Hello there, Ever since i got my gs3 i haven't been able to get a gps lock , I tried GPS test app and it stays on yellow , doesn't get a lock on indoors . outdoors it did lock on once but after 20-30 seconds . Would really appreciate any help .
I am on stock firmware , no roms/mods at all . Thanks in advance.
anyone ?
use faster fix to set your region pool
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Do you have active data connection (mobile or wifi) when attempting a gps fix?
If not, it can take up to several minutes for a lock if you have not used Gps for a while since that is how it work.
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slaphead20 said:
use faster fix to set your region pool
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what exactly is that ?
DDS1 said:
what exactly is that ?
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It will change the ntp pool to one for your region, as the one that came as stock may well not be set for your region
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Better still .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1447599
But id you do not get a decent lock outdoors in 30 mins max something is wrong with the phone .
jje
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JJEgan said:
Better still .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1447599
But id you do not get a decent lock outdoors in 30 mins max something is wrong with the phone .
jje
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thanks , i'll check it out
JJEgan said:
Better still .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1447599
But id you do not get a decent lock outdoors in 30 mins max something is wrong with the phone .
jje
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wait , this is for gs2 , will this work with s3 ? also, do i need a rooted device to install it ?
Ask in that thread as i am not sure and my GPS.conf on SGS3 is hacked anyway so i cannot test it . Works on a number of phones .
jje
JJEgan said:
Ask in that thread as i am not sure and my GPS.conf on SGS3 is hacked anyway so i cannot test it . Works on a number of phones .
jje
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Hey JJ, mind sharing your GPS.config with me,? I hacked my one on the sgs1, but not as sure with this one due to glonas
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Try clear your cache in programs/all/maps and try again
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If nothing of the above helps, do a factory reset in backup and restore or in the worst case reflash the stock rom with Odin.
gee2012 said:
If nothing of the above helps, do a factory reset in backup and restore or in the worst case reflash the stock rom with Odin.
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Good idea. If that doesn't work then most likely it's hardware related. Mime locks on in seconds. GPS is light years ahead of S1 and S2.
But as mentioned earlier make sure you have a data connection or it could take ages.
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Hey JJ, mind sharing your GPS.config with me,? I hacked my one on the sgs1, but not as sure with this one due to glonas
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Its the same but i just use the UK Pool server .
You could try the AGPS patch as a replacement editing your GPS.conf file to match .
jje
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HI guys i have GS2 running 4.0.4 Sensation ROM and it nevers locks on gps.It shows 6-7 satellites but doesnt get a fix.
I have tried
Agps patch
fastergps
gps toolbox
Plz help how to make it work
was the gps working prior to flashing sensation rom ?
i would change modem to see if it works...
Cosmic Blue said:
was the gps working prior to flashing sensation rom ?
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No i have tried many different roms and stock also but it never worked
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mubeenshahid said:
No i have tried many different roms and stock also but it never worked
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Seems to me like a Hardware issue, do check with a samsung service center and see
It might not be a hardware issue. It can also be software lated, i.e you have wrong ntp address, its finds some satellites but they are too weak to connect .o Try GPS fasterfix to change your ntp server. Search for it on the forum. Gps test plus is a good app to see the satellites strength .
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krayndr said:
It might not be a hardware issue. It can also be software lated, i.e you have wrong ntp address or your carrier doesn't provide gps positioning . Try GPS fasterfix to change your ntp server and gps test plus to see of your phone finds any satelites.
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Thnkx will check
Korean M250S >>>> I9100 Sensation ROM 4
I didnt read your first post correctly hence the edit xD
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Thnkx prob solved.also prob was trying indoors.now i got to roof ans it was locked 6satellites
Korean M250S >>>> I9100 Sensation ROM 4
mubeenshahid said:
Thnkx prob solved.also prob was trying indoors.now i got to roof ans it was locked 6satellites
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OMG! You're saying you're complaining you didn't get a fix indoors???? Dude, that's just st***d.
Cenobite_ said:
OMG! You're saying you're complaining you didn't get a fix indoors???? Dude, that's just st***d.
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I must concur but for me this guy taught that whenever someone asks why isn't their gps locking, my first question will be: Are you Outdoor or indoor?
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OMG! You're saying you're complaining you didn't get a fix indoors???? Dude, that's just st***d.
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No before fasterfix i didnt ever got fix outddoors rven but after fasterfix i got fix easily
Korean M250S >>>> I9100 Sensation ROM 4
In that case glad that I could help you
Hey, I'm new android user here
I want to know how do you test and compare modem ? By manually look at the signal strength ?
Is there any apps to benchmark it ?
I'm just tired flashing and downloading different modem but not sure which one is the best. Thanks !!
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manually, yes
Glebun said:
manually, yes
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Oh, I'm wondering is there any "auto" apps that can do it for me.
Thanks for the reply !
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SixthSandwich said:
Oh, I'm wondering is there any "auto" apps that can do it for me.
Thanks for the reply !
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NO. Manually only, flash modems from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28033515 , one by one every couple of days. Watch your signal bars and run few speed tests. Strong signal doesn't mean fast data. It's all depends where are you and who is your network provider. Have a fun
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Alrighty! Play Store on the PC says that my s3 is AMT Samsung GT-I9300. Sometimes even without the AMT in the beginning.
No paid apps are showing, VERY many apps are incompatible. Started two weeks ago, rooted 4 months ago and haven't done anything like that after that!
I will say more info after some small hints or (try this and that)
So what phone model do you have and what firmware .
