Today I was trying to use my the Google Navigation on my Amaze and it worked absolutely horridly. So when I managed to basically get to my destination blind folded, I flashed the agps patch in CWM and it didn't make the gps any better. It doesn't seem to get any fixes on any satellites unless I am on wifi which makes sense because it is using the wifi network to base my location off of. I'm going on a huge trip in less than twelve hours so it would be really useful if my gps would be working functionally. So if anyone knows how I can make it work 10x better, that would be great. Thanks in advance!
Try this app.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.eclipsim.gpsstatus2&feature=search_result&hl=en
Personally, after I have downloaded some A-GPS data with that app, I never had any problem with GPS after using this app.
And for Google navigation make sure you have download offline-maps from server using lab-feature if you aren't on unlimited data plan. I've had a time Google Navigation didn't work because my data connection was off
Maybe it is a good idea to purchase offline navigation app from android if this is very important trip.
I have attached the GPS testing from my phone.
Draciel882 said:
Today I was trying to use my the Google Navigation on my Amaze and it worked absolutely horridly. So when I managed to basically get to my destination blind folded, I flashed the agps patch in CWM and it didn't make the gps any better. It doesn't seem to get any fixes on any satellites unless I am on wifi which makes sense because it is using the wifi network to base my location off of. I'm going on a huge trip in less than twelve hours so it would be really useful if my gps would be working functionally. So if anyone knows how I can make it work 10x better, that would be great. Thanks in advance!
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Hmm weird my works fine. Can u give some more detail like if ur stock, or custom rom?
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aj_2423 said:
Hmm weird my works fine. Can u give some more detail like if ur stock, or custom rom?
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I'm running Bulletproof with the stock kernel.
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papcoz said:
Try this app.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.eclipsim.gpsstatus2&feature=search_result&hl=en
Personally, after I have downloaded some A-GPS data with that app, I never had any problem with GPS after using this app.
And for Google navigation make sure you have download offline-maps from server using lab-feature if you aren't on unlimited data plan. I've had a time Google Navigation didn't work because my data connection was off
Maybe it is a good idea to purchase offline navigation app from android if this is very important trip.
I have attached the GPS testing from my phone.
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Thanks very much for your reply. I won't be purchasing an because I will be using my Flyer as the GPS mainly for this trip, but I just want the GPS on my phone to be reliable for when I don't have my Flyer with me.
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Draciel882 said:
I'm running Bulletproof with the stock kernel.
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I had excellent gps when i was using bulletproof, but i was using faux's kernel. Maybe try that...
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I had excellent gps when i was using bulletproof, but i was using faux's kernel. Maybe try that...
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Thanks a lot. I'll try that when I get a chance.
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Which version of G Maps are you using? I know the previous versions were buggy and had to update them. But I'm not too sure is the navigation app needs g Maps for it to run properly.
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Which version of G Maps are you using? I know the previous versions were buggy and had to update them. But I'm not too sure is the navigation app needs g Maps for it to run properly.
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I'm using the latest version. The kicker is I have GPS and a data connection on my Amaze but my Flyer only has the GPS and it's working way better right now.
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I'm using bulletproof 1.3.1 (stock kernel) and gps performance is poor for me, too. Accuracy is fine but awful battery drain. I use it so rarely, i haven't even bothered messing with it,
(The benefit of living in Maine: only so many places to go and you re born with the directions to them already. )
My navigation works great on Energy ROM. Used it Saturday.
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I'm on enrgy rom too and have no gps issues at all. Just checked and I'm getting a fix on 9 of 13 sats while sitting in my living room.
My t-mobile amaze, with completely stock rom locks onto the gps in seconds. No problem with mine.
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I'm having some issues with wireless tether for root users v2.0.7. It activates just fine and I can find it when I search wireless. My devices claim to be connected but tether doesn't show anything as being connected nor can they access anything. Stock rooted with 1.8 kernel.
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I believe you have to have the sprint wifi hot spot hack for it to work..not positive though
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I believe you have to have the sprint wifi hot spot hack for it to work..not positive though
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I dunno on stock rom if you're correct or not...
But version 2.0.7 isnt working for me... now that you mention it. On MikShift, Evervolv, CM7, MIUI GB, none of them.
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wireless tether will only tether 4g for some reason or other. To tether 3g, you have to use the hacked sprint app (which just pulling the app will not work... the hack is actually in framework code), which you can find for mik's rom and nfinitefx's
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wireless tether will only tether 4g for some reason or other. To tether 3g, you have to use the hacked sprint app (which just pulling the app will not work... the hack is actually in framework code), which you can find for mik's rom and nfinitefx's
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It used to work with 3g, but it must have been an older version, I know it was still working on my wife's phone before I installed nfinitefx's on it tonight.
Huh... I never had it work with 3g on any version, and I tried about two or three versions back. Might have to try again
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danaff37 said:
Huh... I never had it work with 3g on any version, and I tried about two or three versions back. Might have to try again
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I tried a few hrs ago and wasn't connecting
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I tried a few hrs ago and wasn't connecting
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Attached is v.2.0.5 of the wireless tether app, that is included in Myn's RLS5 for the Evo 4G, I have tested and verified that it works on the Shift.
