I have successfully unlocked and rooted my TP with TWRP for the first time. I flashed Androwook 1.4 and I have some 'newbie' questions...
1. My gps has always worked fine until now. I have checked all three boxes in the location services folder. What am I missing? I have been one of the lucky ones who has had no wi-fi or gps issues... until now.
2. Before I rooted I found a program that would help Youtube/videos load better but now I can't find it. (I have been searching threads for days now) Any suggestions to speed up Youtube?
3. What are some good root apps that will help the performance of my TP. I flashed the 1.8ghz version of Androwook and this is already a HUGE improvement over stock, now I'm power drunk... need more!
Long time lurker, I have used XDA to root my Infuse and now my TP. Huge thanks to all the devs for making my toys better than the manufacturers can.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
JF76 said:
I have successfully unlocked and rooted my TP with TWRP for the first time. I flashed Androwook 1.4 and I have some 'newbie' questions...
1. My gps has always worked fine until now. I have checked all three boxes in the location services folder. What am I missing? I have been one of the lucky ones who has had no wi-fi or gps issues... until now.
2. Before I rooted I found a program that would help Youtube/videos load better but now I can't find it. (I have been searching threads for days now) Any suggestions to speed up Youtube?
3. What are some good root apps that will help the performance of my TP. I flashed the 1.8ghz version of Androwook and this is already a HUGE improvement over stock, now I'm power drunk... need more!
Long time lurker, I have used XDA to root my Infuse and now my TP. Huge thanks to all the devs for making my toys better than the manufacturers can.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
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An answer to both questions is Pimp my Rom. It's a mod package with scripts, tweaks, and a universal GPS fix that might help you. I'll link to it at the bottom of this post. It's an app so it's easy.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1908269
McJesus15 said:
An answer to both questions is Pimp my Rom. It's a mod package with scripts, tweaks, and a universal GPS fix that might help you. I'll link to it at the bottom of this post. It's an app so it's easy.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1908269
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That worked... for the gps. Thanks for the response.
Now if I can figure out this flash thing. If I load a custom ICS rom will I get flash back? If so what is a good rom to try?
JF76 said:
That worked... for the gps. Thanks for the response.
Now if I can figure out this flash thing. If I load a custom ICS rom will I get flash back? If so what is a good rom to try?
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you can not load an ics rom
you can however get flash working by either side loading from another source or clicking the flash installer in /system/app
Hey when you say that it worked for your gps, which settings did you enable? I'm having the same problem as you were with the gps not working, but it always did before. I even downloaded "gps test" and it seems like it's not even trying to look for a satellite. All of the location services are checked in the settings.
mmerlina said:
Hey when you say that it worked for your gps, which settings did you enable? I'm having the same problem as you were with the gps not working, but it always did before. I even downloaded "gps test" and it seems like it's not even trying to look for a satellite. All of the location services are checked in the settings.
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Try the GPS fix in the development forum of the tf201. It's gonna be a page it two.back
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Damn, thought that was going to work, but no luck there either. I flashed it from recovery and it all went through okay, but still having the same problem. It's like the gps is completely unresponsive.
mmerlina said:
Damn, thought that was going to work, but no luck there either. I flashed it from recovery and it all went through okay, but still having the same problem. It's like the gps is completely unresponsive.
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That sounds like a hardware issue. Does gps work on any other rom? Like you can flash rom x and gps works but on rom y it doesn't?
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I am going to try flashing AOKP JB Unofficial real quick and see if it's working in there. I've been through several roms since I've had my prime and I don't really remember when the last time I noticed it working was. It definitely worked when I got it and through a couple roms, and then up until some point.
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Damn, no luck on the other rom either, I guess I have a bigger problem. I even went outside and gave it like 10 minutes to see if it would find something, but nothing Guess I'm in trouble here. ;/
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Hey when you say that it worked for your gps, which settings did you enable? I'm having the same problem as you were with the gps not working, but it always did before. I even downloaded "gps test" and it seems like it's not even trying to look for a satellite. All of the location services are checked in the settings.
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I checked everything in the pimp my rom app. After that wifi wasn't working so I unchecked all of the wifi fixes. I'm not sure what fixed it but it works now. This is the first rom I've flashed so I'm not sure if it works with other roms.
