Gps fix without full rom - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi there,I'm in mexico celebrating my honeymoon and I'm getting huge waits for gps connection,i can't upgrade to a different rom being away from home,i was wondering if the gps fix had been singled out into one fix update. I've had a search via xda app but can't find much other than whole roms
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Try gps status and toolbox from the Market. it donwloads gps assistance data that reduces lock time and gives you more gps info. It might help.
Happy Honeymoon!
Regards
Nuno
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are you using network assistance to get a gps lock or are you trying to do it without using data? try to get a lock when you are connected to wifi (use wireless network and use gps satellites both checked in settings). next time you go out you should get a faster lock as it will remember roughly where you are

No GPS fix in any rom as no GPS problem reported to Samsung .
jje

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Gps Problem

Hi guys,
The gps on my p500 is really bad. I can't seem to ever find my location. Factory reseted a few times.
Please help. Thanks
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It might need to get one good fix.
I'd put it on a charger in a window with a clear[er] view of the sky, running something like GPS status app.
In extreme cases* it can take up to 45mins to get a good first lock.
It can wipe and refresh the aGPS data if it got hosed somehow.
* gps has been unused for a very long time, or it was last used on another continent, etc.
Thanks a lot. It's working fine now
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GPS Usage

So this is the first GPS device I'm using so bear with me.
Google Maps seems to get my location even without GPS. Cell network triangulation I guess. It says accuracy upto 100m.
Then if I switch GPS on, then I see the blinking GPS icon at the top. Does this mean GPS is locked? Or does it mean it's in the process of locking? It never seems to stop blinking. Anyway, I get around 'accuracy upto 70m' with GPS, and it never seems to update it's position if I'm say, going in my car.
Maybe I'm using it wrong, I dunno. Any help will be appreciated.
A blinking GPS icon signifies that GPS is not locked on. Try turning on GPS and then going outside. GPS lock insides can be a problem.
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Hmm I can't ever seem to get a gps lock.
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Try using navigation and driving around for a bit
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I also had problems with the GPS and i discovered that when I could not do a "lock" the phone has to be restarted.
After that i was able to do a "lock " quickly.
(using google translator, patience please )

[Q] GPS issue on new sgs2

I dunno if my sgs 2 is the problem or the satellite, but i cant get a fix or even have a gps pos. on google maps. I just give this guy a chance so I repeat the test day after day with no luck.
Stock rom all KF1 ver. (firmware,baseband,kernel) the wifi one is ok but i need the gps one to work.
will the issue be fix if I update my ROM? by kies?
TIA
I am having the same problem when my galaxy s II delivered last week i had no problems but now i must wait very long to get a fix..
I have trying to use the secrect code to change the gps settings but the code won't work.
So if any body can help.
Gr,
Snufduck
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vastac13 said:
I dunno if my sgs 2 is the problem or the satellite, but i cant get a fix or even have a gps pos. on google maps. I just give this guy a chance so I repeat the test day after day with no luck.
Stock rom all KF1 ver. (firmware,baseband,kernel) the wifi one is ok but i need the gps one to work.
will the issue be fix if I update my ROM? by kies?
No as no GPS problem on SGS2 .
Try a factory reset (wipes all data ).
Or return it to the seller or a service centre .
jje
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I have fixed my gps problems what i did i looked again to my data setting from my mobile provider and the settings where whrong i just edit verification type to pap and now it works fine got a fix in 28sec
So my advise look in the data settings from your mobile provider en check them.
I hope it will help you to.
Greetings,
snufduck
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[Q] Question about GPS accuracy

I use my phone to track me while I run, and I have been very disappointed with the GPS accuracy of this phone. When I look back at the maps (I use Google My Tracks app), there are obvious mistakes and inaccuracies. Does anyone have any idea if there is specific information regarding the specs of the GPS used in the phone. There are settings I can tweak in the app I am using regarding GPS accuracy, but I need the specs of the phone's GPS to make sure I use the correct settings.
Thanks.
I use MyTracks for my job without issue and is about as accurate as it can get. You're never gonna have pin point accuracy with any GPS phone. It will get you within around 3 meters.
My advice is to make sure the GPS icon in the status bar is on and not blinking. If its not there it's using wireless to best guess your location. I've always had problems with GPS not activating properly with any ROM. Turning GPS off and on or even rebooting is the quick fix.
A good app to test GPS is called "GPS Fix" and its free in the Market.
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Thanks dude...
I went out today and it was better than in days past, so perhaps there was some anomaly the last time. I did turn location by wireless networks off with the phone, and I bet that was the biggest difference. I also changed the polling frequency to automatically adjust for best accurracy.
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[Q] GPS always "waiting for satellites..." after flashing ROM and Kernel

Hi,
Just curious if anyone has the same issue with me,
Before flashing custom ROM and kernel I got my GPS working properly, I can use Endomondo apps without issue, but after flashing custom ROM + kernel (MeanROM 4.3 + dodova 0.54 kernel) I got an issue with my GPS...
when trying to use Endomondo to track my workout it always say "waiting for satellites..."
Now trying to Relock and unroot using 2.17 firmware RUU, but there's no change... Still have this issue...
Any suggestions ??
Do other apps requiring Gps find your location? Does Google maps find you fine? Check that you have Gps turned on, it could be set to only use cell network for location. Also you can use the app faster fix to help with Gps location.
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Have you relocked and unrooted? Why not just to flash a new rom?
gk1984 said:
Do other apps requiring Gps find your location? Does Google maps find you fine? Check that you have Gps turned on, it could be set to only use cell network for location. Also you can use the app faster fix to help with Gps location.
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GPS already turn on, faster fix still no work..
HTC Reseller said:
Have you relocked and unrooted? Why not just to flash a new rom?
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I already done it, relocked it.
flash new ROM stock and custom but still has this issue.
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Download GPS Status from the market and clear your GPS data using the tool. Then download new data. It may/may not work, but it's worth a shot.

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