My gps won't lock at all and I need it for the Google maps. I'm usually a half mile to a mile away from things on foursquare that are right there. All I get is a circle flashing looking for a signal.
I have tried programs from the market, MTDs kernels (Jt's) , glitch kernels, i have tried the manual entry with the lbsmode and can't even get into that mode, and i have tried to download some other things and flash with venue. No luck at all.
Anyone know of anything? I have searched everything! Literally everything.
Currently running Jt's VGB7, Glitch V12 beta kernel overclocked at 1500mhz stable.
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My gps won't lock at all and I need it for the Google maps. I'm usually a half mile to a mile away from things on foursquare that are right there. All I get is a circle flashing looking for a signal.
I have tried programs from the market, MTDs kernels (Jt's) , glitch kernels, i have tried the manual entry with the lbsmode and can't even get into that mode, and i have tried to download some other things and flash with venue. No luck at all.
Anyone know of anything? I have searched everything! Literally everything.
Currently running Jt's VGB7, Glitch V12 beta kernel overclocked at 1500mhz stable.
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Have you tried this??
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=17068903
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Have you tried this??
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=17068903
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That's for the telus. I'm cdma Verizon....
Currently running Jt's VGB7, Glitch V12 beta kernel overclocked at 1500mhz stable.
Have you tried this? Its for the old ec01 modem but ever since I did this and ran GPS aids from the market it works great no matter what rom i'm on...its takes a few minutes to get lock the very first time, and GPS aids failed in the last setup stage so I have to use the forced mode but like I said ever since I used this I get GPS lock in seconds..hope it helps?!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1038649
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I think the issue is called "data drop"? Anyways, although I am currently running Axura 2.0.3, it doesn't seem to matter, all 2.2's seem to do it. There will come a point in the day when I try to open something web-based, the 3G activity on the notification bar just does nothing. I suppose rebooting solves it for a while, but going to settings>wireless & network>mobile networks>network operators>search now and then re-choosing T Mobile somehow resets it as well.
-Can somebody explain what the bigger issue is here (why it does this on 2.2)? -Is there some type of a "fix" out there, or one contemplated?
-If there isn't, is there a better way to re-set the data than either of the 2 things above? If re-registering solves it, how does it get un-registered in the first place?
-On 2.1 ROMS (and even stock) I was routinely getting data speeds of between 4-5M. On 2.2 it's hardly ever more than 3. Is this something inherent in 2.2? Seems like we went backwards a bit???
Hmm, I haven't seen it yet. I did experience Airplane mode once on one of the earlier Onyx releases, and the only thing that solved it was to reboot the device.
I have experienced a strange issue with the browsers though, I will get a notification that internet connection is required, but the page loads, I even tried to download and install an alternative browser, and got the same annoying pop-up, mind you I was on 3G, and also used the market to download the app to install it at the same time in the same location.
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Hmm, I haven't seen it yet. I did experience Airplane mode once on one of the earlier Onyx releases, and the only thing that solved it was to reboot the device.
I have experienced a strange issue with the browsers though, I will get a notification that internet connection is required, but the page loads, I even tried to download and install an alternative browser, and got the same annoying pop-up, mind you I was on 3G, and also used the market to download the app to install it at the same time in the same location.
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That also happened to me yesterday. The pages in the browser does load but it's annoying that a pop up message will always appear when using the browser. I'm using Froyo now for almost a week and it happened the first time yesterday. Then i reboot then it's fixed.
I am getting a lot of disconnects too. But it also happens when I am on wifi, sometimes wifi refuses to start and errors out. Onyx 3.1.
Just happened trying to post this - wifi.
Mobility... www.MemosWorld.com
Did your area recently have 4G go live? I've had data problems on both mine using froyo and my girlfriends running stock ji6. So I don't feel the froyo roms are the cause. Last night neither of us could get data to work for more than a few minutes at a time.
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I too have noticed this on all the 2.2 roms. What I see is the up/green arrow on the 3G icon light up but not the down/orange arrow. I'll try loading stuff up on the web/market and nothing but all the while that green arrow is lighting up. I'm guessing green = upload and orange = download? Idk, but its annoying as hell.
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That also happened to me yesterday. The pages in the browser does load but it's annoying that a pop up message will always appear when using the browser. I'm using Froyo now for almost a week and it happened the first time yesterday. Then i reboot then it's fixed.
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I just came back to the office and was able to use it without the annoying pop-up.
It is strange, the page loads in the background while the pop-up comes up.
Ahhh, the Froyo gooodies LOL
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Did your area recently have 4G go live? I've had data problems on both mine using froyo and my girlfriends running stock ji6. So I don't feel the froyo roms are the cause. Last night neither of us could get data to work for more than a few minutes at a time.