Khilbron said:
Attached is v.2.0.5 of the wireless tether app, that is included in Myn's RLS5 for the Evo 4G, I have tested and verified that it works on the Shift.
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Thanks I do think that 2.0.5 was working and it broke after the .7 update (for the shift anyways). My wife's was still using the .5 while I had the .7 and mine wouldn't work. But I'm running MikShift on mine and NFX on hers now so I don't need the tether app anymore, for now at least.
I think this can be closed since 2.0.5 fixes the original issue, and my issue is solved since I'm running the hotspot tweak.
Barnacle seems to work fine on stock rom and kernal
shifty root
imapaler's battery mod
adw
Is there an app or setting somewhere that if I were to download an app that requires wifi. to disable this so that I may use my 4g which would probably be quicker anyway? I'm using cm7
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I've read about this problem a lot, I don't think there is a fix.
It would probably require editing the app itself. That's why some apps that originally only worked on wifi were "patched" by people in the community to remove that block and work over 3g/4g.
arkshel said:
Is there an app or setting somewhere that if I were to download an app that requires wifi. to disable this so that I may use my 4g which would probably be quicker anyway? I'm using cm7
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If you're referring to amazons idiotic wifi only crap, a fix is supposedly coming for us 4g folks.
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so many ****ty apps require wifi, even google talk video wtf, someone should make an app that tricks the phone into thinking its on wifi when its on 3g
soraxd said:
so many ****ty apps require wifi, even google talk video wtf, someone should make an app that tricks the phone into thinking its on wifi when its on 3g
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They make versions that allow you to use gtalk over your data connection or wifi.
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Would anybody be interested in a stockish ROM, with many minor modifications that keep it running fast, smooth, great on the battery, and doesn't over heat? On top of that doesn't lag, lock up, or reboot It's self.
Comes with a personal custom skin, to give it a themed look.
Odexed system.
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All i want is stock rooted with sprint hotspot hacked. Thats it.
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cajones42 said:
All i want is stock rooted with sprint hotspot hacked. Thats it.
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I know that is something many want, but I won't put it in my ROM, as I'm not looking for any trouble since Sprint is now looking into tethering more. I wouldn't mind helping you get it though.
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I dont see a difference in the hack and almost every rom has the tether app built in.
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Why do so many people like the sprint hotspot when wifi tether works just fine?
freeza said:
Why do so many people like the sprint hotspot when wifi tether works just fine?
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My thoughts exactly.
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freeza said:
Why do so many people like the sprint hotspot when wifi tether works just fine?
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I can't get any of the WiFi tether apps to work :/
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Ruki_Uki said:
I can't get any of the WiFi tether apps to work :/
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Try using Barnacle? That's the only one that worked for me on stock, and cracked hotspot worked on another rom.
OP, I'd love a rom like that, honestly. I need better battery life by far, or at least some way to undervolt with hboot 1.50.
WiFi tether beta 6 works perfect.
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Akasa Fox said:
Try using Barnacle? That's the only one that worked for me on stock, and cracked hotspot worked on another rom.
OP, I'd love a rom like that, honestly. I need better battery life by far, or at least some way to undervolt with hboot 1.50.
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I'll post it and let you privately test it if you'd like. It's also.great on memory space.
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I've been using the tether app since my hero and personally I don't like that it randomly quits working. I get started with errors to often. Also my wifes nexus had hotspot hacked and I took the ota and broke root (on purpose) and even unrooted the hotspot still works. I'm hoping if I break root somehow in the future I can be saved with that same concept. Other than that I love the tether app because it also has 4g
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Because sprint hotspot has. Quick toggle button thingy that you can just press and turn on. Unless someone can get the WiFi tether to work on the quick settings then I prefer the sprint hotspot.
IMO
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I've been using the tether app since my hero and personally I don't like that it randomly quits working. I get started with errors to often. Also my wifes nexus had hotspot hacked and I took the ota and broke root (on purpose) and even unrooted the hotspot still works. I'm hoping if I break root somehow in the future I can be saved with that same concept. Other than that I love the tether app because it also has 4g
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I remember this used to be an issue, but doesn't happen to me on the newest version.
Also, I understand the convenience of tethering being in the quick settings. I'm interested in looking into changing it to use the WiFi tether app. LOL
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Hey Rydah, I've been lookmg for a ROM with MODs of course but totally in working order. It u need something tested I'd love to give it a spin. U can PM me if ur going to keep it private. Thanks bro
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Please add 5mb mms limit to the rom. I want that in my stock rom now lol.
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blakklanta said:
Please add 5mb mms limit to the rom. I want that in my stock rom now lol.
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Right now I set it to 2 mb, since other carriers dont accept 5 mb mms messages, but I can throw it in.
