Hi!
I have a question.
What are the terms/conditions for GPS location fix.
My vibrant "sees" about 11 satellites about 20 seconds after I run GPS Test.
Most satellites' signal is between 25-35, which is not best, but should suffice,IMHO.
Though, it takes about 10-20 minutes till GPS finally gets location fix.
So I want to understand what might be the problem...
I am currently running bionix nextgen V2 ROM.
Thank you in advance for your input!
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Hello again. Recently I created a topic dealing with low call volume in CM7 and fortunately that has been fixed with the help of pcpark(numbers?) and myself. Unfortunately, I cannot for the life of me get the GPS to work. It was working in previous build but the latest July 4th build does not seem to want to lock. I am using the official ED04 modem because of the missed calls issues due to EC09 and I previously used ED01 but without result. Google Maps puts me relatively close to my home address and with Wifi it's pretty much exact but the GPS symbol never stops flashing, indicating that it's still locking. Navigation is completely broken, as it says at the bottom "Searching for GPS" but most of the time it never locks or if I get lucky it will lock for the duration that I'm using it but when I try to open it again, it won't lock. GPS Status displays that my phone's GPS is working correctly but it too has the flashing, not locked icon. Is there anyone who has been having similar issues or does anyone know of a fix? This ROM is so close to perfection and GPS is hardly a huge issue but it irritates me because it worked previously.
Try downloading GPS Aids and GPS Tests to see how many satellites you see and how many you lock on. I couldnt get a lock after 30 seconds on my fascinate ran aids and literally went from seeing 5 to 11 and from locking to 1 to 9 in under two seconds
Holy crap it worked!! Thanks a lot
Np, glad it helped.
Thread started by neh4pres might provide some additional tips:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=15300206#post15300206
I remember reading something about using GPS Status to "wake up" the GPS and I have always used it but I did not know you could reset the GPS. Thanks for the help!
Any chance CM7 on the Samsung Fascinate going to get the Instant GPS Fix – US & International, GPS takes a long time to lock in and usually never really accurate
Try gps aids from the market. Works great for me.
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Defragger51 said:
Any chance CM7 on the Samsung Fascinate going to get the Instant GPS Fix – US & International, GPS takes a long time to lock in and usually never really accurate
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Locking 8sec with 6meter but when I use gps status it locks in 3sec with 2meter and this is standing still, it gets closer when I move
Sent from my CM7/Glitch11.1/ec09 Fascinate
I'm on CM7, I get a lock with GPS Status in 3-5 seconds. This is the best my GPS has ever worked.
My GPS doesn't work at all.
I was wondering if any of you could help me. I'm on the latest build of CM7 with the EC09 radio, and my GPS never locks. It searches for GPS, but the arrow in the notification bar remains gray and "follow the route" appears after 2-3 minutes. I have a clear view of the sky and relatively good reception. Any ideas?
I've tried out Omega 43.1 this weekend, and discovered that its gps module doesn't seem to use GLONASS satellites. Using a gps test app, I can see glonass satellites for a split second, but they disappear immediately.
I've installed the gps fix mod from the Omega faq, to no avail.
ARHD does use GLONASS satellites normally, you can see those in a gps test app all the time.
Using GLONASS satellites improves the accuracy of gps a bit, therefore it would be a desirable feature for Omega Roms as well.
Ideas, anyone?
[Update]
I've installed the apgs fix from this thread. That seems to have helped. I'm seeing a few GLONASS satellites now. Unfortunately, I've installed the perseus kernel at the same time. I'm not sure if that contributed to the fix, as well.
I see no difference between either of those roms and it looks like they have the same GPS files .They are built from the same source
Omega 43.1 is old rom .
jje
AW: [Q] Omega Rom - no GLONASS?
Hmm, I'm not sure if it was the agps fix I installed or the kernel. Anyway, the situation has improved remarkably. I am now seeing many GLONASS satellites. Perhaps it is not related to installing the fix or kernel. Could be the the phone simply isn't downloading agps data for GLONASS satellites. Naturally, it would take a few minutes until the phone sees those, then.
Hello everyone!
This is my first post and I apologise for my english
I have very big problem with GPS connect. I was trying probably everything and I haven't idea how to fix it.
To the point: when I'm staying in one place and not moving, GPS fixing in few seconds. But few minutes later (1-2) or when I move few meters, HOX+ losing connection with sateliltes and not want connect once again.
I was installed GPS Test and is seeing some satellites, but not want to fix or connect is losing in few minutes.
I was installed: GPS Test, GPS Fix, Faster Fix and nothing. I was installed Venom ViperX+, Revolution HD and still the same. I tried this trick ( YouTube v=NfH48nbCFE4 ) with GPS antenna but isn't better...
My HOX+:
Rom: Venom ViperX+ 2.0.3 (on 2.01 and 2.0.2 was the same problem)
Android 4.2.2, Kernel 3.1.10-g7f360be, Hboot 1.72, Radio 3.1204.171.33
Best regards
piotrekKSC said:
Hello everyone!
This is my first post and I apologise for my english
I have very big problem with GPS connect. I was trying probably everything and I haven't idea how to fix it.
To the point: when I'm staying in one place and not moving, GPS fixing in few seconds. But few minutes later (1-2) or when I move few meters, HOX+ losing connection with sateliltes and not want connect once again.
I was installed GPS Test and is seeing some satellites, but not want to fix or connect is losing in few minutes.
I was installed: GPS Test, GPS Fix, Faster Fix and nothing. I was installed Venom ViperX+, Revolution HD and still the same. I tried this trick ( YouTube v=NfH48nbCFE4 ) with GPS antenna but isn't better...
My HOX+:
Rom: Venom ViperX+ 2.0.3 (on 2.01 and 2.0.2 was the same problem)
Android 4.2.2, Kernel 3.1.10-g7f360be, Hboot 1.72, Radio 3.1204.171.33
Best regards
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I dunno but try changing kernel, i use elite kernel... i had the same rom but changed it due to lag d)
Which apps that you use have problem with GPS connection?
I remember I used a speedometer tool on my HOX+. After turning on, I waited few minutes for gps signal. It stayed on "waiting for gps fix". But when I opened Endomondo, this fix came immediately.
Maybe it really depends on the app that uses GPS.
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Which apps that you use have problem with GPS connection?
I remember I used a speedometer tool on my HOX+. After turning on, I waited few minutes for gps signal. It stayed on "waiting for gps fix". But when I opened Endomondo, this fix came immediately.
Maybe it really depends on the app that uses GPS.
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I have problem on any app - Google Maps, Google Navigation, Sygic, GPS Test, GPS Fix, Real Time GPS Tracker and few others.
Now I'm making backup's and I will try change kernel...
EDIT:
I flashed Elite Kernel and still the same
Tommorow I will try to install another ROM, but I slowly losing hope...
It's possible that some app "blocking" or something wrong doing with connection?
Edit 2:
OK. I installed Revolution HD and was the same. Flash kernel to Elite and still nothing better.
I returned to ViperX+ with "standard" kernel, I opened phone and "improved" GPS antenna and.... is better! More satellites, faster fix, better signal, but still sometimes losing connection for few seconds (and connecting again which earlier was impossible)...
HEY.
My app waze was took along time to get gps fix.
All set fine with high accurate.
And gps on.
It's work but after few minutes.
Plz help
SOMEONE?