I'm still having issues with flash in Web pages. That was the main reason I got and android and not an iPad. I can't believe they just dropped it like that and I'm surprised there is not more of an uproar about it. I tried the flash 1.1 apk and it worked for a minute then the TP rebooted itself and now I'm back to the "need current flash to play this video". PITA.
whycali said:
you can not load an ics rom
you can however get flash working by either side loading from another source or clicking the flash installer in /system/app
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JF76 said:
I checked everything in the pimp my rom app. After that wifi wasn't working so I unchecked all of the wifi fixes. I'm not sure what fixed it but it works now. This is the first rom I've flashed so I'm not sure if it works with other roms.
I'm still having issues with flash in Web pages. That was the main reason I got and android and not an iPad. I can't believe they just dropped it like that and I'm surprised there is not more of an uproar about it. I tried the flash 1.1 apk and it worked for a minute then the TP rebooted itself and now I'm back to the "need current flash to play this video". PITA.
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1.1? when I said to side load it I meant to go find a the new version and use that. look here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=34020903&postcount=11
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1.1? when I said to side load it I meant to go find a the new version and use that. look here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=34020903&postcount=11
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Yea that's the one. I loaded it straight from that link... Same thing... It works for a little while ten reboots TP then no flash. I can re load it and it works for a little while then... Same thing. GPS is intermittent too... Worked sometimes.. Other times the weather/clock widget say "could not refresh". Also I can't switch to performance mode sometimes?
I'm gonna try a stock JB rom. Any suggestions? (the problem might not be the rom, it might be operator error)
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Yea that's the one. I loaded it straight from that link... Same thing... It works for a little while ten reboots TP then no flash. I can re load it and it works for a little while then... Same thing. GPS is intermittent too... Worked sometimes.. Other times the weather/clock widget say "could not refresh". Also I can't switch to performance mode sometimes?
I'm gonna try a stock JB rom. Any suggestions? (the problem might not be the rom, it might be operator error)
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Androwook 1.4 is a stock rom
whycali said:
Androwook 1.4 is a stock rom
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Then "another" rom. Thanks for correcting my ignorance.. :/ thanks for the suggestion, or lack of.
Also the battery died this morning in about 3hrs. I ran the battery calibrator last night and it hasn't helped. Not sure what's going on but this thing worked good for a couple of days after I rooted it. Now it's falling apart.
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Then "another" rom. Thanks for correcting my ignorance.. :/ thanks for the suggestion, or lack of.
Also the battery died this morning in about 3hrs. I ran the battery calibrator last night and it hasn't helped. Not sure what's going on but this thing worked good for a couple of days after I rooted it. Now it's falling apart.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1911024
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1982156
these are two other stock roms. I dont think your problems have as much to do with the rom as something else but you are welcome to flash whatever you wish.
flash
whycali said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1911024
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1982156
these are two other stock roms. I dont think your problems have as much to do with the rom as something else but you are welcome to flash whatever you wish.
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Actually I have the same problem since i installed HB 1.4.
Everytime I reboot my prime, flash does not work anymore and I have to re-install it.
nathm said:
Actually I have the same problem since i installed HB 1.4.
Everytime I reboot my prime, flash does not work anymore and I have to re-install it.
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1.5 will be out soon with flash built in and working properly. That should fix that issue.
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Good evening all. I have flashed my Mogul succesfully with Nexxvisions ROM (thanks to him as well as DCD and Dogguy) and I have been running for about a week and a half and have had no difficulties. So I have been showing off to my collegues about how grreat my phone is and of course I get requests to flash their phones. So I flash three phones (against my better judgement) and within 24 hours 2 of them are having the same exact issues. They said they did a soft reset while attached to the charger, and when the unit reboots it freezes. The only way to get out of it, is to reboot and quickly go into comm mngr and go into airplane mode. Once they got out of airplane mode, the phone would go back to normal. This is odd, because as I stated, I have had no trouble in almost 2 weeks. Now I was thinking what is different about my unit and theirs, and then I realized that they are both using the ATT version of Telenavand Im not. So my question is, has anyone else had trouble with their Mogul like the issues I explained above.
I had the same issue with GPS today plugin, i had to remove the program to get it to work right again. I am not currently using the nexxvision rom but i am using a rom based on dcd 2.2.0.
rmancl said:
I had the same issue with GPS today plugin, i had to remove the program to get it to work right again. I am not currently using the nexxvision rom but i am using a rom based on dcd 2.2.0.
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Interesting. Maybe there is an issue with DCD 2.2.0 and some GPS apps.
blakksmiff said:
Interesting. Maybe there is an issue with DCD 2.2.0 and some GPS apps.
