[Q] - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi,
I have this wired issue with my i9100, that when I turn on the GPS, the data connection/3g is autmatically turned off! They will not stay on at the same time nomather what I do.
Espcially frustrating when using google maps function, as when the GPS turns on to locate your position, I can not search up any places since there is not data connection. Impossible to use for navigation etc, and when you move/zoom on the map the phone cant download the new correct map since there is no data connection:S
I'm currently using KJ3 firmware, with KI1 modem, But have been having the same issue with the earlier KI4 firmware.
Any suggestions?

diskey said:
Hi,
I have this wired issue with my i9100, that when I turn on the GPS, the data connection/3g is autmatically turned off! They will not stay on at the same time nomather what I do.
Espcially frustrating when using google maps function, as when the GPS turns on to locate your position, I can not search up any places since there is not data connection. Impossible to use for navigation etc, and when you move/zoom on the map the phone cant download the new correct map since there is no data connection:S
I'm currently using KJ3 firmware, with KI1 modem, But have been having the same issue with the earlier KI4 firmware.
Any suggestions?
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Does it work with GPS and wifi on?
Have you already tried another navigation app, or is it only in Google maps?
If only Google maps, then try to clear app data and/or uninstall app and re-install it again.
If this issue is only for GPS and mobile data connection (3G/HSDPA) and not app-specific, then it could be a hardware problem.
I am running on stock XWKJ3 ROM (XXKI3 modem) and have no issues for GPS and mobile data connection.
Are you still on warranty?
Good luck !

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GPS Problem

I have a problem with the GPS. i installed the new radio version and everything but for somereason no GPS program will pick it up. i tried using google maps and Quick GPS. In order to use the GPS does wifi need to be off? If so then that means i have to use data which will cost me since i have no plan.
and what exactally is REV A and what does it do?
Dmarsh508 said:
I have a problem with the GPS. i installed the new radio version and everything but for somereason no GPS program will pick it up. i tried using google maps and Quick GPS. In order to use the GPS does wifi need to be off? If so then that means i have to use data which will cost me since i have no plan.
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replyed in your connection settings thread, saw that one first so wrote there

[Q] Disabling A-GPS

Hi folks! I have a question. My friend has htc hero with latest official rom (dunno what it is). He is a traveler and wants gps to work without using data connection, bcs it's extremely expensive on his operator. He said, that in android 1.6 there was pure gps and it needn't to use data connection to receive location. If he uses any app like gps status or nav app without data connection, gps doesn't receive location. I have samsung device and there is an app, called AngryGPS, there i can change everything about gps settings, including SUPL server and how gps will work (MSBASED or STANDALONE). How can i change settings on his hero? Maybe by porting this app on hero? Rooting is not a problem, i can make it, if it's necessary.
added: if i turn off receiving location from wireless networks in android settings, it not helps
P.S.: Sorry for my poor english
zy-el said:
Hi folks! I have a question. My friend has htc hero with latest official rom (dunno what it is). He is a traveler and wants gps to work without using data connection, bcs it's extremely expensive on his operator. He said, that in android 1.6 there was pure gps and it needn't to use data connection to receive location. If he uses any app like gps status or nav app without data connection, gps doesn't receive location. I have samsung device and there is an app, called AngryGPS, there i can change everything about gps settings, including SUPL server and how gps will work (MSBASED or STANDALONE). How can i change settings on his hero? Maybe by porting this app on hero? Rooting is not a problem, i can make it, if it's necessary.
added: if i turn off receiving location from wireless networks in android settings, it not helps
P.S.: Sorry for my poor english
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Use iGo for android...it's easy to use and only gps is req...no data connection, i used it a time ago and was very pleased with it...the menu is a little laggy put don't worry because it works well on the phone, without having any problems.
Keep me updated if you got the problem solved
Stefan
he said, that he uses Maverick and don't want to change it, he wants to change system settings to use gps in standalone mode
zy-el said:
he said, that he uses Maverick and don't want to change it, he wants to change system settings to use gps in standalone mode
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well he has to close the data connection and that's all
Stefan
zy-el said:
... If he uses any app like gps status or nav app without data connection, gps doesn't receive location....
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that's the problem
zy-el said:
that's the problem
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there are data & gps apps...so if you don't use a data connection you can't download content...that's why i recommend iGO for android
Stefan
he needs not to download content, he needs to connect to GPS without enabling data connection. Anyway, problem solved by installing patched version of angrygps and editing operation mode of gps module
zy-el said:
he needs not to download content, he needs to connect to GPS without enabling data connection. Anyway, problem solved by installing patched version of angrygps and editing operation mode of gps module
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that why i recommended iGO, it uses the maps preloaded on the sd card...
you completely ignore my messages? or my english is SO bad?
HIS GPS WON'T CONNECT WITHOUT DATA CONNECTION IS UP! Not the freaking nav application! Maverick uses preloaded maps too, GPS Status&Toolbox doesn't use maps at all, Turbo GPS doesn't use maps, every program that uses GPS to receive location or establishing connection with sattelites DOESN'T receive location or establish connection without data connection!
Now the problem is clear?
As i told, problem is solved
And iGO is total ****
zy-el said:
you completely ignore my messages? or my english is SO bad?
HIS GPS WON'T CONNECT WITHOUT DATA CONNECTION IS UP! Not the freaking nav application! Maverick uses preloaded maps too, GPS Status&Toolbox doesn't use maps at all, Turbo GPS doesn't use maps, every program that uses GPS to receive location or establishing connection with sattelites DOESN'T receive location or establish connection without data connection!
Now the problem is clear?
As i told, problem is solved
And iGO is total ****
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Damn tell me that "HIS GPS WON'T CONNECT WITHOUT DATA CONNECTION IS UP" from the first time... btw this is a rom related problem...

