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Hi all,
Has anyone found any GB ROMs with working GPS? I was contemplating doing the hardware GPS fix for the vibrant, but I've been wondering if that would be enough to get the GPS working on GB ROMs. I sound like a total noob, I know, but any help here would be greatly appreciated. Froyo ROMs are great on the Vibrant but I am going to go out on a limb here and say that I think most of them are nearing the end of their development. Thanks everyone.
30000 said:
Hi all,
Has anyone found any GB ROMs with working GPS? I was contemplating doing the hardware GPS fix for the vibrant, but I've been wondering if that would be enough to get the GPS working on GB ROMs. I sound like a total noob, I know, but any help here would be greatly appreciated. Froyo ROMs are great on the Vibrant but I am going to go out on a limb here and say that I think most of them are nearing the end of their development. Thanks everyone.
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Well the hardware doesn't seem to be the problem. It is the lack of GPS files from a leak. With froyo we had a leak very early on so this was never a problem.
Yesterday devs found a leak (on samfirmware) for the galaxy s 4g (GPS chip identical to vibrant) that helped them to create a functioning GPS on gingerbread oon our phone.
You can switch to any JVB rom and flash the GPS fix and follow instructions from there to have a a functional gingerbread rom. There are a few problems, like that you can't turn the GPS off and on and it still work. You have to reboot to get it to lock on again. Also some people were reporting that their compass was switched around. But you and I can probably assume that that will be fixed in the near future. Hope I could help
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Theres a fix in the works from birgertime on the development board. Only for JVP roms though it looks like.
treyvaporizer said:
Well the hardware doesn't seem to be the problem. It is the lack of GPS files from a leak. With froyo we had a leak very early on so this was never a problem.
Yesterday devs found a leak (on samfirmware) for the galaxy s 4g (GPS chip identical to vibrant) that helped them to create a functioning GPS on gingerbread oon our phone.
You can switch to any JVB rom and flash the GPS fix and follow instructions from there to have a a functional gingerbread rom. There are a few problems, like that you can't turn the GPS off and on and it still work. You have to reboot to get it to lock on again. Also some people were reporting that their compass was switched around. But you and I can probably assume that that will be fixed in the near future. Hope I could help
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You, sir, are my hero. Also, where could I find a link to the GPS fix?
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Theres a fix in the works from birgertime on the development board. Only for JVP roms though it looks like.
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I believe it's still in the work. Hopefully soon.
If you can't live without GPS, then don't switch over to a 2.3 base yet.
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I believe it's still in the work. Hopefully soon.
If you can't live without GPS, then don't switch over to a 2.3 base yet.
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Thanks man. I'll keep an eye out for it.
thanks
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i am pretty sure this is the one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=974702
Simply honey 3.8 revolution
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Simply honey 3.8 revolution
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+++++1 Yep check out my signature now go and get it, GPS works like a charm
Revolution rom has amazing gps and great battery life. Try it!!
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ali1276 said:
Revolution rom has amazing gps and great battery life. Try it!!
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Hi,
the ROM indeed great, but I have a problem with the GPS.
it works for me only the first time after a reboot.
the 2nd, 3rd attempt etc. dont lock.
I do not know if I have to change anything in the LBS conf, and I cannot reply in the development forum cause I am new.
anyone had a similar problem?
//Morris
You don't need to change anything. Most of these gingerbread ROMs that have GPS working mention the fact there is a bug. The GPS works, but you can't get it to work again without rebooting if you turn it off.
tnimoruen said:
You don't need to change anything. Most of these gingerbread ROMs that have GPS working mention the fact there is a bug. The GPS works, but you can't get it to work again without rebooting if you turn it off.
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Hi,
I understand I have the keep the GPS always turned (at least the option marked as on)
my problem is with my Sat Nav app.
it locks fast for the first time, but doesn't anymore after I close the app and start it again (even after a few minutes).
On the revolution rom which I like I can't get a gps lock at all no matter reboots or anything
Asgard V3?
http://rootzwiki.com/showthread.php...2.3.4-***-Asgard-Version-3-****-EDT-6.23.2011
Or get any ginger rom and a gps reciever
The new Malice has working GPS.
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I want to know the best ICS ROM with most stuff working, GPS, BT, WiFi, 3G, etc. Thanks.
None have Bluetooth working except virtuous Quattro if I remember right.
