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How is ATRIX GPS? Can someone do a review for us?
It works very well, smooth & very accurate. I haven't experienced any issues with it.
Its much better than the captivate. I used Google Navigation to go somewhere the other day and it stayed locked pretty much the entire drive. It took a couple of minutes to get an exact lock (not that that was an issue) but after that it was pretty smooth.
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Its much better than the captivate. I used Google Navigation to go somewhere the other day and it stayed locked pretty much the entire drive. It took a couple of minutes to get an exact lock (not that that was an issue) but after that it was pretty smooth.
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GPS on Captivate was a joke, it never worked for me.
It seems really accurate and fast. Google Maps/Navigation is smoother than ever on the Atrix. I received my Vehicle Dock yesterday and it's great. If you aren't using navigation the car home app shows your location on the map and the direction and even the speed you are traveling really accurately. Overall it seems even more reliable than either of my former phones the Dell Streak and Nexus One.
Extremely good. I get a 9ft lock, indoors, instantly.
Coming from a Captivate, I am extremely impressed. It seems to lock even faster than my old iPhone 3GS. Needless to say, when going from the iPhone to the Captivate, I was very disappointed in the GPS.
Best GPS I've seen on a phone, ever.
I was pretty happy with the GPS on my G1, but I LOVE the GPS on this. Very fast acquisition times, even in hotels and parking structures.
I've used it a good amount and it's been flawless. I use it with the Atrix car dock. I've used it for nav while streaming Pandoro through bt in the car and had zero issues with it. Mapping is quick and accurate. I can't say enough good things about the Atrix/car dock combination.
tks guys... I'm coming from a Galaxy S, actually I'm suing Samsung Brazil. They didn't want to exchange to a new phone or give my money back cause technical assistance (don't know if you guys call companies that fix defective stuffs) said my GPS was ok. I heard "hey look, you got 1 satellite fixed... it's not a GPS issue"... damn it...
I wish in Brazil companies respect us like in USA.
Squeak22 said:
Best GPS I've seen on a phone, ever.
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+2.... I get accuracy down to 1 to 2 meters with out wifi on. that amazing.
That sounds more like scary lol
very quick compated to my old captivate
It was wonderful for me when I tested it at the AT&T store. It nearly immediately had a lock even being inside the store.
Had a Captivate, and the major reason it went back was the poor GPS. Outdoors with a clear sky view it showed 30-35db signal readings, a full 10-20db less than an obsolete (two generations back) Deluo Earthmate usb "puck" gps sitting right next to it.
The Earthmate and a Nuvi both had signal and position, the Samsung kept saying the signals were too weak to use.
Switch to the Atrix: Outdoors, position within 10 feet (so it says) just like any commodity-grade GPS these days.
INDOORS, in a room with a steel shutter over the windows, it showed 30-35db signal strengths, equal or better to what the Cappy showed OUTDOORS with a full sky view.
No question in my mind, the Atrix has a commodity-grade GPS that works perfectly well. Whether they've done any tweaks or cheats in how it works, I don't know. I find the accuracy reading surprising, since that's pushing what a WAAS-enabled GPS would get and AFAIK no cell phones use WAAS GPS.
Checked position on Google Maps, and it is right on. I'm a HAPPY CAMPER and I'm not an easy customer to please.
Also, when the battery is fully charged on the Atrix? It doesn't wake up and ring and complain it needs to be unplugged. The Cappy tried to wake me up every night. Bad Cappy!
Now, if they'd only enable the FM radio...
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Extremely good. I get a 9ft lock, indoors, instantly.
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Same here, coming from a captivate this seems miraculous. I have a lot of problems with the atrix but GPS is not one of them.
Best gps i've seen on a phone. Very accurate and very fast
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Squeak22 said:
Best GPS I've seen on a phone, ever.
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fade1d said:
Best gps i've seen on a phone. Very accurate and very fast
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Just came back from a 3.5 hour trip, one way, round trip (left last night and came back tonight), and the phone "lost" me twice - once was a typical SGS-style issue where it kicked me off the highway I was on and said I had to get back on at the upcoming exit, and the second time, for no reason whatsoever, the GPS kinda turned off.... I say "kinda" because it was still on when I checked my GPS widget but the GPS icon was gone from the notification bar. It wasn't searching for GPS, it just stopped showing up there. I turned it off and then back on, found me again in under 3 seconds.
Those were the ONLY issues I had in 7 hours of using the GPS during the last 24 hours. Tell me that isn't the best data you've ever heard on a cell phone's GPS unit???
