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guys i applied update...JI6.. but still no gps fix...any ideas???
same with me, updated via kies mini... gps still can't get a fix...
phone actually seems MORE laggy...
Edit: still completely stock, if that helps
i asked the same q in the samsung kies mini thread and got good news from user shinybuddha. hopefully this works for you, as it did for me. apparently after the fix is applied your phone has to update its gps almanac.
1.download gps test from the market
2. take your phone outside where you can get a clear view of sky
3. open the gps test app, and set your phone out there for about 5 minutes
4. your phone should start to see plenty of sats, and lock on quite a few
5. be happy the update improved the gps, even if it still isnt perfect.
Found my problem: forgot to reset the settings in lbstestmode. Gps now gets a quick fix, just wish it was a little better than 25 ft accuracy.
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malaise said:
i asked the same q in the samsung kies mini thread and got good news from user shinybuddha. hopefully this works for you, as it did for me. apparently after the fix is applied your phone has to update its gps almanac.
1.download gps test from the market
2. take your phone outside where you can get a clear view of sky
3. open the gps test app, and set your phone out there for about 5 minutes
4. your phone should start to see plenty of sats, and lock on quite a few
5. be happy the update improved the gps, even if it still isnt perfect.
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I tried this but only one satellite was found and it was showing grey and in view but not in use. Any other suggestions? I got the update through Kies mini as well and everything else seems good to go except the GPS fix.
dexmis5 said:
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I tried this but only one satellite was found and it was showing grey and in view but not in use. Any other suggestions? I got the update through Kies mini as well and everything else seems good to go except the GPS fix.
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Dexmis5 - First has you phone been updated with the JI6 OTA (over the air) update?
Edit add links:
If your phone has not received the OTA update here is a possible non root fix:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=728894
Long-time lurker, first post. I've been looking for an answer to this one since Friday.
I got my Verizon Galaxy S3 on Friday and was immediately irritated by the ongoing WiFi notification. Monday rolled around and I rooted and disabled the notification per the instructions posted to Droid-Life, awesome.
I've come across another irritating pop-up notification that I cannot seem to disable. The message says that a known WiFi network is available and asks if I want to connect. It gives me the options OK, Connect always, Not now Remind me later. It happens only when I'm near an AP that I've connected to before. I have all notifications I can find disabled for WiFi. What I really want to know is, how the heck is it checking available WiFi networks if WiFi is OFF?
If this has been answered before, please point me in the right direction and I'll see myself out.
I can't seem to post screen shots yet, not enough posts. I'll see if I can get moving haha.
dl.dropbox.com/u/58526001/Screenshot_2012-07-09-12-29-32.png
dl.dropbox.com/u/58526001/Screenshot_2012-07-10-07-21-36.png
Settings:
WiFi is OFF
Notify me is OFF
Auto-connect is OFF
Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep is OFF
(Sorry if this double-posts, having some connection issues)
psycho_asylum said:
Long-time lurker, first post. I've been looking for an answer to this one since Friday.
I got my Verizon Galaxy S3 on Friday and was immediately irritated by the ongoing WiFi notification. Monday rolled around and I rooted and disabled the notification per the instructions posted to Droid-Life, awesome.
I've come across another irritating pop-up notification that I cannot seem to disable. The message says that a known WiFi network is available and asks if I want to connect. It gives me the options OK, Connect always, Not now Remind me later. It happens only when I'm near an AP that I've connected to before. I have all notifications I can find disabled for WiFi. What I really want to know is, how the heck is it checking available WiFi networks if WiFi is OFF?
If this has been answered before, please point me in the right direction and I'll see myself out.
I can't seem to post screen shots yet, not enough posts. I'll see if I can get moving haha.
dl.dropbox.com/u/58526001/Screenshot_2012-07-09-12-29-32.png
dl.dropbox.com/u/58526001/Screenshot_2012-07-10-07-21-36.png
Settings:
WiFi is OFF
Notify me is OFF
Auto-connect is OFF
Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep is OFF
(Sorry if this double-posts, having some connection issues)
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theres a thread about this already. short answer without searching. Get anycut, create hidden menu for wifioffloading and disable it. as for the notification theres an edit somewhere here on how to do it. but you need root.
tillithz said:
theres a thread about this already. short answer without searching. Get anycut, create hidden menu for wifioffloading and disable it. as for the notification theres an edit somewhere here on how to do it. but you need root.
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How unfortunate we need Root. So there is definitely no way to get rid of this with an app, without rooting? Even a paid app?
Is there any danger with root and updates? I mean if we undo the root, then we update, right? Then we re-apply root? Will the phone look exactly the same with root if we un root? I have Verizon. I read something about this "triangle counter" or whatnot. To get root do we currently have to flash an entire rom or is there an easy trick like most phones? Sorry I've not rooted before. If someone just points me in the right direction even I'll read up on it. Thank you.
macdroid01 said:
How unfortunate we need Root. So there is definitely no way to get rid of this with an app, without rooting? Even a paid app?