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actully just read the post on gps today and the developers have released an update addressing the issue i had. see the new download here:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=1945477&postcount=32
rmancl said:
actully just read the post on gps today and the developers have released an update addressing the issue i had. see the new download here:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=1945477&postcount=32
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Cool. I'll try that new one. GPS today seems like a cool app. Anyone having issues with Telenav though?
I have Passion ICS 13.1 ROM. My GPS doesn't work. I've tried the physical hardware fix. But I still get 12 satellites in view but 0 in use.
How else can I get it to work?
I read something about kernals but I'm unsure. Anyone?
change kernel. try the newer kiss kernels or subzero.
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Is it a software or hardware problem, when I'm getting satellites in view but none in use?
rubberwheels said:
Is it a software or hardware problem, when I'm getting satellites in view but none in use?
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Software. If it were hardware, you wouldn't see them at all, or they would be very weak, popping in and out as your phone struggled to lock.
Swyped, not typed, from my Digital Brick
Here are tons of discussions about this problem.
Long story short, try to install NStools and flash subzero#70 using rom manager.
Once it boots up, get a lock with your GPS before the phone goes to deep sleep...
for some reason, after you do this, next time you need your gps it will work... and you can also disable the GPS after that and enable whenever you want...
Sounds weird, but at least I got mine working doing this without need of reboot...
Give it a try
luciobarreto said:
Here are tons of discussions about this problem.
Long story short, try to install NStools and flash subzero#70 using rom manager.
Once it boots up, get a lock with your GPS before the phone goes to deep sleep...
for some reason, after you do this, next time you need your gps it will work... and you can also disable the GPS after that and enable whenever you want...
Sounds weird, but at least I got mine working doing this without need of reboot...
Give it a try
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Will SubZero#70 work with ICS Passion 13.1. Can you link me to SubZero#70. There was a bunch of #70 download links, each different.
Droidificator said:
Software. If it were hardware, you wouldn't see them at all, or they would be very weak, popping in and out as your phone struggled to lock.
Swyped, not typed, from my Digital Brick
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According to this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24037555&postcount=10743 He says it's a hardware problem if you have Satellites in view but not in use.
rubberwheels said:
Will SubZero#70 work with ICS Passion 13.1. Can you link me to SubZero#70. There was a bunch of #70 download links, each different.
According to this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24037555&postcount=10743 He says it's a hardware problem if you have Satellites in view but not in use.
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As official as it gets for SubZero kernel downloads:http://rootzwiki.com/topic/22833-kernelics15-apr-subzero-v11-build-70-extra-ordinary/
If you go to that page, you'll see that it's for ICS 4.0.4, and last time I checked, ICS Passion is 4.0.3. But I don't know if that will work or not.
808dp said:
As official as it gets for SubZero kernel downloads:http://rootzwiki.com/topic/22833-kernelics15-apr-subzero-v11-build-70-extra-ordinary/
If you go to that page, you'll see that it's for ICS 4.0.4, and last time I checked, ICS Passion is 4.0.3. But I don't know if that will work or not.
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I have tried several combinations of ics roms and different kernels with little success. I can get a lock but doesn't even try after deep sleep.
Heathens Charged at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1590559 is the only GB rom that has working gps for me. of course all the Froyo roms have good gps.
bobbm1 said:
I have tried several combinations of ics roms and different kernels with little success. I can get a lock but doesn't even try after deep sleep.
Heathens Charged at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1590559 is the only GB rom that has working gps for me. of course all the Froyo roms have good gps.
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But will it work with ICS? I'm running Passion RC13.1
I never get a GPS lock how much ever time I wait, even outdoors. It doesn't work in the latest stock rom also. I tried various GPS fixes from the market but nothing works and I searched the forum too. It used to work properly a year ago. Please help...
Thanks in advance.
vtlrockz said:
I never get a GPS lock how much ever time I wait, even outdoors. It doesn't work in the latest stock rom also. I tried various GPS fixes from the market but nothing works and I searched the forum too. It used to work properly a year ago. Please help...
Thanks in advance.
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1. Suggestion: Try GPS Status app => free from Play store.
Works fine on my SGS2.
2. Suggestion: Try to flash stock ROM, and do a factory reset/wipe data after flashing. Maybe there is something messed up in your ROM for GPS.
3. Suggestion: If your still on warranty, go the the store/service center and try to get a replacement. Maybe it is a kind of hardware defect.
Good luck !
It_ler said:
3. Suggestion: If your still on warranty, go the the store/service center and try to get a replacement. Maybe it is a kind of hardware defect.