Is Galaxy S2 GPS Navigation worthy?
Recently, I owned a Samsung Jack, Samsung, Captivate, and Samsung Infuse. Here's how I rate their GPS:
Jack - 8/10 - Navigation worthy
Infuse - 5/10 - Works unreliably, need to carry a 2nd GPS as backup. Infuse gets a lock in 10-15 seconds, but has a mind of it's own when it comes to tracking.
Captivate - 2/10 - Good for checking what town you are in...nothing more.
So, how's the GPS on Galaxy S2 in comparison? Do you feel comfortable taking long trips without feeling the need to carry backup GPS like Garmin/Tom-Tom?
Thanks in advance.
The GPS accuracy is good enough, but I think your question really depends on what navigation software you use.
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The GPS accuracy is good enough, but I think your question really depends on what navigation software you use.
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can you elaborate?
I plan on using Google Navigation or COPILOT
The inbuilt google navigation I find excellent I drive a lot for work and it's yet to let me down. I also have the Co Pilot live app and it it's poor, often taking me strange routes and more often to the wrong destination.
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Google Navigation and PAPAGO never let me down.
For me very much a working tool .
jje
Even though my GPS accuracy is poor (according the stats) the navigation is excelent, using Google Navigation as well.
I won't lie it's piss poor compared to just about any other Android device including 1st gen devices but
with GPS status and some tweaks I can get a 5 metre "lock" which is good enough for google navigation.
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never had any issues, locks onto gps within seconds even when im indoors. I like playing with different sat navs and have tried the google one, co pilot, ndrive, navigon, sygic and igo. All seem to work fine and keep their lock. Only difference is some slight changes in routing and graphics. I still generally go back to the google nav and /or co pilot though.
For some reason the S2 looks poor on GPSTest app which leads some to believe it's unreliable. However, using tracks and google navigation in particular it's accurate and never let me down. Much better than my SGS and ZTE Blade which both show better accuracy on the GPSTest app.
works great for me for the most part. Can be a little off i.e drive another 15 seconds up the road before the destination has arrived-thats very rare though.
i haven't used it for driving, just for google maps usage but its been pretty damn accurate
I had a slight issue where it took up to 5 minutes to get a GPS lock. I installed faster fix and change the NTP server (From US to EU) and it now gets a lock in seconds.
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For some reason the S2 looks poor on GPSTest app which leads some to believe it's unreliable. However, using tracks and google navigation in particular it's accurate and never let me down. Much better than my SGS and ZTE Blade which both show better accuracy on the GPSTest app.
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Very interesting. It probably means the GPS chip on S2 is better than Infuse. Infuse locks within 10-15s but is very poor when it comes to tracking. Google Navigation, COPILOT, or Tracks are not really useful in cities because they keep bouncing in a 40m radius. It can be used on a highway in limited capacity. Samsung seems to have improved the GPS chip in S2.
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I won't lie it's piss poor compared to just about any other Android device including 1st gen devices but
with GPS status and some tweaks I can get a 5 metre "lock" which is good enough for google navigation.
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40m lock is what Infuse gets us while Navigating, 5m, even 10m would be sweet.
GPS works like a charm. Only issue is that sometimes it takes a little longer to lock, and I have to run Tracker Booster to lock properly. Then I can use all kinds of software (google maps, sygic, sports tracker, mytracks).
Here´s a bike ride tracked with mine. I´ve just reviewed the entire map, and can assure that it´s 90% correct. It was a cloudy day, by the way.
I press on navigation and I get Google maps navigation is not availabtle in this location (Get directions or cancel) so If i press get directions I guess it turn me into google maps, I can see myself if connected to the internet without it its bad, maybe gps is broken ?
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GPS works like a charm. Only issue is that sometimes it takes a little longer to lock, and I have to run Tracker Booster to lock properly. Then I can use all kinds of software (google maps, sygic, sports tracker, mytracks).
Here´s a bike ride tracked with mine. I´ve just reviewed the entire map, and can assure that it´s 90% correct. It was a cloudy day, by the way.
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i had that no matter what i did.. sometimes up to 1-2 minutes to get a lock..
it is finally fixed in ics.. in lp6 i get locks in 10-15 secs. as i should and get on my old sgs.
In case you didn't know, the Note can use GLONASS instead of GPS (Click on the words to read more).
People use GPS like "Xerox", "Coke", or "Kleenex"... but nevermind that.
What is your GPS/GLONASS lock time with A.GPS (Assisted GPS (network location)) and sensor aid on??