Is there any danger with root and updates? I mean if we undo the root, then we update, right? Then we re-apply root? Will the phone look exactly the same with root if we un root? I have Verizon. I read something about this "triangle counter" or whatnot. To get root do we currently have to flash an entire rom or is there an easy trick like most phones? Sorry I've not rooted before. If someone just points me in the right direction even I'll read up on it. Thank you.
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YOU NEVER OTA UPDATE, EVER! YOU MAD? Lol
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So I just got an S3 (Sprint version) and rooted it right away. I have left it as a stock ROM. I have been using "Wireless Tether" (green colored icon) on my HTC Evo 4G for the past 2 years without any issues.
When I got my S3, I found what looked like an updated version of "Wireless Tether" in the Play store. This time it is a yellow colored icon.
I saw someone say that the profile they used on it was for the Galaxy Nexus CDMA.
I tried that and I could have sworn it worked when I tested it.
Well, today, I actually needed my tether and no device I own is picking it up, although it is appearing to function correctly. It grants it superuser permission and then says it is running.
But nothing.
I have tried FoxFi as well with no luck.
I then used Titanium Backup to backup the version I have been using on my Evo and Dropboxed it over to my new phone.
I installed it and then opened it up.
It was granted superuser permission just fine too.
I turned on tethering... and once again, it appeared to be working... but no device is detecting a Wifi signal.
Is there any app that works to wifi tether on a stock rooted ROM?
Any reason why these may not be working?
Any help is super appreciated! Thanks!
Also I just realized this got posted in the i9300 section and not the correct one... I dont know how to move it.
Mods?
iomega311 said:
So I just got an S3 (Sprint version) and rooted it right away. I have left it as a stock ROM. I have been using "Wireless Tether" (green colored icon) on my HTC Evo 4G for the past 2 years without any issues.
When I got my S3, I found what looked like an updated version of "Wireless Tether" in the Play store. This time it is a yellow colored icon.
I saw someone say that the profile they used on it was for the Galaxy Nexus CDMA.
I tried that and I could have sworn it worked when I tested it.
Well, today, I actually needed my tether and no device I own is picking it up, although it is appearing to function correctly. It grants it superuser permission and then says it is running.
But nothing.
I have tried FoxFi as well with no luck.
I then used Titanium Backup to backup the version I have been using on my Evo and Dropboxed it over to my new phone.
I installed it and then opened it up.
It was granted superuser permission just fine too.
I turned on tethering... and once again, it appeared to be working... but no device is detecting a Wifi signal.
Is there any app that works to wifi tether on a stock rooted ROM?
Any reason why these may not be working?
Any help is super appreciated! Thanks!
Also I just realized this got posted in the i9300 section and not the correct one... I dont know how to move it.
Mods?
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Well, incase anyone was wondering, I just flashed a custom ROM instead and now it works fine.
Wish it would have worked on stock ROM, but oh well.
My phone is bone stock, not even rooted. I'm currently running MI1 (and stupidly took the MDK OTA when it came out, without waiting to find out what it did).
I have been using Power Toggles (on MDK and ME7 and MI1) to turn the built in hotspot on and off (free WiFi tethering, no root required).
Can anybody tell me if PT still works for using the built in hotspot on the new 4.3 OTA?
On MDK, it worked without a hitch. On ME7 and MI1, it works, but it displays a dialog that I need to call some Verizon number to subscribe to tethering. But, I just press the Home key to dismiss the dialog and the hotspot turns on and works anyway.
I saw one report in the 4.3 OTA thread that said PowerToggles doesn't work on 4.3. But, I'd like to get some confirmation on that, if possible.
Anybody know?
TIA!
stuartv said:
My phone is bone stock, not even rooted. I'm currently running MI1 (and stupidly took the MDK OTA when it came out, without waiting to find out what it did).
I have been using Power Toggles (on MDK and ME7 and MI1) to turn the built in hotspot on and off (free WiFi tethering, no root required).
Can anybody tell me if PT still works for using the built in hotspot on the new 4.3 OTA?
On MDK, it worked without a hitch. On ME7 and MI1, it works, but it displays a dialog that I need to call some Verizon number to subscribe to tethering. But, I just press the Home key to dismiss the dialog and the hotspot turns on and works anyway.
I saw one report in the 4.3 OTA thread that said PowerToggles doesn't work on 4.3. But, I'd like to get some confirmation on that, if possible.
Anybody know?
TIA!
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didn't work for me. there wasn't a default power toggle in the widget section, so I downloaded one from the play store and it didn't work.
personally, pay the $6 and buy FoxFi
Looking in for the same thing.
I am looking in for the same thing. Just updated to 4.3 and since there is no root method our right now we need to wait and see if this powertoggle works on Mobile Hotspot.
atharwaqas said:
I am looking in for the same thing. Just updated to 4.3 and since there is no root method our right now we need to wait and see if this powertoggle works on Mobile Hotspot.