[Q] cognition 1.51 gps problem

Hi, my gps does not seem to work on cognition 1.51 rom. when i try to find my location in google maps i just get the message 'your current location is temporary unavailable'
It has been working on previous versions of the rom and my data and wifi connections are working fully i believe. Has anyone else had the same issue who can help me resolve this problem.
Thanks in advance
Nope works for me .
Suggest backup data factory reset rom.
Or reflash Cognition in case of a bad flash .
jje
Ok first:
settings>>Location and security>>
Use wirelles networks (mark)
Use GPS satellites (mark)
I tried re-flashing that didnt help.
"Use wirelles networks (mark) Use GPS satellites (mark)" This enables me to pinpoint my location. But is this not just using the the mobile and wifi networks rather than the gps. If only gps is selected the it cant find my location again.
You can try the old trick turn GPS on .
Leave with a clear view of the sky for half an hour .
GPS tool from market may also help.
http://www.appbrain.com/app/gps-status-toolbox/com.eclipsim.gpsstatus2
http://www.appbrain.com/app/gps-test/com.chartcross.gpstest
jje
Managed to get it working, I used gpstest as recommended. I just left the gps running and after about 10mins the phone decided it wanted to connect to the satelites, Now it connects to them pretty much straight away.
Thank all for your help

[Q] GPS messing with Internet navigation

Gents,
I have come accross the weirdest issue I have found on a phone. I have recently acquired an AT&T SGS II and I am using it in Argentina (rooted and unlocked) with Movistar (this is just FYI).
I am having a problem that is driving me nuts...there are times when I lose the ability to navigate the internet. Meaning I have internet connectivity, and can use other internet enabled apps (Market, Speedtest, Maps) but can't get any browser to respond (stock, Dolphin, Opera). This happens only on 3G data, wi-fi works well always.
I have narrowed the problem to the GPS. Whenever I use the GPS with Maps or GPS status, or anything that turns on the GPS, I can't use browsers anymore. I have to either restart or disable and re-enable packet data, this solves the problem until I use the GPS again...
I am running stock UCKH7 with the UCKH7 modem...the only thing I have done is rooted, unlocked the phone and added CWM..
Any ideas?
drno79 said:
Gents,
I have come accross the weirdest issue I have found on a phone. I have recently acquired an AT&T SGS II and I am using it in Argentina (rooted and unlocked) with Movistar (this is just FYI).
I am having a problem that is driving me nuts...there are times when I lose the ability to navigate the internet. Meaning I have internet connectivity, and can use other internet enabled apps (Market, Speedtest, Maps) but can't get any browser to respond (stock, Dolphin, Opera). This happens only on 3G data, wi-fi works well always.
I have narrowed the problem to the GPS. Whenever I use the GPS with Maps or GPS status, or anything that turns on the GPS, I can't use browsers anymore. I have to either restart or disable and re-enable packet data, this solves the problem until I use the GPS again...
I am running stock UCKH7 with the UCKH7 modem...the only thing I have done is rooted, unlocked the phone and added CWM..
Any ideas?
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Sounds similar to the CM7 market data issues on the Infuse.
Does Movistar use a different APN for SUPL?
Entropy512 said:
Sounds similar to the CM7 market data issues on the Infuse.
Does Movistar use a different APN for SUPL?
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No, not really. I used to own a Captivate and hadn't seen the option to select a specific SUPL APN.
I have just tried using two different APNs (internet and SUPL) but that didn't work either...
Is there a better modem for your carrier/region?
rangercaptain said:
Is there a better modem for your carrier/region?
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I have tried KJ1, KJ2, KJ4, KH7 and KK6.
All present the same problem...
What is strange is that this happens only to internet browsing, all other internet enabled apps work without issues.
drno79 said:
No, not really. I used to own a Captivate and hadn't seen the option to select a specific SUPL APN.
I have just tried using two different APNs (internet and SUPL) but that didn't work either...
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If your provider only uses a single APN, I don't know what is happening.
Dual APNs should be avoided unless you can't - mainly if your provider requires them. (like AT&T - one for most Internet stuff and one for SUPL and MMS)
Entropy512 said:
If your provider only uses a single APN, I don't know what is happening.
Dual APNs should be avoided unless you can't - mainly if your provider requires them. (like AT&T - one for most Internet stuff and one for SUPL and MMS)
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Movistar uses two APNs, one for internet and the other for MMS. I don't think there is one for SUPL. I will double check.
Perhaps this will be solved in my next ROM update....who knows!