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reverepats said:
Hey Rydah, I've been lookmg for a ROM with MODs of course but totally in working order. It u need something tested I'd love to give it a spin. U can PM me if ur going to keep it private. Thanks bro
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What specificly are you looking for?
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In at 5 hours+ and still at 75% battery.
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I enjoy the stability of stock Roms, but if u can't send videos what's the point?
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blakklanta said:
I enjoy the stability of stock Roms, but if u can't send videos what's the point?
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What ROM doesn't let you send videos?
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Can anyone recommend (paid or free) that works correctly with the Amaze and has active (live) traffic?
I've paid for Copilot but it freezes all the time requiring a phone reset to get it working again. It was so bad i thought it must be my phones GPS unit but I tried google navigation and that worked just fine.. trouble is it seems a bit basic, data heavy and doesn't seem to have active traffic for road accidents..
Cheers.
Google maps. I have tried a few diff ones and keep coming back to google maps. The only real downfall is if you try to start navigation, and you don't have a internet connection. Otherwise its great.
Is there a specific set of features you are looking for?
Telenav was out before gmaps and is an okay alternative. There are some others that allow predownload of entire regions
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Copilot works fine for me.... I never had a single app issue..
Customer service is a different story
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I have been using Sygic and Igo and very happy with both of them no problems what so ever. but igo is kind of hard to get you gonna have to do a lot of research but sygic you can get from the market,
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Copilot works fine for me.... I never had a single app issue..
Customer service is a different story
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Are you on GB or ICS? I have Copilot 8 and it FCs on ICS. Worked great on GB.
I now use Sygic and works well on ICS.
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GB.. Try ** navfree ** On market its an open source community for years..
Works fine in Canada... Don't let your screen sleep during the map download
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yeah, i use navfree, usa version. Works like a charm
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Google maps does it all. You can click Settings > Labs > Pre-cache map area if you are traveling a long route and you think you may lose signal. Otherwise it has live traffic and voice turn by turn, all free. I will try navfree since you guys mentioned it though. Always a fan of open-source projects!
Google maps FTW
You can cache map areas....
If you hate the default navigation voice, try out svox
I consider Google maps bloat... It runs for no reason
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kazzxtrismus said:
I consider Google maps bloat... It runs for no reason
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It runs for a reason. Its the location provider. Any apps that request you location (IE Facebook, Flixster, Groupon), Android uses google maps to find you.
Copilot 8 was ok on stock GB on my telus Amaze but I just flashed the stock Tmobile ICS and found it wouldnt work at all so i switched to Copilot Live Pro 9 which i would highly recomment as its a significant improvement on 8 - i had to pay $4.95 for the Canadian Map but that didnt bother me too much seeing as i didnt pay for the main app itself.
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It runs for a reason. Its the location provider. Any apps that request you location (IE Facebook, Flixster, Groupon), Android uses google maps to find you.
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Ya.. I'm not a 13 yr old girl or interested in any of those things.. I froze it... the way it runs for no reason makes it crapp or bloat.. I'll wait 3 seconds for gps fix
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So I'm running a paid version of Wifi Tether Router which is confirmed working on this device. Using Wpa2, Method 3, hostap patch on/off etc. And combinations of other things and at one point had an access point created but nothing would connect due to I.P. issue. Should my wireless signal be on or off under quick settings? I cannot find the flashable odex rom due to the xda download server being down.
Any help would be much appreciated as I have a house full of gadgets, and brand new 4G at our new house and it's amazingly fast.
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Hmm, I always just use some kind of custom rom and then the native tether service within the settings works 100% of the time with no issues. I have no experience with any tethering apps so I just thought I'd throw in what I know works with great speeds and without fail.
I guess I can always flash back and update. I was just waiting for stock KitKat before I began looking for a rom simply for the S pen support. I use it all the time. This beast is my Daily driver and run my business from it and love the S pen.
So yea still no luck with my wifi tether router app. Guess I'm off to find a rom. Any suggestions? I'm a compatibility seeker. Heimdall FTW.
Any help with the app is still appreciated though in case I ever go back.
Thanks
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filthimoney said:
I guess I can always flash back and update. I was just waiting for stock KitKat before I began looking for a rom simply for the S pen support. I use it all the time. This beast is my Daily driver and run my business from it and love the S pen.
So yea still no luck with my wifi tether router app. Guess I'm off to find a rom. Any suggestions? I'm a compatibility seeker. Heimdall FTW.
Any help with the app is still appreciated though in case I ever go back.
Thanks
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I have Easy Tether (paid) from a few years ago side-loaded on the N3. It's there "just in case" but I haven't needed it since flashing the Hot Spot mod. It works flawlessly and has been 100% consistent. Give it a try.
On a side note, I flashed the Hot Spot Mod while I was "Rooted Stock," had to do a factory reset (full wipe) followed by re-rooting and found that the Hot Spot mod was still intact and working flawlessly. No need to re-flash. Unfortunately, I did not check to see if the Hot Spot remained unlocked prior to re-rooting the device.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2614185
Found a working odexed mj4 mod. Thank you guys so much. It's all good now
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