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i recommend you cm9 by Joel, it have BT working
Have you tried these?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1411185
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1547771
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Have you tried these?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1411185
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1547771
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Yes, the first reboots every 2 minutes or less and the second ROM doesn't have 3G or WiFi
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/21166-se...-virtuous-eclipse-beta3-sense-40-android-403/
Virtuous Eclipse Beta3
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http://rootzwiki.com/topic/21166-se...-virtuous-eclipse-beta3-sense-40-android-403/
Virtuous Eclipse Beta3
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That Rom is for GSM only. It's a great Rom, Idk why our sense 4 Rom port doesn't work many things and with this build have a working camera, WiFi, 3g and other stuff.
So you have CDMA? Well that rom has only front camera working, so video calling will probably work.
For me I think I should have the 3D working as its an important feature off this phone.
Hi everyone I have been using a handful of different roms and I can't find a single one that has GPS working.
Am I doing something wrong?
I tried AOKP glitched milestone 6 w/devil and GPS does not work, tried THS build 15, and a couple JB roms.
I must be doing something wrong here since I cant get GPS working perfectly on any of them.
Sometimes it will kick in after ive been driving for like 10 minutes and then go away when I really need it. WTF is going on here?
I'll go back to GB if I have to. Anyone have any tips or advice on what I can do to get some solid GPS performance here?
Thank you so much!
Lastly, I've been trying to find a mirror for AOKP Milestone 6 Standard (without devil) but the links on the AOKP site are all dead. Anyone? ty!
Try this app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.eclipsim.gpsstatus2&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5lY2xpcHNpbS5ncHNzdGF0dXMyIl0. and see if it helps. When I was having GPS issues (on 2.2 stock) this helped me to get a lock. However, I will say since I went to 2.3 and then AOKP M6 I've had no trouble with GPS, so your mileage may vary. Have you always had problems with GPS, or only since you've been trying custom roms?
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Try this app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.eclipsim.gpsstatus2&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5lY2xpcHNpbS5ncHNzdGF0dXMyIl0. and see if it helps. When I was having GPS issues (on 2.2 stock) this helped me to get a lock. However, I will say since I went to 2.3 and then AOKP M6 I've had no trouble with GPS, so your mileage may vary. Have you always had problems with GPS, or only since you've been trying custom roms?
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Just flashed back to the stock rom and gps is working fine after using gps status.
tried using gps status with the ics rom and it didnt make any differance. ????????
i guess im gonna just leave it stock for now cuz i really need gps to work.
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Just flashed back to the stock rom and gps is working fine after using gps status.
tried using gps status with the ics rom and it didnt make any differance. ????????
i guess im gonna just leave it stock for now cuz i really need gps to work.
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I don't think it is the ROMs. I have been on AOKP Build 40 Devil then MS6 Devil for a few months and have had no GPS problems.
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I don't think it is the ROMs. I have been on AOKP Build 40 Devil then MS6 Devil for a few months and have had no GPS problems.
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I must be crazy then cuz now that im back on stock I get GPS locks right away.
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I must be crazy then cuz now that im back on stock I get GPS locks right away.
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It seems that every fassy has its own little quirks with each custom rom
Disregard. I got my GPS issue fixed but it seems that Bluetooth is elusive on all ROMs right now.
Bluetooth working for me on Illusion
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Also works on Carbon... You say all roms... I know it works on the LG builds(non aosp)
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Also works on Carbon... You say all roms... I know it works on the LG builds(non aosp)
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Fair point. The stock LG software works fine. I've tried Vanir, CM12.0, and Bliss Pop so far and none of them have working bluetooth. From what I've seen bluetooth is borked on the AOSP ROM's. I've also noted that there are no "Official" ROM's. It seems like none of the big developers are working on ROMs for this platform. Kind of disappointing.
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Fair point. The stock LG software works fine. I've tried Vanir, CM12.0, and Bliss Pop so far and none of them have working bluetooth. From what I've seen bluetooth is borked on the AOSP ROM's. I've also noted that there are no "Official" ROM's. It seems like none of the big developers are working on ROMs for this platform. Kind of disappointing.
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What do you mean "big developers"? Official is just a tag. For example the illusion rom is official, i just havent put it in the title. Theres a liquid smooth thats official. Or you could always start developing yourself
LOL. Big developers. Corporations with dozens of developers working full time, I bet.
The CM 12.1 ROM for jfltevzw is golden except for the compass. This compass has been an issue for over an year now. I am starting a bounty to try to get this fixed. I will include some relevant informational post quotes below.
Rajones19 summarized the state of the compass on CM for jfltevzw
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The last time the compass worked correctly for me was on CM11 M9, build 08/04, using Faux123's kernel - faux123-018u. Compass was working on CM10, broken on CM11 unless you replaced the kernel. Functionally was permanently broken when the change was made that disallowed 3rd party kernels in August of last year. I still have that kernel, if it would be of help to you.