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Well, it is out of warranty but it worked fine initially. Thanks for the quick reply. Will try the other suggestions...
It_ler said:
1. Suggestion: Try GPS Status app => free from Play store.
Works fine on my SGS2.
2. Suggestion: Try to flash stock ROM, and do a factory reset/wipe data after flashing. Maybe there is something messed up in your ROM for GPS.
3. Suggestion: If your still on warranty, go the the store/service center and try to get a replacement. Maybe it is a kind of hardware defect.
Good luck !
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Try faster fix from the play store too.
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I've started having GPS problems from a few days ago, did the whole flashing to stock then back to my one, re-flashed the kernels, tried faster fix. BUT still no joy, was working absolutely fine until now.
Same for me. Upgrade from lp7 to lpf and now i don't get a fix.
With gps test i even see 11 satellite in view, but don't get a fix.
I tried gps aids to inject xtra data but nothing...
Red_Vex said:
Same for me. Upgrade from lp7 to lpf and now i don't get a fix.
With gps test i even see 11 satellite in view, but don't get a fix.
I tried gps aids to inject xtra data but nothing...
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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/07/21/sun-solar-flare-sunspot_n_1690576.html
GPS fix and so on won't do anything....
Any of you heard of Google search by the way? Lots of answers there...
LenAsh said:
Any of you heard of Google search by the way? Lots of answers there...
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NO IM SURE NO ONE HAS EVER HEARD OF GOOGLE EVER.
Anyways, I am in a similar situation and was going to make my own thread but I'll start here.
Been running stock 4.0.3 for a few weeks but wanted to flash touchwiz ux back on because I kind of missed it. So I rooted again and behold, sucked back in to flashing all the new roms I haven't tried.
Problem-and the reason I am posting this to general q&a- is this ; Across all the roms that I flash (slim ics , rootbox, rr 2.6 etc and 3 different custom kernels)- the GPS cannot get a lock.
When I revert back to my nandroid stock 4.0.3 cf root its fine. And TBH I could get a kick out of slim being my daily so I've been searching ask Jeeves and Bing (the only two searches I've ever heard of) and trying many things to no success. Could some one point me to a thread that has helped you if you've had the same problem? Much appreciated.
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i had gps problems when using cm9, but since i flashed sensation rom 3.5, my gps started working again.
so its software based, you could try agps patch
manmad said:
i had gps problems when using cm9, but since i flashed sensation rom 3.5, my gps started working again.
so its software based, you could try agps patch
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No it isn't - if you look further than the end of your nose, you will realise.
Be a little more circumspect...
manmad said:
i had gps problems when using cm9, but since i flashed sensation rom 3.5, my gps started working again.
so its software based, you could try agps patch
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Thanks. About to compose a reply in that thread now as I have tried it on all but 1 of the four roms I flashed today with the same results. Both 3.1 versions fail and abort on flash in cwm. 3.0 passes and the problem remains.
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My GPS has miraculously started working again, strange! Solar flare it might have been then by the looks of things?
Update: nevermind, i just flashed back to the rooted stock rom amd gps is working correctly..i guess i'm done with custom roms..they don't work as well as stock =).
Hey guys, I am currently running the black star xi rom. I'm having trouble getting my gps to lock. I have used the tools available in the system setting to install the att gps config and stock gps config, but both of those don't lock the gps when i running navigation. So, im unable to get voice navigation going. I would have posted this on the black star xi thread...but i don't meet the 10 posts requirement to post there.
simiwizard said:
Update: nevermind, i just flashed back to the rooted stock rom amd gps is working correctly..i guess i'm done with custom roms..they don't work as well as stock =).
Hey guys, I am currently running the black star xi rom. I'm having trouble getting my gps to lock. I have used the tools available in the system setting to install the att gps config and stock gps config, but both of those don't lock the gps when i running navigation. So, im unable to get voice navigation going. I would have posted this on the black star xi thread...but i don't meet the 10 posts requirement to post there.
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Haven't had any issues with really anything but the new camera not showing on SOA build 3. I was on Padawan v8 which was a really stable and nice and fast rom. No GPS issues ever and do not seem to have any on this new rom I just installed yesterday. Hopefully the official JB will be out soon we'll see.
For some reason none of the AOSP or AOKP ROMs (which sadly is a majority of them) work very well for the Note GPS. The only ROMs I have found with good GPS support for the NOTE have been either Stock ROMs or custom ROMs which were derived from a Stock ROM.