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Not yet. Philly always gets hit up last. I did some more searching and found this in the early part of the Axura thread:
"The Lib & Bin fixes are for the battery.
I haven't had any problem.
It seems to be a hit & miss type of thing.
He told me That is was probably the same issue that was causing his network location to not work, and that he fixed in with the lib and bins. Just waiting on a release. Everything else seems great in this rom. Runs much smoother that the JPM build."
I have no idea what this means or if it's relevant, but there's something ain't right...
Running Axura. Since 2.2 does not see the hsdpa, I loaded the ji6 modem and all is working great. No data issues at all.
SeXed by Axura
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Running Axura. Since 2.2 does not see the hsdpa, I loaded the ji6 modem and all is working great. No data issues at all.
SeXed by Axura
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how's the battery life?
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No update on this thread. Anyone got a fix?
I am experiencing the same problem with all the 2.2 ROMs, currently on bionix-v 1.2.1 with KB1 modem.
When it is in the "data drop" condition, sometimes voice calls would not connect and SMS fails to send. But signal status still showing full bars (I live next to the tower).
I'm on an UMTS/HSPA network, so it does look to be a ROM rather than a radio problem. I've tried almost all the available modems - same problem. Yes, I use my phone heavily so there is always one or two apps trying to access the network - and they would be all be stuck (or errors) at the same time.
If I'm tethered, either via 2.2 AP Mode or USB tether, the session is stuck until reset/reboot.
However, the free "WiFi Tether for rooted users" app from the market gets around this condition all the time... somehow :
The GPS was working very well with EC01 ROM and Radio and with nemesis2all's OTB-Reloaded Kernel (v1.1 from 4/20). I thought ED01 (ROM and Radio) would be nice to have and maybe slightly better. I followed adrynalyne's post to get ED01 (downgrading to DL09, EA28 update, ED01 update). That gave me ED01 Radio as well. I then applied nitroglycerine33's Evil Fascination v3.3.2, with nemesis2all's OTB-Reloaded Kernel (v1.1 from 4/20). However, the GPS is broken now. Is anyone else having this issue? I tried for over 5 minutes to get a lock and it just wouldn't from several different locations. I tried going back to an EC01 radio, but that didn't make any difference. Any suggestions?
Someone recommended the app gpsaids. This app works miracles for me. I use it stronger I loss a new run, use the app and tweak it and then it works flawlessly until I run a new rom our do a wipe. If you have not tried it is worth a shot. I know it's not working for everyone.
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Did you check NTP?
Followed this thread from dev to cure my GP woes:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1038649
Improved under EC01 radio and SC 2.9.2, then EC01 radio and EF 3.1 (although noticed that the NTP wasn't changed in my EF 3.1 flash so I manually edited the gps file). Also good now with ED01 radio and EF 3.3.1 + Extras.
Maybe it's the weather
Did some unscientific testing after this post and noticed not too great GPS locking with ED01 radio + EF 3.3.1, but then again it's been overcast and/or raining pretty much all day here. YMMV...
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Someone recommended the app gpsaids. This app works miracles for me. I use it stronger I loss a new run, use the app and tweak it and then it works flawlessly until I run a new rom our do a wipe. If you have not tried it is worth a shot. I know it's not working for everyone.
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I downloaded and tried gpsaids. It goes through the setup but fails at "Downloading XTRA". I tried the extensive test and it still fails, on 3G and Wifi.
Someone else mentioned that it could be the weather, it has been overcast around my area too, but it has cleared up now and it is still failing. Also, I already have the NTP server pointing to us.pool.ntp.org.
Will try downgrading back to EC01 and see if everything works.
I have Evil Fascination 3.3.2 and im getting a good lock outside after about 5 seconds. I also have GPS aids installed.
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I have Evil Fascination 3.3.2 and im getting a good lock outside after about 5 seconds. I also have GPS aids installed.
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Can you please tell me what radio you are using?
I'm having issues also. The GPS fix won't help, mine just doesn't see satellites for 3-4 minutes. It will sit with 1-2 visible for several minutes, then "Poof", 8 in view with 9 in use. Most of the time. If I let Google Maps find a lock, it might never get one.
When I was on Superclean with DL09 I got a lock with GPS test in 15 seconds. If it wasn't such a pain to go back and forth I would flash back and see if it works again. With my luck my phone is broken, and the GPS radio just doesn't work.
I went back to EC01, with the EC01 radio. However, GPS is still broken. Don't know what is wrong now!
