor is it working now. I've done the quick fix for stock users by setting my phone to MS based, switched it to supl.google.com with 7276 for the port and can now see about 9-10 gps's at any given time, (and to add the compass works amazingly) the problem is that even though I see these satellites I never get an official lock. I've done gps test and even the performance test through *#3214789650# and I cannot get an official lock. I've since switched to and from these settings and the original settings with no change, and when it is set on the original settings I only see 1-4 satellites and never get a lock. Anyone have any suggestions or am I just boned till 2.2 froyo and pray that when that's officially released the gps will officially be fixed? Thanks if you can help ^_^
I recently installed the latest bionix ROM and the GPS was pretty much fixed. Locked on in seconds and was not as wonky as it was before.
I suggest you give it a try.
jonjacobmoon said:
I recently installed the latest bionix ROM and the GPS was pretty much fixed. Locked on in seconds and was not as wonky as it was before.
I suggest you give it a try.
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There seems to be a minority, myself included, for which the JI6 hasn't improved GPS performance. I've tried falling back to JFD and upgrading to the stock JI6, as well as other ROMs, including Bionix 1.9.1. No joy.
So a little about my phone. I am running a custom ROM Fusion 1.1 with a custom Kernel from Team Whiskey Core V3 2.1 also have OCLF. My phone right after flashing the new ROM seemed to lock on quickly to several Sats 5 plus every time. But for no reason and with no adjustments to the default settings I now have a very hard time locking on to any Sats. Takes 10 plus minutes and only can get a few to lock.
So the only things I have changed on my phone recently is trying a few different Kernels. Would this even effect the GPS sat locks at all? I would think not but??
Anyone have anything new that I have yet to read about that they have tried that seems to make the GPS better?
My phone's GPS might just suck who knows.
Thanks in advance!
Did you try digital toddys fix?
s15274n said:
Did you try digital toddys fix?
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Yea I did.. Just went outside and switched to Cold then delete GPS data ran fix for 10 minutes and got a lock on 4 sats. Switched back to Hot and didn't seem to help much.
You did the reboots and everything?
Odd man, if that didn't work I am at a loss. Hopefully others can chime in for you.
I would think the ROM is what affects GPS signal the most. I was running Bionix 1.9 with KK kernel and the GPS was money. Now running Obsidian V1 (didn't switch to V2 because I read people were having GPS issues on it), and GPS still works great. In fact, when using Car Home, it shows the exact street address I am at.
jonwilly said:
So the only things I have changed on my phone recently is trying a few different Kernels. Would this even effect the GPS sat locks at all? I would think not but??
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from what i understand, yes a different kernel can affect gps because the kernel contains the drivers. it is my understanding that this is why the 2.2 roms have working gps now: an 'official' kernel was leaked and the gps drivers were pulled from it. however the rom will also affect gps. for example, i was running bionix 1.9.1 and gps was great, flashed bionix final and gps went to ****, flashed fusion 1.2 and gps was working again.
Ive had the GPS issues since July, it seemed like it was fixed on the OTA update from Tmobile in November, the past 2 weeks the GPS has been horrendous.
For those that had the issues, did rooting your phone and installing a custom ROM fix the problem? Ive read mixed opinions that its a hardware vs software issue. If its hardware, im SOOL.
Wrong forum to post this question in, and yes
Sent from my SGH-T959 using XDA App yes alot better with jk6 & jk2. Mc13 is smooth along with axura final
cool rom. i like it.
androidmonkey said:
Ive had the GPS issues since July, it seemed like it was fixed on the OTA update from Tmobile in November, the past 2 weeks the GPS has been horrendous.
For those that had the issues, did rooting your phone and installing a custom ROM fix the problem? Ive read mixed opinions that its a hardware vs software issue. If its hardware, im SOOL.
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With jk6 gps is as bad as with any other rom. Locks ok in the clear sky if agps data are fine, doesn't lock at all indors (all my other gps do), cold start (or no agps data) takes forever to lock [simple check for those who claim theirs works fine: airplane mode + gps on]
Hey all,
Just had a question and wasn't sure if anyone was actively pursuing this yet.
Has anyone found a way to re-enable the wifi hotspot support within the AT&T 2.2 build that was just released this last week? With one of my past Streaks I was on Dell Unlocked 2.2 build and had some hardware charging issues after putting in all that work to take a ATT 1.6 to Dell (U) 2.2. I'd really like to avoid going backwards from my new att 2.2 to just go forwards to the dell 2.2 that had some stability issues.
I am aware that everyone has different opinions on which one is better so please focus any answers around how would it be possible to restore a native froyo feature to this ATT lockware OS.
Thanks All,
JpYarn
JpYarn said:
Hey all,
Just had a question and wasn't sure if anyone was actively pursuing this yet.
Has anyone found a way to re-enable the wifi hotspot support within the AT&T 2.2 build that was just released this last week? With one of my past Streaks I was on Dell Unlocked 2.2 build and had some hardware charging issues after putting in all that work to take a ATT 1.6 to Dell (U) 2.2. I'd really like to avoid going backwards from my new att 2.2 to just go forwards to the dell 2.2 that had some stability issues.
I am aware that everyone has different opinions on which one is better so please focus any answers around how would it be possible to restore a native froyo feature to this ATT lockware OS.
Thanks All,
JpYarn
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it can't be done. At&t does not want you to use your phone as a wifi hotspot so they removed that feature in the phone. Only way to get it back would be to downgrade back to the stock rom you had before.
If you don't have unlimited data plan go for 340, it's fast and stable, if you have unlimited data plan 318 + performance fix is my first choice although I never had any issues with any of DJ Steve's ROMs they are all kind to my Streak and my Streak loves them back, but having read all the others are posting, would really give you second thoughts. Maybe it is just a matter of following instructions, if you didn't get it right it will be a disaster indeed. I just don't get it,English is just a second language to me but I am able to always get it right, guess that is my advantage, having English as secondlanguage.
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Dont install the performance fix. Its a battery eater
carhigh said:
Dont install the performance fix. Its a battery eater
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I don't have battery issues with 318 plus the performance fix. From 24-36 hours with no problems.
Hi,
I've been constantly having issues with the GPS on my vibrant. I got a replacement vibrant from t-mo about 3 mos ago because the GPS rarely locked on my original phone. This new phone's GPS worked fine for a while with the stock Froyo ROM. It always seemed to lock in less than 1 min. After a few weeks, the GPS stopped locking reliably for me.
I tried an update to CM7.1 and didn't see any improvement with the GPS.
So, here's my quetsion:
1. What is the best ROM for GPS usage on the vibrant?
2. Is this GPS Fix still relevant?
I'm running CM-7.1.0.1-Vibrant.
Kernel version - 2.635.12-gdf10700 [email protected] #1 (that's a mouthful).
Thank you.
If GPS needs to be absolutely 110% working, then MIUI (if you want GB) or any 2.2 ROM will suffice. As for the other GPS fix relevancy, it can be really hit or miss. On some GB ROMs it works, on others it doesn't. It's really by chance that the planets align and the powers above grant you vibrant with working GPS
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I have a similar problem, I found a solution in ICS ROM.
When you turn on the phone, before it finds a network, you need to run any diagnostic applications of GPS, for example GPSLB TEST NB and immediately start the GET POSITION.
You will find that it finds satellites at once. Turn off the software.
you have GPS working until the next reboot...
The vibrant has always had gps issues. Theres a fix somewhere i cant remember where. Havent had a vibrant in awhile
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