I went from a working GPS, to rooting with root66 then CASUAL to unlock the bootloader. In jedi rom, which says it has a GPS fix, the gps does not work. Going back to my restore file that is stock, the gps does not lock on. Also I have tried calling the ##GPSCLRX# and wiping everything and trying to write a new file. The other major change I have tried is getting google wallet to work (changin the build.prop but that has been restored since I have edited).
Any fix for my gps? Any config files out there or something I can do to check the settings? I'll post in here if I find the solution but nothing seems to be working. I have tested another phone in the same spot and the gps signal seems to be fine. Have also tried to while moving. I can get an accurate "lock" within 20m on google map but navigation is always "searching for gps"
Is verizon doing something to block me from gps? Any ideas how i can fix this?
** have tried turning off my wifi, the wifi does disrupt it but is not the cause**
- possibly trying a new rom have tried jedi and clean, downloading PACMAN
Yup, no replies... but anyway
What I did to fix the GPS signal on my SCH-I605 VZW note 2
Wiped the system, cache, dalvik and factory reset in twrp 2.3.2.3
Installed Jedi, and seems to work on meanbean.
Did not enable anything, did not setup anything, and did not use the phone after booting.
Went to google play store and got the gps tool, idk the one that pops up when you type in gps
Found a good signal, the green bars were all up and waited a few, read somewhere ~15 minutes. After that installed maps and was ok!
Build.prop was set to default, root66 and casual used to root unlock. Hope this helps
You might not have gotten any replies because this has been repeatedly discussed as the fix.
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Alright...something really weird is going on with my device.
I'm not sure it's even the rom or the radio firmware.
I flashed flawlessly as I've posted in numerous threads. Everything worked right off the bat, calls, data, MMS, SMS etc. I fired up Google Maps and it locked 7 sats very quickly. All of a sudden though, I've noticed Google Maps and Live Search do not work whatsoever. Haven't changed any GPS settings at all. When I choose 'Use Gps' in google maps it says Seeking GPS Satellites, remains at 0 and never locks any. Same with Live Search, just sits there saying Getting GPS Position. When I choose My Location in google maps it says "my handset doesn't support my location (beta)."
I installed Holux GPS Viewer and it finds the GPS on com 4. I open it and it displays all the nonsense at the bottom in the log, but when I switch to the status tabs, I get NOTHING. No red bars, no blue bars, just blank. Clear view of the sky and everything.
I tried hard resetting and reinstalling the apps...same thing.
Any ideas?
gcincotta said:
Alright...something really weird is going on with my device.
I'm not sure it's even the rom or the radio firmware.
I flashed flawlessly as I've posted in numerous threads. Everything worked right off the bat, calls, data, MMS, SMS etc. I fired up Google Maps and it locked 7 sats very quickly. All of a sudden though, I've noticed Google Maps and Live Search do not work whatsoever. Haven't changed any GPS settings at all. When I choose 'Use Gps' in google maps it says Seeking GPS Satellites, remains at 0 and never locks any. Same with Live Search, just sits there saying Getting GPS Position. When I choose My Location in google maps it says "my handset doesn't support my location (beta)."
I installed Holux GPS Viewer and it finds the GPS on com 4. I open it and it displays all the nonsense at the bottom in the log, but when I switch to the status tabs, I get NOTHING. No red bars, no blue bars, just blank. Clear view of the sky and everything.
I tried hard resetting and reinstalling the apps...same thing.
Any ideas?
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gcincotta said:
I tried hard resetting and reinstalling the apps...same thing.
Any ideas?
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Since you've already hard reset & reinstalled the software, the only advice I can offer is to go back to a previous ROM or radio and see if the GPS starts working again. If so, then it's probably not defective.
did you use QuickGPS?
Yeah quickgps downloads the data...looks like it worked. But then like I said...nothing. Had google maps going for my 30 min commute to work today seeking sats....not one. My flash to 3.0.0 went absolutely flawlessly...and gps worked originally...which is why I'm questioning the integrity of the hardware.
This is what happened to mine as well..... It worked great right after the original flashing to 3.35 radio and DCD 3.0.1 ROM, but over the last couple it started taking alot longer to locate..... I would have to click on Use GPS in Google maps like 4-5 times on and off and it would finally sync up..... with this issue and the power drain I went back to the 3.27 radio and 2.3.2 ROM... So far the battery drain has stopped , and when I go outside this concrete and steel building I'll try the GPS again....
Are you both Verizon users as well? I hit the same type of issue and it resolved itself over a few days. I did the same type of recovery.
I realized what the problem was...though I'm a little embarrassed.
The Location setting was set to E911 only. The very weird thing about that is, I was under the impression that ever since gps and revA have been leaked into dcd's roms, the DEFAULT setting for location was on and not e911. It's been default on 2.2.0, 2.2.1, 2.2.6, 2.3.1, and 2.3.2...I've used them all. When I flashed to 3.0.0 it was defaulted to e911. Strange.