[Q] Why GPS doesn't work without internet?

Hi,
I'm just wondering why my GPS doesn't work without internet connection. It just can't connect to any sattelite. I'm currently using PFGPS v2.0 FIX for my country (Poland) and I don't see any changes. What is wrong?
It requires Internet to load the maps
Can I load maps now to use GPS without internet connection if I'm not in wifi area?
Brajano95 said:
Can I load maps now to use GPS without internet connection if I'm not in wifi area?
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how can you load maps without internet connection ??
I'm at home now so I can do it cause I have wifi here :/
Brajano95 said:
I'm at home now so I can do it cause I have wifi here :/
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so you have wifi that means you are connected to the internet!!!
for GPS it can only find your position but can't display your location on a map without an internet connection so GPS needs one.
I will wait for answer from another person. Thank you.
There is an application on the market(related to sports/tracking) that allows you to download a portion of a map and then you can use your GPS offline(no data connection). When I get home I will look for it(I have it on my tablet).
Correct me if I am wrong but Brajano95 means that is it possible to load the maps on his wifi connection and keep then saved when he is out and about to allow the gps to connect. You used to be able to do this in the google labs section on google maps but they've since taken it away unless you look for an older version. Otherwise have a look for third party map app on the android market which allows downloading of map data to the phone
adsada arc said:
Correct me if I am wrong but Brajano95 means that is it possible to load the maps on his wifi connection and keep then saved when he is out and about to allow the gps to connect. You used to be able to do this in the google labs section on google maps but they've since taken it away unless you look for an older version. Otherwise have a look for third party map app on the android market which allows downloading of map data to the phone
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Thats exactly what I'm talking about! Now I'm downloading Sygic Aura (about 550 mb) and will test it later.
Because GPS and Maps on CM7 suck balls at best. Maps is using your I.P. for the GPS coordinates when on WIFI, without it Maps is counting on a reliable signal from your GPS; and that's just not going to happen with CM7.
Sent from my GT-S5830 using xda premium
You can use iGo My Way
I know a fair bit about the GPS module in the Ace so i will comment. I think someone has already told you that it is possible to operate the Ace with preloaded maps. Likewise, i thought that the OP's choice of Sygic Navigation is a fair one.
Back to the original question in the title. GPS can operate with or without internet be it wifi or data e.g. 3G/2G. The difference is how fast you can obtain a GPS lock. Without using any positioning help from data connectivity, you are looking at a lock time of possibly 15 minutes thereabout.
There are 4 modes of operation possible for the GPS module in the Ace which is actually Qualcomm's GpsONE.
1.) Standalone (Slowest using positioning information in cache and smart polling)
2.) MS-Based (Sends data to nearby cell tower(s) and makes use of GPS transceivers in the cell tower(s)
3.) MS-Assisted (Similar to MS-Based BUT data connectivity is broken when GPS transceiver is online. I don't quite like that!)
4.) MS-Based/Hybrid (You need to have superb data connectivity probably cell tower signal strength should be in the -50dBm region. Not very useful in real life usage)
i have had my own thread for fixing GPS, so read up if you want to know more here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1320626
first you need the maps to use it offline, and the correct gps.conf for your location http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1284506, then you can use it without internet
Mapdroyd is a great app that allows you to download maps for offline use. Unfortunately there isn't offline navigation though..
Hi,
I've solved my problem, just install Sygic! Thanks for helping guys
btw u dont need too install anything.. go to google labs inside maps and add map cache.. now long press a location on map.. click the arrow on the address and u ll see an option to cache that area.. the steps may not be accurate as i tried it a long time back and dont have my phone with me but its possible and what u have to do will be more or less the same...

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