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For some reason none of the AOSP or AOKP ROMs (which sadly is a majority of them) work very well for the Note GPS. The only ROMs I have found with good GPS support for the NOTE have been either Stock ROMs or custom ROMs which were derived from a Stock ROM.
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Good to know. Which is why I guess Padawan v8 was so stable for me. Thanks for that info.
Demmonnixx said:
Good to know. Which is why I guess Padawan v8 was so stable for me. Thanks for that info.
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Honestly it kills me too. I LOVE the new features on ROMs like JellyBeer and other CyanogenMod types, but I'm a nerd and use GPS everyday, and it keeps pushing me back to the other ROMs for the GPS performance.
d00mz said:
Honestly it kills me too. I LOVE the new features on ROMs like JellyBeer and other CyanogenMod types, but I'm a nerd and use GPS everyday, and it keeps pushing me back to the other ROMs for the GPS performance.
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I understand that. Probably fixing to switch back to Padawan v8 if I cannot get the new camera options to work properly in SOA build 3.
Well idk if i should ask here or put a new thread sorry im such a noob! But i have the same problem but with ebery singls rom at this point! Even stock. Ive tried flashing radios, gps test apps to remove agps data, and almost every fix i could find but none work! I even flash from rom to rom the weurd thing is its just navigationaps can locate me easily as well as any app needing my location. Help? Please and thank you.
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Well idk if i should ask here or put a new thread sorry im such a noob! But i have the same problem but with ebery singls rom at this point! Even stock. Ive tried flashing radios, gps test apps to remove agps data, and almost every fix i could find but none work! I even flash from rom to rom the weurd thing is its just navigationaps can locate me easily as well as any app needing my location. Help? Please and thank you.
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Maybe start by reposting your issue so others can understand it. If I understand what you wrote, you have the same problem but your navigation apps locate you easily. And that doesn't make sense. Are you trying your GPS outside??
Srry i type fast n misspelle loll (idk how to spell misspelle) okay so wat i meant was that the only app that just keeps sayin "searchin for gps" is the navigation app. The maps app pinpoints my location easily as dies fb n any other app requesting my location. Ive tried every fix i could find on the web and nothing has worked for me! Ive seen fixes with flashing a stock gb radio it didnt work. The gps test app fix didnt work. Ive flashed countless roms from gb to jb n still same issue. N yes im outside ive even been on the roof! (seriously ive been up there am terrified of heiqhts n was stuck for hours didnt think it throuqh lol) thnx for any help.
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So I finally got it to work I actually just pryed up the antennas a little bit just so that they would make contact with a top antennas as well I just thought I'd let you guys know in case you guys ever came across this problem as well thanks for all your help!
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I've tried 8 different roms, different kernels, searched "the google" and as much of these forums as I could... My GPS on my t0lte (vzw Note II) will not receive any satellites.
I humbly ask, tail between my legs, what must i do to get my GPS working on my note II again? :crying:
http://www.mediafire.com/download/71vbudlgdichhhg/V2_GPS_FIX.zip
I made this patch the other day for our ROM is worked for some people. Let me know if it works for you also.
with this patch, most GPS using apps FC, the rest just sow that GPS is turned off.
I've been through all the settings, twice because I hate looking like an idiot, I'll test anything you got, give you any info you need to try to get this fixed!
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with this patch, most GPS using apps FC, the rest just sow that GPS is turned off.
I've been through all the settings, twice because I hate looking like an idiot, I'll test anything you got, give you any info you need to try to get this fixed!
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Have you tried our sky note rom?
scoobysnack said:
Have you tried our sky note rom?
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Trying it now.
Sorry, work got hectic. I'll let you know shortly
weird, WiFi wont turn on. went back to CM and WiFi works, came back to Sky... no WiFi... cant test GPS because apps on market, through WiFi (currently mobile data challenged with my location)
fixed it, sorry for your wasted time.
took it back to stock, re-flashed 4.3, then installed Sky again. works like a dream. all issues fixed.
yay
sacredchitt said:
fixed it, sorry for your wasted time.
took it back to stock, re-flashed 4.3, then installed Sky again. works like a dream. all issues fixed.
yay
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I hope you enjoy it
scoobysnack said:
http://www.mediafire.com/download/71vbudlgdichhhg/V2_GPS_FIX.zip
I made this patch the other day for our ROM is worked for some people. Let me know if it works for you also.
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Do you have the gps fix for t0ltetmo SGH-T889 note II dear? I used all RR rom's including the newest one 5.8.3 but no gps on its own. need wifi or cellular data for the location.
please help
thanks,
sloane