Please describe whether you are outside or inside. I am also particularly interested the lock time from a fresh boot or if you're using GPS from a new location.
IMPORTANT: Please note (excuse the pun) down, when you launch Maps or Nav and the arrow shows up almost instantaneously, I would like to know IF *sometimes* the GPS reticle on the status bar continues to flash/blink for a while.
Why do I ask? My Note takes anywhere from 3-12 seconds to lock when GPS is "hot" and takes 10-25 seconds to lock from a reboot in doors while stationary.
Compared to my Sprint Evo 3D, GSM Galaxy Nexus, or the iPhone4s that I never use, that is slow. When I powered up the Galaxy Nexus for the first time, it locked under 5 seconds! My Evo 3D would lock from a boot in under 5 seconds. The 4s is super fast also. The Note, with GLONASS, is supposed to be faster and more accurate...
Thanks.
Edit: Interesting discovery today--the slow lock and low precision in my car may be because of my car--but it may also be revealing limitations in GLONASS:
Every piece of glass on my car is double-paned (twice as thick as the typical car glass), sandwiched with a polymer layer, along with an IR rejecting coating. This is designed to keep the interior very quiet, makes the glass theft resistant, and the IR coating reduces the heat that enters the cabin (heat travels in the form of infrared). The IR coating, unfortunately, also rejects other radio frequencies in the electromagnetic spectrum. That, along with metallic particularized tint, causes a reduced radio performance for any device that is in the interior of the vehicle.
I usually don't have any problems with the GSM/UMTS or CDMA phones, and GPS has no problems either (although I notice a reduced s/n ratio). As I indicated before, other GPS-based phones lock fine, and the GPS+GLONASS iPhone works fine also.
As I was driving home today, I tried opening the window. I noticed that every time I opened, the phone would get a quick and solid lock. Every time I closed, the uncertainty circle appears.
Is it possible that GLONASS, operating at 1.6Ghz, using FDMA is less able to penetrate certain objects than GPS operating at 1.57Ghz using CDMA? I presume civilians are still only using the coarse channels so that doesn't help. It is interesting to see that GPS have no problems in my car while GLONASS does. I will drive another car tomorrow and see if there is a difference.
My Note locked within 2 seconds this morning, on my way to work. I was outside in my car.
When opening google maps, I get a lock before the app is fully open, ie. I'm already locked by the time I can do anything in the app even. Compared to my Captivate and Infuse, the lock times on my Note are godly.
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I lock before apps load that can use it such as maps/nav. I came from a Vibrant that even after numerous "fixes" it still could take a couple minutes to lock.
Wow... That is what I expected from my phone. Are you guys all using the stock ROM? If not, what ROM are you using and who is your carrier?
Thanks.
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When opening google maps, I get a lock before the app is fully open, ie. I'm already locked by the time I can do anything in the app even. Compared to my Captivate and Infuse, the lock times on my Note are godly.
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same experience here,running stock
No, not stock. I'm highly modified. I installed a screen protector that I suspect is giving me increased GPS/glonass capabilities.
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No, not stock. I'm highly modified. I installed a screen protector that I suspect is giving me increased GPS/glonass capabilities.
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Hmmm... maybe it's *my* screen protector that is killing the GPS...
A follow up to those who responded:
Please note (excuse the pun) down, when you launch Maps or Nav and the arrow shows up almost instantaneously, I would like to know IF *sometimes* the GPS reticle on the status bar continues to flash/blink for a while.
Thanks for the information.
I was excited for the GPS capabilities in this phone before I bought it, but my experiences have been far worse than everyone elses. Google Maps is loaded for about 5 seconds before it even STARTS trying to acquire a position. And even then, while indoors it takes a good 20 seconds to lock on. My iPhone 4 locks on indoors in about 3-5 seconds.
With the note, many apps think I'm 10-15 miles away while indoors. Especially with weather apps that just want a quick location fix but don't leave the GPS on during use. At first glance everything thinks I'm far away. Chat apps that only use GPS when sending a message have the same problem. Navigation apps that leave the GPS on during use are accurate. It's annoying. Never had an issue like that on my old phone.
Outside though, the Note seems to lock on nice and quick, within about 2-3 seconds upon starting acquisition, and my accuracy is generally at 3 meters or less. Even my $650 handheld GPSr doesn't have that level of accuracy.
EDIT: The notification bar icon DOES continue to blink for several seconds after achieving a lock.