The compass appears to work when you are moving, since the GPS actually provides directional data when in motion. When you are standing still, relying on the magnetic sensor for directional data, that is when the problem begins. Compass apps like GPS Status and Toolbox report compass headings in any number of directions, none of which are correct. The directional data provided to other apps that access the compass - the geocaching app, for example, or any of the astronomy apps like Google Sky, is always 180 degrees off. If this was ever fixed, I would be the happiest man in southeast Michigan
In any case, thanks for all you do. It is much appreciated.
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AntaresOne says the compass works in his CM 12.0 nightlies for jfltexx and expects it to work on jfltevzw but it did not work when I tried his 'optimized CM 12 ROM' which is compatible with all jflte variants
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With Smart Compass:
After calibration (by virtually drawing a horizontal 8 on air) it works very well, tested on jfltexx which shares the same Compass chip with other variants
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Contributions-
phonedawg - $50
vanberge - $25
FernBch -$25
Please PM me if you wish to contribute
I am not going to be a contributor here, because I finally dumped the S4 and moved on. But I would be very curious to know if the compass on AntaresOne's build is actually 100% working, or if it just appears to work after a cursory test with Smart Compass. The real error shows up when you start using other 3rd party apps that rely on the magnetic sensor for directional information. I am not doubting AntaresOne, nor casting doubt on his work - I used his ROMs for quite sometime, and they were stellar in every other way. For everybody's sake, I do hope they get it fixed.
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I would be very curious to know if the compass on AntaresOne's build is actually 100% working, or if it just appears to work after a cursory test with Smart Compass
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Tens of users say it works. I am almost certain it works. There might be a limitation in the jfltevzw phone that is causing the compass to not work.
Put me down for 25. PayPal
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Put me down for 25. PayPal
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Thanks. Added your contribution.
I can do $25, too.
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I can do $25, too.
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Thanks. Added your contribution
AntaresOne provided the following zips - Can anyone please try these and let me know if the compass works. I tried these but had no luck.
first flash this: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=96042739161891216 reboot and test compass
if no luck,, flash this: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=96042739161891217 and repeat
As far as I can tell, compass works on my du 5.1 builds.
I have flashed the above files. Each flashed started with a cache & davlik cache wipe.
The sensor hubs seemed like it wanted to work for about 2 seconds then the compass would not lock on a direction solidly. Third party apps report it as being 180 off. Calibrating the compass had no effect.
The S4 fix behaved the same as the usual.
Flashing both also did not work.
I also checked the sensors after each flash (used Advanced Sensor Tester). Each sensor has three color bars associated with it. I can see movement on the magnetic and gyroscope sensor on all three bars when moving the S4 around in various positions.
The orientation sensor shows movement on bars 2 & 3 when moving the S4 around. Bar number 1 only shows movement around the area that would be represented by 180 to 270 degrees (when facing north). Hope it makes sense, I don't know how else to describe it.
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I have flashed the above files. Each flashed started with a cache & davlik cache wipe.
The sensor hubs seemed like it wanted to work for about 2 seconds then the compass would not lock on a direction solidly. Third party apps report it as being 180 off. Calibrating the compass had no effect.
The S4 fix behaved the same as the usual.
Flashing both also did not work.
I also checked the sensors after each flash (used Advanced Sensor Tester). Each sensor has three color bars associated with it. I can see movement on the magnetic and gyroscope sensor on all three bars when moving the S4 around in various positions.
The orientation sensor shows movement on bars 2 & 3 when moving the S4 around. Bar number 1 only shows movement around the area that would be represented by 180 to 270 degrees (when facing north). Hope it makes sense, I don't know how else to describe it.
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Thanks a lot. We will soon have more zips to test.
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As far as I can tell, compass works on my du 5.1 builds.
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jfltetmo? it works in my jfltexx too (cm-12.0/cm-12.1)
jfltevzw is the unique variant with this issue
I had issues with GPS and compass too. Flashing back to stock KitKat, enabling Location > Device Only, entering Maps, waiting for lock, and then immediately powering the phone off while GPS is locked, and reflashing root and recovery and then flashing custom ROM fixed all my issues. Compass is accurate, GPS is accurate. Has anyone attempted to do it this way? It should be noted that I am using the SPH-L720T Sprint tri-band edition (jfltespr) but my compass and GPS work absolutely flawlessly on DU 5.1 unofficial build.