Edit: It's working now. I flashed ED01 again (Evil Fascination v3.3.2) with EC01 radio and applied GPSAids. GPS locks right away now! Thanks Legato525.
prehistorical said:
Followed this thread from dev to cure my GP woes:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1038649
Improved under EC01 radio and SC 2.9.2, then EC01 radio and EF 3.1 (although noticed that the NTP wasn't changed in my EF 3.1 flash so I manually edited the gps file). Also good now with ED01 radio and EF 3.3.1 + Extras.
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I used this as well and it worked perfectly. Highly recommended.
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I downloaded and tried gpsaids. It goes through the setup but fails at "Downloading XTRA". I tried the extensive test and it still fails, on 3G and Wifi.
Someone else mentioned that it could be the weather, it has been overcast around my area too, but it has cleared up now and it is still failing. Also, I already have the NTP server pointing to us.pool.ntp.org.
Will try downgrading back to EC01 and see if everything works.
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The automated progress always fails on mine too. After it tries, I go in and manually tell it to delete the lto and to download a new one, then out normally fires right up.
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I have near instant lock with ota ED01 with only standalone GPS checked, that has never ever happened on any rom for me.
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even on stock, my gps would lock, but show my position about 2000 meters away..sometimes even futher...running gpsadis or similiar fixed it.
Works perfectly on Superclean roms and ec01 radio..going to try on ed01..once ODIN files become available...
Running OMFGB 1.2.0.
Whenever I attempt to use Navigation, GPS locates me like it should, navigation begins then GPS is lost and never reconnects. Appears I am not the only one with this issue. Two others posted in actual OMFGB development thread, but no responses.
I really enjoy this ROM, but need to get GPS to work correctly.
Any ideas???
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Running OMFGB 1.2.0.
Whenever I attempt to use Navigation, GPS locates me like it should, navigation begins then GPS is lost and never reconnects. Appears I am not the only one with this issue. Two others posted in actual OMFGB development thread, but no responses.
I really enjoy this ROM, but need to get GPS to work correctly.
Any ideas???
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There was a GPS bug located in CyanogenMod that has been fixed in all of the CM7 ROMs, as fas as I know. This was also an issue with the Froyo CM6 ROMs (and, I think, even the Conap's Eclair CM5 ELB.) See this post in the GSB thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=11377484&highlight=gps#post11377484
Anyway, try one of the CM7 ROMs instead, if you do a lot of Navigation.
Yeah this is a problem with both omgb and omfgb. note that the gps signal is not lost, but the navigation app stops communicating. I prefer omgb over cm7 because the exchange mail actually works. Unfortunately, the developer of these roms is not as responsive as some other devs. If you haven't tried gsb, I would. Everything but exchange mail works.
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Edit - I tested a bit more. Gps status does not lose fix, but navigation and maps do after 5 or so.
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Edit - I tested a bit more. Gps status does not lose fix, but navigation and maps do after 5 or so.
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I ended up going back to CM7. I really liked the default load of OMFGB. Didnt have to tweak all the screens and settings, but oh well. I got CM7 almost where I want it.
Thanks!
3 Different ROM GPS not working
I tried 3 different ROMS for gingerbread OMGB, Condemned CM7 and GingerTaz 27 and in all of them I cant get google maps and Osmand to connect to satelitte. It keep losing GPS connection after 2 minutes and never been able to reconnect.
everytime I flash the rom I did full wipe (data, cache and dalvik).
Is there any gingerbread Rom that I can try which has the GPS problem corrected ?
Any help greatly appreciated.
update: I flash GSB CyanogenMod 7.1.0 RC0 the GPS working so far, however the phone a bit slugish
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update: I flash GSB CyanogenMod 7.1.0 RC0 the GPS working so far, however the phone a bit slugish
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Yes, I'm on V3.3 and GPS worked flawlessly today...
...as for on performance. I am running it at 787Mhz/480Mhz ONDEMAND and seems to be ok.
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Yes, I'm on V3.3 and GPS worked flawlessly today...
...as for on performance. I am running it at 787Mhz/480Mhz ONDEMAND and seems to be ok.
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WOW
i cant never get pass 710 on maximum. If I set over 710 the phone hang all the time
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i cant never get pass 710 on maximum. If I set over 710 the phone hang all the time
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Similar experience here with several GB rom (by Tazz, CS, Mac & OMGB/OMFGB - GPS would usually start & work - but if I start driving away in NAV (within Car Mode or standalone, even in Map mode) - it will announced "GPS Signal loss .... screen display Searching GPS, etc." & won't regain functionality - even if I were to pull over and use GPS Tool to reset/download fresh datasets. I gave up - been careful & spending time doing a full SD wipe, clearing cache data & dalvik and checking/verifying all the steps - all of the developers are working hard on solutions & resolve the issues.