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I was excited for the GPS capabilities in this phone before I bought it, but my experiences have been far worse than everyone elses. Google Maps is loaded for about 5 seconds before it even STARTS trying to acquire a position. And even then, while indoors it takes a good 20 seconds to lock on. My iPhone 4 locks on indoors in about 3-5 seconds.
With the note, many apps think I'm 10-15 miles away while indoors. Especially with weather apps that just want a quick location fix but don't leave the GPS on during use. At first glance everything thinks I'm far away. Chat apps that only use GPS when sending a message have the same problem. Navigation apps that leave the GPS on during use are accurate. It's annoying. Never had an issue like that on my old phone.
Outside though, the Note seems to lock on nice and quick, within about 2-3 seconds upon starting acquisition, and my accuracy is generally at 3 meters or less. Even my $650 handheld GPSr doesn't have that level of accuracy.
EDIT: The notification bar icon DOES continue to blink for several seconds after achieving a lock.
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As for accuracy, this is a function of the number of satilites that you have locked onto. I believe all you need are 2, possibly 3 for accurate elevation, however the more you lock onto the more acurate you are. This is why "quick" on and off checks are rarely very accurate. however, with weather, the phone grabs your location and then queries the closest whether center, which is very rarely in your neighborhood. Typically it's your closest airport or military base, so this will atleast be 20-30 miles away, but often in same or neighboring zip codes.
For the indoor, thing, I never expect (nor really use) reliable GPS signal indoords. Just because you get a lock doesn't mean it'll be enough locks to do much. I rarely get lost going from my kitchen to the latrine anyways, but I suppose with enough beer it could happen. I would suggest (and you probably already have) check to make sure you make use of "use sensor aiding" option.
If all else fails, I will loan you my vibrant and you can experience a man-tantrum in your car when the fking thing wont lock after 5 minutes and your lost as **** and late as hell and google maps keeps freezing and FCing. That'll make you want to wine and dine your other devices for treating you so well.
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As for accuracy, this is a function of the number of satilites that you have locked onto. I believe all you need are 2, possibly 3 for accurate elevation,
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I believe you need at least 3 for triangulation (location) and 4th to give elevation.
Another interesting thing I noticed about my Note--even if it locks quickly while I am stationary, it looses lock when I am moving (driving). I had my Sprint Evo 3D, Verizon Galaxy Nexus, Sprint Galaxy S Epic 4G, GSM Galaxy Nexus, and the Note side-by-side on the dash. The only phone that keeps losing and reacquiring the lock the the Note (especially while traveling at freeway speeds).
my note locks on really fast
under 10 seconds for sure.
If im out side its within 5 seconds.
My Skyrocket usually locked in around 10-15 seconds
my inspire....30 seconds.
my nav in the car....30 sec
this may be useful to you to get a little more info on what your gadget is doing with its unearthly beacons
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...wsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5lY2xpcHNpbS5ncHNzdGF0dXMyIl0.
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this may be useful to you to get a little more info on what your gadget is doing with its unearthly beacons
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...wsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5lY2xpcHNpbS5ncHNzdGF0dXMyIl0.
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Very useful tool. In addition to that one, I also use GPS Test, GPS Essentials, and GPS Status. Each brings something different to the party.
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Very useful tool. In addition to that one, I also use GPS Test, GPS Essentials, and GPS Status. Each brings something different to the party.
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Sounds like you need "Kick GPS - The 12 Step Program"
Really? Your complaining about 12 seconds to a gps lock? (regarding the OP)
Give me a break...
My DEDICATED GPS Tomtom unit takes over 2 minutes to get a lock, I consider it a blessing that my phone locks faster than a dedicated gps.
Good Lord...
My guess is you are one of those that complain about your browser taking more than 2 seconds to load as well.
Regarding gps stability, there are a couple of different things to try, namely one of the more rare things is calibrating the compass. There are many videos on Youtube, just search 'smart phone calibrate compass'. You'll find 3-4 different methods, any will likely work. And yes, the compass does affect the gps keeping a lock in speeds higher than 20 mph.
Another thing to try is downloading the latest gps satellite data. There are several apps available on the market that can do this (GPS Test, GPS Essentials, and GPS Status all do this).
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Really? Your complaining about 12 seconds to a gps lock? (regarding the OP)
Give me a break...
My DEDICATED GPS Tomtom unit takes over 2 minutes to get a lock, I consider it a blessing that my phone locks faster than a dedicated gps.
Good Lord...
My guess is you are one of those that complain about your browser taking more than 2 seconds to load as well.