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I had issues with GPS and compass too. Flashing back to stock KitKat, enabling Location > Device Only, entering Maps, waiting for lock, and then immediately powering the phone off while GPS is locked, and reflashing root and recovery and then flashing custom ROM fixed all my issues. Compass is accurate, GPS is accurate. Has anyone attempted to do it this way? It should be noted that I am using the SPH-L720T Sprint tri-band edition (jfltespr) but my compass and GPS work absolutely flawlessly on DU 5.1 unofficial build.
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Is the compass correct with third party apps? The issue with jfltevzw (SCH-I545) is the compass orientation is usually 180 degrees off. The other issue that seems to affect us is the compass is only correct when moving (orientation is set by GPS). When stationary and even when walking the compass orientation is quite inaccurate.
I might as well chime in on this. I am running jfltevzw and I used to have issues on early builds of lollipop with my GPS not locking at all. Flashing back to either stock ROM or a aosp/cm KitKat build and then reflashing lollipop would fix the GPS for a while but the issue would return after flashing a new nightly. One of the developers over at Vanir found that it was the lollipop GPS blobs causing the issue. Once he started to build with the old KitKat blobs the issue was gone. I hope this helps you guys out.
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I might as well chime in on this. I am running jfltevzw and I used to have issues on early builds of lollipop with my GPS not locking at all. Flashing back to either stock ROM or a aosp/cm KitKat build and then reflashing lollipop would fix the GPS for a while but the issue would return after flashing a new nightly. One of the developers over at Vanir found that it was the lollipop GPS blobs causing the issue. Once he started to build with the old KitKat blobs the issue was gone. I hope this helps you guys out.
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You are talking about the GPS. This thread is about the Compass. Not the same thing. While some have had trouble with the GPS (I was lucky, it always worked for me), the compass is an entirely different sensor, an entirely different problem, and no published fix for GPS that I ever read had any effect whatsoever on the compass.
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Is the compass correct with third party apps? The issue with jfltevzw (SCH-I545) is the compass orientation is usually 180 degrees off. The other issue that seems to affect us is the compass is only correct when moving (orientation is set by GPS). When stationary and even when walking the compass orientation is quite inaccurate.
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My compass is accurate in every app I have used to test it (just installed a couple different compass apps to test). Not off by any amount, especially 180 degrees.
EDIT: and before you ask, my location was OFF during the tests.
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My compass is accurate in every app I have used to test it (just installed a couple different compass apps to test). Not off by any amount, especially 180 degrees.
EDIT: and before you ask, my location was OFF during the tests.
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Yes, but your device is NOT the Verizon SCH-I545. The compass issue only seems to affect us. If you have one from Sprint, AT&T, or any other carrier it seems to work properly.
This is the last comment that I am aware of from our maintainer regarding the compass. It comes from post 135 of the CM12.0 thread
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Well dang, you guys had me excited for the compass stuff =P
Its definitely the magnetic sensor that's jacked up. I actually wonder how well it works in stock.
Wonder if we need some updated firmware that we can't use because of the locked bootloader...
I'm thinking it may be an issue with our driver being updated in the kernel and our firmware not supporting it or something. I'll do some digging through the old stock kernel source, maybe I can hack something in for us.
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What needs to happen is the difference between us and them needs to be determined so maybe it can be figured out why it doesn't work properly for us. I may be way off here but I am curious if maybe one of the other sensors may be influencing the problem, too. I have seen some screwiness with the gyroscope as well (using advanced sensor tester).
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Yes, but your device is NOT the Verizon SCH-I545. The compass issue only seems to affect us. If you have one from Sprint, AT&T, or any other carrier it seems to work properly.
This is the last comment that I am aware of from our maintainer regarding the compass. It comes from post 135 of the CM12.0 thread
What needs to happen is the difference between us and them needs to be determined so maybe it can be figured out why it doesn't work properly for us. I may be way off here but I am curious if maybe one of the other sensors may be influencing the problem, too. I have seen some screwiness with the gyroscope as well (using advanced sensor tester).
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Relax with the caps lock dude, I was just letting you know what I did to my S4, that had the same issue, that fixed it. If you don't want to try it, good for you.
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Relax with the caps lock dude, I was just letting you know what I did to my S4, that had the same issue, that fixed it. If you don't want to try it, good for you.
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But I have tried it. And I did not mean to offend here.
I have gone as far using Odin to return to bone stock, reroot, recovery, etc. and the issue returns.
If anyone using the VZW variant has tried this and had success, I'm all ears. Maybe I missed something?