Have you searched Google Play problems and fixes .
jje
JJEgan said:
So what phone model do you have and what firmware .
Have you searched Google Play problems and fixes .
jje
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Market Enabler and other various programs/apps have not worked.
GT-I9300 4.1.2 Baseband I9300XXEMB5
What firmware was the question as this sort of problem is often not a genuine phone .
Baseband is modem .
jje
to see if it's fake just check if the Samsung features are present
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What firmware was the question as this sort of problem is often not a genuine phone .
Baseband is modem .
jje
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I'm new. What do you mean by "firmware" ?
Only thing I can say about my phone is that it's stock and has been rooted once.
Sorry that i'm such a bother.
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to see if it's fake just check if the Samsung features are present
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Everything works. Even the samsung apps and features.
firmware is the build
what's your csc?
Take a screenshot of your 'about phone' in settings
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wmhsgs3 said:
Take a screenshot of your 'about phone' in settings
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Lol did it wrong :s
QueenDindra said:
Lol did it wrong :s
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BUMPH
Glebun said:
firmware is the build
what's your csc?
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My country code thing? Where can I find it?
QueenDindra said:
Lol did it wrong :s
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Looks like a genuine S3 to me:thumbup:
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Flash stock rom via Odin as it looks genuine .
jje
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BUMPH
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that's against the rules
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segads said:
Looks like a genuine S3 to me:thumbup:
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So what else can I do? Maybe something account-related?
NEW INFO GUYS, I BOUGHT ANOTHER S3 FOR MYSELF, PEBBLE BLUE S3 16GIG
Same **** happened! I live in finland, didn't install any apps, went for play store and it didn't show Paid Apps.
Made fresh g-mail account and.. yeah..
Super Strange!
A lot of people do experience frequently freezing after the latest update from Samsung. A few send in to repair and some did do their own magic stuff. But so far there isn't any clear solution. I think we ow a explanation from Samsung. This is a well known problem and people all over the world have it. But how can we get Samsung to take care. We didn't pay 600 € for a phone that freezes all the time.
I gues I bring mine in repair tomorrow.
Any tips?
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Bring your phone to repair...this will increase the failure device KPI Samsung might have.
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chrismast said:
Bring your phone to repair...this will increase the failure device KPI Samsung might have.
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Yes but I read that a lot of people got there device back from repair and they just reinstalled the firmware and that solved nothing. So I just don't want my phone away for 2 weeks and it didn't solve a crap...
ThijsS96 said:
A lot of people do experience frequently freezing after the latest update from Samsung.
>>>>Read the FREEZING thread .
A few send in to repair and some did do their own magic stuff. But so far there isn't any clear solution. I think we ow a explanation from Samsung.
>> Contact Samsung .
This is a well known problem and people all over the world have it. But how can we get Samsung to take care. We didn't pay 600 € for a phone that freezes all the time.
very very few have a freezing problem a lot of the actual freezing problems are user error not a fault with the phone .
jje
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In service centre they will only format your phone, u can do it urself. They people only have one solution that is reinstall firmware.
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Yup I would fully wipe your device and reinstall the update. This is one of the reasons OTA will always cause an issue.
But I think I have a problem. 6 months ago I dropped and my camera screen came off... so that problaby meens I void my warranty?
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But I think I have a problem. 6 months ago I dropped and my camera screen came off... so that problaby meens I void my warranty?
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Freeze and dropped phone .
jje
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Freeze and dropped phone .
jje
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? Sorry..?
Do you have memory of dropping your phone or maybe installing an APK that is not safe?
Maybe that could be a problem for you.
Just a question, not the answer.
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Do you have memory of dropping your phone or maybe installing an APK that is not safe?
Maybe that could be a problem for you.
Just a question, not the answer.
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The last time it dropped was 6 months ago. So I don't think that's the cause. I also resetted my whole phone a few times so an APK can't be the problem either I think. Or the APK must have broken some hardware? Is that possible?
Since the latest update from Samsung I haven't had any problems with it! What I noticed is that when I clear the RAM memory it only closes 10 apps. Before that were 30 apps. Does the update just limit the RAM or does it close less apps?
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Since the latest update from Samsung I haven't had any problems with it! What I noticed is that when I clear the RAM memory it only closes 10 apps. Before that were 30 apps. Does the update just limit the RAM or does it close less apps?
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What version were you on before and after the update? I mean the samsung version XXELLA for example
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rootSU said:
What version were you on before and after the update? I mean the samsung version XXELLA for example
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I installed the latest file from PHN from sammobile ( I9300XXELL4_I9300PHNELL2_I9300CEELL1_HOME.tar ) After the update my broadband-version is I9300CEELL1 , Buildnumber I9300XXEMC2.
Another question. When everything was OK and I didn't do anything, in the playstore my phone was named as T-mobile Samsung Galaxy S3. Then I installed the PHN version from Sammobile and now it only says Samsung Galaxy S3. In recovery it also says Applied multy CSC. Should I get another region code, the one from T-mobile netherlands?
I am having very annoying camera bug on my s3. Whenever I take a picture with the flash on it dies and I have to reinsert the battery to turn it on again. Anyone else having this problem? Or I am the lucky one
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What firmware ??????????
But based on your past posts your phone has a hardware problem .
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jje
JJEgan said:
What firmware ??????????
But based on your past posts your phone has a hardware problem .
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jje
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The problem just started a few days ago. Otherwise my phone is fine
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