Oh well, gps works amazing now...locks satellites in under 30 seconds usually.
Are you guys using quick GPS?
I don't use it and get great results. I just tested my GPS to see if I am having the same issue. ( I haven't reset my phone in 2 days) I used that program that boots up GPS and then I used Google maps.
I didnt get a lock so then I clicked on use GPS and it worked but it used AGPS. From there I clicked on my location and within 15 seconds it started using GPS and found my location.
Im on Verizon.
Ive tried everything but cannot get the GPS to sync up always searching
Ive taken the battery out multiple times
cleared cache
done the old open maps up let it sit for 5 minutes close maps open NAV let sit for 5 minutes and then go back to maps
I even heard the extended battery helps to find signal initially
downloaded apps from market to find a GPS signal but none happened (gps status) with the tools download
None of this worked and cant find much about it on the Thunderbolt
not many threads that i can find googling
Does anyone know if this is a known issue or there is a way to fix this ???? any help would be appreciated
Do you have all 3 boxes checked under location? Menu-settings-location -VZW, Standalone and Google.
Check all 3
With gps status, run the app then -menu-tools-managae a-gps state-reset. see if that helps..
This happened to me after I was running a non stock rom, lost gps for no rhyme or reason, cleared cache, didn't help, reset factory defaults, ran gps status, nothing worked. The only was I was able to get gps working again was to flash the stock rom using fastboot. It started working instantly afterwards.
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I have the same problem on the stock Thunderbolt. It's never been rooted and every time I launch the Nav it sais Searching for GPS and takes forever to find something.
For rooted users
Better GPS from Ziggy471
If I use fastboot will my phone still be rooted? I'm a noob.
to fix it for me i had to turn gps on then downloaded GPS Status from the market
then goto menu while in gps status app goto tools then click on manage A-gps state
then download
then i had to go outside and wait for it to see several satellites back out of gps status then go into navigation put in a destination and it finally hits and catches a signal
once it initially finds a signal i had no problem finding it within seconds inside or out
but that first time takes some steps to get
ohh and i also have ZIGGY471 gps twaek loaded also
hope this helps it worked for me
I just flashed cm9/flapjaxxx rom.
Everything seems to be fine but my GPS will not lock in maps app..
Any thoughts?
I am on AT&T. I717 model
Thank you
Use the FJ tools to install the correct carrier fix.
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Use the FJ tools to install the correct carrier fix.
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I choose att gps config and rebooted.
Still nothing.
did you try turning on google location services in settings?
Everything is on.
GPS doesn't seem to work. Too bad. I really like this rom. Very fast and stable.
Confirmed issue. Experiencing same problem. Can not get a lock. Loaded gps configuration from tools, used gps status and gps test, still no go. :-(
For me when this happens I Odin back to stock and then reflash. Has worked each time I get a screwed up gps
download faster fix from the market, and set to north american..
if that doesn't fix it, download GPS status from the market, then go to tools/Manage A-GPS state, reset. Reboot your phone, then go back to GPS Status app, and tools/manage A-GPS state, download...
let it download the info it needs, then try opening Maps and see if you get a GPS lock...
if haven't tried yet, use this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1438129
Thanks to crypted
Don't forget to do a nandroid just in case something goes wrong.
Worked for me, GPS fix with seconds (5-10)
I'm running the debloated, deodexed ICS that Santod put together. Everything has been great so far. GPS worked without issue the first time I tried it (used Navigation). Now, however, my standalone GPS isn't even turning on. No icon in the status bar when it should be on (opening up maps, navigation, GPS status, etc). Yes, the proper location services are turned on (I have all 3 checked). I tried flashing the agps patch to no avail.
This seems like a weird issue. It's not that I'm not getting a lock, the GPS isn't even trying. Anyone have any ideas or similar issues?
edit: And yes, I have the newest ICS radios.
Bad wipe maybe ? wipe with 4 ext then go to tools and wipe ext3 data system and cache then flash the rom again ive used all of santods roms and i havent had an issue.
Greetings,
I have a rooted phone that I rooted before the gs4 safestrap was invented. So recently I tried out Hyperdrive 18 and 19. Consistent issue that I kept having is my wifi would drop every 30-40 seconds and reconnecting. I was unable to recreate the issues with Cyanogenmod 11. It appeared to only be with the hyperdrive rom. I did some googling and found someone say that their issue was resolved with the Gogoalies Wifi fix. I figured what the hell and gave it a shot. Phone rebooted and I was unable to turn on wifi and it took about a minute until I could get a cellular signal. Reflashed the rom and it booted up fine. I'm back on Cyanogenmod but it really feels like something is still wrong with the phone. I can't get the compass to work on the phone inside google maps. I tried a compass app and it is completely off. Now when I drive, the maps do not show an arrow of what direction I'm facing and I also don't have a solid lock.
So my question is does this wifi fix effect the GPS as well as other aspets of the phone and if so, can someone direct me what I need to undo the damage or suggest a better fix?