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According to nyonya, here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=46923662#post46923662
FoxFi WiFi works on 4.3. The info on it in the Play Store also says it works on Verizon S4s with the 4.3 OTA.
No root required.
Thanks man, but FoxFi requires to have the security certificate and all the crap install so kinda avoiding it.
I have tired both in the past and i found that the internal hot spot thing is way better then any software out there.
atharwaqas said:
Thanks man, but FoxFi requires to have the security certificate and all the crap install so kinda avoiding it.
I have tired both in the past and i found that the internal hot spot thing is way better then any software out there.
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The FoxFi description on Play gives a way to get around that certificate thing. Well, you still have to have the cert installed, but it tells you how to get around having to have a lock screen. Just FYI.
I kinda want to upgrade to 4.3, so I think I'm going to go ahead and do it and if FoxFi is the only way to still have WiFi tethering, then I'll use it! If a better option comes along, I'll change. But, I don't want to just stay on 4.2, just so I can use the built-in hotspot.
I can now confirm:
- The PowerToggles hotspot thing does not work on 4.3.
- FoxFi WiFi works just fine, even on my Unlimited Data account. I was getting 30Mbps down/ 10 up in SpeedTest on my phone before I upgraded to 4.3. I still get that. And when I tether my tablet to my phone through FoxFi (post-upgrade), I also get 30/10 on my tablet.
- You do have to set a pattern or PIN screen lock to get FoxFi to work. But, the instructions FoxFi has posted in the app description on Play do work for getting rid of the screen lock, and FoxFi still works afterwards. If I go into my screen lock settings, the choices for swipe, Face, and None are all greyed out, but after using the steps they said, my phone is actually behaving as a swipe to unlock.
I bought the s6E yesterday and as soon finished the initial setup and samsung apps started updating i started to get the security notification and i've already made like 3 or 4 restarts of the phone and i still get the notification of threat of an unauthorised system change.
And when i restart my phone i get another notification, it appears only when i turn on the phone. It says "The applications of this device consume data and apply a cost for navigation. We suggest you hire a data package. Details with your service operator", the problem is that i already have a data plan of 5gb.
How i can fix this thing?? the phone is perfect, only those 2 annoyance.
My phone is not rooted, i don't know if it's worth to root it and also, i don't want to void the warranty.
All my last android phones were rooted and with custom roms, i don't want to fall to the dark side of rooting and roms again... xD
Thanks
Budske said:
I bought the s6E yesterday and as soon finished the initial setup and samsung apps started updating i started to get the security notification and i've already made like 3 or 4 restarts of the phone and i still get the notification of threat of an unauthorised system change.
And when i restart my phone i get another notification, it appears only when i turn on the phone. It says "The applications of this device consume data and apply a cost for navigation. We suggest you hire a data package. Details with your service operator", the problem is that i already have a data plan of 5gb.
How i can fix this thing?? the phone is perfect, only those 2 annoyance.
My phone is not rooted, i don't know if it's worth to root it and also, i don't want to void the warranty.
All my last android phones were rooted and with custom roms, i don't want to fall to the dark side of rooting and roms again... xD
Thanks
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This might help you get rid of the first message. It seems you have to update some kind of security policy. Hopefully it works for you.
http://forums.androidcentral.com/general-help-how/334236-unauthorized-app.html
or
http://forums.androidcentral.com/ve...-s4-security-notice-after-update-4-3-a-5.html
The second message must have something to do with data warnings. Take a look under the data usage option in settings to see if there are notification settings. I think this is based on the data settings for your carrier. At first glance though it looks like some kind of malware because the English is a little off but it is Samsung after all.
hamzer11 said:
This might help you get rid of the first message. It seems you have to update some kind of security policy. Hopefully it works for you.
http://forums.androidcentral.com/general-help-how/334236-unauthorized-app.html
or
http://forums.androidcentral.com/ve...-s4-security-notice-after-update-4-3-a-5.html
The second message must have something to do with data warnings. Take a look under the data usage option in settings to see if there are notification settings. I think this is based on the data settings for your carrier. At first glance though it looks like some kind of malware because the English is a little off but it is Samsung after all.
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Thanks i already saw that post and it didn't worked last time, i just cleaned data of security update policy and the log and restarted, then went to the settings to update the policies and had no updates, dont know if im doing it right or not..
I'm not really in love with the idea of reseting my phone, and in some cases, after reseting the phone, this still happens.
Budske said:
Thanks i already saw that post and it didn't worked last time, i just cleaned data of security update policy and the log and restarted, then went to the settings to update the policies and had no updates, dont know if im doing it right or not..
I'm not really in love with the idea of reseting my phone, and in some cases, after reseting the phone, this still happens.
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Did you try setting it to auto update as well?
hamzer11 said:
Did you try setting it to auto update as well?
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yes, its with auto-update and i just got the notification again a few seconds ago