Regarding gps stability, there are a couple of different things to try, namely one of the more rare things is calibrating the compass. There are many videos on Youtube, just search 'smart phone calibrate compass'. You'll find 3-4 different methods, any will likely work. And yes, the compass does affect the gps keeping a lock in speeds higher than 20 mph.
Another thing to try is downloading the latest gps satellite data. There are several apps available on the market that can do this (GPS Test, GPS Essentials, and GPS Status all do this).
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Why so excitable and quick to judge? "Give me a break..."? "Good Lord..."? Really?
Your TomTom uses GPS, not GLONASS and does not have Assisted GPS. GLONASS and A.GPS should allow a faster fix. With these new and additional technologies, the phone SHOULD get a much faster fix than your TomTom. You're comparing apples and oranges.
My Evo 3D, Galaxy Nexus, and other phones I metioned, with GPS (no GLONASS) and A.GPS will almost ALWAYS get a fix in 2-5 seconds. If enough research is done here at XDA, you will find that many newer devices, if working properly, *should* get a lock in under ten seconds. Your "DEDICATED GPS Tomtom" [sic] is a different and arguably less advanced animal.
Another example--the built-in GPS in my two vehicles lock IMMEDIATELY when the car is on. Why? Because they remember the last location, use brake sensors, steering angle sensors, and accelerometers to determine location. If they do not lock immediately, something is wrong.
If you re-read my original post--I am trying to figure out if others have the same problem, and attempting to understand what others are experiencing. At the same time, I provided information on GLONASS, in case other owners didn't know they had it.
For a just-released, $650 device, I expected mine to perform on-par with other phones. Perhaps mine is defective? I wanted to find out if I need a replacement. Last checked, this forum is about people asking questions, sharing information, and learning something. To that end, I am puzzled at your comments--it seems like *you're* the one who is complaining...
So yes, really!
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Really? Really?!
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Sounds like you need "Kick GPS - The 12 Step Program"
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Yes, I suppose...
While I'm her--there is also F GPS (fake GPS, provides coordinate of your choice to the location manager), GPS to MMS (allows you to send a text/MMS with your current coordinates), and GPS Speedo (a nice GPS-based speedometer).
See the edited OP. I made an interesting observation today. It seems like GLONASS signals are less able to penetrate objects...
My Note's GPS performance is flawless and is my most loved feature of the device. Superquick and very accurate.
I use the GPS all the time for backpacking, motorcycling, running and of course general finding all the stores my wife makes me take her shopping on the weekend.
Even better than my previous iPhone 4 and 3g.
My Samsung Infuse's GPS was a disaster taking forever getting a lock, loosing it, placing on the next road over, and not performing if sitting in the middle of my car...constant frustration so I REALLY am happy with my stock Notes GPS.
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Could anyone confirm if GPS module can use GLONASS and GPS at the same time in Xperia S?
I just used GPS Stat program, and it not only reports up to 21 visible satelites, but also locks in just couple of seconds on 10-11 of them inside of building full of wires, computers and antenas (airport bulding)
It never happend with my X10 (GPS only). Even if it got fix inside it took couple of minutes and used max 5 of satelites.
If Xpeeia S GPS module uses both systems to support each other at the same time it means we'll get very good positioning even in placec where GPS only systems loose fix at all.
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i know that the Xperia S is capable of using GLONASS and GPS, but how would one confirm it being able to use both of them at the same time? I'd be happe to do it, i just don't know how
Maybe someone is GPS-module-proffesionalist and can tell it by checking GPS chip model?
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The following id from the whitepaper:
GPS and GLONASS are used together to calculate the position. Positioning is more robust and accurate in most conditions, if both systems are active. The benefits of using GLONASS are automatically available for all applications using the Satellite Positioning API ("GPS Provider" in Android terminology
http://developer.sonymobile.com/wportal/devworld/downloads/download/xperiaswp1?cc=gb&lc=en
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That's actually great info. I'm getting HDOP and VDOP values around 1.2-1.4, dropping from time to time down to 0.7-0.8
Is GPS no longer outside only? ;-)
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That's actually great info. I'm getting HDOP and VDOP values around 1.2-1.4, dropping from time to time down to 0.7-0.8
Is GPS no longer outside only? ;-)
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The xps is seeing at lot more satellites than my desire. So I'm assuming the extra ones are glonass. Lock is fast, accuracy is very good. I'm not getting a lock indoors though.
Just upgraded to .67 firmware, hopefully the disconnect bug is fixed here as well.
I get a lock within seconds usually (even indoors) it's actually a bit amazing how accurate and quick it is D:.