GSB seemed to be most reliable, V3.3 was excellent as I used it last week on a 3 hour freeway road trip and it never once lost signal/navigation - used it alongside the old trusty Garmin unit. Grabbed & flashed the latest V3.4 GSB release and it's just as good, if not better, for other minor fixes - not running the Super Charger script, bumped Performance setting up one notch to 710/480 and Boot reset, JIT off and everything else default. Using moderate ATK setting only - and I'm getting very good results overall on this GB custom ROM. Very responsive & I'm not going to push the speed any higher as it is excellent in my scoring of this "EOL" device with zero trade-in value to VZW, LOL.
Let's keep in mind that all of these GB roms are basically all work in progress, not exactly "Final Release" but seemed to be getting close to being declared a "finished product" ready for prime time, but GSB is my "biased" preference as a daily rom over the others.
So here is my problem. Everytime I install a new rom (stock or modded, 2.2 or 2.3), the GPS works great. Then after several hours or days, it stops working, and never works again until the phone is rewiped. Whats the deal?! I can't keep wiping my phone over and over and I never hear anyone talk about similar problems.
Things I have tried include:
Stock froyo roms
Leaked gingerbread roms
Modded 2.2 roms
Modded 2.3 roms
Different recoverys 2, 3, and 4
Different modem firmwares
Odin and even Heimdall to stock condition
None of this has staved it off for more than a week.
If it makes you feel better I don't get gps to work on any rom until I run gps aids from the market...I have to run the forced mode and i get a red light on the last setup line but it still works but I have to go into settings...location...and check the location based services on and off once then my gps locks on 6-8 satellites in just seconds...maybe worth a try since its free and it has worked for me on stock, com rom, and cm7 when nothing else would.
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GPS works flawless on powerwash v1.1 with no aids. Only thing is sometimes I have to reboot my phone if I haves gps turned off for a period of time to get a instant lock. Been that way since ed01 froyo.
Just got my phone back from mobile tech..immediately unlocked, flashed a recovery and threw on viper 1.3.0 with elkays 096 kernel.
Everything runs great but I cannot get a GPS lock in Google maps ever.
I have downloaded a couple GPS test apps and I'll get 8/11 or 10/12 satellites and it gets ever so close to getting a lock in maps but never does.
Any ideas? Could the JTAG have "fried" the GPS?
Or should I try a stock Rom and kernel and see the behavior there?
I drive way too much to not have an accurate GPS lock on my phone.
Any ideas or help is much appreciated in advance.
bakemcbride21 said:
Just got my phone back from mobile tech..immediately unlocked, flashed a recovery and threw on viper 1.3.0 with elkays 096 kernel.
Everything runs great but I cannot get a GPS lock in Google maps ever.
I have downloaded a couple GPS test apps and I'll get 8/11 or 10/12 satellites and it gets ever so close to getting a lock in maps but never does.
Any ideas? Could the JTAG have "fried" the GPS?
Or should I try a stock Rom and kernel and see the behavior there?
I drive way too much to not have an accurate GPS lock on my phone.
Any ideas or help is much appreciated in advance.
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Apparently Google is having some problem with location services across multiple devices. I really cannot wait for this to be resolved as it is somewhat of a safety hazard, and my friend just lost his phone and cannot locate it due to this issue.
I can't get a lock either in any apps. Any suggestions?
bakemcbride21 said:
Just got my phone back from mobile tech..immediately unlocked, flashed a recovery and threw on viper 1.3.0 with elkays 096 kernel.
Everything runs great but I cannot get a GPS lock in Google maps ever.
I have downloaded a couple GPS test apps and I'll get 8/11 or 10/12 satellites and it gets ever so close to getting a lock in maps but never does.
Any ideas? Could the JTAG have "fried" the GPS?
Or should I try a stock Rom and kernel and see the behavior there?
I drive way too much to not have an accurate GPS lock on my phone.
Any ideas or help is much appreciated in advance.
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Same here had mine Jtaged and now no locks i see 0/19 sats but will not lock on Stock or Custom Roms.
There is some problem with the new version of google maps. Last night I used it to navigate me to my daughter's friend's house and it totally navigated me to the wrong place a few blocks away, even though it showed the correct destination on the map. It was really odd. I hope they fix it because I liked their navigation program before that last major update.
Regarding the GPS, try an app called "GPS Test" from play store. It will show all the satellites and will tell you how accurate your lock is. Make sure you run this when you are out side with clear view of the sky for optimum testing. Also I would try a stock rom for testing too. I know the aosp roms had some gps issues early on. Make sure your radios are updated too. Radios need to be updated separately from roms. I think there was a gps update in one of those radios updates, but I am not positive on that. Good luck.