I'm not sure if its the glonass thing, but its freaking fast at getting a lock.
GLONASS really makes a huge difference. I can always get a lock, indoors, outdoors, on the bus, even on the train usually.
I was in a tunnel & the GPS of XS was able guide me without lossing the signal (In France)
Observing GPS Status I've noticed, that it actually sees GLONASS only when DOP gets higher then 1.5-1.8 (it's precision indicator - less is better. Basically 1.0 means about 3.7m).
It seems that it turns off GLONASS when GPS is enough good. I belive it might be power saving related, what makes positioning in Xperia S even more supprising. I just can't find anything to confirm my observations. Anyway I'm overwhelmed with it.
Whitepaper says something about 3GPP emergency capabilities. I've read just a bit on that and don't really get what this is about. Can anyone describe it briefly in easy words?
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Glonass satalites have an id of > 60. So when you use GPS Status app, you may see the russian satelites by looking on their identifier.
You know, what that all means? You can get a lock on, when on plane.
I can confirm that it uses satelites with id lower and higher than 60 and locks in 5-10 seconds even indoor behind the 1 meter-wide stone walls. awesome.
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You know, what that all means? You can get a lock on, when on plane.
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I get a fix on the plane with my Desire HD ;-)
It would be nice someone showing a clip on youtube while driving a car as in this one http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arOYNNux_mg
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You know, what that all means? You can get a lock on, when on plane.
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I got fixes with Xperia X10 on the plane. And inside buildings (near windows, took couple of minutes).
But not as fast as with SXS.
Myself I had problems to get fix in the plane with my x10. That's why I have mentioned it. Now should be even easier with XS.
It would be nice someone showing a clip on youtube while driving a car as in this one http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arOYNNux_mg
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I will do it shortly, when I will get my windscreen holder. Should arrive in a couple of days.
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as i recall and read, it can both make use of glonass + gps. As being stated there GLONASS compliments GPS signals, thats the reason you have a shorter lock-in period compared to GPS signal alone.
The truth is, GPS cannot work in buildings or tunnels because the satellites cannot 'see' you. Most of the time the GPS tracks you when you are outside and make calculated guesses when you lose contact. Your wifi and phone connections also tells google where you are. Install The Z Devices app and you can actually see the number of satellites available to you and they cannot lock on when you go indoors and close the door.
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The truth is, GPS cannot work in buildings or tunnels because the satellites cannot 'see' you. Most of the time the GPS tracks you when you are outside and make calculated guesses when you lose contact. Your wifi and phone connections also tells google where you are. Install The Z Devices app and you can actually see the number of satellites available to you and they cannot lock on when you go indoors and close the door.
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Not strickly true, I am inside now and have a lock with 14 satellites from the 20 i can see
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Not strickly true, I am inside now and have a lock with 14 satellites from the 20 i can see
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You must be living in a greenhouse!
Hi,
How is the GPS performance of this device. Is it comparable with tomtom standalone GPS devices.
Thing is I broke my tomtom today and wondering if I really need to buy new one again or my s3 will do the job. GPS is on sale for next two days and my phone will come after 27th so I cannot wait for testing. SO I am relying on your advise.
My last phone Samsung Vibrant had ****ed up GPS so I do not really trust samsung for GPS.
And I do have Sygic license for offline maps.
One of the fastest fixes i've seen after iphone 4. My LG O3D (sic) phone took about 3 mins to fix in open area and SIII takes 10 secs to lock inside my car without having data on.
~3 seconds with wifi, GPS and all sensors on.
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Flawless. Locks very quickly both indoors and out. Had the S1 and S2 but both were pretty crap compared. Both had a ship load of threads after release about poor GPS. Haven't seen many, if any for the S3.
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Beats any stand alone GPS device hands down- and I've had a few.
If you're a lover of Tom Tom they are about to release an android version.
My preference is Sygic though.
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Especially in cities you'll see huge improvement over other mobile phones or standalone devices since it uses GPS (USA) and GLONASS (Russia) at the same time, meaning it can calculate it's position based on roughly the double count of satellites.
Usually in cities you're hard-pressed to get the required 3-4 satellites for a fix and often drop to the minimum of 2 (or even loose the fix) while turning around corners. I have yet to see a single fix being dropped on the S3, it usually sees 5-6 satellites in cities and 16-17 in open country.
The only device I own that really could compete to the S3's GPS is a bluetooth Sirf3 GPS-receiver I used on my S1 which had the worst GPS I've ever used.